Vampire Romance Books
Falling for a mysterious man with bloodthirst and fangs is certainly thrilling. Vampire romance books take you on a journey where fear is the constant companion. Mortals falling for the king of the night or centuries old forbidden love, vampire novels have a haunting aura. When combined with romance, it intensifies the thrill. If you’re looking for the best vampire romance books, then congratulations! You’re at the right place. Here’s our top vampire romance books.
Vampire Romance Books List
Books On The List
- Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
- A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
- Crave by Tracy Wolff
- The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole
- The Vampire Queen’s Servant by Joey W. Hill
- The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening by L. J. Smith
- The Black Dagger Brotherhood by J.R. Ward
- Halfway to the Grave: A Night Huntress by Jeaniene Frost
- Hidden by Shalini Boland
- Auctioned to the Vampire by Rosalyn Stirling
Vampire Romance Books
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
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| Pages | 416 |
| Age Rating | 12+ |
| Themes | Love Triangle, Mortal & Immortal Romance, Secrets, New Girl In Town |
| Tropes | Forbidden Love |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Violence, Blood Stalking, Possessive Behaviour, |
Edward Cullen has managed to keep his vampire identity hidden in the small town of Forks, Washington. He along with his family live a mysterious life. He has his bloodlust under tight control as he keeps his distance from people. He doesn’t want to threaten humans, as he faces obstacles from the vampire world. But then Isaella Swan moves to the town. There is an intensifying pull between them. Despite his best efforts, he falls in love with Isabella even though he knows he shouldn’t.
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
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| Pages | 592 |
| Age Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Mysteries, Forbidden Love, History, Ancient Prophecy, Artefact |
| Tropes | Enemies To Lovers |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Violence, Death, Kidnapping, Torture |
Diana Bishop is a historian with a magical heritage. She discovers an ancient manuscript, Ashmole 782, at the Bodleian Library. The discovery thrusts her into a world of trouble, with several supernatural creatures targeting her. Among them is vampire Matthew Clairmont, who is a geneticist. He becomes Diana’s save and grace as he protects her from trouble. Together they travel to unravel the mysteries of the manuscript and also fall for each other. But falling for a different species is taboo in their world, which can summon even more trouble for them.
Crave by Tracy Wolff
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| Pages | 608 |
| Age Rating | 14+ |
| Themes | Forbidden Love, New Girl In School, Mysterious Past, Hidden Academy, Supernatural School, |
| Tropes | Enemies To Lovers |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Violence, Death, Trauma, Bullying |
After her parents mysterious deaths, Grace Foster is sent to a mysterious academy in Alaska. The Katmere Academy is home to supernatural students: vampires, werewolves, shapeshifters, and witches. Grace soon realizes the truth about the academy, where she doesn’t fit in. She meets Jaxon Vega, a quiet and secretive vampire. He is brooding and inexpressive. But something about his broken ways draws Grace to her. She knows she shouldn’t mess with Jaxon, who is full of secrets, but she is drawn to him like a moth to flame.
The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole
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| Pages | 154 |
| Age Rating | 18+ |
| Themes | Forbidden Love, Forced Proximity, Redemption Arc, Vampire & Valkyrie, Dark Romance |
| Tropes | Fated Bride, Enemies To Lovers |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Violence, Abduction, Sexual Content, Manipulation, Non-consensual Elements |
In the magical world, vampires need to be blooded by their fated bride or they lose their heartbeat, strength, and all desires. Nikolai Wroth is a vampire warlord and is deeply interested in the strength he’ll get after claiming his bride. His bride turns out to be Myst the Coveted, a Valkyrie known for her beauty and fighting skills who has been fighting vampires for years. When they meet, Nikolai recognizes her as his bride, but Myst doesn’t give in easily and escapes. After half a decade, they meet again, and now Nikolai has made it his mission to claim what is his.
The Vampire Queen’s Servant by Joey W. Hill
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| Pages | 328 |
| Age Rating | 18+ |
| Themes | Vampire Queen, Protective Hero, Unexpected Love, Initial Animosity, Forbidden Love, Vampire Hunter |
| Tropes | Immortal & Mortal, Queen-Bodyguard Relationship |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Explicit Sexual Content |
Lady Lyssa is a thousand-year-old vampire queen. Being the queen, she is always targeted by her enemies. She has seen many losses and betrayals. Enters Jacob, an alpha male and a vampire hunter. Jacob agrees to protect her but won’t submit to her. In this vampire world, the human must submit, but Jacob won’t. Lady Lyssa is fascinated by him and wants him to completely hand himself to her. They have an arrangement; Jacob has to protect Lady Lyssa, but this arrangement leads to unexpected connections.
