Changebringer: A Romance Between a Time-Traveler and an Immortal Vampire

by Jean K. Silver

Time bends to her will. Death refuses his soul. Fate binds them together.

Aurelia is a devout priestess of The Lord of Time, traveling through the ages at His whim. Her sew shut rips in the fabric of existence and execute the power-hungry mages who dared open them. This sacred duty is meant to be solitary — a fact that Vlad, an immortal vampire, simply won’t accept.

That, or his insistence that Fate brought them together is one of his many, many lies.

His incessant flirting is irritating; his undeniable charm is distracting; most of all, however, his eagerness to step between Aurelia and her enemies is dangerous. The more their timelines intertwine, the deeper she falls for the man who seems to already know her future while she slowly pieces together his past.

Their doomed romance is torn asunder by a threat even greater than Aurelia’s Destiny chooses a mortal as Her Champion, a desperate measure to prevent the fast-approaching Death of Magic. The catch? The Champion’s plan involves killing The Lord of Time and usurping His domain.

With the world she bled to protect at stake, Aurelia must persuade Vlad to claim his birthright and lead their magical kin to salvation — the same birthright he’d been unsuccessfully fleeing for centuries.

If the price of victory is betraying the man she loves… so be it.

A sweeping romantasy of duty, destiny, and devotion that transcends time itself.

Genres: Fantasy

374 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 30, 2025

About the author

Jean K. Silver is an independent Fantasy & Romantasy author passionate about crafting worlds where magic thrives — but people’s hearts are what shapes reality, not their talent or power.

Their stories often explore themes of resilience, purpose, and the extraordinary hidden within each and every one of us — magical or otherwise. They often touch on the horrors of war rather than romanticize it, exploring the many moral complexities derived from fighting one or surviving it.

When not weaving tales of adventure or romances epic enough to subvert fate and challenge the Gods, they share their journey as a writer through their YouTube channel, Silver Writes Fantasy or @jeanksilver. There, they offer insights into the creative process, productivity tips, deep-dives into various systems for managing the chaos of existence and a glimpse into the life of an indie writer.

Follow @jeanksilver on Youtube, X, Instagram and other socials for updates on their latest releases, behind-the-scenes content and musings on creativity and life.

Reviews

[Cris · Rating 4 out of 5]

changebringer is a fast-paced time travel romance, sprinkled liberally with magic, drama, and intrigue. POV character is absolutely an unreliable narrator. aurelia is a ruthless syrian time priestess on a mission, and vlad, her love interest, is a depressed immortal slavic vampire.

i headcanon that they're both bi but it didn't come up because they're literally more into each other than morticia and gomez. like, madly (insanely) in love. truly unhinged. made for each other.

there are no second male leads and no frustrating denial, cheating, or misunderstanding arcs. but there's absolutely angst in there, and some pretty heavy topics. there's war, torture, loss, and hard choices. but there's also hope, love, devotion, and a happy ending, if you stick with it.

my only gripe is that i would have liked to see more exposition, to spend more time with the setting and the characters. i sometimes had trouble visualizing what was happening because it jumped straight into dialogue. i mean, i'm capable of imagining things, but it still felt awkward. i'm not sure how much of this is writing style, word count constraints, and/or aurelia's laser focus.

i would love a vlad POV sequel (side-quel? idk the term) for this, tbh. it's clear that there was a ton going on between aurelia's jumps, and vlad was clearly just as much of a ruthless bamf as she was. i want ALL the lore, all the details.

[Lily · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this in a similar vibe to other popular romantasy, and sure many would enjoy it but it might also be why I didn't fully connect with it. The concept was very fascinating, a time traveler that falls in love with an immortal vampire. Do they meet in a chronological order for him? You never know what comes next!
The main character was inspiring and virtuous, yet will go to any lengths for a friend. The inner conflicts the mc faced were difficult, but sometimes not explained clearly enough. I loved how the story came together, but at times was frustrated with the repetitions and definitely not happy with the plot armor and avoided time paradox 🙃
The banter and flirting were realllly good!

[Lorna Bromwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️4/5🌶3/5

Aurelia was born a chronos, blessed by the Lord of Time with the ability to close magical rifts. Each chronos must complete an arduous Journey, jumping through different timelines and places wherever their gifts are needed most, fighting off anyone who gets in their way. Aurelia gets a surprise on her Journey when she begins encountering the same man on her jumps. Vlad, a handsome and irritating vampire who seems to value her life over his own. The crossing timelines confuse them both, with each never knowing how much the other remembers, but a friendship grows, and they begin to court. Together, they take on a new foe who grows stronger every day. A war begins which could see the downfall of all magical beings. Can they find a way to win the war, save their kin, and still live their happily ever after?

I thought this was an unusual take on a romantasy, very cleverly thought out with the story crossing different timelines and eventually coming full circle without too much crossover. The world building was interesting, with the different Gods and races, and didn't feel like information overload. I enjoyed the slow burn romance between the two MCs, and i loved Vlad's dark humour and insatiable flirting. If you love a traditional romantic but brooding and grumpy MMC then jump right in!

