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The Hollow Blood
Crimson Chains
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Expected 14 Apr 26She broke the rules to save him.
Now the consequences want her blood.
After defying death, magic, and every law that governed the immortal courts, Aria is bound to Nicholas—vampire, heir, and the one person she was never meant to fall for.
Their connection is dangerous. Uncharted. And it’s changing them both in ways they don’t understand. As ancient magic wakes in Aria’s blood and something older stirs inside Nicholas’s resurrected soul, whispers spread through the of prophecy, of power, of war.
Everyone wants to control them.
Aria refuses to be used.
Nicholas refuses to be ruled.
Together, they must unravel the truth about their bond—and what they’re becoming—before it tears them apart.
Because some chains are chosen.
Some are cursed.
And some were never meant to be forged at all.
Now the consequences want her blood.
After defying death, magic, and every law that governed the immortal courts, Aria is bound to Nicholas—vampire, heir, and the one person she was never meant to fall for.
Their connection is dangerous. Uncharted. And it’s changing them both in ways they don’t understand. As ancient magic wakes in Aria’s blood and something older stirs inside Nicholas’s resurrected soul, whispers spread through the of prophecy, of power, of war.
Everyone wants to control them.
Aria refuses to be used.
Nicholas refuses to be ruled.
Together, they must unravel the truth about their bond—and what they’re becoming—before it tears them apart.
Because some chains are chosen.
Some are cursed.
And some were never meant to be forged at all.
432 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication April 14, 2026
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About the author
P. Carreira
2 books24 followersP. Carreira writes dark fantasy romance where magic is visceral and love is dangerous. Her stories weave the sensual with the sinister, blending emotional intensity with supernatural intrigue.
Born in Portugal and now living in Switzerland, she crafts worlds where monsters bleed, lovers burn, and scars turn into power.
A lifelong reader of fantasy, she grew up searching for darker, more romantic stories—and now writes them herself: raw, haunting, and unflinching.
An incurable dark romantic, she doesn’t dream—she has nightmares, and she turns them into stories.
Born in Portugal and now living in Switzerland, she crafts worlds where monsters bleed, lovers burn, and scars turn into power.
A lifelong reader of fantasy, she grew up searching for darker, more romantic stories—and now writes them herself: raw, haunting, and unflinching.
An incurable dark romantic, she doesn’t dream—she has nightmares, and she turns them into stories.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
I love this series so much . i love nick and Aria and omg Hadriel best side but main character ever. I love the full 180 evolution development that is happening. I was like "yesss queen" "you go girl" "ohh damn" " you claim your man" all the way through this bookand was i here for it present and waiting. its did not disappoint in any area i love the vamp 🌶scene i love a biting frenzy. The ending though I just cant i need more!!
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Review of advance copy received from Author
My heart is beating so fast!! My jaw is on the flooooooor!!!! As soon as this arc landed in my inbox I had to rip into it to continue the series. The first book had me in a chokehold and I was like ok the second one can't be as good. And then that ENDING!!! I don't want to wait, I need the next book like NOW!
Nick. He is everything. The perfect blend of a cinnamon roll and a bad boy shadow Daddy. His strength and mystery combined with his compassion and devotion?! The combo is just amazing and puts him in my top five for sure.
I loved reading Arias growth and transition. It was so complex and yet how it all unravelled made sense.
Their relationship is so amazing to read about. I'm so used to the main characters starting to lose themselves a bit once they are fully together, and in this I didn't feel that at all. They are fully devoted, sure, but I still feel their opinions and identities as an individual. They still disagree, bicker, and hurt each other while supporting, building up and loving each other. It makes it feel so REAL and I love that!!
I hope James has more in the next book. He has been such an anchor and brings some lightheartedness to balance some of the heavy stuff. Having Hadriel helped a lot with that too!
Ethan. FML. No spoilers but that was a ride. I knew there was more to him with some of his blase reactions, but man alive. I didn't see THAT outcome.
The coldness, the fear, Sloan, the turmoil. All of it at the end just had me REELING and I won't be able to remove this from my brain for a while. I read hundreds of books a year and this series I would definitely put at my top 10. I'm a mood reader so I love characters and their development. So to have that, plus this level of world building and plot?! Devoured. Obsessed. I want more!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌶️🌶️.5
Nick. He is everything. The perfect blend of a cinnamon roll and a bad boy shadow Daddy. His strength and mystery combined with his compassion and devotion?! The combo is just amazing and puts him in my top five for sure.
I loved reading Arias growth and transition. It was so complex and yet how it all unravelled made sense.
Their relationship is so amazing to read about. I'm so used to the main characters starting to lose themselves a bit once they are fully together, and in this I didn't feel that at all. They are fully devoted, sure, but I still feel their opinions and identities as an individual. They still disagree, bicker, and hurt each other while supporting, building up and loving each other. It makes it feel so REAL and I love that!!
