Noble Ascent: A Progression Fantasy Adventure (Valentine Series Book 1)

House Valentine was a shadow of its former self. Once a powerful noble house of the kingdom of Valmere now ruined by generations of bad decisions, worse lords and far too much gambling. A crumbling manor, a tainted title, and a mountain of debt was what Lucius Valentine was set to inherit. His ambitions reached further than his family's tarnished legacy to the Noble Ascent. Five dungeons, five challenges. A competition among nobles, with only one winner to claim the land and title waiting for the victor; and enough gold and glory to exploit it. Blessed with his family's unique gift Cupid's Bonding Lucius will unlock rare abilities as he bonds with the women who will deliver him the redemption he desperately desires. But he isn't the only one seeking to exploit the Noble Ascent. Nobles have their own ambitions and will do anything to achieve them. From rulers extending their reach, to the wealthy exploiting the dungeons, and a rigged system set to steal what he desires Lucius will contend with deceit, betrayal, and politics as he tackles his Noble Ascent.