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Happy Release Day: The Betrayal of Eden by Erin Phillips

  • Writer: Lavay Byrd
    Lavay Byrd
  • May 6
  • 2 min read


Today a new book is officially released to the world: The Betrayal of Eden by Erin Phillips, the first book of “The Grimore & Key” Trilogy!


Curious about this gorgeous book? Read on:


I'm on the precipice of a cliff.

One light breeze away from falling off.


At 16, Eden Fortin sees nothing but a bright future ahead of her. With a valuable promotion on the horizon, she is granted a coveted spot as a debutante alongside her wealthy friend, Fallon Riviere, an important step in escaping the sordid South Bout and securing a future with her beau, Myles Taillefer, the son of a powerful representative.


But the happily ever after of Eden’s fairytale rise will be more dangerous than she realizes.


Hunter Calder, an indentured servant in the Riviere household, is far too familiar with the family’s schemes. Forced to pay off his father’s debt, he discovers a dark secret about the mysterious grimoires Cartier City uses to maintain order. However, revealing the truth might not provide the freedom he seeks.


As Eden becomes overwhelmed with the requirements of high society, her rivals uncover the means to her undoing. Just as grimoire magic works in ripples, so the ruin of Eden Fortin will be the catalyst for bringing Cartier City to its knees.


Filled with suspenseful mystery, shattered dreams, and dire consequences, the first book in this sweeping reimagining of Alexandre Dumas’ masterpiece, The Count of Monte Cristo, invites you into the resplendent world of Cartier City and will make you question everything you know about happy endings.




As a fan of The Count of Monte Cristo (book), I’ve been searching for a satisfying retelling of this epic masterpiece. While there were quite a few out there… none of them seemed… quite what I was looking for.


Then I discovered Erin Phillips, whose intriguing dark-fantasy biblical retellings, A Crown of Chains and A Bond of Briars, caught my interest. (Side-Note: I haven’t read either yet, but A Bond of Briars is near the top of my to-read list!)


So imagine my excitement when I learned that she had been working on this gender-swapped classic-retelling!


I've been eagerly awaiting this release day, but at the same time since joining her newsletter, I came to learn more and more about the author, her journeys through life and writing, and many of her other books! She's such an inspiring person! I, for one, can’t wait to grab my copy of The Betrayal of Eden!




Meet Author Erin Phillips:


Stories teach the heart to believe, and Erin tries to fill every second with stories, whether it’s an audiobook while cleaning, a movie with her hubs, or just snuggling up with a good book. She is not afraid of a dark story, for the Light is often the most brilliant in the dead of night.


Erin is an award-winning author who graduated from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts with a B.F.A. in Costume Design & Technology, and lives in North Carolina with her husband, Jeremy, and their happy corgis, Parker and Fable.


Author Website: www.erin-phillips.com

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