Blood Lust: Dark Vampire Romance - Shadows & Roses, #1

In the heart of New Orleans, Scarlett's once-ordinary life takes a thrilling twist with the arrival of Tristan, a powerful and enigmatic vampire who's as ancient as he is irresistible. Suddenly, her world isn't just quiet-it's electrifyingly supernatural. Tristan insists Scarlett is his eternal soulmate and destined bride. Sounds romantic, right? Not for Scarlett. She's not buying into the whole dark and mysterious vampire thing.
She's determined to keep her life normal, and Tristan is not part of the plan. Yet fate has other ideas. The unbreakable bond between them is more than just intense-it's downright excruciating when they're apart. As Scarlett is pulled into the hidden world of vampires, she discovers Tristan's chilling role as the formidable vampire governor. Their connection is a rollercoaster ride of hurt and betrayal.
A wild mix of desire and pain, and a dark, addictive lust that keeps pulling them together  They're drawn to each other like magnets, even though they know it's gonna hurt. Things take a darker turn when Tristan's shady past comes back to haunt them. The mystery behind Scarlett's parents' death surfaces, and when Tristan keeps it from her, trust crumbles. And just when she's desperate to break free from Tristan's magnetic pull, along comes his twisted brother, Roman.
Enter plot twist: Scarlett's life gets thrown into a dangerous showdown between the two brothers, hanging on the edge of danger. As Scarlett's humanity starts to slip away and her world becomes infused with the supernatural, she's left wondering if her feelings for Tristan might change. Can a vampire governor, known for his icy demeanor, ever allow love to melt his cold heart? It's a wild ride of supernatural passion, ancient mysteries, and the quest for a future that's anything but ordinary. ¨Every step I took was watched by a vampire, hidden among the shadows, waiting for me.
What I knew ceased to make sense; what I used to be no longer mattered. It was and would be his will always. Or at least, that's what he thought.¨