Isle of Ostin Series by Michelle Dare

Seventy years ago, Theo Ostin witnessed his family murdering a town of humans. He also watched as stakes were driven into his parents’ chests. Since then, he’s lived on an island no one knows still exists, let alone that he survived.He prefers it that way.There’s something about Desolate Beach that calls to Paxton Huxley on a visceral level. He doesn’t understand why, but he gives in and stands on the sand every chance he gets... moreSeventy years ago, Theo Ostin witnessed his family murdering a town of humans. He also watched as stakes were driven into his parents’ chests. Since then, he’s lived on an island no one knows still exists, let alone that he survived.He prefers it that way.There’s something about Desolate Beach that calls to Paxton Huxley on a visceral level. He doesn’t understand why, but he gives in and stands on the sand every chance he gets.One day, a man gives him a note and a pendant before vanishing right in front of his eyes. The catch? Paxton now works for a royal vampire.But is it really a job when he starts to desire the man he’s helping?Maybe, just maybe, amid the hell they’re both in, they’ll find something more important. Something they will fight to the death to keep. Love.The Ostin Heir is a steamy M/M paranormal romance. It features a vampire who thinks he’s too broken to deserve love and a human who’s determined to show his possessive lover that he’s in it for the long haul. There is forced proximity, tragic pasts, a brooding virgin vampire, and a HEA. The series is best enjoyed in order due to the overarching storyline. Each book revolves around a different couple.Content warning for descriptive violence, drinking of blood, assault, anxiety, off-page rape, and off-page suicide. less

When he was nine years old, Arbor Ostin ran for his life, even though the memories of that fateful night continued to chase him. Seventy years later, he’s stunned to learn his cousin, Theo, isn’t dead like he assumed. The royal Ostins are making a comeback.Thanks to his cousin, Arbor meets Zeke, a man who is far too beautiful and kind for the likes of him.Zeke’s caught up in the excitement of finding out the Ostins are alive, along with the rest of the world... moreWhen he was nine years old, Arbor Ostin ran for his life, even though the memories of that fateful night continued to chase him. Seventy years later, he’s stunned to learn his cousin, Theo, isn’t dead like he assumed. The royal Ostins are making a comeback.Thanks to his cousin, Arbor meets Zeke, a man who is far too beautiful and kind for the likes of him.Zeke’s caught up in the excitement of finding out the Ostins are alive, along with the rest of the world. Not only that, but he lives with them now. That doesn’t mean the trauma of his past disappears. Zeke has to learn to fight his own demons and battle the ones coming for his new friends.Although, it does help that the Ostin prince is unlike anyone he’s ever met.Darkness resides inside Arbor, driving him toward revenge. He doesn’t want to drag Zeke down into his hell. Zeke sees the light in Arbor and is determined to prove to him that even though they’re both broken, they’re also perfect for each other.The Ostin Prince is a steamy M/M paranormal romance. It features a vampire prince who thinks there’s nothing good about him and a human who needs someone to love him. There is forced proximity, hurt/comfort, a vampire who does what he wants, and a HEA. The series is best enjoyed in order due to the overarching storyline. Each book revolves around a different couple.Content warning for anxiety, panic attacks, physical, verbal, and mental abuse, blood both from torture and drinking, off-page rape, off-page drug use, and torture with the use of knives. less

Hiding in plain sight is what Lazlo Ostin does best. That and teach about the advancement of vampires at a local university. Now that his nephews have revealed to the world they’re alive, Lazlo is uncertain about how to handle his own identity.There’s also the matter of a certain vampire prince in his class who draws Lazlo’s attention more than any man has before.Presley Kade has been looking forward to the class taught by one of the sexiest professors on campus... moreHiding in plain sight is what Lazlo Ostin does best. That and teach about the advancement of vampires at a local university. Now that his nephews have revealed to the world they’re alive, Lazlo is uncertain about how to handle his own identity.There’s also the matter of a certain vampire prince in his class who draws Lazlo’s attention more than any man has before.Presley Kade has been looking forward to the class taught by one of the sexiest professors on campus. The course material doesn’t matter. He knows it well. It’s the man standing at the front of the room that has his attention.Little does Presley know, his professor isn’t an ordinary vampire. He’s an Ostin in disguise. A man from the very family his father is trying to kill.They shouldn’t be together. Shouldn’t desire each other on a visceral level. Yet, they do.It’s not only about the survival of their families, but their relationship as well. When the dust settles, they hope to remain standing together, stronger than before.The Ostin Scholar is a 68K word steamy M/M paranormal romance. It features a royal vampire who is used to rules and routines and a vampire prince who doesn’t think his professor will ever see him as more than a student. There is forbidden romance, hurt/comfort, a vampire family on a path to vengeance, and a HEA. The series is best enjoyed in order due to the overarching storyline. Each book revolves around a different couple.Content warning for descriptive violence, physical, verbal, and mental abuse, drinking of blood, alcohol use, drug use, and off-page sexual assault. less

Everest Ostin thought being a royal vampire was amazing when he was younger. As he aged, he considered being a royal more of a curse than a blessing. He hid who he was from everyone until his father brought them both out of hiding.Now Everest is right where he doesn’t want to be, tucked away on the Isle of Ostin with his extended family and no way to sate his need for the open road.Ledger Asteria has been through hell and back... moreEverest Ostin thought being a royal vampire was amazing when he was younger. As he aged, he considered being a royal more of a curse than a blessing. He hid who he was from everyone until his father brought them both out of hiding.Now Everest is right where he doesn’t want to be, tucked away on the Isle of Ostin with his extended family and no way to sate his need for the open road.Ledger Asteria has been through hell and back. Taken years ago, he was held captive until the Ostins came to his rescue. Since then, he’s been slowly fighting to reclaim his life while nightmares plague him and memories assault him.What neither man expects is to fall for one another and discover the kind of love they never thought they’d have.Being together is the easy part. Fighting a common enemy proves more challenging.Roland Kade is out there, biding his time until he strikes again. He isn’t going down easily.Families come together. Love is tested. Lives are on the line. Only one side will emerge victorious. Only one side will survive.The Ostin Rebel is a 68K word steamy M/M paranormal romance and the final book in the Isle of Ostin series. It features a vampire who wants absolutely nothing to do with the royal life yet gets thrown into it anyway and a vampire who is just trying to survive each day without letting his past trauma swallow him whole. There is forced proximity, hurt/comfort, a virgin vampire, and a well-deserved HEA for all. The series is best enjoyed in order due to the overarching storyline. Each book revolves around a different couple.Content warning for descriptive violence, physical and mental abuse, drinking of blood, PTSD, anxiety, and panic attacks. less