Reading guide
Vampire romance is about power and hunger: royal bloodlines, centuries-old warriors, and heroines who refuse to be anyone's prey.
This list pairs the series that shaped the genre with complete short vampire stories from Plotlume, from courtroom revenge to a comedy about feeding a picky vampire.
Wrath, a vampire warrior, takes in Beth Randall, the half-vampire daughter of a fallen fighter. The series start for a whole generation of readers. Explicit.
See it on GoodreadsMisery Lark, a vampire, is married off to Lowe Moreland, a werewolf Alpha, to keep a fragile peace. A good bridge if you also love werewolf romance.
See it on GoodreadsCat, a half-vampire hunter, strikes a deal with Bones, a vampire bounty hunter. Snarky, fast and steamy.
See it on GoodreadsPhotographer Gabrielle witnesses a murder and is pulled into a war between vampire warriors, with Lucan Thorne at her side.
See it on GoodreadsLeila, who can channel electricity, is drawn into the world of Vlad Tepesh, a fire-wielding vampire.
See it on GoodreadsTelepath Sookie falls for vampire Bill Compton while a murder mystery unfolds. More mystery than romance, but a classic.
See it on GoodreadsReaders often start with J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood, Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress, or, more recently, Ali Hazelwood's Bride. For a complete story in one sitting, try the short Plotlume stories on this list.
Yes. Several of the series here are explicit, but the Plotlume stories focus on the drama and revenge rather than explicit scenes, and Dead Until Dark leans toward mystery.
Every Plotlume story on this list has its opening to read on the web; the full story is in the Plotlume app.
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