Best of
Vampires

2022

Vampish: The Hunt


G.K. DeRosa - 2022
    Now I’ll be leading an elite team, assembled by the Royal vampire queen herself.Everything is going according to plan until I meet him. He might be charming, witty, and sexy, but he’s everything I hate—a vampire.My enemy.Our connection is undeniable, but I refuse to submit.My whole life I’d been trained to hate fangers but teaming up with him might be the only way to get my revenge and save the humans from the rebel vampires after the queen’s throne.And more than that, he might be the key to bringing back something I thought I’d lost forever.*** This is an upper YA/NA crossover with schmexy, sinful vampires and is best suited for ages 17+. Be warned this is a slow burn enemies-to-lovers romance, and the steaminess factor does increase through the course of the series! ♥*** Vampish is set within the world of Azar, along with (in reading order) Hitched, Darkblood Academy, Royally Hitched, Darkblood Prison, and Wolfish but it's not necessary to read the other series first to enjoy this one.

The Hunted


S.B. Alexander - 2022
    The hunter against the hunted.I kill bloodsuckers for a living. The job should be simple—capture the target and collect the money. But when I draw my enemy out in the open, I’m blindsided by his mesmerizing green eyes and snarky wit. Sam Mason is the type of vampire my mom warned me about—the kind who will seduce you with his easy smile and arrogant charm. Yet, I know better.The Vampire Navy SEAL oozes mayhem and sex appeal. Sam’s deadly swagger puts me on edge and sets my nerves on fire. If I mess with him, he’ll annihilate me in a second. That thrills and terrifies me at the same time. A million red flags are telling me to run. But my sisters lives are in jeopardy, and the only way to save them is to grovel for Sam’s help.Is it possible to push the flames to the back burner and trust an enemy who can take anything he wants? The Hunted is an enemies-to-lovers, paranormal, military romance and the first book in the new Vampire Navy SEAL spin-off series. Layla and Sam’s story is a slow burn romance with a feisty heroine, snarky banter, action, suspense, off-the-charts steamy times, and ends on a cliffhanger.

Bloodline Destiny


Lan Chan - 2022
    It will be moved forward.Bloodline Destiny is the first book in the next arc of Lex and Kai's story.Bloodline Destiny is a new series but cannot be read without first reading the Bloodline Academy series.

The Dawn of Peace


Rebecca Hefner - 2022
    Written for both current and new readers, this steamy, heartfelt story has brand-new characters and a HEA.

The Guardian's Curse


J.D. Monroe - 2022
    But what’s a witch to do when the rent is due and the vampires are offering five figures for some simple spellwork? This was supposed to be one simple job, but when a rogue vampire breaks into her apartment, Shoshanna’s fanged employers come to the rescue. Unfortunately, their idea of a rescue is to whisk her away to a luxurious mansion with a mysterious vampire as her bloodthirsty babysitter.For over a century, reclusive vampire Alistair Thorne has hidden his cursed face in the shadows of his Atlanta mansion. When an old friend brings him an uninvited houseguest, he reluctantly agrees to protect the witch as long as she stays away from him.But Alistair’s will is no match for Shoshanna’s, and they soon meet face to face. Determined to make herself useful, Shoshanna vows to break Alistair's curse. But this is no fairytale, and it will cost far more than true love's kiss to break this twisted curse.It may cost everything they hold dear.Cursed Blood is a brand-new vampire series that’s sure to appeal to fans of J.R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood, the Vampire Diaries, and True Blood. One-click today for a whirlwind of a story packed with action, romance, fated mates, and a magical world that you won’t want to leave.

Arne (Darksilver, #1)


Hazel Hunter - 2022
    Or is he?When photographer Danielle Reeve is hired to document the restoration of a remote estate, she’s mystified but pleased. Though she’ll need to bring every bit of equipment she owns, it’s a break from the unending family portraits. But the photos of the mansion interiors, particularly the ballroom with its mirrors, reveal the ghostly image of a handsome warrior who seems to be watching her. Though only an illusion of the light, she is mesmerized.Blade Lord Arne of the House of Eagles is a warrior of two worlds. With enough vassals and duties to keep ten men busy, he has let himself become captivated with Danielle. From the moment she entered his domain he can hardly take his eyes from her. But Arne also senses the hand of an ancient enemy at work, one who plays a very dangerous game.Only when desire sweeps away all barriers does Arne understand what is truly at stake. He will have to break the most ancient of vows in order to make Danielle his.

