He’s charming, undead, and totally off-limits. So why can’t she stop thinking about him?

Jade

Jade Whitaker only came to town to restore a crumbling library, not lose herself in a man with a voice like velvet and eyes like midnight. Luther runs the general store, always has what she needs, and somehow makes dusty archives feel like foreplay. She tells herself it’s just the isolation, the mystery of the town, but her pulse says otherwise.

There’s something unnatural about Luther: too smooth, too still, too good at disappearing after dark. And when Jade stumbles across forbidden texts and records that don’t match reality, the spark between them threatens to ignite something far more dangerous than lust.

Luther

Luther has spent centuries mastering restraint. But Jade tests his limits from the moment she walks into town; sharp-tongued, soft-hearted, and smelling faintly of old books and temptation. He knows the risks of pulling her close: exposure, bloodshed, the unraveling of a delicate peace. But one taste of her laughter, one flash of those curious eyes, and he’s already losing control.

He was never supposed to fall. She was never supposed to stay.
But in a town built on secrets, desire might be the deadliest one of all.

He’s not just drawn to her—he hungers.
She’s not just uncovering history—she’s waking it.
And neither of them is ready for what’s about to rise.

This is Book Four in the Hillcrest Hollow Shifter series, but each book can be read as a standalone. Bound to the Vampire delivers a mysteriousancient vampire, a curious human librarian, a bat familiar who prefers gossip to upside-down naps, and a sizzling HEA that will leave you breathless.

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January 9, 2026 (Princely Gates Publishing)
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Hillcrest Hollow Shifters

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In Hillcrest Hollow, the ordinary is only a façade. Beneath the town’s quiet streets and misty forests lies a world where dragons, griffins, minotaurs, and vampires live hidden among humans, each carrying secrets that could change everything. When Rosemary inherits a forgotten farmhouse, she is drawn into this hidden realm, discovering not only her own mysterious powers but also a bond with Chardum, a dragon long bound beneath the earth.

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As the series unfolds, every shifter brings a new story of danger, desire, and discovery. Kess faces her past while forming unexpected connections, Gwendolyn navigates a fresh start complicated by love and responsibility, and others confront the boundaries between loyalty, destiny, and the heart. Through each tale, Hillcrest Hollow pulses with its own life—shadowed, enchanting, and alive with magic.

Vala Stone blends romance, suspense, and fantasy into a world where every relationship is tested, every secret has a consequence, and every choice can ignite transformation. Rich with atmospheric tension and vivid character arcs, the series explores themes of identity, belonging, and the transformative power of love, offering readers an immersive journey that lingers long after the last page.

For those who crave supernatural intrigue, emotional depth, and worlds that feel both dangerous and intimate, Hillcrest Hollow Shifters opens the door to a hidden reality you won’t want to leave.

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This was a great addition to the Hillcrest Hollow Shifters series and while each book features a different couple and probably could be read as a standalone story it does have a continuous plot as well and is better appreciated as a series. This book is about Luther (vampire) & his human mate Jade. I really enjoyed their story as well as LOVED Luther's adorable bat familiar Belfry. I look forward to reading the next book in this series and hope I read the hints right and that it will be about Jane's friend Maggie & Thorne.

Hillcrest Hollow Shifters
Bound to the Dragon: Char (Dragon shifter) & Rosemary (nymph)
Bound to the Minotaur: Gregory (Minotaur shifter) & Kess
Bound to the Griffin: Jackson (Griffin shifter) & Gwendolyn
Bound to the Vampire: Luther (Vampire) & Jade

Other Books Connected to this Series:
Snowed In With the Ice Dragon: Ísarr (Dragon shifter) & Bianca
Ensnared by the Stone Freak: Thorne’s backstory

I received a free advanced reader copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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