Immerse yourself in USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Rivard's world of dark shifters and treacherous fae. A dark shifter lord. A dangerous fae queen. A game of seduction that only one can win... A sizzling enemies-to-lovers paranormal romance! Dion, alpha of a shapeshifting river fada clan, is in a fight for his people’s survival. For years, the local fae queen has ensnared his warriors and drained their life-energy. Now, Dion is determined to turn the tables on the treacherous queen. Cleia, a centuries-old fae with an irresistible glamour, can have any man she wants. But the beautiful, jaded queen wants something more, and the river fada men have it. So when she meets the big, untamed river alpha, she sets out to seduce him, even though something whispers this man is dangerous. That’s just what Dion is counting on… "A powerfully written paranormal romance with an alpha male who takes no prisoners..."~Goodreads review Download this intoxicating tale of seduction, power, and desire today! Seducing the Sun Fae is a steamy standalone romance with an HEA that begins the Fada Shapeshifter Series. If you crave dark shifters, glittering fae and emotionally charged storylines, this series is for you! Keep reading for an excerpt. THE FADA Shapeshifters created during Dionysus's legendary bacchanals from a combination of fae, human, and animal genes. They’re dark, ruthless, untamed—but when they love, it's forever. *Best Shapeshifter Series, Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewer's Choice Awards* All of the Fada Shapeshifter stories are standalone with a happily ever after, but the people, clans and stories interconnect. EXCERPT: Cleia sighed and suddenly Dion understood what was wrong. She didn’t want harmless. She wanted danger. The lady was bored with men who danced to her tune. Ah. He’d be happy to provide the queen with a little…excitement. He crouched on his haunches in front of her and put out his hand. “Give me your foot.” She hesitated and he waited, unmoving. In this dance, she would learn that he was the leader, she the follower. She slanted him a look from under her lashes and then, setting her wine on the floor, placed a slender foot in his palm. It was clad in a jewel-encrusted sandal: rubies, emeralds, diamonds. The fae loved bright, glittering things. It was yet another weakness, something he could use against the shallow, party-girl queen. Right now she wasn’t thinking about jewels, though. Her gaze was all for him. Her hands clenched on her lap, but she held herself still, waiting to see what he’d do next. Keeping his eyes on hers, he undid the sandal strap and slid his finger under her arch, tracing a slow path down the sensitive skin. Her breath hitched. He removed the sandal and pressed a kiss to her instep, then placed her foot on the chair seat so that her knee was bent, opening her to him. “Keep it there.” Her throat worked but she obeyed. He removed the other sandal and kissed that instep as well. Her breath released in an audible whoosh. His lips curved against her soft skin. “You like that.” Their eyes met and he inhaled sharply. Deus, her irises were beautiful: a tawny, sun-touched brown. “Mm,” she murmured. “More.” Their gazes locked, but when he simply stared at her unmoving, she added, “Please.” Triumph streaked through him. He’d won. She just didn’t know it yet. “As you wish, querida..." *2016 EPIC Awards Finalist, Best Fantasy/Paranormal Romance* KEYWORDS: shifter, alpha male, fae queen, fated mates, mate bond, happily ever after, alpha male romance book, alpha male romance ebook, alpha shapeshifter romance, alpha shifter fated mates, rebecca rivard mates, fated mates paranormal romance, shifter fae romance book, shifter fae romance series, strangers to lovers, instant attraction, heat level, fated mates novel, soul mates, destined mates, shifter romance ebook, paranormal fiction series, strong heroine, fae romance novel, fae queen romance novel, shifter mates, fated mates, enemies to lovers romance, enemies to lovers paranormal romance book, sexy shifter book, sexy paranormal romance book, steamy paranormal romance novel, steamy shifter mates, shapeshifter clan romance series, urban fantasy, sexy urban fantasy, fantasy romance, sexy fantasy romance, unusual shapeshifters, band of brothers series, Latino hero paranormal romance, Latino hero romance, treacherous fae encounters, captivating world-building, romantic suspense, intense chemistry between characters, HEA (happily ever after), everlasting love and bonds, abduction/seduction, riveting paranormal romance series