Phoenix's Touch: A Reverse Harem Fantasy Paranormal Romance (The Fae Thief's Harem Book 5)


Melody Novak - 2022
    

Chronicles of a Vampire Queen: Alaskan Fang: Book 3: The Feylord


Sara King - 2022
    

Fanged and Fabulous


Gemma Cates - 2022
    (Though with only three friends, was it any great surprise humans didn’t make the list?)She doesn’t spend time with them. (Or anyone, if she can help it.)And she certainly doesn’t have sex with them.Until she does.One misanthropic vamp (her) meets one commitment shy human (him) and sex happens. So much sex. But humans and vamps don’t do relationships…do they?Warning! This book contains steamy vampire-human shenanigans, enough naughty words to make someone (not me) blush, and a vampire who secretly (deep, deep, deep down) longs to be loved.

Screwed By The Fates


Tami Payton - 2022
    I’m the Alphas daughter and my life has never been my own. My brother is next in line for Alpha but me? Well my job is to marry and mate with someone who can benefit our pack. Well, we can throw that plan away. When I reach the ripe old age of 21, my mate will be revealed. Only it’s no one we ever thought it would be. I find him one night out at a bar with friends. The man I hate more than anything and trust me, he feels the same way. He’s the Alpha of our rival pack. Let’s just say when we figured out the mate bond, sparks fly and not in the good way. Oh, but it gets worse.His beta and the beta to my pack are also my mates. WTF?! Then my hussy of a wolf decides oh no, that’s not enough. Let’s add one more. He’s been stalking me. Watching my every move. I’m his mission, his target, only I don’t think his boss expected this outcome. Now with 4 mates, two of whom are determined to stay away, one who couldn’t be happier and the last, well, there’s no way in hell can ever be a part of my life. My life is no longer my own. Gods help me. What’s a girl to do when the fates screw you over?

Her Vampire King (Royally Mated)


Bianca Cole - 2022
    Only the most powerful vampires could stand a chance of resisting. My steel willpower is being tested, but no one is as strong as me. Until I scent her. A blood that calls to me. A blood that drives me insane. A blood I can’t resist. I stalk her through the streets, tracking her. When I get my hands on her, the need is too difficult to resist. She’s the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen. Vampires don’t mate, but this connection feels deep and sacred. My people have wanted me to take a wife for decades. It looks like I’ve just found her. They won’t like it, but I don’t care. I’m claiming this tasty, stunning human as my own. They will want to stop me, I’d like to see them try. No one can defeat me. I’ll protect her, if it's the last thing I do. Her Vampire King is the fourth book in the Royally Mated Series by Bianca Cole. This book is a safe story with no cliffhangers and a swoon worthy happily ever after ending. This story has hot scenes and bad language, so if those kind of books offend you, you won't like this one. It features a dreamy over the top possessive vampire king.

Burn for Her


Briana Michaels - 2022
    He’d have it no other way.Love isn’t part of Dorian’s life. Never was, never will be. He’s taken every action to ensure it. But when fate twists his careful plans, he ends up in a fight for his life. Literally.For a vampire, seeing their mate’s reflection locks them on borrowed time until they locate, bond, and turn their fated mate. When Dorian accidentally catches a glimpse of Lena, his match is lit—burning his soul mercilessly until he either breaks his curse or incinerates trying.She has no idea he’s a monster and Dorian refuses to drag her into his blood-filled life, yet he can’t stay away from her either.He’ll be damned if he takes her by force.He’ll be damned if he takes her at all.With a blade in one hand and his destiny in the other, Dorian’s in a race against the clock. His time starts... now.Burn for Her is book 1 in the Reflection Series and can be read as a standalone. Adult content includes graphic language, sexual content, and violence.

Dahlia 2: With a Side of Fries (Spell Library: Dahlia)


Tabitha Barret - 2022
    

Desired for Her Blood (The Vampires' Illuminant, #3)


Mara Leigh - 2022
    We are truly trapped.I’m falling in love with all three of the powerful vampires captive with me—Ryker, my charming bad boy, Zuben, my elegant intellect, and Axe, my gruff and enormous bear shifter hybrid. Our desires consume us, but we can’t live on passion.All three men would die for me, kill for me. They can survive on my blood, but if we don’t escape, I’ll soon perish.And the vengeful vampire trapping us won’t be satisfied until she knows we’re all dead.The men’s tortured pasts are exposed, which only opens my heart to them further. I’m transforming, discovering why I’m hunted, but time is running out, and the only possible solution to save us is dangerous and might kill me.

