For the true blooded, Twilight-loving Millennial, seeing another surge of vampire stories is peak early 00’s nostalgia. And is there any other genre that makes a comeback like vampires? We all know publishing goes through surges and much like fashion, old trends come back. But do vampires ever really go out of style? The truth is there are diehard vampire readers who never quit, but traditional publishing seems to be telling us that our fanged friends are back in a big way.
Add in an animated Twilight series coming to Netflix, and there’s real potential for a big surge. So, if you’re looking to dive back into the blood-sucker book world, here are some new releases in the genre you’ll want to take a bite out of.
We Love the Nightlife by Rachel Koller Croft
In the 70s disco era, Nicola, a 200-year-old vampire becomes captivated by Amber and turns her. Now fifty years later, a betrayal has Amber wanting out, but this desire is deadly serious. In a story about toxic female friendship, Amber forges a dangerous plan to get out of Nicola’s grip.
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Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma
Kidan’s family belongs to the arcane society, a line of humans aligned with vampires for power. When her sister goes missing, she must enter this world and Uxlay academy to get near the vampire bound to her family, Susenyos. As seductive as he is standoffish, Kidan must attempt to get close to him in order to unlock the mystery surrounding her sister’s disappearance without succumbing to the darkness inside him, and herself.
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So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison
Sloane is desperately trying to avoid the reality of her life, particularly her cheating husband. When a girl’s weekend away with her wild friend Naomi turns out to be more than bath robes and wine tasting, both of their lives will be changed forever. A pack of strangers will turn their weekend into a horror show and open the doors to seduction and satisfaction that Sloane never dreamed possible.
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Bride by Ali Hazelwood
Misery is the daughter of the most powerful Vampyre councilman and she’s been promised to the Alpha Werewolf, Lowe. This arragement with the brutal Weres is meant to forge an alliance. But Lowe is different, and Misery has her own plans with regards to this marriage. Keeping a watchful eye constantly on Misery, Lowe doesn’t trust her, and for good reason.
Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas
In this 1800s, Mexico-set western, Nena suffers an attack when she is just nine, and Nestor believes she is dead. Both are facing the invasion of Anglo settlers. Nena, as a healer, Nestor, as a vaquero prepared to fight, but when they encounter each other, they face more than just the fight ahead. Both are struggling to reconcile their past and there is a nightmare made of flesh that could kill them both if they don’t learn to work together.
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My Vampire Plus-One by Jenna Levine
Amelia is successful in about all areas, but one. Her romantic life isn’t exactly flourishing, so to avoid scrutiny at yet another wedding, she brings Reginald. It will get her family off her back and he’s not bad to look at either. As for Reggie, he can use this plus-one opportunity to pull off appearing human.
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Bless Your Heart by Lindy Ryan
Evans women have run their small town’s only funeral home for decades. Burying the dead has always gone the same… until now. When the town gossip kicks the bucket, but doesn’t stay dead, it’s clear that the vampires are back and it’s up to the Evans women to stop them. As more bodies turn up, they are in a race against time to keep more than just bodies buried.
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Immortal Pleasures by V. Castro
Centuries ago, an indigenous woman worked as translator for the conquistador Cortés. When her people were slaughtered, she was considered a traitor. But instead of dying with them, she transformed into ancient Aztec vampire who roams the earth today. She seeks vengeance for conquered people, but also has desires of her own. Soon she finds her longing for pleasure and love being met by two men: a mortal horror novelist and an immortal who understands the dark depths of her existence.
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A Werewolf’s Guide to Seducing a Vampire by Sarah Hawley
Werewolves and vampires go hand-in-hand. Ben is a werewolf who has created a tidy, gentle life running a plant business. When he purchases a crystal on Ebay, it comes with more than he bargained for… an imprisoned vampire named Eleanor dead set on revenge. She’s vicious and angry, but the two soon find that they can help each other.
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The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches, comes a new chapter that follows Diana, a witch, and Matthew, a vampire, who fell in love despite the odds. Now, the two have been summoned by the Congregation to present their twins in order to test them for magic. Diana’s dark family lineage and an aunt who beckons her home, puts a number of paths in front of them as they confront the dangers and magic ahead.
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Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London
Tess loves to disappear into her favorite vampire books, but they are just fiction, there to distract from life as a grad student and the assault that still haunts her. But when the sexy, fanged villain from her favorite series steps through her door, she’s whisked away into a fantasy world where current and past demons haunt her. And where she’s falling in love with a vampire.
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