Calixta, The Vanquishers of Alhambra

In the shadowed alleys of Talbert’s port, where secrets are currency and survival is an art, Madam Calixta rules The Shining Star, the city’s most notorious brothel. Hardened by life and haunted by love, she makes the ultimate sacrifice—taking a bullet to save her dearest friend.But death is not the end.Awakening in the antechamber of Heaven, Calixta stands before twenty celestial beings—ten embodying the sacred Virtues, ten guarding the ancient magics. Justice declares her fate: she is one of the prophesied Vanquishers of Alhambra, destined to rise against the darkness consuming the realm. Grace binds a living spirit to her back, a second conscience with a voice and will of its own. Bestowed with searing fire magic and the uncanny gift to see truth from lies, Calixta is sent back to the world she thought she’d left behind.Now reborn and burning with purpose, she must gather the other Vanquishers, face the enemies of the kingdom, and confront the sins of her past. The fate of Alhambra balances on the edge of flame and redemption—and Calixta must decide if she is a savior… or a weapon.Darkly magical, fiercely redemptive, and rich with myth, Calixta, The Vanquishers of Alhambra is a tale of fire, truth, and the women who dare to rise again.Author’s Note: This is a grimdark but sexy fantasy that some have also called a gaslamp fantasy. It is not for children or young adults since it has many triggering topics. It is the first in a series, and it ends on a cliffhanger. This has a romance subplot, but is not erotica. For a list of CW, please visit the author’s website. omayra-velez.com