Ruby Red Sky

by Larissa Vincente

"There was no one better for her, than me."
After a thousand-year slumber, Lukas—an ancient vampire of near god-like power—finds himself in the chaotic city of Manhattan, hungry for more than just blood. Disenchanted with humanity except for its women, Lukas sets his sights on finding the perfect companion to bring back to his home. His predatory gaze lands on Cassia Chamberlain, a self-employed graphic designer with a troubled past and a crumbling relationship. As Lukas manipulates fate to draw Cassia into his world, she’s swept into a dark, seductive underworld where danger, violence, and supernatural intrigue lurk behind every shadow.

But Cassia’s journey is more than a tale of abduction and desire. Betrayed by those closest to her and thrust into a realm ruled by ancient laws and deadly magic, she must navigate the perilous affections of Lukas and his enigmatic ally, Kiam. As the boundaries between victim and survivor blur, Cassia faces impossible choices—ones that will determine not only her fate, but the fate of those who dare to cross Lukas’s path.

Ruby Red Sky is a dark, intense novel of obsession, power, and transformation, where morality is as fluid as blood and love can be as dangerous as death.


Lukas and Cassia's book.
- Dark fantasy romance
- Dark romance
- Dual POV
- HEA
- Vampire romance

This story is set in the same world as the Crossed by Blood books, but it is not a part of that series.

The release date is just a placeholder and will be moved up.

359 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 24, 2026

Reviews

[Hayley · Rating 3 out of 5]

My favorite part of this story was the imagery. Though the world building was a bit murky, Cassia's descriptions of her paintings and different scenes throughout the realms were really beautiful and immersive. I didn't have particularly strong feelings toward Cassia's character, but I enjoyed the loyalty and kindness of her friend, Katarina. The novel also had a decent amount of action and escalation of tension toward the climax, despite some slower parts in the middle of the book. The final scene was also a highlight with a few sweet references to earlier parts of the story.

However, the hero was very disappointing. He had few redeeming qualities, and I just couldn't find it in myself to like him. Lukas didn't seem to care for Cassia as anything other than a possession. His treatment of her was unnecessarily harsh and cold, and he appeared to be interested in other females even after initially deciding Cassia was his. Cassia often expressed she wasn't sure why Lukas wanted her, and I was equally unconvinced. Furthermore, even for a darker story I found some of the violence rather gratuitous.

Overall, this novel had some interesting scenery and supporting characters, but the romance was lackluster. I do not recommend it to those who enjoy loving heroes. *I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.*

[Izabella Mihailescu · Rating 4 out of 5]

A thrilling adventure in an intense world full of vampires. Intriguing characters. An exciting book from start to finish. While the pacing shifts at times, the story remains engaging and that leaves you wanting more Wort the read. I will definitly read the other books in the series.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Whitney Hall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the story! Can't wait for the rest of the books.


I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[J* · Rating 3 out of 5]

Started out well, then became rushed and confusing. More attention was paid to characters from previous books than the main couple.
The ending was suddenly There....Meh.