Bound and Unbound: A paranormal novella duology
Ali Hazelwood
Slaying the Vampire Conqueror: A Crowns of Nyaxia Standalone
by Carissa Broadbent
About this book
She was commanded to kill him with a single strike to the heart. She didn't expect her own to betray her.
Sylina has sacrificed everything for her goddess—her soul, her freedom, her eyes. Life in service to the Arachessen, a cult of the Goddess of Fate, has turned Sylina from an orphaned street rat to a disciplined killer determined to overthrow Glaea's tyrannical king.
When a brutal vampire conqueror arrives on their shores, Sylina faces an even deadlier adversary. She's tasked with a crucial mission: infiltrate his army, earn his trust… and kill him.
Atrius is a terrifying warrior carving an unstoppable path through Glaea. Yet when Sylina becomes his seer, she glimpses a dark and shocking past—and a side of him that reminds her far too much of parts of herself she'd rather forget.
Sylina's orders are clear. The conqueror cannot live. But as the blood spilled by Glaea's tyrant king runs thicker, her connection with Atrius only grows stronger. A connection forbidden by her vows. A connection that could cost her everything.
Slaying the Vampire Conqueror is a standalone fantasy romance set in the Crowns of Nyaxia world, full of heart-wrenching forbidden romance, dark curses, and epic battles—perfect for fans of The Bridge Kingdom and the From Blood and Ash series. If you like forbidden romance, dark curses, badss heroines, and morally gray heroes, you'll devour this sexy, addictive series.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
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Reader Reviews
August 13, 2025
\"Slaying the Vampire Conqueror\" by Carissa Broadbent is a standalone novel set in the \"Crowns of Nyaxia\" world. It features the classic enemies-to-lovers trope, following a cult-member FMC—Sylina—who’s tasked with infiltrating enemy forces and spying on them... and her nemesis, the vampire conqueror MMC, Atrius. This was actually my second read of the book, but since I never shared my thoughts the first time around, I’m indulging now. And boy, do I have thoughts. First off, this book is the...
December 28, 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐💫 \"I live in dark stories. And I've been living in yours for nearly four months. If you're going to invite me in, invite me.\" I pushed against his chest, hard. \"I already see you, Atrius. I'm not afraid.\" \"Both of us were being slowly strangled by those who had taken all our faith. We had no one to blame but ourselves.\" \"I know you. I know every moment you lied to me, because I know every moment you told the truth. I know your truth. I can't ignore it. Even though it would be far...
June 20, 2023
Honestly I’m starting to believe that this author can do no wrong in my eyes. I love the world she’s built, I love the characters and the stories within it, the pantheon and the lore. I have left each one hesitant to pick up the next because I was so sure I couldn’t love other characters as much as the ones I’d just fallen for. Each time I’ve been happily very wrong. I love these two. While serpent is my favorite overall story in the series, this particular story had perhaps my favorite romance...
March 30, 2025
It was an ok book I guess! I really enjoyed FMC, MMC kinda fell a bit flat to me, I expected more from a vampire conqueror type. The villain was quite obvious from the start, and I think there was too much left to the reader to interpret things like “I knew exactly what she meant!” And I’m here like well I don’t! What did it mean???? And the whole vampire theme, was very weakly portrayed, not much vampiring happening… It almost felt like it could be any other species and the story would just...
August 25, 2025
Slaying the Vampire Conqueror is a gripping standalone novella in Carissa Broadbent’s Crown of Nyaxia series. It follows Atrius, the exiled king of the House of Blood, and Sylina, a devoted seer bound to the Arachessen, a cult sworn to the goddess Acaeja. Though they come from opposing paths, their fates intertwine as they embark on a dangerous quest to overthrow a tyrannical ruler. Broadbent weaves a darkly enchanting tale of vengeance, prophecy, and forbidden bonds. The journey is...
