Author Nadine Thiess will join the festival’s Kiss & Tell Romance Panel with insights into her new vampire romance, Starcrossed Nocturne.
Unveil the secrets of a vampire’s hidden past in modern Dublin. Amid danger and desire, Amara’s existence is challenged by a forbidden romance and dark forces. Immerse in an intoxicating tale of passion, peril, and betrayal…
Amara Thornton, an eight-century-old vampire, is an enigma wrapped within the layers of time and trauma. Having lived in North America for the past 350 years, she now seeks refuge in the serene backdrop of Ireland. Her life is a delicate balance between her vampire nature and an innate kindness, a testament to her resilience as a trauma survivor. However, her solitude gets punctured by an unexpected encounter with Gabriel Kelley, a charismatic mystic whose mere presence begins to peel back the layers of her carefully guarded existence.
Gabriel, a 42-year-old human mystic, exudes a carefree vibe that masks his unsettled life. His Native American ancestry blesses him with an unusual understanding of the world. When he crosses paths with Amara, their worlds collide, spawning a forbidden romance that threatens to upturn the precarious tranquility of their lives.
The story intensifies as a ruthless vampire coven, led by the merciless Liam, emerges from the shadows. Liam, fueled by ambition and a mysterious historic connection with Amara, is determined to destroy her newfound happiness. Backed by his fiery accomplice Saoirse and challenged by the enigmatic American vampire James, this tale spirals into a thrilling battle of passion and loyalty.
Prepare to be ensnared by this spellbinding tale that unearths centuries-old secrets, explores the nuances of perilous love, and the profound courage it takes to fight against all odds.