Cassidy and her daughter are on the run from the fae, and the only man who can save them is a broody dragon shifter… *Silver Medal, 2019 RONE Awards* Four years ago, dolphin shifter Cassidy O'Byrne fell hard for a sexy Latino from the Rock Run Clan. Nic was dark, brooding...and impossible to resist. But Nic was keeping a secret, and in the end he left, unknowingly leaving her expecting their baby. Cassidy loves her three-year-old daughter with everything she has. But Nic's secret makes the little girl invaluable to the fae. When a powerful fae comes for her daughter, Cassidy takes her and runs to the only man who can save them. Nic never expected to see Cassidy again, but he'll do anything to keep her and his daughter. He just has to convince Cassidy to give him a second chance—and keep his newfound family safe from the fae. *A red-hot second chance shapeshifter romance* Immerse yourself in USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Rivard's award-winning world of dark shifters and treacherous fae... NOTE: Sea Dragon's Hunger is a fast-paced romantic suspense set on a remote California sea island. All books in the Fada Shapeshifter Series are standalone with an HEA, but the people, clans and stories interconnect. If you crave dark shifters, dangerous fae and intense emotional storylines, this series is for you. "I highly recommend this series if you are a shifter fan. There is sex and suspense and everything you could hope for in a shifter book. I can’t wait for more." ~Paranormal Romance Guild EXCERPT: Nic had been restless all day, and it was growing worse. His Irish mother had been a powerful Seer. Nic couldn't see the future like his mom, but he'd learned to trust his premonitions. Trouble was on the way. He dove into the water. The ocean was a seething mass. A wave crashed over Nic's head. Even in his man form, he could hold his breath much longer than a human. But his animal wanted out. Nic dove deep and let the shift take him. Energy rippled over his skin. For a few seconds, his body was a cluster of incandescent lights—blue, purple, green—before shaping itself into the powerful body of his sea dragon. Nic arced in and out of the waves, reveling in the slide of salt water over his skin. He had rudimentary wings and could fly in short spurts, but the ocean was his element. A school of common dolphins scattered at his approach, chittering anxiously to each other. In this form, Nic measured twenty-five feet from nose to tail, and he had the teeth and claws to match. Nic ignored them. He might be a half-savage dragon, but he drew the line at eating something as intelligent as him. In the sky above, lightning flashed, followed by a crash of thunder. Rain slashed down, pelting his dark-gold hide. He dove beneath the waves, stopping a couple hundred feet down. Above him, the storm still raged, but this deep, the sound was muted, the black waters calm. He glided through the midnight liquid, the premonition riding him like an itch that couldn't be scratched, teasing at a part of him buried so deep, he could go weeks without thinking about it. Trouble. Cassidy O'Byrne. Pain sliced through him, fresh as the day he'd left Ireland—and her. He gritted his teeth and bore it. Then his spine prickled. His dragon was racing for the surface before his mind caught up. Cassidy was here—and she was in danger. THE FADA. Shapeshifters created during Dionysus's infamous bacchanals from a mix of fae, human and animal genes. They're ruthless, untamed...and when they love, it's forever. *BEST SHIFTER SERIES of 2018 ~ PRG Reviewer's Choice Awards* Keywords: sea dragon romance, sea dragon paranormal romance, sexy dragon romance, unusual shapeshifters romance, dolphin shifter romance, dolphin shifter paranormal romance, shapeshifter series romance, shifter series romance, shifter series paranormal romance ebook, shifter series paranormal romance novel, second chance romance, secret baby romance, second chance paranormal romance, secret baby paranormal romance, woman in danger romance, woman in danger paranormal romance, gripping paranormal romance, band of brothers, misfits who band together, steamy paranormal romance, steamy paranormal romance book, steamy paranormal romance ebook, dark fae, dangerous fae, happily ever after

