{"product_id":"9781399640510","title":"Roots of Darkness","description":"Author: Demi Winters\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781399640510\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Orion\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 06 Jan 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 224\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoin Hekla and the remnants of the Bloodaxe Crew as they battle the evil, poisonous mist threatening the citizens of Istre - and perhaps all of Iseldur - in \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoots of Darkness \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eby Demi Winters, an epic romantasy novella following the events of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKingdom of Claw\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraveling the Road of Bones was only the start of Hekla's troubles. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Bloodaxe Crew have arrived at the village of Istre - beleaguered and missing three of their members. They might be down in numbers, but Hekla \"Rib Smasher\" is determined they'll complete their job all the same: defeat the monstrous, sentient mist, and keep the citizens of Istre safe. What she didn't expect is for Istre's bullheaded chieftain to block her every move. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExasperated, Hekla throws caution to the wind for a single passion-filled night. But to her horror, the mysterious, red-cloaked warrior to whom she's spilled her deepest secrets is the Bloodaxe Crew's new temporary leader and ally - Eyvind Hakonsson. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHekla must now learn to play by Eyvind's rules while guarding her heart. But when it becomes clear that his plans align with the chieftain's, Hekla takes matters into her own hands. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNothing will stop her from keeping the innocent people of Istre safe - not even the man who haunts her thoughts.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoots of Darkness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is a \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eromantic companion novella to the Ashen series from BookTok sensation Demi Winters.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eContinue reading the Ashen series with \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDawn of the North\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, the third breathtaking book.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e****\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders DEVOURED \u003ci\u003eRoots of Darkness . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Easy one sitting read for this incredible novella!' \u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'I easily could've read another 300+ pages ..  . amazing amazing amazing' \u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'THIS is how you do a novella'\u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088;\u0026amp;#11088;\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eTropes:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/u\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVikings \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeminine rage \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGolden retriever x black cat \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne night stand turned love interest \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSlow burn \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eF*ck the patriarchy \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnimal sidekicks","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46713709232286,"sku":"ADS-9781399640510","price":32.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781399640510.jpg?v=1776038937","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781399640510","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}