Lore & Lust Series by Karla Nikole

The slow burn vampire romance you didn't know you needed. .. Haruka Hirano is alive, but not quite living. Surviving but not thriving. As an elite purebred vampire in the twenty-first century, he is broken. Content in his subpar existence. He is done with life. But life is not finished with him. When he receives a formal request to oversee an antiquated vampire ritual at Hertsmonceux Castle, Haruka grudgingly leaves his home to meet another purebred. The vampire is not what he expects... moreThe slow burn vampire romance you didn't know you needed. .. Haruka Hirano is alive, but not quite living. Surviving but not thriving. As an elite purebred vampire in the twenty-first century, he is broken. Content in his subpar existence. He is done with life. But life is not finished with him. When he receives a formal request to oversee an antiquated vampire ritual at Hertsmonceux Castle, Haruka grudgingly leaves his home to meet another purebred. The vampire is not what he expects. Truly, he is unlike any vampire Haruka has ever encountered: cautious, innocent and with the warmth and gravitational pull of the sun. Lore and Lust is an exploration of cultures, contemporary society and romance. It puts a whimsical spin on traditional vampire lore, while also creating a vivid new world where love is love. No questions asked. less

Nearly two centuries ago, hundreds of purebred vampires disappeared without any explanation—vanished like mist swept away in the breeze. Nino Bianchi and Haruka Hirano are mated purebred vampires: madly in love and exploring the depths of their young bond. But an unexpected event brings their cozy lives to a screeching halt. A new vanishing, much too close to home. The world of Lore and Lust stretches deeper with more romance, mystery, love and trust... moreNearly two centuries ago, hundreds of purebred vampires disappeared without any explanation—vanished like mist swept away in the breeze. Nino Bianchi and Haruka Hirano are mated purebred vampires: madly in love and exploring the depths of their young bond. But an unexpected event brings their cozy lives to a screeching halt. A new vanishing, much too close to home. The world of Lore and Lust stretches deeper with more romance, mystery, love and trust. A queer vampire love story full of heart and delicious heat. less

How does lust turn into love? Slowly. And it might hurt. Contrary to popular belief, we don’t like feeding from humans because they taste like dirt. But I date them. They’re excellent for that. Vampires are demanding, arrogant and too focused on mating. I realize this sounds odd, considering I’m a vampire, but I like to explore. I need my freedom. Even if it means staying in this hellish situation orchestrated by my father. But lately, there’s a bright spot... moreHow does lust turn into love? Slowly. And it might hurt. Contrary to popular belief, we don’t like feeding from humans because they taste like dirt. But I date them. They’re excellent for that. Vampires are demanding, arrogant and too focused on mating. I realize this sounds odd, considering I’m a vampire, but I like to explore. I need my freedom. Even if it means staying in this hellish situation orchestrated by my father. But lately, there’s a bright spot. My senses are pulling me toward a delicious human doctor. I don’t know what it is about him, but I’m intrigued. In a way that I haven’t been in a very long time… if ever. less

The vampire comfort read you didn’t know you needed. Nino and Haruka are starting their family with the pending arrival of a new baby, but it’s freaking Nino out a little. Old wounds and complicated familial relationships come to a head, and the two vampires must work together to smooth things out before they become fathers. The Arrival is the first Lore and Lust novella and follows the perspective of Nino and Haruka across the span of Lore and Lust Book Three: The Awakening, and beyond.