Themes
⏳️Time Travel 💕Slow Burn
🧛‍♂️Vampire MMC 💪Strong FMC

with thanks to the author for access to this eARC

[N.L. Silver · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Couldn’t put this one down!

OK so I’m not usually one to write long reviews, but I HAD to for Changebringer because wow. Just wow. I literally read this entire book in one sitting.

This book follows Aurelia, who’s this badass priestess who jumps through time fixing reality tears for her god, and Vlad, this super flirty vampire who keeps showing up wherever (or whenever?) she goes. Their chemistry is EVERYTHING.

The villain of this book was not who I expected, and that particular drama added this whole other layer that had me STRESSED in the best way.

Aurelia reminded me so much of Brienne from Game of Thrones - she’s got this intense righteousness and single-minded dedication to her duty that makes her both frustrating and totally admirable.
And Vlad? Ugh, my heart. His charm is just a cover for all his inner demons, and watching him falling for Aurelia was just perfect.

Not gonna spoil anything, but the ending? I loved it! So satisfying in the best way. After all the twists and turns (and there are MANY), it wrapped up in a way that felt right without being predictable.

Honestly, Changebringer is easily one of my favorite reads of 2025 so far. If you’re into fantasy romance with actual depth, complex characters, and a romance that’ll make you swoon AND cry, do yourself a favor and pick this one up ASAP.

[Nitya Upadhye · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book so much. Thank you again to Silver for allowing me to be part of the ARC. The premise is unique, and Silver executes it perfectly. As a romance-driven story, you get all the steamy moments, the yearning, and the love. Even though the romance is the focus, the story doesn't fall short at all. It is rich in world-building, with interesting little Tibbits and references that made reading fun.

If I had to give a rating, it would be a 9/10 only because there isn't more to read. I got so attached to the characters and invested in their romances. You would think with the time traveller that the book would get hard to read, but Silver did a magnificent job of having all the heartstopping moments and making sure the reader wouldn't get confused about how it happened. I would recommend that you give this book a try. I think it's a great book to read, and it has moments everyone will enjoy.

-eien

[Pearl Wang · Rating 5 out of 5]

just look at the cover. I mean when I was reading it as an arc I didn't see it there. May be it was or maybe it wasnt there, who knows I was so engrossed in the book and curious to know everything about the characters that I didn't notice.

okay why I love this book.

First and foremost, it has time traveller and I am obsessed. and it has vampire not just any vampire but a sunshine self destructive vampire. that's kinda me stuff. So snapping my fingers and kicking my leg in air, I immediately signed up for the arc and hoped for the best.

omg this beautiful sweet author, she accepted me too. and I went around giggling like stupid because heyyo man I received the arc.

it's been weeks and I have read it once and now I am gonna go for a second round. because I can't get enough.

am I crazy??? yes for the book yeahhh..you bet.

[Yael Mandelblat · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars!
I loved this book. Following Aurelia and Vlad's story was a whirlwind of chaos, it truly had everything. The romance was full of heart, while complex family dynamics added emotional depth to an already captivating magical world.
Couldn't put it down and can't wait for more from this universe!

[Lala Pigeon · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC reader here! As in I got a copy of the book for free in exchange for an honest review!
I want to rate it 4.5 stars but there is no half star option. I will explain why below.

My first impression was how FAST the plot moved!
It made me really love the start. I liked how quickly her character built and how quickly the exciting aspects of the story were introduced, you're thrown in just before the scene of action and it takes no time at all to become invested. The character building is wonderful; the main character, Aurelia, stays human enough to be relateable but at the same time, superhuman enough that there is never a doubt that she is a force of nature, a child of a god.
There is no question that she is THE main character and that she has the determination and ruthlessness to match it.
Vlad and Aurelia's relationship I think is one of the most convincing, believable fast-paced passion-fueled romance I have read. Where usually I would catch myself wondering 'wtf do these toxic ahh people' see in each other' when reading romances, Vlad and Aurelia are neither toxic nor one-dimensional enough to make me question their attraction to each other. Their morals and personality are in line with their past experiences, they act like fairly rational individuals (especially given their age xD), they aren't blinded by romance, and they have understandable bottom-lines that aren't bent nilly-willy for plot and drama. I also like that it genuinely feels like the both of them make changes and grow as people from being in love with each other, and they're truly equal partners in that sense. They save each OTHER; it is not a one sided damsel in distress situation in any measure. Vlad's ove for her doesn't become an obstacle in her path that she had to get over, and he is both her partner and greatest support.
On the cons of the story or how I feel like it could be improved (and i'm by no means a writer, i dont even read proper book-style novels outside of fanfic much nowadays so im not sure how much weight this has!!)
I think the fast pace both works for and against it especially given the contents of the story
cause she jumps around different timelines a lot so the plot is a little more unstable given how quickly the setting changes; this I think maybe more descirption of where in the timeline she is for those aorund her who CAN'T jump through time would've helped this. Cause sometimes i would wonder what this moment in time meant to Vlad as well, not just to her. Or what stage the war was in at any given time or how her intervening at a past point in time interacted with her at a future point in time.
is he someone who saw everythig she suffered through in this chapter, or is he still someone who's just tentatively fallen for her still?
I didn't go to the effort of making a timeline when I started reading and when I realised I would prefer if i had one I think it was too late hahaha.
I think this book would be really suited to being a much longer series! I'd loved to have read about maybe specific experiences in each jump, especially in the earlier phases, and I think the juxtaposition between a more slow, descriptive pace for the earlier parts vs a more rushed, urgent tone for her later jumps would've helped emphassi the vibes that she was inthe middle of war. I think overall my main critique is that I wished it was longer and had more details; I really think the concepts and the world building are really exciting and really awesome, but it also felt like I didn't have enough time to absorb or digest the significance of some of the things you mentioned - eg the relationship between the chronos and their god, the significance of champions, whatr about their relationship with other gods' servants? HOw do mages fit in? What about the other races? The world setting was SO good, so it was a pity we never got to see t fleshed out more.

