Valentines in the Vineyard

by Dana LeeAnn

Full blurb, cover, and trope reveal coming soon...

Roses are red. Vines are green. He's the darkest Valentine I've ever seen.

Releasing mid-January 2026! Current release date is a placeholder.

Genres: Dark Romance, Holiday, Romance

94 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 17, 2026

About the author

Dana LeeAnn lives for the dark side of romance—the stalkier, the better. She originally used writing as an outlet to heal herself, but found it addictive, and has never stopped. Her books are packed with suspense and questionable love interests that will leave your heart racing at the turn of every page. When she’s not dreaming up new ways to torture her characters (and readers), she can be found in northern Colorado, exploring the mountains or dragging her husband into a new project around the house.

Reviews

[Buffy ❤️‍🔥💀 · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC review coming 🫶🏼

[Kswag · Rating 4 out of 5]

Luke has done it again. Manifested and brilliantly performed a phenomena, experiencing explosions of joy in a realm readers like us dream about, but it turned into a nightmare. What I'm about to say will shock many people, and I'm often questioned about it, but it's the truth. If there are clusters of balloons in a room, call paramedics immediately. Only two things frighten me, and one of them is the sight of helium-filled balloons floating around aimlessly. AND so, as some readers gasped in admiration at the scenario, I felt suffocated, unable to breathe, and profoundly concerned for the main character's survival.
(Bitch run …. Out the door..)

As the events continue to unfold my blood pressure remain elevated as a very interesting turn of events takes place in the vineyard.

All in all another great adventure

But…

..I will say I feel strongly that a trigger warning should have been provided about them hideous scary heart balloons … just saying …

[Neia Quaintance · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novella can be read as a standalone or for full character experience. Ur gonna wanna read the other 2 books in the series. This is a very fast-paced Valentine's Day erotica novella. I love how Luke will do anything to make Serafina happy even become her masked stranger. This is a very good erotica holiday novella, and I can't wait to see what is next with these 2.

[Brittany Harville · Rating 4 out of 5]

I said it before and I’ll say it again! This girl knows how to write a great holiday theme dark romance! It’s sweet, it’s dark, it’s spicy and it’s fun! If you haven’t read these novellas what are you waiting for. Love this couple and their connection and hot they grow through the seasons!

[Nini · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got an arc, but my rating/review are my own!

omg I love this little series🤭🤭 each one was a different holiday🤭🤭
I want more of those👀👀 even more like the twist!!! I was not expecting that and it was so damm hottt 🤭🤭