Julian to Helen and Aline


Cassandra Clare - 2022
    It had once belonged to the Lightwoods, a long time ago." - Lord of ShadowsJulian and Emma are on their travel year when the Clave sends him a message - clean up Blackthorn Hall or ownership reverts back to the Clave. Amidst the clutter and disrepair they discover secrets that Blackthorn Hall has kept hidden for years.This is a Shadowhunters novel that takes place between The Dark Artifices and The Wicked Powers. Per Cassandra Clare, it is set about 15 months after the end of The Dark Artifices.The novel follows the characters from The Dark Artifices and delves into the history of those from The Last Hours.Secrets of Blackthorn Hall will be a novel told in serialized format, with illustrations, sound, and more. New entries posted online every Monday beginning August 16, 2021. The project will also feature artwork from artists like Cassandra Jean.No official cover artwork has been posted to date—the artwork used here is from the official Tumblr page that hosts the novel.

Gods of Idols (Immortal Stream: Children of the Gods Book 7)


Crea Reitan - 2022
    

The Eclipse War (The Queen of Time and Thunder #4)


Sadie Anders - 2022
    Now, an ancient force threatens to tear all that away.After an eventful trip to the fae realm of Awilyn, we've returned to our Hollywood Hills mansion. Things are heating up here on Earth, to say the least.My father Tuiren has put his entire existence at risk to shield us from an ancient being, our evil adversary Kellan. Now, they are both missing. It falls on us to unravel the mysteries of this primal power and put a stop to his malicious intent once and for all.Can I find my father and work with the Shadow Council to protect the realms before it’s too late?

Isle of The Immortal


S.M. Estrada - 2022
    One woman who carries the weight of the sun. In her twenty-three years of life, Shailin Srijan has never ventured past the mortal confines of her remote Scottish village. Working solely as her brother’s keeper and avoiding the small-town gossip of villagers, she’s never thought to question the mundane reality of her existence – until her brother’s condition suddenly worsens and all hope seems lost. Reeling at the thought of losing the only family she’s ever known, Shailin hastily agrees to her mother’s farfetched proposal: enter into the Immortal realm to face the greatly feared and equally mysterious Vampire King, who happens to owe the Srijans a life debt. The Immortal is just as enigmatic as it is ethereally alluring, and left without any other viable options, Shailin has no choice but to honor her mother’s wishes and make for the magical lands. Only once there, she finds herself thrust into a dying world of indefinite darkness and legendary monsters that have taken permanent residence in a kingdom without daylight. Even more unexpected than the realm’s unconventional nocturnal splendor is the presence of Axton, a masked vigilante also traveling to the ruler’s castle. Though Shai knows better than to trust a man with a secret, she can’t help the budding attraction that only heightens as an unlikely relationship forms between the two. Upon facing King Ezrium, Shailin will have to unravel a startling truth that upends the life she’s always known and decide whether she wishes to conform or pave her own way in a world of magic and mayhem. "Isle of The Immortal" is an adult fantasy romance that contains content suitable for readers 18+ older.

Dragon Shifter Dominion: Complete Series Box Set


KC Kingmaker - 2022
    I traveled across the Wildlands helping people, conning bad guys, and recovering lost artifacts. Life was tough but fulfilling.Then the dragons started showing up… and boy are they assholes. They’re former princes and they want me to join their revolution. What does a wicked empress have to do with me?Apparently, quite a lot.These smoldering, dominant, overbearing dragon shifters think I’m the key to saving the world. Hopefully, they’re right.(Dragon Shifter Dominion is a steamy paranormal romance series where the heroine doesn’t have to choose. There’s heart-stopping action, enemies to lovers, sizzling steam, and wild adventures as Levia Sunfall journeys to bring her fated mates together.)This box set contains all five novels in the series: Passion of the Summer Dragon, Serenity of the Autumn Dragon, Cold Heart of the Winter Dragon, Vibrance of the Spring Dragon, and Rapture of the Sun Dragon.

Awakened Blood (Bound By Darkness, #1)


Everly Taylor - 2022
    An Impossibility. The daughter of a vampire.Left at an orphanage with a cheap piece of costume jewelry as the only clue to my past, I had no idea who, or what, I really was. The necklace was an amulet, one coveted by all vampire-kind, one they were more than willing to make me die for.A chance encounter in my tattoo shop leads me down a path that there would be no returning from. Thrown into a world I could never have imagined existed, and to three guys that I would have never considered being with, I needed to accept this new part of me or risk losing it all.When the blood starts to flow, will I have what it takes to face my destiny before it’s too late?This book has been re-edited and reformatted, with new bonus scenes, however was previously published as part of the Amulet of Queens Series.

