The Courtesan of Constantinople
Part 1 of the Archangel Revolution series
After her husband's death on the battlefield, Laurel Gunn had no choice-her freedom and body were traded for queen and country. Now a courtesan and spy, Laurel walks a razor's edge of loyalty and survival in service to a crown that sees her as expendable.Doctor Benjamin Gunn is sent to investigate a murder tied to the killer known as the Cleaver. But Ben carries secrets even darker than the case-including the truth about what he is, and the reasons he never truly died.In the glittering, dangerous city of Constantinople-where magic hums beneath cobblestones and spies hide behind every mask-Laurel and Ben are drawn together by duty, danger, and a connection forbidden among the fae. But in a world where even allies lie, and justice isn't always served, trusting each other may be the most dangerous move of all. Tina Holland was born in Frankfurt, Germany to military parents, and is a self-proclaimed military brat. She has been writing since childhood and continues to be prolific at least in starting manuscripts. Tina began her career by attending a Romantic Times Convention in 2003, and writing a short story for Kathryn Falk's Bordella series. Tina continues to write as her schedule allows. She is a member of Romance Writers of America Online. When Tina is not writing, she can be found enjoying her hobby farm in North Dakota. It may seem like a desolate place but with her husband, horses, cats, dog, and chickens, it's rarely lonely. It's the perfect fit for a wonderful imagination and an opportunity to be a little naughty.