First published 2026
Tobias Osian has waited centuries to destroy Vladimir Damianos, the vampire who stole his mortality and humanity. His plan centers on Vladimir's son Alexander, whom Tobias intends to use as his entry point into Britain's most powerful vampire clan. But Alexander defies every expectation. Unlike his bloodthirsty father, Alexander protects mortals rather than hunting them. When they meet, Alexander falls for Tobias immediately and proves his devotion by shielding him from violent attacks sweeping through Oxford. Alexander has no idea that Tobias possesses the same monstrous nature he does. As their connection deepens, Tobias faces an impossible choice. He can pursue the vengeance that has driven him for centuries, or he can embrace a love born from tragedy and betrayal.
Genres: romance, fantasy, adult-fiction, dark-fantasy, dark-romance, paranormal-romance
Vibes: dark, emotional, intense, intimate, romantic, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity, redemption-arc, slow-burn
Setting: Oxford, Britain
Period: centuries-spanning, contemporary
400 pages · Paperback · Angry Robot Books
Content warnings: death, violence