They say if you look him in the eye, you turn to stone

Her:

I couldn't lose this job.

My dad needed better care, our neighborhood sucked, and I owed a drug dealer money after I almost burned his house down.

When my best friend forwarded me a job application, I didn't hesitate to fill it out. After working two thankless jobs for several years, I needed my big break.

But, between a coworker from hell and my uncanny ability to consistently break the number one rule at Ipomoea, I was on the verge of being fired.

Soon, the bodies have piled up, it seems like everybody has a secret, and before I knew it -- the body in danger was my own.

Him:

She didn't know who I was. I'm one of her bosses but she has no idea.

I'm the one watching out for her, doing things for her, and keeping her safe.

I'm not supposed to want her, but I'm defying my own rules.

It thrills me to visit my Little One and take care of her, bring her pleasure.

I only hoped she would accept me when I finally revealed myself.
***

In a world where the lines between realms blur, Josiah and Micha navigate the treacherous waters of power, loyalty, and forbidden love. As vampires, they thrive in the shadows, manipulating the world around them with a blend of supernatural abilities and ruthless ambition. But when Josiah's path crosses with Della, everything changes.

Della's life has been a series of unfortunate events, from her father's illness to the loss of her job and the betrayal of those she trusted most. When she lands a position at Ipomoea Pharmaceuticals, she steps into a world of dark secrets and dangerous liaisons. As she becomes entangled in Josiah's web of intrigue, she discovers that the man she is falling for is not just a powerful executive but a creature of the night with a thirst for blood and vengeance.

As Josiah and Della's worlds collide, they must confront their deepest fears and darkest desires. With enemies lurking in every shadow, will they find a way to bridge the gap between their worlds, or will their love be consumed by the very darkness that brought them together?

Of Blood and Smoke is a gripping tale of passion, power, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. Dive into this dark fantasy romance and discover a world where love and danger are two sides of the same coin.

Tropes:
-Dark romance
-Obsessed MMC
-Forbidden love
-No cheating
-Magical elements
-Forced proximity
-Touch her and ***
Please mind the trigger warnings listed in the beginning of the book- your mental health is important!
This is a dark vampire fantasy romance with a happily ever after. If a reader is new to dark romance, the main male character may come across as morally black.
Four standalone books are planned for this series, each one following a different couple. Of Blood and Smoke is Josiah and Della's story

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