by RONDA FOSTER
She writes the scandals. He lives them. Together, they'll rewrite everything.
Lady Aurelia Ravenshade knows every secret in Regency London—until a mysterious vampire lord walks into her ballroom and sees her for the first time. Lord Caspian Blackwood has spent three centuries playing games with women's hearts. But when his web of seduction ensnares three ladies of society—and his true attention falls on an invisible companion who wants nothing from him—an unlikely family is born. Now, as an ancient enemy closes in, they discover that love—real love, chosen love—is worth fighting for. Together.
THE GOSSIP AND THE GODDESS
The Ravenshade Chronicles, Book 1
For fans of Bridgerton's ballrooms and Twilight's shadows comes a dazzling Regency romance where a sharp-tongued gossip columnist, a mysterious vampire lord, and a found family of unforgettable women discover that being seen is the most dangerous—and most powerful—thing of all.
LADY AURELIA RAVENSHADE knows everything.
As the author of the notorious column The London Whisper, she chronicles the scandals of the ton from the shadows—the affairs, the betrayals, the secrets no one dares speak aloud. To London's high society, she is invisible, untouchable, perfectly safe behind her pen.
Until the night a stranger walks into her ballroom and sees her.
LORD CASPIAN BLACKWOOD is beautiful, ancient, and utterly dangerous.
For three hundred years, he has played games with women's hearts, passing the centuries in a fog of boredom and loneliness. When he returns to London, three ladies of high society believe themselves his one true love: the Beauty, the Wit, and the Widow.
But his attention keeps drifting to someone else entirely.
MISS ELARA FINCH is invisible.
A companion to a tedious baron's wife, she has spent her life overlooked, unnoticed, unseen. She expects nothing from the Season—until the night grey eyes meet hers across a crowded ballroom and everything changes.
One dance. One night. One promise that changes everything.
As Caspian's web of seduction unravels and the three women he wronged compare notes, something unexpected begins to form: a family. Forged not by blood, but by choice. Bound not by romance, but by something even stronger—the absolute refusal to let each other fall.
And when an ancient enemy emerges from the shadows, determined to destroy them all, they discover a truth more powerful than any weapon:
Love—real love, chosen love, fierce love—is worth fighting for.
Together.
The Gossip and the Goddess is a sweeping historical vampire romance filled with:
🕯️ A witty, unforgettable Black heroine who refuses to stay in the shadows
🥀 A tortured vampire who must learn what love really means
💕 Three women who discover they are stronger together than they ever were apart
👑 A diverse Regency world where everyone deserves to be seen
🔥 Slow-burn romance that will make your heart ache
📝 Gossip, scandal, and secrets that will keep you turning pages late into the night
Perfect for readers who love Julia Quinn's Bridgerton, Stephenie Meyer's Twilight, and romance with a supernatural twist.
Welcome to The Ravenshade Chronicles—where love is the most dangerous game of all.
“"Every woman deserves to be seen—not for how she looks, not for who she loves, but for who she truly is. I write to make the invisible visible." ”
— Ronda Foster
Hi, I’m Ronda Foster (Iyanifa Ifakemi). I write books that help people grow—across childhood, healing, relationships, and personal transformation. Whether I’m creating rhythmic picture books for little ones or deeper, reflective work for adults, my focus stays the same: truth, good character, and the kind of wisdom that strengthens everyday life.
Ronda Foster—also known as Iyanifa Ifakemi—is a multi-genre author, licensed relationship counselor, spiritual teacher, and the founder of Botanica Yemaya Olokun. Her body of work spans children’s literature, emotional wellness, ancestral healing, and relationship transformation. As both a Hoodoo Priestess and initiated Iyanifa, Ronda creates sacred works that uplift African diasporic traditions with care, clarity, and cultural integrity. She is the creator of several brands, including Life Points with Ronda, Supernaturally You™, and Petals in the Wind Apothecary, where she offers plant-based remedies, spiritual consultations, and original healing tools to support mind-body-soul alignment. Ronda’s children’s books are designed to help little ones build good character (Iwà Pẹ̀lẹ́), speak truthfully, and walk proudly with their ancestors. Her adult-centered works explore toxic relationship recovery, emotional resilience, boundary repair, and spiritual grounding through a culturally centered lens. Across all genres, Ronda’s mission is simple: To help people remember who they are, reconnect with their power, and live from a place of purpose and peace.
Ayo follows Ori’s gentle beat across sixteen stepping-stones, learning the 16 Odù in order through playful call-and-response rhymes, Ancestor love, and Iwà Pẹ̀lẹ́—good character—made simple for age 5 and up.