I hope James has more in the next book. He has been such an anchor and brings some lightheartedness to balance some of the heavy stuff. Having Hadriel helped a lot with that too!
Ethan. FML. No spoilers but that was a ride. I knew there was more to him with some of his blase reactions, but man alive. I didn't see THAT outcome.
The coldness, the fear, Sloan, the turmoil. All of it at the end just had me REELING and I won't be able to remove this from my brain for a while. I read hundreds of books a year and this series I would definitely put at my top 10. I'm a mood reader so I love characters and their development. So to have that, plus this level of world building and plot?! Devoured. Obsessed. I want more!
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🌶️🌶️.5
Review of advance copy received from Author
I had hoped to enjoy this continuation of the series; unfortunately, this installment didn’t work for me.
The story picks up immediately where book one ends, with very little reorientation. Readers are expected to remember characters, emotional beats, and plot details without any refresher, which made it difficult to settle back into the world or reconnect with the characters.
The prose itself was a challenge. Certain stylistic choices are heavily overused, particularly fragmented sentences and single-line emphasis. While short, punchy lines can be effective when used sparingly, here they appear so frequently that the writing often feels disjointed rather than impactful. Similarly, vague phrasing such as “something passed between them” or “something changed” is relied on instead of specific emotional or sensory detail, which lessens the overall immersion.
There were also strange inconsistencies in the book. One example is when the MMC is narrating in first person, it slips into third person (“Her throat worked around a breath she hadn’t meant to hold.”). Or a line immediately contradicting the line before it, leasing the impact (“She didn't move. But she did step closer to me.”).
The minor characters have similar personalities and feel interchangeable. They just show up and provide similar snark and sass and sometimes you forget there are actually two separate characters.
The plot twist was pretty obvious.
I seriously considered DNFing early on, but chose to finish so I could give a fair assessment. In the end, this book wasn’t for me, and I won’t be continuing with the series. That said, readers who strongly connected with the style and structure of the first book may still find elements to enjoy here.
The story picks up immediately where book one ends, with very little reorientation. Readers are expected to remember characters, emotional beats, and plot details without any refresher, which made it difficult to settle back into the world or reconnect with the characters.
The prose itself was a challenge. Certain stylistic choices are heavily overused, particularly fragmented sentences and single-line emphasis. While short, punchy lines can be effective when used sparingly, here they appear so frequently that the writing often feels disjointed rather than impactful. Similarly, vague phrasing such as “something passed between them” or “something changed” is relied on instead of specific emotional or sensory detail, which lessens the overall immersion.
There were also strange inconsistencies in the book. One example is when the MMC is narrating in first person, it slips into third person (“Her throat worked around a breath she hadn’t meant to hold.”). Or a line immediately contradicting the line before it, leasing the impact (“She didn't move. But she did step closer to me.”).
The minor characters have similar personalities and feel interchangeable. They just show up and provide similar snark and sass and sometimes you forget there are actually two separate characters.
The plot twist was pretty obvious.
I seriously considered DNFing early on, but chose to finish so I could give a fair assessment. In the end, this book wasn’t for me, and I won’t be continuing with the series. That said, readers who strongly connected with the style and structure of the first book may still find elements to enjoy here.
November 22, 2025
I couldn’t wait to dive back into this world — and Crimson Chains did not disappoint. Even from chapter one, I was instantly pulled right back in, and trust me, I was not complaining.
The spice? 🌶️ Absolutely delivering.
The plot twist? Had me shook.
The side characters? I’m fully invested.
The banter? Brilliant — exactly the kind that keeps you glued to the page.
The pacing was perfect — not a single dull moment, and every chapter had me needing “just one more.”
The tension and connections between the characters were everything. I ate up every emotional moment.
Honestly, I did not expect anything that was coming. I am still shook. The plot, the twists — everything was 100% unpredictable. I did not see that ending coming. I am literally on the edge of this cliffhanger, and once again, I loved this book.
If you loved Broken Blood, you NEED Crimson Chains on your TBR the second it releases.
Easily a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 for me.
I’m completely hooked on this series, and now… I’m going to go and cry.
The spice? 🌶️ Absolutely delivering.
The plot twist? Had me shook.
The side characters? I’m fully invested.
The banter? Brilliant — exactly the kind that keeps you glued to the page.
The pacing was perfect — not a single dull moment, and every chapter had me needing “just one more.”
The tension and connections between the characters were everything. I ate up every emotional moment.
Honestly, I did not expect anything that was coming. I am still shook. The plot, the twists — everything was 100% unpredictable. I did not see that ending coming. I am literally on the edge of this cliffhanger, and once again, I loved this book.
If you loved Broken Blood, you NEED Crimson Chains on your TBR the second it releases.