"A steamy, spellbinding romance with phenomenal pacing..." ~IndD'Tale Magazine, Crowned Heart Review Discover USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Rivard's mesmerizing world of dark shifters and treacherous fae... Irish shapeshifter Ula Gallagan has the Gift of Sight—but it's more a curse than a blessing. Her erratic glimpses of the future have made her an outsider in her own clan, so she's learned to keep her Gift locked away. But when a hard-faced Portuguese fada seeks lodging with her clan, her every instinct screams that he's keeping secrets. Dolphin shifter—and assassin—Nisio do Rio is in Ireland on a job for the fae. The last thing he needs is to get entangled with a local, especially the daughter of a powerful alpha. He resolves to stay far away from Ula, no matter how much both he and his animal want the sexy black-haired Seer. But things are about to go very wrong... A steamy enemies-to-lovers romance set on Ireland's wild West Coast *2017 PRISM Finalist for Best Paranormal Historical Romance* NOTE: Stealing Ula is the prequel to Rebecca Rivard's award-winning Fada Shapeshifters series. Each novel features a different couple and their HEA, but the people, clans & stories intertwine. If you crave dark shifters, seductive fae and intense emotional storylines, this series is for you. THE FADA. Shapeshifters created during Dionysus's infamous bacchanals. They're wild, ruthless, untamed...and when they love, it's forever. KEYWORDS: shapeshifter, sexy shifter paranormal romance, shapeshifter series, fae, fantasy romance, romantic fantasy, fantasy romance series, paranormal romance series, seer, seers, psychic female, dark fae, dangerous fae, dark shifters, unusual shapeshifters, dolphin shapeshifters, ocean shapeshifters, water shapeshifters, Irish setting, dolphin shifters, Latin Latino male hero, Portuguese main character, Irish main character, alpha male, sexy alpha male, band of brothers series, fated mates, mate bond, Latino hero romance, treacherous fae encounters, captivating world-building, romantic suspense, intense chemistry between characters, HEA (happily ever after), everlasting love and bonds, abduction/seduction, riveting paranormal romance series

Meet the badass shifters of the Rock Run clan... *BEST SHIFTER SERIES of 2018 ~ Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewer's Choice Awards* THE FADA SHAPESHIFTERS. When these men love, it's forever. The Wild Hearts Box Set contains three complete novels featuring the badass men of the Rock Run River Fada Clan. If you crave dark shifters, seductive fae and intense emotional storylines, this series is for you. But be warned, your ereader may self-combust! SEDUCING THE SUN FAE (Book 1) A ruthless shifter alpha. A glittering fae queen. A game of seduction that only one can win. A sIzzling enemies-to-lovers romance! CLAIMING VALERIA (Book 2) A tortured shifter assassin who craves another chance. A woman who isn't sure she can forgive. Can he win back her love before he loses her to a den of rogue shifters? A second-chance romance that will melt your heart—and your panties. TEMPTING THE DRYAD (Book 3) A young shifter warrior with a dark magical Gift. A wild-child dryad determined to win his heart. Can he master his Gift before time runs out on their love? A best-friends-to-lovers romance. REVIEWERS SAY: "Steamy, spellbinding romance with phenomenal pacing..."~IndD'Tale Magazine "A powerfully written paranormal romance with an alpha male who takes no prisoners..."~Goodreads reviewer "This series is such a fresh take on the shifter subgenre..."~Nerd Girl Book Blog "One of the best world building and complex character driven box sets that I've read. I was hooked from the first book and by the end of the third I was a firm Fada believer and cheerleader. A very well developed storyline with intersecting time lines of the main characters in all three stories."~Goodreads reviewer *2016 EPIC Awards Finalist for Best Fantasy/Paranormal Romance (Seducing the Sun Fae)* *2017 RONE Finalist for Best Fantasy Romance (Tempting the Dryad)* Keywords: alpha male romance book, alpha male romance ebook, alpha shapeshifter romance, alpha shifter fated mates, rebecca rivard mates, fated mates paranormal romance, shifter fae romance book, shifter fae romance series, strangers to lovers, instant attraction, heat level, fated mates novel, soul mates, second chance romance, friends to lover romance, second chance paranormal romance, friends to lovers paranormal romance, destined mates, shifter romance ebook, paranormal fiction series, strong heroine, fae romance novel, fae queen romance novel, shifter mates, fated mates, enemies to lovers romance, enemies to lovers paranormal romance book, sexy shifter book, sexy paranormal romance book, steamy paranormal romance novel, steamy shifter mates, shapeshifter clan romance series, shapeshifter found family series, found familes, urban fantasy, sexy urban fantasy, fantasy romance, sexy fantasy romance, unusual shapeshifters, dolphin shapeshifters, shark shapeshifters, water shapeshifters, river shapeshifters