The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening by L. J. Smith
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| Pages | 272 |
| Age Rating | 14+ |
| Themes | High School Drama, Brother Rivalry, Mysteries |
| Tropes | Love Triangle |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Violence, Death, Manipulation |
Elena Gilbert is a teenager who always gets what she wants. But there’s someone she can’t have. Stefan Salvatore is the mysterious new student in the school. Elena is fascinated by him and has her eyes set on him. Despite her efforts, Stefan keeps his distance as he harbors dark secrets. Elena is curious to know the reason behind Stefan’s indifference; little does she know that he is a vampire. When Stefan’s older brother Damon arrives in town, it brings more chaos into Elena & Stefan’s lives.
Dark Lover: (Black Dagger Brotherhood Series) by J.R. Ward
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| Pages | 372 |
| Age Rating | 18+ |
| Themes | Alpha Male, Bad Boy with a Heart of Gold, Instant Attraction, Vampire Transition |
| Tropes | Fated Mates |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Explicit Sexual Content, Death, Violence, Trauma |
Wrath is the leader of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, a group of vampires fighting against the Lessening Society to protect their species. Wrath is the last purebred vampire in existence. ‘Transition’ occurs in vampires in their mid-twenties, and blood from another vampire of the opposite sex is needed to survive. Darius, a member of The Brotherhood, requests Wrath to assist his half-human daughter, Beth Randall, through the ‘transition’. Wrath refuses initially, but then Darius dies, and he feels obliged to do so. One thing is clear: Wrath hates humans, but when he meets Beth, it’s an instant connection.
Halfway to the Grave: A Night Huntress Novel by Jeaniene Frost
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| Pages | 384 |
| Age Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Vampire Hunting, Revenge, Rogue, Mentor/Mentee Relationship, Half Vampire |
| Tropes | Enemies To Lovers |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Violence, Sexual Assault, Blood, Abuse, Trauma |
Catherine Crawfield is half human, half vampire, whose mother was assaulted by a vampire. To avenge her mother, she sets off on a journey of vampire killing. She starts killing vampires until she finds her mother’s culprit. One vampire hunting day she meets Bones. He is a very strong vampire who overpowers and captures her. They make an arrangement; Catherine will help him eliminate the rogue vampires, and he will help her find her mother’s culprit. After the initial animosity fades away, they commence on a hunting journey, which brings them closer.
Hidden by Shalini Boland
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| Pages | 434 |
| Age Rating | 14+ |
| Themes | Time Skip, Gothic Mansion, Awakening the Ancient, Human & Vampire Relationship |
| Tropes | Forbidden Romance |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Mild Horror, Death, Violence |
Madison Greene and her brother Ben have been in foster care since they were kids. When she turns seventeen, she inherits a mansion and wealth from a mysterious distant relative. When Madison and her brother move into the house, they find it a little weird. The house itself feels dark and mysterious and has many locked doors and secret compartments. Behind one such door, she finds a box. The box reveals a vampire in a suspended animation state. When he wakes up, Madison notices his ethereal beauty. Alexandre has a dangerous past dating back to the 19th century, but can a human help him in any way?
Auctioned to the Vampire by Rosalyn Stirling
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| Pages | 166 |
| Age Rating | 18+ |
| Themes | Virgin Protagonist, Vampire Bites, Love At First Bite, Dual Pov, Possessive, Steamy Romance |
| Tropes | Brothel romance |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Explicit Sexual Content, Brothel Work, Human Trafficking, Violence, Imprisonment |
Rowan had a terrible childhood because of his alcoholic father, who sold him off. Rowan’s buyer turned him into a vampire and put him up for sale. In a world where vampire bites are taken by mortals to awaken their desires and arouse their senses, virgin vampires like Rowan are highly demanded. But there is one girl whose heart bleeds for Rowan. Nemera can’t see Rowan’s terrible condition, so she offers help in escaping from the auction. Instead of running, he asks her to take his virginity. But just this simple step changes the trajectory of their lives.
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Conclusion
These were our top vampire romance books you must dig your fangs in. From forbidden love to fated mates to ancient secrets, these books have the classic gothic atmosphere with hot vampires and steamy romance. Being a romance reader, if you’ve never read vampire romance books, you’re certainly missing out. So make sure to grab these amazing vampire books this season.