Night Tricks


Richard Amos - 2022
    I’m about to prove them wrong.The streets have been my home for as long as I can remember. To get by, I use my magic tricks, bringing smiles to the faces of adults and children alike.As a warlock, my powers are limited. Nothing like a witch’s magical skills. Basically, I'm a glorified magician as well as a second-class citizen. Fine. It doesn’t get me down. I have my cat Fizz and Kylie Minogue’s music to keep me going as I dream big.I know there’s a better life out there for me.When I accidentally summon the lost magic of arcana, something not even a powerful witch can do, my world is turned upside down.Enter Tae Frost. Mysterious billionaire vampire. Deliciously handsome and brooding. Able to set my pulse racing with just one look. A man who offers to change my life for the better. I just have to move into his penthouse and help him hunt demons first.Hmmm. I have a big decision to make. Do I take this Cinderella-like opportunity? Especially with the dangerous secret I’m hiding from the world. And if the witches discover I've summoned arcana... Well, it won't be fun to be me if they do.There’s a demon making a big impression—a creepy, button-eyed man spilling blood across London. Seemingly uncatchable, as well as unhinged. The city is trembling in the wake of his shadow.With my new powers, I’m the only one to stop him.Damn.Night Tricks is the first book in an Urban Fantasy Romance series packed with magic, demons, action, and steamy moments. Step into the world of a warlock who always tries to see the sunny side of life, and the sexy vampire who makes his knees go weak.

Ruby and the V-Day Vanpires


J.L. Logosz - 2022
    

Blood Omen


Sheena Jolie - 2022
    Sent on a mission to get a powerful talisman to the City Master of the Boston Bloodclan, Remi ends up with an unexpected complication: Celyn, a beautiful fae college student who was in the right place at the wrong time.Celyn was instantly attracted to the sexy vampire when they met by chance at a pub. Thinking he was about to experience the best hook-up of his life, Celyn never expected to end up running across the streets of Budapest with Remi while the High Council of Sorcery was trying to kill them.Dodging spells and holing up in secret lairs, Remi and Celyn find something even rarer than the object Remi carries: a chance at true love.

Blood Bandit (Charmslinger, #5)


Liza Street - 2022
    The bounty for bringing in the outlaws is high…but so is the danger.Enter Gracie Boswell—a charm-slinging bounty hunter with a posse of individuals who possess a unique set of skills and temperaments. If Gracie and her gang can’t put a stop to the bandits, no one can, and it’ll spell a slow winter death for the innocents who live along the river.Blood Bandit is the fifth thrilling installment in USA Today bestselling author Liza Street’s western gothic series. Pick up your copy of Blood Bandit for a wild ride through the dark and dangerous west!

The Great Shatter (New World Magic, #3)


Kim Alexander - 2022
    Being hounded by a grudge-holding kitsune didn't help, either. But when the king of the Unseelie fae declared Marly his queen and the hope of his people, it seemed her troubles were over, and off they went to his magical kingdom in a reality-tv-worthy happily ever after.Except it's more hard landing than happy ending. Marly is thrown into the crosshairs of ancient hatreds where war masquerades as etiquette, shadows must beg for light, and things with tentacles are just waiting for something to go wrong. And something is going wrong...very wrong.With every mis-step, she stumbles closer to the edge of a darkness waiting to consume her, and the king's love is like a poison that can cure or kill. Her only hope is to unveil the truth dancing in the great mirrors in the sky, even if that sky comes crashing down.

Fractures (Demon Lord Book 15)


Morgan Blayde - 2022
    

Renegades Exiled (Soldiers of Blood and Ruin, #1)


Rowan Thalia - 2022
    Chemical agents dropped mercilessly on friend and foe alike have created two new humanoid species and the world population has been reduced to small colonies of humans fighting against them to survive.Out on a routine patrol, my team and I run into the worst kind of trouble. Branded and left for dead by our superiors, we form bonds that cannot be broken and find asylum with the enemy.Seeking knowledge, my new coven and I race across the wasteland for the one thing that can give us answers: a sample of untainted DNA. Fighting zombies, mutants, and our own transformation. Aligned with vampires and on the run... We thought things couldn't get worse until a hidden threat finds me.When conspiracy is the norm, who can I trust?The war is not over. The fight between the species has just begun.Note: Renegades Exiled is a RH romance. It is also a complete overhaul of the previous title: Rox's Renegades. It has been fully rewritten, revised, and edited! Enjoy!