I would recommend this story to anyone who loves vampires, adores sweet historical romance, and/or who wants a delicious little snack of a book to while away an afternoon.

She and her wife share a home with their two cats and innumerable bookshelves. 'The writing is gorgeous, the story is enthralling, and the characters are lovable. S D Simper has lived in both the hottest place on earth and the coldest, spans the employment spectrum from theater teacher to professional editor, and plays more instruments than can be counted on one hand. But when a mysterious plague begins stealing the lives of young women in her home and the village beyond, Laura wrestles to reconcile the truth - that the gentle, fragile woman she loves may be a monster cast out of heaven.Ĭarmilla, the classic vampire novella written by J Sheridan LeFanu, receives new life in this gorgeous retelling, centered on the provocative, controversial leads of the original, Carmilla and Laura. Attraction blossoms into a temptation Laura fears to name, a tantalizing passion burning brighter than the fires of hell. With charm unparalleled and habits as mysterious as her history, Carmilla's allure is undeniable, drawing Laura closer with every affectionate touch and word.

A chance accident brings a new companion, however - the eccentric and beautiful Carmilla. In the late 19th century, Laura lives a lonely life in a schloss by the forest, Styria, with only her doting father and two governesses for company. perfect for anyone who likes darker-themed romance, horror stories, or plain ol' lesbian vampires.' -The Lesbian 52

Dimensions: 8.50in - 5.50in - 0.58in - 0.'This is a beautiful retelling.

A chance accident brings a new companion, however the eccentric and beautiful Carmilla. Oh, and mermaids! Enough said.' -The Lesbian Review Book Details Carmilla and Laura by S D Simper ( 346 ) 4.99 In the late 19th century, Laura lives a lonely life in a schloss by the forest, Styria, with only her doting father and two governesses for company. 'If you like your fantasy with an extra dark twist, exceptional world building and deeply complex characters then reel this book in fast. But when Dauriel's kingdom comes to the cusp of war, could their uneasy alliance be the key to defeating a common foe? Or will their growing feelings for each other lead them to ruin?įrom the world of FALLEN GODS comes a tale of ancient magic and cutthroat politics-and finding redemption through love. Her only hope for rescue lies with a sworn enemy-Princess Dauriel, infamous for her stone heart and conflicted past. Worlds collide when Tallora is kidnapped from her ocean home and forced to be a pet to a tyrannical foreign empire.

Anna Burke, award winning author of THORN and COMPASS ROSEĪ devout mermaid. 'The Fate of Stars, the first book in the Sea and Stars trilogy, is delightfully dark and sexy, full of lush imagery, vibrant characterization, and enough adrenaline to keep me up way past my bedtime.'

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