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Vamps #2

Dark Horizon

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Dark clouds are looming on the horizon of the vampire world as Dillon returns to VAMPS in this sizzling sequel to Fresh Blood.

Outed as son of an influential vampire, Dillon’s no longer the only one in danger as rebels plan the downfall of his powerful mother, and the fault lines between new world and old world vampires threaten to bring two centuries of uneasy peace to an end.

With the students reunited back at VAMPS, Dillon’s attraction for an off-limits classmate becomes all consuming. But with new classmates ready to make their mark, gruelling classes to hone their skills and pressure to bring their individual talents up to speed as fast as they can, the Peak Two students are sent deep into the dangerous Carpathian Mountains to train with the Vampire Secret Service.

If Dillon has learnt anything so far, it’s that vampires work hard and play harder. Though they’re all getting stronger, temptation is always just on the horizon. And as the stakes get ever higher, can Dillon save the vampire he loves?

Praise for the VAMPS

'Fast-paced and enthralling'  Sun

'A slick new series of romance and intrigue'  Observer

'Everything you want from a vampire novel'  United by Pop

'A very fun vampire story . . . these are the true heirs to Dracula's coffin' Reader review

'I absolutely loved this book' Reader review

'A sort of Gossip Girl/vampire hybrid we didn't know we wanted' Reader review

'I didn't want to put it down' Reader review
 

448 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 9, 2025

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3 reviews
October 21, 2025
Fantastic book and author! Please write a third book to this sequel.

I loved how well the author expressed the characters' emotions and relationships in this book. Any book that makes me tear up is a good one. I pre-ordered this book a year ago after reading the first one and had been eagerly waiting to read this one. And, might I say, wow, it was good! Thank you for writing this incredibly thrilling book. I literally could not stop reading until the book was finished. Please write a third book to this sequel.
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November 2, 2025
*4.5 stars*

I adored the first book. I knew it would be difficult for the second book to beat the first book as I love a good transformation and discovery storyline.

Like the first book, the storyline of this sequel is fast paced and exciting and I continued to adore the characters. Without spoiling anything, you are in for a surprise (or few) towards the end. This a perfect winter read as the nights draw in closer.

Can't wait for Book 3!
49 reviews
April 28, 2026
An amazing adventure into the second year at Vamps academy. I am looking forward to hopefully one day being able to read the Peak 3 year at Vamps!
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April 6, 2026
I do want to read the third one. However, this one had inconsistencies and needed a stronger round of edits. Also, Christianity jump scare. It was *fine*.
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February 5, 2026
Fantastisch story. Love the twist en turns and the character process of growth
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