Vampires and the Life of Erin Rose Series by S.M. Perlow

Reason or passion, good or evil, duty, love, or pure pleasure--in a world with two vampire factions at war, choosing the right master is everything."Like the blood of God..."In New Orleans, a passage from a Renaissance-era book is Ethan's only hope to save the woman he loves. He's a vampire, so he can live forever. Ellie, however, is mortal, ill, and running out of time."If Sanguan vampires drank synthetic blood, like Spectavi vampires, the world would be so much safer for humans... moreReason or passion, good or evil, duty, love, or pure pleasure--in a world with two vampire factions at war, choosing the right master is everything."Like the blood of God..."In New Orleans, a passage from a Renaissance-era book is Ethan's only hope to save the woman he loves. He's a vampire, so he can live forever. Ellie, however, is mortal, ill, and running out of time."If Sanguan vampires drank synthetic blood, like Spectavi vampires, the world would be so much safer for humans."In the Spectavi laboratory where synthetic blood was created, Vera is making no progress with her current projects. But for her devotion to the Spectavi cause--and their leader--she will go to any lengths."She would hold me when she bites, and at least while she sips my blood, I wouldn't be alone."In a nightclub in France, John has an unusual encounter with a gorgeous vampire, but his love for a mortal woman forces him into a devastating choice. less

Twenty-two-year-old Erin Rose wakes up one morning with no memory of her past. She’s in a strange apartment with only one clue: a vampire bite scar on her neck.Determined to unravel the mystery of her true identity, she contacts the Spectavi vampires, who drink synthetic blood. When they can’t help her, she turns to the Sanguans, who feed on humans. Her investigation leads her deep into a centuries-old vampire war.Erin must decide how far she’s willing to go to learn the truth about her origins.

Erin is desperate for revenge.As she discovers all she’s capable of, she’s pushed toward conflicting sets of values and drawn to someone untouchable. More secrets and history of the Sanguans and Spectavi could shed new light on Erin’s mysterious past, teach her about the present, and change the course of the war.Picking up the moment after the conclusion of Alone, Lion is Erin’s quest for vengeance and her struggle to decide what’s right, what’s wrong, and who she wants to be.

In the Dark Ages, in France, the first vampires came to be. Erin knows the accepted version of the story, but she’s also heard that there’s more to be told.While humanity struggles through ever-darkening nights, an ancient evil wreaks havoc upon the world. Erin feels responsible, yet unsure of its true aim. A disturbing drawing in a centuries-old book adds to her fear that the lost vampire past portends a grim future... moreIn the Dark Ages, in France, the first vampires came to be. Erin knows the accepted version of the story, but she’s also heard that there’s more to be told.While humanity struggles through ever-darkening nights, an ancient evil wreaks havoc upon the world. Erin feels responsible, yet unsure of its true aim. A disturbing drawing in a centuries-old book adds to her fear that the lost vampire past portends a grim future.Her search for answers puts her on the trail of an ancient immortal eager to stay hidden. Erin soon learns that her fear for the future isn’t so far-fetched.Hope is a novel, approximately 74,000 words long. Edited by Lynn O'Dell, Red Adept Editing Services. less