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This vampire is worse than a beast. For years the Earl of Blackbourne has suffered a thirst for blood and a desire for flesh. His victims have been many. Condemned alongside him is his kindhearted half-brother. But hope arrives in the form of a beautiful debutante, whose servants could satiate his appetites while he attempts to undo the curse. An oppressed indentured servant, Daliyah yearns only for her freedom. When she finds herself trapped at Castle Blackbourne, it's not just her freedom that's in peril. If she succumbs to the ravenous fangs of the Earl, her body will be his to take and her life his to drain. If you like your fairy tales dark and steamy, enter the darkness of Beauty and the Vampire today.
A cursed Earl's insatiable bloodlust is challenged by the arrival of a beautiful debutante and her indentured servant. The Earl of Blackbourne, tormented by a centuries-old curse that fuels his thirst for blood and flesh, has claimed numerous victims. His kindhearted half-brother shares his condemnation. When Daliyah, an indentured servant yearning for freedom, is brought to Castle Blackbourne, she becomes entangled in the Earl's dark desires. Her fate, and potentially her life, hangs in the balance as she navigates the perilous castle and the Earl's predatory nature, all while hoping to secure her own liberty.
The premise suggests a dark and steamy romance, leaning into gothic tropes with a vampire antagonist. The narrative is framed as a fairy tale retelling, indicating a focus on romantic tension and potentially supernatural elements. The inclusion of an indentured servant seeking freedom adds a layer of social commentary and personal struggle to the romantic plot. The description implies a story that will explore themes of power dynamics and forbidden desire within a gothic setting. The book is positioned for readers who enjoy darker, more mature interpretations of classic tales.
Page Count:
228
Publication Date:
2022-02-22
Publisher:
Wind Color Press
ISBN-10:
195012939X
ISBN-13:
9781950129393
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