Alexis L. Menard Book order (chronological)

In a city divided by power struggles, Camilla Marchese, an heiress of the notorious Iron Saint Railway, fights to keep her family's syndicate from bankruptcy. When Nicolai Attano, the leader of a rival family, proposes a deal to pay off the Inspector in exchange for her hand, she is forced to relinquish her throne and her name. Nico's motivations extend beyond mere peace; a serial kidnapper known as The Collector is wreaking havoc in Remnant Row, deepening the rift between locals and descendants. Milla must help restore safety to the streets to secure her freedom and fulfill her part of the bargain before her twenty-first birthday. However, this deal thrusts her into the city's dark underbelly, where remnant magic and arcane science clash in a perilous game. As forbidden feelings develop for her new husband and dark family secrets emerge, Milla must uncover the truth about her past to survive. Set in a post-industrial magical isle, this rivals-to-lovers adult fantasy romance intertwines intrigue and danger, echoing the grit of Peaky Blinders with a unique magic system reminiscent of the Grishaverse.