Best Served Cold

Springtime in Styria. And that means war. There have been nineteen years of blood. The ruthless Grand Duke Orso is locked in a vicious struggle with the squabbling League of Eight, and between them they have bled the land white. While armies march, heads roll and cities burn, behind the scenes bankers, priests and older, darker powers play a deadly game to choose who will be king. War may be hell but for Monza Murcatto, the Snake of Talins, the most feared and famous mercenary in Duke Orso's employ, it's a damn good way of making money too. Her victories have made her popular - a shade too popular for her employer's taste. Betrayed, thrown down a mountain and left for dead, Murcatto's reward is a broken body and a burning hunger for vengeance. Whatever the cost, seven men must die. Her allies include Styria's least reliable drunkard, Styria's most treacherous poisoner, a mass-murderer obsessed with numbers and a Northman who just wants to do the right thing. Her enemies number the better half of the nation. And that's all before the most dangerous man in the world is dispatched to hunt her down and finish the job Duke Orso started... Springtime in Styria. And that means revenge.

Springtime in Styria. And that means war. There have been nineteen years of blood. The ruthless Grand Duke Orso is locked in a vicious struggle with the squabbling League of Eight, and between them they have bled the land white. While armies march, heads roll and cities burn, behind the scenes bankers, priests and older, darker powers play a deadly game to choose who will be king. War may be hell but for Monza Murcatto, the Snake of Talins, the most feared and famous mercenary in Duke Orso's employ, it's a damn good way of making money too. Her victories have made her popular - a shade too popular for her employer's taste. Betrayed, thrown down a mountain and left for dead, Murcatto's reward is a broken body and a burning hunger for vengeance. Whatever the cost, seven men must die. Her allies include Styria's least reliable drunkard, Styria's most treacherous poisoner, a mass-murderer obsessed with numbers and a Northman who just wants to do the right thing. Her enemies number the better half of the nation. And that's all before the most dangerous man in the world is dispatched to hunt her down and finish the job Duke Orso started... Springtime in Styria. And that means revenge.

**Spicy version** The best revenge is falling for his brother. Sophie My dream of opening a crafting business for kids has slid into a dead-end job at a brewery, but I fool myself into thinking everything's going well, because I'm engaged to a gorgeous, ambitious catch of a man who's crazy about me. Or so I think... We accidentally swap phones, and I realize he's been cheating on me with three other women, none of whom know about each other. I break up with him, but I'm devastated...until I befriend the other women he wronged. I want revenge for all of us, and I find the perfect opportunity to get back at the jerk when he confronts me at the brewery where I work. He and his brother, Rob, hate each other, and Rob's playing a set at the bar. One stolen kiss later, I have a fake boyfriend who's just as invested in getting back at my ex as I am. Rob Sophie's pollyanna personality has always driven me crazy. Sometimes there's no silver lining, just an empty pouch someone's already pickpocketed. But I'm seeing a whole new side of the woman my douchey brother convinced to wear his ring. This Sophie is opinionated, fierce, and eager to experience everything she's missed in life by being too agreeable. I'm all too willing to help. My brother ruined my life. Seems only fair for me to steal his girl. Note: There are TWO different versions of this romcom: 1) A spicy open door version with some strong language and sex scenes 2) A closed door version with mild language and only kissing. Please choose the version that's best for you!

**Spicy version** The best revenge is falling for his brother. Sophie My dream of opening a crafting business for kids has slid into a dead-end job at a brewery, but I fool myself into thinking everything's going well, because I'm engaged to a gorgeous, ambitious catch of a man who's crazy about me. Or so I think... We accidentally swap phones, and I realize he's been cheating on me with three other women, none of whom know about each other. I break up with him, but I'm devastated...until I befriend the other women he wronged. I want revenge for all of us, and I find the perfect opportunity to get back at the jerk when he confronts me at the brewery where I work. He and his brother, Rob, hate each other, and Rob's playing a set at the bar. One stolen kiss later, I have a fake boyfriend who's just as invested in getting back at my ex as I am. Rob Sophie's pollyanna personality has always driven me crazy. Sometimes there's no silver lining, just an empty pouch someone's already pickpocketed. But I'm seeing a whole new side of the woman my douchey brother convinced to wear his ring. This Sophie is opinionated, fierce, and eager to experience everything she's missed in life by being too agreeable. I'm all too willing to help. My brother ruined my life. Seems only fair for me to steal his girl. Note: There are TWO different versions of this romcom: 1) A spicy open door version with some strong language and sex scenes 2) A closed door version with mild language and only kissing. Please choose the version that's best for you!

Springtime in Styria. And that means war. There have been nineteen years of blood. The ruthless Grand Duke Orso is locked in a vicious struggle with the squabbling League of Eight, and between them they have bled the land white. While armies march, heads roll and cities burn, behind the scenes bankers, priests and older, darker powers play a deadly game to choose who will be king. War may be hell but for Monza Murcatto, the Snake of Talins, the most feared and famous mercenary in Duke Orso's employ, it's a damn good way of making money too. Her victories have made her popular - a shade too popular for her employer's taste. Betrayed, thrown down a mountain and left for dead, Murcatto's reward is a broken body and a burning hunger for vengeance. Whatever the cost, seven men must die. Her allies include Styria's least reliable drunkard, Styria's most treacherous poisoner, a mass-murderer obsessed with numbers and a Northman who just wants to do the right thing. Her enemies number the better half of the nation. And that's all before the most dangerous man in the world is dispatched to hunt her down and finish the job Duke Orso started... Springtime in Styria. And that means revenge.

Springtime in Styria. And that means war. There have been nineteen years of blood. The ruthless Grand Duke Orso is locked in a vicious struggle with the squabbling League of Eight, and between them they have bled the land white. While armies march, heads roll and cities burn, behind the scenes bankers, priests and older, darker powers play a deadly game to choose who will be king. War may be hell but for Monza Murcatto, the Snake of Talins, the most feared and famous mercenary in Duke Orso's employ, it's a damn good way of making money too. Her victories have made her popular - a shade too popular for her employer's taste. Betrayed, thrown down a mountain and left for dead, Murcatto's reward is a broken body and a burning hunger for vengeance. Whatever the cost, seven men must die. Her allies include Styria's least reliable drunkard, Styria's most treacherous poisoner, a mass-murderer obsessed with numbers and a Northman who just wants to do the right thing. Her enemies number the better half of the nation. And that's all before the most dangerous man in the world is dispatched to hunt her down and finish the job Duke Orso started... Springtime in Styria. And that means revenge.