*RONE Finalist for Best Fantasy/Paranormal Romance* His dark Gift threatens everything he loves... Rock Run shapeshifterTiago do Rio is hiding a dark Gift, one so powerful and easily misused it could make him an outcast in his own clan. Worse, he wants a woman he can never have. The temptation to use his Gift to make his darkest fantasies come true is almost irresistible. The only good thing in his life is his friendship with a local dryad. Wild, solitary dryad Alesia lives on an uninhabited island in Rock Run territory. She spends her days nurturing her forest home, but her nights are lonely. Tiago is her best friend, but she wants more. Then a den of rogue shifters threatens to bring war down on the Rock Run clan—and Tiago and Alesia are caught in the middle. Can Tiago master his terrifying Gift in time, or will he lose his mate as well as his soul? A gripping best-friends-to-lovers romance! TEMPTING THE DRYAD is a steamy paranormal romance with an HEA. If you crave dark shifters, red-hot romance and intense emotional storylines, this book is for you. Keywords: strong female protagonist, paranormal romantic suspense, dryad fantasy romance, shifter romance, gripping paranormal romance, woman in danger romance, happily ever after, alpha male shifter romance, fantasy romance, romantic fantasy, urban fantasy romance

Can he protect the woman who ignites his beast's deepest desires? A gripping shapeshifter/human romance! Black panther shifter Jace Jones lost nearly his entire family in the clan war known as the Darktime. Scarred by the deaths, Jace pours his soul into rebuilding the clan. The only person who has a claim on his heart is his niece, until an attack by a fae assassin leaves him dying on a human's doorstep. Nursing student Evie Morningstar is doing her best to raise her teenage brother on a waitress's pay. She has no time for men until the night she finds Jace bleeding out in her backyard. After she saves the troubled shifter's life, the two take the first steps toward a happily ever after. But an assassin is still after Jace, and now Evie is a target, too… Can Jace protect the woman who ignites his beast's deepest desires? "Primally exciting, sexy and downright fun, Saving Jace is an absolute winner!" ~InD'Tale Magazine *BEST SHIFTER NOVEL of 2018 ~ Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewer's Choice Awards* NOTE: Saving Jace is the start of the Darktime Trilogy featuring the Baltimore Earth Fada Clan. All books in the Fada Shapeshifter Series are standalone with an HEA, but the stories and people interconnect. If you crave dark shifters, treacherous fae and intense emotional storylines, this book is for you. EXCERPT: Someone was watching her. Evie gripped her keys and glanced around. Across the alley, a pair of luminous green eyes stared at her from the shadows. Her heart kicked into a gallop. "Jace? Is that you?" Please let it be him. He stepped out of the shadows. She blew out a breath. It was Jace. He crossed the alley in a few long, loose strides. An atavistic tremor went down her spine. This was the real Jace—and he was nothing like the injured, feverish victim of last week. No, this man was dark. Powerful. Raw-boned. A panther in a T-shirt and jeans. She squared her shoulders and lifted her chin, because damn it, she'd saved the man's life. She refused to let him spook her. He stopped a few feet away. "Hello, Evie." He was bigger than she remembered, but then, last week he'd been hunched over nursing his injuries. Now she realized he was a good half foot taller than her with the lean, hard build of a soldier. Another shiver went down her spine—but this one had nothing to do with fear. THE FADA. Shapeshifters created during Dionysus's infamous bacchanals. They're dark, ruthless, untamed...and when they love, it's forever. Keywords: shifter, alpha male, fated mates, mate bond, happily ever after, alpha male romance book, alpha male romance ebook, alpha shapeshifter romance, alpha shifter fated mates, rebecca rivard mates, fated mates paranormal romance, shifter fae romance book, shifter fae romance series, strangers to lovers, instant attraction, heat level, fated mates novel, soul mates, destined mates, shifter romance ebook, paranormal fiction series, sexy reads, strong heroine, shifter mates, fated mates, enemies to lovers romance, enemies to lovers paranormal romance book, sexy shifter book, sexy paranormal romance book, steamy paranormal romance novel, steamy shifter mates, shapeshifter clan romance series, urban fantasy, sexy urban fantasy, fantasy romance, sexy fantasy romance, cat shifter romance, cat shapeshifter romance, cat shapeshifter romance ebook, black panther shapeshifter romance, black panther shapeshifter romance ebook, happily ever after, woman in danger romance book, strong female protagonist, paranormal romantic suspense, dangerous fae, mesmerizing story