Easily a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 for me.
I’m completely hooked on this series, and now… I’m going to go and cry.
November 25, 2025
I just finished this book, and while usually I would sit with my thoughts for a bit I want to dive right into getting my review out.
phenomenal again, I'd like to say I'm happy to see some familiar faces returning as well as get some new ones, but that would be a lie. I want them to burn! 🥺 okay but no for real this book moved both at a fast pace and a slow pace while it didn't really pick up till the later half there was a lot of character development and growth between both Aria and Nick. While relationships were also tested to see who lies where. Crimson chains didn't have me crying like the first book but it does have me ready for war and vengeance that is yet to come and I'm sure it'll come! Go on underestimate our leads!
This book also got a few laughs out of me and broke some tension which was pleasant to say the least I didn't think Hadriel would be the one to do so. I am eager to see what the future holds for these characters I am growing to love.
phenomenal again, I'd like to say I'm happy to see some familiar faces returning as well as get some new ones, but that would be a lie. I want them to burn! 🥺 okay but no for real this book moved both at a fast pace and a slow pace while it didn't really pick up till the later half there was a lot of character development and growth between both Aria and Nick. While relationships were also tested to see who lies where. Crimson chains didn't have me crying like the first book but it does have me ready for war and vengeance that is yet to come and I'm sure it'll come! Go on underestimate our leads!
This book also got a few laughs out of me and broke some tension which was pleasant to say the least I didn't think Hadriel would be the one to do so. I am eager to see what the future holds for these characters I am growing to love.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book is going to take you on a journey. There are so many twists and turns, ups and downs, and several moments that take you by surprise.
I really enjoyed the character development of the two main characters and watching them grow into themselves together. The spicy scenes were great, and the flirtatious banter between them super fun.
The overall vibe is pretty intense, but there’s also some great comic relief mixed in. There were a few scenes where I actually laughed out loud. Hadriel and the oak tree scene had me cackling 😂 While there are some points where the snark and sarcasm felt a bit excessive and unnecessary, I really enjoyed it most of the time.
When I noticed there was only like 10 pages left, I had an immediate sense of dread. I could FEEL the cliffhanger coming… and it was a doozy.
I loved getting to read this ARC, and I am already looking forward to the next book!
I really enjoyed the character development of the two main characters and watching them grow into themselves together. The spicy scenes were great, and the flirtatious banter between them super fun.
The overall vibe is pretty intense, but there’s also some great comic relief mixed in. There were a few scenes where I actually laughed out loud. Hadriel and the oak tree scene had me cackling 😂 While there are some points where the snark and sarcasm felt a bit excessive and unnecessary, I really enjoyed it most of the time.
When I noticed there was only like 10 pages left, I had an immediate sense of dread. I could FEEL the cliffhanger coming… and it was a doozy.
I loved getting to read this ARC, and I am already looking forward to the next book!
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Yes, yes, and yes. If you enjoyed book 1 Broken Blood, you will love Crimson Chains.
We get amazing character development in this book for Aria and Nick individually and as a couple and I loved seeing Aria come into her own.
The world building was exceptional. It gave the feeling of such a different world as opposed to some of the copy and paste romantasy reads.
The spice was on point.
The witty sarcasm ughh yes please.
Was this a literary masterpiece, no. Was it a great time.
100% yessssss!!
I definitely recommend and cannot wait for the next book.
Thank you P. Carreira for this ARC.
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Yes, yes, and yes. If you enjoyed book 1 Broken Blood, you will love Crimson Chains.
We get amazing character development in this book for Aria and Nick individually and as a couple and I loved seeing Aria come into her own.
The world building was exceptional. It gave the feeling of such a different world as opposed to some of the copy and paste romantasy reads.
The spice was on point.
The witty sarcasm ughh yes please.
Was this a literary masterpiece, no. Was it a great time.
100% yessssss!!
I definitely recommend and cannot wait for the next book.
Thank you P. Carreira for this ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Author
If you liked the first book, you will absolutely love this one. I never wanted it to end.
P. Carreira truly has a talent, I love the way she writes and the characters and world building.. Just wow.
I loved that you never knew what was about to happen next. The plot, the pace, the tension, the smut..
truly amazing.
But that ending?!! Damn. I need more ASAP!
Loved the book so much!!
Easy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!
P. Carreira truly has a talent, I love the way she writes and the characters and world building.. Just wow.
I loved that you never knew what was about to happen next. The plot, the pace, the tension, the smut..
truly amazing.
But that ending?!! Damn. I need more ASAP!
Loved the book so much!!
Easy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Crimson chains was an amazing continuation of the world building and the relationship growth between the FMC & MMC and the FMC tapping into her female rage and Bad girl era just I couldn’t put it down. I’m so excited for the next book because how things ended. With a gut punch?
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