Ritual Dues

Witch of the Demesne #2

by B.L. Brown

That witch doesn't kill you...Milla is a witch who deserves a break.

After saving the women of St. Augustine from a soul-sucking Loa, she and Darkly head south in search of some peace of mind and a chance to navigate their budding relationship.

But once again, C.R.O.W. has other plans for the formerly wicked witch.

Her Way has gone weird, and she’s stuck hiding in a swamp while Darkly tends to the aftermath of their battle at the Fountain of Youth.

When a spate of mysterious rituals backed by a power suspiciously similar to hers wreaks havoc across the southeast, Milla must team up with a coven of Enforcers, the witches she despises, to clear her name and stand once again for the Forbidden and Foule.



Ritual Dues is book 2 of The Witch of the Demesne series, an epic urban fantasy romance perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Jeaniene Frost.

The Witch of the Demesne series is an adult urban fantasy romance and features scenes and topics intended for a mature audience.

Genres: Magic

603 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 13, 2024

About the author

B.L. Brown is a writer of paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and fantasy. She loves a good slow burn but recognizes that sometimes two characters collide with explosive chemistry that must be acknowledged. And boy, is it fun to read.

Random musings appear on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram.

There's also a newsletter that releases new material with less frequency than George R. R. Martin.

https://brittawritesthings.com/contact/

Reviews

[Bookwyrm_in_KC]

Returning to Milla and Darkly's story was just what I needed this week. I needed powerful women kicking ass and the men who love them supporting them and Ritual Dues delivered.

Things started out a bit rocky for Milla and Darkly because Milla was still struggling with trust issues (for good reason) and Darkly was still keeping secrets. But as the stakes rose again, they were able to work things out and work together again.

I can't wait for book 3 because though the bad guys were stopped, several got away and clearly haven't gotten over their evil ways.

Thanks you B.L. Brown for letting me read an advanced copy. 💜

[Erica]

I had the privilege of receiving an ARC for @brittawritesthings new release, Ritual Dues. I love the dynamic between Milla and Darkly. They are clearly tied by fate as they navigate being witches of the Forbidden and Foul in a world where their Ways would cause a literal witch hunt.
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[ReedRyder]

The Plot Thickens!

Milla has learned a lot, since she was forced to come out of hiding, but she has a LOT more to learn.

C.R.O.W. is intent on keeping their most powerful tools (Darkly and Milla) under control because they're scared shitless of not being is total f4cist!c control.

But guess what? Witches are disappearing, and something screwy is chasing Milla even while she's imprisoned!

Together, Darkly/Keir and Milla must work together (and press themselves against each other 😏) to find a way forward that keeps them safe AND saves the day while C.R.O.W. does what it does best and FAILS 😤😤

The writing is SO accessible, the drama and action ebbing and flowing with delicious rhythm.

A Saga of Epic Proportions filled with cinematic moments, and a flair for the comic book level ridiculous, dramatic, and snarky banter.

Highly recommend diving into book 1 to prime you for this one.

In a highly unanticipated move this one has A POSITIVE-ISH ENDING???

Im looking forward to Ritual Tools where the Saga Continues!!

[* Crissy * crissys_book_addiction]

Wow. Book 2 was amazing. I am officially hooked on the Witch of the Demesne series. If you haven’t started it you need to now. Milla and Darkly make one powerful witchy couple. I am totally vested in their wild adventures together. Let’s also talk about their hot romance. Where is it going ? I need to know! The character build up in this series is phenomenal. I want to know what is next for Milla, Darkly, Diego, and the others. Also I am now intrigued by this new character Stefan. I feel like there is a lot more to learn about him. What is he really up to? This is a fantastic urban fantasy romance series that will have you on the edge of your seat the whole time. There is never a dull moment following the story of these witches. You will not be disappointed with this read. I will be anxiously awaiting the 3rd book to see where they are going next.

[Mrs McN]

Spicy, male female, paranormal, contemporary fantasy. This is the second book in the Witch of the Demesne series. You need to read Ritual Income first. Great worldbuilding and character development. This is a really engrossing (and steamy) urban fantasy. I am really looking forward to the next installment!

[Cindy Kriek]

I loved Milla and Darkly's stories. The book has strong character with emotional growth. It has magic, adventure, romance and of course defeating the bad guys. I recommend this book to urban fantasy romance lovers.

[Diana Chapman]

Ritual Dues is a solid second book in the Witch of the Demesne series, on par with the first book but with more steam. A little hard for me to get into at first, and a little easy for me to predict, but overall a good read!

[Ashley]

Exciting

I was so excited to dive deeper into this world we are building. And of course more time with Milla and Darkly. This was a great second book for this series and really highlighted the trust and desire. I’m ready to see what comes next!!

[Sonjie]

If you’re looking for a spellbinding mix of romance, adventure, and emotional depth, with a dash of bad ass witch Ritual Dues is a must-read!

[Robin Kristina Reads]

Great follow up to the last book. I really enjoyed all the twist, turns, and chaos. Milla truly is a chaotic neurodivergent witch AND I AM HERE FOR IT. Loved it!!!!

[Kiri]

Awesome sequel to an amazing first book. Was not quite expecting how this one started out at all but it made it even more interesting. I am already working on reading the third book in the series.

[Charlie]

Solid

Continues to be a solid story, but not as many twists as the first book. At least, not as many were revealed. Still don't know if I want to continue the series.