[Julia Sarene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read for SPFBO, this is only my personal opinion, group verdict might differ widely.

Changbringer by Jean K. Silver

I read this for SPFBO, and to be honest, without that I probably would never have picked up a book described as “a time traveler falls in love with an immortal vampire.” Because of that, this ended up being a surprisingly solid read for me, even if it did not fully win me over.

The time travel was fun in principle, but often felt rushed and a bit disjointed. We jump a lot, sometimes so quickly that there is barely time to settle into a place or moment before being pushed onward again. We often drop straight into a scene and leave just as quickly, without much sense of the world around it. As a result, many timelines ended up feeling surprisingly similar. Even though the story is meant to span centuries, most settings felt broadly medieval fantasy. Outside of a few larger set pieces and the watch marking different years, I rarely felt the weight of time passing. I would have preferred fewer jumps and more space to really experience the places we visit, their culture, daily life, and atmosphere.

This also ties into my biggest pacing issue. The story relies heavily on urgent jumps, last second saves, narrow escapes, and near deaths. Taken on their own, those moments work, but they happen so often that they start to feel repetitive. When almost every jump becomes another rescue or another brush with death, the tension flattens instead of escalating, and the plot armor becomes hard to ignore.

There is one major time related plot choice in the second half that really annoyed me. I cannot go into details without spoilers, but it felt unnecessary and frustrating, especially when I was already a bit worn down by the constant motion and urgency. It did not ruin the book for me, but it definitely pulled me out of the story at that point.

The romance worked better for me than I expected. I usually struggle with romance heavy stories, but this one avoided many of the tropes I dislike. There is no endless cycle of loving and hating, no cheating, and no conflict built purely on miscommunication. There is angst, but the characters are adults who actually talk to each other and try to deal with their problems.

The explicit scenes were written in a fairly straightforward, matter of fact way, without leaning into excessive purple prose, which I appreciated. They did not make me cringe or roll my eyes, something that often happens to me in romantasy.

That said, the general prose did have some clunky moments. Every now and then a line would feel oddly phrased or overly ornate in a way that briefly pulled me out of the story. It was not constant, and it did not ruin the reading experience, but it was noticeable.

What I really liked was the main character. She is generally a good person, but not a saint. When people she loves are in danger, her morals bend, sometimes sharply, and she is very aware of that. I enjoyed watching her confront how far she is willing to go when loyalty and love are tested. The theme of trust, betrayal, and what you do when the people you love might also be the villains added real depth to the story.

The book also stood out by having very few male main characters, which felt like an interesting reversal of many epic fantasies. I am not sure I liked it more, but it was refreshing to see the balance flipped for once.

In the end, Changbringer has a strong hook, a morally interesting protagonist, and a romance that did not actively get in my way. But the constant jumping, repetitive high stakes moments, lack of distinct timelines, and a few frustrating plot choices kept it from fully landing for me. This is very much a romantasy first and foremost, and readers who enjoy time travel romance, devotion, angst, and dramatic rescues will likely have a great time with it. I am glad I read it for SPFBO, and I can see why it works for its audience, even if it was never quite meant for me.

[Elinor Borochov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Silver's writing style is very consistent. Like the previous book, this one has a rich world with a complex magic system, but not tiring. The book is so smart, you can tell the author is very clever.

It took on a challenge - writing time travel can be very tricky and confusing, but here it feels so... simple. Like, it's smart, but not confusing. So easy to understand.

Even though the romance is the main plot, the book isn't bland. There's enough room for the magic system and the other plotlines, and they serve as a way to help the main pair get together.

Also, I don't ship easily or get too excited about romance, but damn. There were times when I was reading at 3 AM with my heart beating, rooting for them.

My only complaint is that the book isn't longer, because as I said, the magic system really sells everything, and I would like to dive deep into it.

TLDR: Awesome magic system, awesome romance, smart book.

[Ohad · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was completely blown away by this book! From the very first page, it hooked me and didn’t let go. One of the things I loved most was how the story wove together different timelines so seamlessly. Each one was rich, compelling, and added so much depth to the characters and the overall narrative. It was like watching a beautiful puzzle come together in real time.

The writing is vivid and thoughtful, the pacing just right, and every twist felt both surprising and earned. It’s the kind of book you think about long after you’ve turned the last page.