She's the one woman he can never have... Cougar shifter Adric Savonett is the youngest alpha in the world—and not because he's a nice guy. He and his sister are alive today thanks to the ruthlessness he hides beneath his cocky rock-star exterior. But now his sister is in danger from a treacherous fae prince. Dolphin shifter Rosana do Rio might be young and inexperienced, but her heart recognizes Adric as her mate. Too bad their clans are bitter rivals, and Adric is damned if he'll play Romeo to her Juliet. Then Rosana comes to him with an offer he never expected. That one night he's craved with her? She's ready. He shouldn't say yes, but he can't resist. But the fae prince has been spying on Adric and his sister, and now Rosana is a target, too... *A white-hot forbidden romance with alpha shifters, treacherous fae and a satisfying HEA.* THE FADA. Shapeshifters created during Dionysus's infamous bacchanals from a mix of fae, human and animal genes. They're ruthless, untamed—and when they love, it's forever. *BEST SHIFTER SERIES ~ Paranormal Romance Guild's Reviewer's Choice Awards* NOTE: All books in the Fada Shapeshifter Series are standalone with an HEA, but the clans, stories and people interconnect. If you crave dark shifters, dangerous fae and intense emotional storylines, this series is for you. EXCERPT: I'll be her first. Adric's chest squeezed. No other male had touched her. The primitive part of him reveled in that. He wanted to take her, long and hard. Imprint himself on her so that she'd always remember him. But he also wanted to take care of her. Show her how special she was. Caress her. Love her. He was a hard man. Some would say a cold-blooded killer. But he'd done what he had to, survived when a softer man wouldn't have—and saved his clan besides. For Rosana, though, he'd dredge up whatever tenderness he could. The wind had picked up. It whistled through the dunes, whipped her long black curls across her face. She captured her hair in one hand and beamed at him, her irises a deep sapphire in the fading light. "Race you back to the B&B." She took off down the street, surprisingly agile in the high-heeled boots. He blinked, and with a predatory grin, loped after her. His cougar loved a chase. He stayed behind her until they were almost to the B&B, because hey, watching that ass of hers wasn't a hardship. Then he lunged, grabbing her waist and swinging her into the air. She shrieked with laughter and grabbed his shoulders. Those long legs wrapped around his waist. "Beat you." He closed his teeth gently on her full lower lip and kept walking toward the B&B. "What do I win?" He hitched her higher and nibbled his way down her neck. "No fair." She angled her head so he could taste the tender underside of her jaw. "We didn't agree to anything for the winner." He reached around her to open the door to the B&B. The stairwell was silent, his animal-enhanced senses telling him they were alone in the building. He headed up to the second floor with Rosana wrapped around him like a sexy vine. He let his cat into his smile. "Where did you get the idea I play fair?" "A fun, rich read... Fans of paranormal romance will devour this novel!" ~InD'Tale Magazine Keywords: shifter, alpha male, fated mates, mate bond, happily ever after, alpha male romance book, alpha male romance ebook, alpha shapeshifter romance, alpha shifter fated mates, rebecca rivard mates, fated mates paranormal romance, shifter romance book, shifter fae romance series, strangers to lovers, instant attraction, heat level, fated mates novel, soul mates, destined mates, shifter romance ebook, paranormal fiction series, strong heroine, strong female protagonist, shifter mates, fated mates, enemies to lovers romance, enemies to lovers paranormal romance book, sexy shifter book, sexy paranormal romance book, steamy paranormal romance novel, steamy shifter mates, shapeshifter clan romance series, urban fantasy, sexy urban fantasy, fantasy romance, sexy fantasy romance, cat shifter romance, cat shapeshifter romance, cat shapeshifter romance ebook, black panther shapeshifter romance, cougar shapeshifter romance ebook, happily ever after, dolphin shifter romance book, interracial paranormal romance, interracial paranormal romance ebook, IR romance novel, dark fae, dangerous fae

