A Web of Lies: an Urban Romantasy

She’s the daughter of an infamous crime boss. He’s the Archangel who keeps the city from falling apart.In a city where power is currency, and danger lurks in the shadows, Leyla has spent her life wanting to prove she’s more than just her father’s precious daughter. No matter the cost.Dominic Venetia has spent over a century protecting Ashar. His strength and influence hold the city together. But trust is a luxury he can’t afford—not after everything he’s lost.Yet, as their paths collide, neither can ignore the force that pulls them closer.No matter what happened in the past.No matter that she is destined to betray him.As they find themselves trapped in a web of lies, it becomes impossible to uncover who began weaving it—and who is telling the truth.Book BlurbMysterious. Ambitious. Bitter.Leyla grew up in the Undercity before moving above grounds to attend school. To ensure her safety, her father let Leyla establish a life far from his organization—despite her desire to prove that she is more than merely his precious daughter. If only he would give her a chance.Influential. Powerful. Broken.Dominic is the Archangel and Prime of Ashar, and his powers keep the city safe. With more than a hundred years behind him, he has faced many trials, including heartbreak and grief. Trust is not a commodity he gives out freely, though his best friends are the exception.Unrest is brewing in the Undercity, and with a new drug on the streets, Ashar is more unsafe than ever before. Leyla and Dominic are driven together when both have a role to play that will determine their futures. They are wary and unsure about each other, but an inexplicable force seems to draw them closer. Regardless of their reasons for maintaining their distance, emotionally or physically, their eyes continue meeting, their touches keep lingering, and their attraction deepens.As they find themselves trapped in a web of lies, it becomes impossible to uncover who began weaving it—and who is telling the truth.Here’s what readers have to say:“I revelled in every page….this was exciting, exhilirating and nerve wrecking to the point I forgot my hot coffee (turned into ice coffee).” – Goodreads Reviewer“A wonderful Romantasy story” – Goodreads Reviewer [translated from dutch]“Another great book by Britt van den Elzen that has romance, suspense and mystery.” – Amazon Reviewer