Rite of Poison and Whispers

by Laura Greenwood

Being a princess comes with its challenges, especially when Beatrice is at odds with the Queen.

Whispers are circling the court about Beatrice's twin brother, and there's very little she can do to stop it, especially when Bastian is acting without consulting anyone in House Rothorne.

To make matters worse, the Queen's dislike of Beatrice is only growing, and when a royal dinner turns into a disaster, things become even more complicated.

Beatrice's allies are close, but could her enemies be closer?

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Rite of Poison and Whispers is book nine of House of Blood and Roses. It is a fantasy romance series full of vampires, court intrigue, and an established m/f romance.

115 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 27, 2026

About the author

Laura is a USA Today Bestselling Author of fantasy romance and urban fantasy. She lives in the UK, where most of her books are set, with her partner. When she's not writing, Laura can be found exploring worldwide cuisine with her partner, drinking tea, and reading fantasy books. Laura specialises in quick reads, featuring healthy relationships and consent-positive moments, regardless of whether she's writing light-hearted romance, mythology-inspired modern fantasy, cozy fantasy or anything in between.

Discover one of Laura Greenwood's most popular series:
- The Apprentice of Anubis (mythology-inspired modern/urban fantasy)
- Forgotten Gods (mythology-inspired fantasy romance)
- Jinx Paranormal Dating Agency (mythology-inspired paranormal rom-com)
- House of Blood and Roses (vampire romantasy)
- Amethyst's Wand Shop Mysteries (urban fantasy murder mystery)
- Scales of Justice (mythology-inspired modern/urban fantasy)
- Purple Oak Oasis (cozy fantasy romance)
- Falhaven Castle (cozy fantasy romance)
- Fated Mates and Monster Dates (cozy monster romance)
- The Dragonflame Heir (dragon romantasy)

Laura has been publishing since 2016 and writing for a lot longer than that. She specialises in quick reads that are perfect for an afternoon, a day at the beach, or a commute. She writes all of her own books.

You can find a full book list and more information on her website, or in her Facebook Reader Group.

Happy Reading!

Reviews

[Katelyn D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great addition to this series! Beatrice has really come into her own and has become so powerful and strong as a person. This book ended on one heck of a cliffhanger and I cannot wait to see where we go from here.

[Sherryle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I fully loved reading this story. Bea & Linc end up with a huge decision in the end & I really wanted to find out what happened to the prisoner after the poisoning of the Royals... Thanks Laura, I'm looking forward to reading more!!

[J Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

Exciting!

The royal House is under attack by murderers and assassins. Bastian is out of control and becoming more dangerous. Beatrice and Linc must find help from unusual sources to protect the kingdom and themselves. I received an advance copy, but my review is honest and voluntary.

[Christinaraven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Things are heating up and just getting more crazy for poor Beatrice. She must deal with the Royals and whatever is going on with her brother. The intrigue thickens in this one as get to learn things along with Beatrice. But always fun to see what everyone is up to.

[Carolyn Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an enthralling book with the plot becoming more intense as it continues. The characters continue to develop, rising or falling according to their natures. At least Pip is still safe.

[Jo Fouracre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow well this book didn’t disappoint. Poor Bea and Linc are up to their ears in it. This book is full of twists and turns. It’s kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish, wow