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A.R. Abbott

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Paranormal, Romance, Fantasy

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A.R. Abbott is the author of The House of Ward series, a sweeping paranormal fantasy saga where vampires, witches, and shifters navigate treachery, passion, and ancient power. Known for her lush, character-driven storytelling, Abbott delves into themes of found family, desire, and the dangerous bargains of magic. A designer and illustrator as well as a writer, she draws on her love of folklore and paranormal romance to craft immersive worlds. She has lived across the globe with her diplomat husband and now calls Northern Virginia home.

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Average rating: 4.56 · 187 ratings · 67 reviews · 8 distinct works • Similar authors

	Founded on Blood and Magic (The House of Ward, #1) 4.40 avg rating — 100 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bonded by Friendship and Fate (The House of Ward, #2) 4.66 avg rating — 29 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Challenged by Tradition and Desire (The House of Ward, #4) 4.89 avg rating — 18 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Strengthened by Love and Fire (The House of Ward, #3) 4.74 avg rating — 19 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Joined by Legend and Legacy (The House of Ward, #5) 4.88 avg rating — 17 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Abiding Blood really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The House of Ward: The First Collection: Books 1-3 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Marking: Bonus Scene from Bonded by Friendship and Fate 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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A.R. Abbott liked Space Kat's review of Abiding Blood: "I really enjoyed this read! I agree that the lead up felt a little long, but I really enjoyed the book overall. Pretty vamp mans and his man ❤️"
Aug 28, 2026 06:39AM · see review
A.R. Abbott and 4 other people liked Jessica Swan's review of Abiding Blood: "Thank you to the author for the ARC. All thoughts are my own. 3.5 stars This was highly entertaining after the halfway mark. I strongly preferred the second half over the first. I was actually quite bored until that point but I stayed reading because I" Read more of this review »
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A.R. Abbott liked Jessi Thomas's review of Abiding Blood: "A truly wonderful and emotional ride, it was well worth picking up and trying for yourself! This was my first time reading a book by this author, and I wasn’t sure at first how I’d feel about their style, but I quickly grew to love it. I’ll admit the" Read more of this review »
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A.R. Abbott liked Gregory Trammell's review of Founded on Blood and Magic (The House of Ward, #1): "A Unique and Hilarious Look at Supernatural Species Characters you'll love & loathe. A tale of different supernatural species (vampires, witches & shifters) who discover love and friendship through bizarre circumstances. Makes you laugh out loud and " Read more of this review »
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A.R. Abbott made a comment on Mr D’s review of Joined by Legend and Legacy (The House of Ward, #5) " Working on Book 6 now! It will be the final installment in this series and is due out in October. Glad you're enjoying them!!! ...more "
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A.R. Abbott made a comment on Kaitlynn Genevieve’s review of Challenged by Tradition and Desire (The House of Ward, #4) " I'm so glad you are enjoying it! Happy to have you along for the full ride. ...more "
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A.R. Abbott wants to read Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee in Readers' Favorite Fantasy	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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