The Blessed Vessel must not bear a child of a human.

The goddess of unity's mortal daughter, Sonta, is charged with bearing and raising the next Anointed Ruler of the realm, the next emperor or empress.

The child's father will come from among the six territories, each eager to gain a stronger foothold in the empire. They each send the best candidate to the palace to join Sonta's Coterie—her circle of men promised to her for pleasure and politics.

While Sonta and her men get to know each other—intimately—behind closed doors, the world waits to discover which man will win the paternity race. Will her child be half elf, fae, mage, merperson, shifter, or vampire?

Featuring a bisexual protagonist, this fantasy duology delivers all the spice, perfect for those who want a steamy why choose/reverse harem version of The Bachelorette!