Zaq Kral didn't look like a monster... *Finalist for Best Vampire Romance ~ Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewer's Choice Awards* RIDLEY Vampires killed my mother and sent me on the run. Now I’m the mysterious slayer known as Reaper. I have one mission. Wipe vampires and their half-human cousins, the dhampir, from the face of the earth. My current target? Zaq Kral, one of the famous—and inhumanly beautiful—Dark Angels. ZAQ I may be a Kral Vampire Syndicate prince, but I never asked for this life. Still, I play the game when my vampire father requires it. Until the day another syndicate captures me with Reaper’s help. Vampires chain me to a wall with silver cuffs and feed from me. The silver eats through my skin—and poisons my soul. When I finally get free, the people behind this will pay. Starting with Reaper. Her, I'm going to keep. A sexy, twisty enemies-to-lovers paranormal romance “A must read!" ~ Paranormal Romance Guild on the Vampire Syndicate Series The hot new vampire mafia romance series from USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Rivard THE DARK ANGEL TRILOGY (The Vampire Syndicate Romance Series) Three powerful brothers and the women they'll do anything to have Tempted (Prequel - Download the FREE ebook) Pursued Craved Taken vampire mafia, vampire mafia romance, steamy romance, paranormal romance, vampire romance, billionaire vampire romance, enemies-to-lovers romance, enemies to lovers trope, vampire slayer, hot billionaire brothers, billionaire vampire brothers, paranormal romantic thriller, paranormal romantic suspense, found family, found families, found family series, happily ever after, HEA

Sink your teeth into a steamy vampire romance from USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Rivard... I'm a slayer. He's a vampire. "I'm a sucker for a vampire romance, and this one delivered and then some." ~Romance Addict (5 stars) Bard crossed the room. His reflection loomed over mine in the plate glass. "You're not afraid." He seemed curious, and a little surprised. I sipped my vodka tonic. "No." "Good." He tucked a curl behind my ear. "I promise you'll enjoy yourself." "Yeah?" I took his wine glass and set it on the table, then lifted his wrist and ran my lips over the sensitive underside. His skin was cool with an earthy, very male scent. He stilled in the way vampires can so that even their sluggish heart stops beating. "What are you doing?" His voice was strained. I scraped my teeth over his wrist. "Earning my pay." Welcome to the shadow world of Vampire Blood Courtesans. Where vampires are real, rich...and hungry. I'm the perfect slayer. Smart. Sexy. And lethal. But I want out. Just as I make plans to disappear, I'm forced to take one more job. Go undercover as a blood courtesan and slay a gorgeous blond vampire. But it's a setup, and the only way out is to join forces with my target to find the real villain. The last thing I expect is to fall in love… (Cerise and Bard's story) The Vampire Blood Courtesans. It's not supposed to be about love...until it is. keywords: vampire, billionaire, secrets, lies, slayer, assassin, kick ass heroine, forbidden lovers, mate bond, happily ever after, vampire thriller

*A Night Owl Reviews Top Pick* A ruthless vampire wants me... “During that month, you will be completely mine. You will live in my home, obey me in all things. Cater to me only.” His mouth was against my throat. I felt the scrape of fangs. My head swam with a dark mixture of fear and excitement. “Is that clear?” he asked. Welcome to the shadow world of Blood Courtesans. Where vampires are real, and they have all the power... I'm working as a cocktail waitress in a shady club when my boss accuses me of stealing a hundred thousand dollars. There's no way I can pay him back. But if I don't, I'm dead. Then billionaire French vampire Remy de la Lune steps up to pay off my debt. Now I owe him instead—one of the oldest and most powerful vampires in the world. Become my blood courtesan, Remy says. One month, and then I'm free. He'll even pay me a bonus—if I satisfy him. What can I do? I sign the contract. Now I'm Remy's for one month. Ensnared by a ruthless vampire count. My body and my blood are his. I just have to be careful he doesn't steal my heart as well. A darkly addictive billionaire vampire paranormal romance! THE VAMPIRE BLOOD COURTESANS It's not supposed to be about love...until it is. "A wonderful adrenaline rush...Ensnared is not to be missed!" ~Night Owl Reviews Keywords: vampire, vampire billionaire, supernatural romance, vampire romance book, vampire romance ebook, billionaire romance book, billionaire romance ebook, blood courtesans romance book, paranormal fiction series, fated mates, dark prince lover, dark vampire lover, dark romance ebook, dark paranormal romance, mate bond, aristocrat lover, urban fantasy, fantasy romance, strangers to lovers, heat level, forbidden mates novella, vampire mates, steamy paranormal romance novel, steamy vampire romance novel, vampire bite, new adult romance, new adult parnaormal romance, suspenseful, seductive, alpha vampire, forever vampire lover