Bound to the VampireA Paranormal Shapeshifter Romance
He’s charming, undead, and totally off-limits. So why can’t she stop thinking about him?
Jade
Jade Whitaker only came to town to restore a crumbling library, not lose herself in a man with a voice like velvet and eyes like midnight. Luther runs the general store, always has what she needs, and somehow makes dusty archives feel like foreplay. She tells herself it’s just the isolation, the mystery of the town, but her pulse says otherwise.
There’s something unnatural about Luther: too smooth, too still, too good at disappearing after dark. And when Jade stumbles across forbidden texts and records that don’t match reality, the spark between them threatens to ignite something far more dangerous than lust.
Luther
Luther has spent centuries mastering restraint. But Jade tests his limits from the moment she walks into town; sharp-tongued, soft-hearted, and smelling faintly of old books and temptation. He knows the risks of pulling her close: exposure, bloodshed, the unraveling of a delicate peace. But one taste of her laughter, one flash of those curious eyes, and he’s already losing control.
He was never supposed to fall. She was never supposed to stay.
But in a town built on secrets, desire might be the deadliest one of all.
He’s not just drawn to her—he hungers.
She’s not just uncovering history—she’s waking it.
And neither of them is ready for what’s about to rise.
This is Book Four in the Hillcrest Hollow Shifter series, but each book can be read as a standalone. Bound to the Vampire delivers a mysteriousancient vampire, a curious human librarian, a bat familiar who prefers gossip to upside-down naps, and a sizzling HEA that will leave you breathless.
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Vala Stone
Vala Stone is a writer who brings the supernatural and the romantic to life with every page, capturing the hearts of readers who crave more than just a love story. Living in a small, cozy town, she crafts tales where passion meets the paranormal, creating worlds filled with intrigue, danger, and, of course, swoon-worthy romance. Whether it’s a mystical creature or a powerful alien, her heroes are as unforgettable as the heroines who steal their hearts.
When she's not penning her next paranormal romance, Vala enjoys the calming rhythm of crocheting, a hobby that, much like her writing, requires patience and attention to detail. A self-proclaimed binge-watcher, Vala’s love for supernatural shows like Supernatural seeps into her storytelling, where she weaves thrilling plots and complex relationships that feel just as immersive as the TV series she adores. In fact, her inspiration often comes from the idea that anything—no matter how strange or impossible—can happen in a world where the supernatural is real.
Hillcrest Hollow Shifters
In Hillcrest Hollow, the ordinary is only a façade. Beneath the town’s quiet streets and misty forests lies a world where dragons, griffins, minotaurs, and vampires live hidden among humans, each carrying secrets that could change everything. When Rosemary inherits a forgotten farmhouse, she is drawn into this hidden realm, discovering not only her own mysterious powers but also a bond with Chardum, a dragon long bound beneath the earth.
Hillcrest Hollow Shifters consists of four primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Reviews and Comments
This was a great addition to the Hillcrest Hollow Shifters series and while each book features a different couple and probably could be read as a standalone story it does have a continuous plot as well and is better appreciated as a series. This book is about Luther (vampire) & his human mate Jade. I really enjoyed their story as well as LOVED Luther's adorable bat familiar Belfry. I look forward to reading the next book in this series and hope I read the hints right and that it will be about Jane's friend Maggie & Thorne.