After Darkness Falls Series by May Sage

The vampires have always feared the first of their kind and his descendants. Now all immortals know there’s a new Eirikrson threatening their way of life. And they don’t intend to let her. Catherine Stormhale has spent decades trying to crawl out of her family’s shadow. Now they’re calling her back home, to serve their clan against her new friends, and she has a choice to make. Bash used to know who he was. A protector. A provider. A huntsman... moreThe vampires have always feared the first of their kind and his descendants. Now all immortals know there’s a new Eirikrson threatening their way of life. And they don’t intend to let her. Catherine Stormhale has spent decades trying to crawl out of her family’s shadow. Now they’re calling her back home, to serve their clan against her new friends, and she has a choice to make. Bash used to know who he was. A protector. A provider. A huntsman. After being bitten by a feral vampire and turned into a blood-craving thing, he’s lost everything. Family, purpose, honor. When students are attacked outside of the Institute, all warriors are called to help secure their borders. Bash and Cat sign up for the same schedule. He’s a newborn vampire with no control over his thirst and she, a princess born to this life. Neither knows what they’re in for. less

The world has learned to fear vampires and forgotten a greater threat. Before the bloodsuckers rose, the gods had perfected one race of predators. And they’ve chosen their prey. Avani was raised in another pack, another world, away from the secluded werewolves of Oldcrest. But the shadow that has followed her every step since her first shift has forced her into exile. Oldcrest is the only place in the world where she’s safe. She won’t let anyone take it away from her... moreThe world has learned to fear vampires and forgotten a greater threat. Before the bloodsuckers rose, the gods had perfected one race of predators. And they’ve chosen their prey. Avani was raised in another pack, another world, away from the secluded werewolves of Oldcrest. But the shadow that has followed her every step since her first shift has forced her into exile. Oldcrest is the only place in the world where she’s safe. She won’t let anyone take it away from her. Not even her own kind. As threats surround the territory, everyone demands Alexius’s allegiance. In his hundreds of years, he’s lived without bending the knee, and it won’t start now. But when a wounded, hunted wolf crashes into his life, the healer in him can’t help lending a hand, although he knows touching a female of the royal pack marks him for life. As an enemy. Or as an alpha. less

Seven names. Seven families of royal vampires on Night Hill. One stands above all. After centuries of freedom, no one is happy to kneel to a new Eirikrson. Diana intended to stop by Oldcrest for a pit stop. Catch up with her brother, meet his mate, maybe convince them to name their firstborn after her. She’ll soon learn, as a Helsing, she must pick a side. Before one is picked for her... moreSeven names. Seven families of royal vampires on Night Hill. One stands above all. After centuries of freedom, no one is happy to kneel to a new Eirikrson. Diana intended to stop by Oldcrest for a pit stop. Catch up with her brother, meet his mate, maybe convince them to name their firstborn after her. She’ll soon learn, as a Helsing, she must pick a side. Before one is picked for her. Mikar has spent centuries following Levi, to thank him for saving his life, but when all hell breaks loose, he has to decide: get the freedom he’s earned, or die with the rest of his friends. Was there even a choice? less

Angry gods. Vengeful witches. And in the middle of it all, Jack, half-hunter, half-immortal, full blooded disaster.Cut off from his paternal family since the day he was born, Jack never wanted his devastating abilities. Waking up covered in blood, without any idea of how he got to the heart of Russia, he has to face the fact that the powers he ignored are controlling him.To ensure he doesn’t become the kind of creature he would have to hunt down, he needs a spell... moreAngry gods. Vengeful witches. And in the middle of it all, Jack, half-hunter, half-immortal, full blooded disaster.Cut off from his paternal family since the day he was born, Jack never wanted his devastating abilities. Waking up covered in blood, without any idea of how he got to the heart of Russia, he has to face the fact that the powers he ignored are controlling him.To ensure he doesn’t become the kind of creature he would have to hunt down, he needs a spell.If only the best witch for the job didn’t hate his guts.Gwen knows the drill in the Institute. Kiss, don’t tell. Love them and leave them. But after the hottest night of her life, the jackass doesn’t even have the decency of acknowledging her existence. She’s done with Jack Hunter, until he turns up on her doorstep, asking for favors.Messing with witches is a deadly game, and Gwen knows how to break all the rules. less

Seth Stomhale is a monster. A demi-god issued of a royal vampiric line, he wields more power in his fingertips than most can dream of. And none of it can save him from Aveka Primerius. Enslaved by one of the strongest witches on Earth to protect his family, he’s retained one thread to the outside world. Her.Blair was born to be head of the Salem coven, before they realized she was useless. Weak. No one believed in her before Seth... moreSeth Stomhale is a monster. A demi-god issued of a royal vampiric line, he wields more power in his fingertips than most can dream of. And none of it can save him from Aveka Primerius. Enslaved by one of the strongest witches on Earth to protect his family, he’s retained one thread to the outside world. Her.Blair was born to be head of the Salem coven, before they realized she was useless. Weak. No one believed in her before Seth. On the run since he trusted her to protect his soul, she’s alone, battling countless hunters on her trail, hiding from friends and foes alike. If anyone catches her, the queen could be able to turn Seth into one of her mindless acolytes and bring the world to its knees.She has to secure Seth’s soul. Even at the cost of her own. less

The tale of blood and monsters paving Eirikr’s life started with the rage of a queen—and will end with one.In the wake of the devastation of Night Hill, Eirikr is finally free from the prison he was locked into for centuries. But at what price?Greer Vespian was supposed to be his redemption. Now, her body is cold and unmoving, and her soul, at the mercy of their foes.Eirikr must settle old scores, as well as defeat new enemies, in the hope of repaying the dying witch for her sacrifice... moreThe tale of blood and monsters paving Eirikr’s life started with the rage of a queen—and will end with one.In the wake of the devastation of Night Hill, Eirikr is finally free from the prison he was locked into for centuries. But at what price?Greer Vespian was supposed to be his redemption. Now, her body is cold and unmoving, and her soul, at the mercy of their foes.Eirikr must settle old scores, as well as defeat new enemies, in the hope of repaying the dying witch for her sacrifice.Greer is nothing more than a vessel for the power in her blood. Her ancestors have long dictated the way her story will go.At least until her death.Determined to earn her freedom, she’s willing to fight anyone to reclaim her fate.Even Eirikr himself. less