Some wounds can be healed with medicine. Others demand a sacrifice of the heart. Ciara has spent her life healing the wounds vampires leave behind. As a human healer living under the rule of a ruthless vampire king, she has every reason to despise them. She refuses to bow to their cruelty, their blood taxes, or their endless hunger for power. But when Prince Liam, the king's only son, falls victim to a mysterious and deadly curse, Ciara is forced into the vampire palace to save the very creature she should hate. Liam is arrogant, dangerously handsome, and far too charming for his own good. Their first encounter is filled with hostility, but beneath the tension lies a connection neither of them can explain. When Liam reveals that Ciara is his destined mate, her world turns upside down. How can she give her heart to a vampire when everything she believes in tells her he is her enemy? As forbidden passion blossoms into an undeniable love, Ciara discovers that Liam's illness is only the beginning. Dark magic, deadly secrets, and a kingdom built on suffering threaten to destroy everything they have fought for. When the curse returns with a vengeance, innocent lives are placed in danger, and their love faces its greatest test yet. Can a human healer and a vampire prince break the chains of greed, betrayal, and ancient magic? Or will the price of love be more than either of them can bear? In a world where blood binds kingdoms and power demands sacrifices, love may be the greatest healing of all. Love and Bandages is a captivating fantasy romance filled with forbidden desire, fated mates, supernatural secrets, royal intrigue, and a love powerful enough to challenge an entire kingdom.