the poem and the dedication🤭🤭:
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𝕽𝖔𝖘𝖊𝖘 𝖆𝖗𝖊 𝖗𝖊𝖉. 𝖂𝖎𝖓𝖊 𝖎𝖘 𝖉𝖎𝖛𝖎𝖓𝖊. 𝕴𝖋 𝖍𝖊 𝖜𝖔𝖓'𝖙 𝖍𝖚𝖓𝖙 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖙𝖍𝖗𝖔𝖚𝖌𝖍 𝖆 𝖛𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖞𝖆𝖗𝖉, 𝕳𝖊'𝖘 𝖓𝖔𝖙 𝖜𝖔𝖗𝖙𝖍 𝖞𝖔𝖚𝖗 𝖙𝖎𝖒𝖊.
••
𝓣𝓸 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓿𝓸𝓲𝓬𝓮 𝓲𝓷 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓱𝓮𝓪𝓭 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓭 "𝓴𝓲𝓭𝓷𝓪𝓹𝓹𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓻𝓸𝓵𝓮𝓹𝓵𝓪𝔂" 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓲𝓶𝓶𝓮𝓭𝓲𝓪𝓽𝓮𝓵𝔂 𝓪𝓭𝓭𝓮𝓭 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓽𝓸 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓣𝓑𝓡. 𝓘 𝓼𝓮𝓮 𝔂𝓸𝓾. 𝓘 𝓪𝓶 𝔂𝓸𝓾. 𝓦𝓮𝓵𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓮 𝓱𝓸𝓶𝓮.
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quotes:
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𝕿𝖍𝖎𝖘 𝖎𝖘 𝖆 𝖍𝖚𝖓𝖙. 𝕬𝖓𝖉 𝕴'𝖒 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖋𝖚𝖈𝖐𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖕𝖗𝖊𝖞.
••
"𝓛𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓪𝓽 𝔂𝓸𝓾.
𝓣𝓻𝓮𝓶𝓫𝓵𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓽𝓲𝓮𝓭 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓽𝓻𝔂𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓼𝓸 𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓭 𝓽𝓸 𝓹𝓻𝓮𝓽𝓮𝓷𝓭 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓭𝓸𝓷'𝓽 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓽 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼."
"𝓘 𝓭𝓸𝓷'𝓽⁠—"
"𝓛𝓲𝓪𝓻,
𝓛𝓮𝓽'𝓼 𝓼𝓮𝓮 𝓱𝓸𝔀 𝓶𝓾𝓬𝓱 𝓸𝓯 𝓪 𝓵𝓲𝓪𝓻 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓪𝓻𝓮."
"𝓕𝓾𝓬𝓴."
"𝓨𝓸𝓾'𝓻𝓮 𝓼𝓸𝓪𝓴𝓮𝓭."
"𝓟𝓵𝓮𝓪𝓼𝓮."
"𝓟𝓵𝓮𝓪𝓼𝓮 𝔀𝓱𝓪𝓽, 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮? 𝓤𝓼𝓮 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝔀𝓸𝓻𝓭𝓼."
"𝓘 𝓬𝓪𝓷'𝓽— 𝓘 𝓭𝓸𝓷'𝓽⁠—"
"𝓨𝓸𝓾 𝓬𝓪𝓷. 𝓣𝓮𝓵𝓵 𝓶𝓮 𝔀𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓽."
"𝓜𝓸𝓻𝓮. 𝓟𝓵𝓮𝓪𝓼𝓮, 𝓘 𝓷𝓮𝓮𝓭 𝓶𝓸𝓻𝓮."
"𝓨𝓸𝓾'𝓻𝓮 𝓬𝓵𝓸𝓼𝓮 𝓪𝓵𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓭𝔂, 𝓪𝓻𝓮𝓷'𝓽 𝔂𝓸𝓾? 𝓘 𝓬𝓪𝓷 𝓯𝓮𝓮𝓵 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓼𝓺𝓾𝓮𝓮𝔃𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓶𝔂 𝓯𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓮𝓻𝓼. 𝓨𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓰𝓻𝓮𝓮𝓭𝔂 𝓵𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓵𝓮 𝓬𝓾𝓷𝓽 𝔀𝓪𝓷𝓽𝓼 𝓽𝓸 𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓮. 𝓒𝓸𝓶𝓮 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓶𝓮."
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tropes:
☆🍁valentine's day
☆🍁foreplay
☆🍁millionaires
☆🍁he feeds her
☆🍁primal play
☆🍁grape wines
☆🍁wine play
☆🍁twist🤭👀

[Candace Cross · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't think it could get better than Pounded in the Patch and Taken in the Tree Farm, but oh my! Seraphina came into her own on this one! It was hot! It was wild and it was everything that I hoped it would be! This took this series to another level and I loved the heights it reached. The story, the aching tension, the cat and mouse game...all of it. Luke is the man of every dark romance girlie dreams. This will forever be my favorite stalker series and I can't wait to see what else is in store!!!

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

❤️ Valentines in the Vineyard by Dana LeeAnn ❤️

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ || 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

“Roses are red. Wine is divine. If he won’t hunt you through a vineyard, he’s not worth your time.”

This is such a cute, spicy little Valentine’s Day novella! Luke & Sera are back at it again with such a fun one! 🍇❤️🌶️ If you liked Pounded in the Patch & Taken in the Tree Farm - you’ll love this one! I will say, there was a bit of a surprise plot twist in there that i absolutely D E V O U R E D 🤌🏻🤭🔥 I loved it so much!

[Onyx Reads Smut · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't know man, something about being chased through a vineyard gets me curious. I've read the normal pumpkin patches, forests, corn fields, but the vineyards is so different and in a sense a little romantic. I hate for the Dark Nights series to be at an end, but I have loved the chases and adventures Seraphina and Luke had. I loved that Dana kept it with them, and not making each story a different couple.

[Lauren DeFoor · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was so short! I finished it in 45 minutes. I have read a lot of dark romance lately, and honestly this wasn’t dark to me at all! 🫣 I loved the cat and mouse aspect of it with Luke planning a whole Valentine’s date chasing Seraphina through their vineyard - that bought as a surprise! To be transparent, I have not read the first two books. I want to so I can get background on their relationship!

[Ruby Bunnell · Rating 3 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW
This story is really well written. The detail is amazing and you can really picture everything you are reading. I don’t want to spoil anything but I love their story and how you can see their trust and growth with each other. I can’t wait to see what’s next! I definitely recommend this for a quick fun read

[Sherry White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just like the others before this one I loved that Luke does this just to make Seraphina's dreams come true. I cannot mention enough that I LOVED the way she got her revenge. the only thing I personally didn't enjoy was that Sera barely got to finish a sentence without trailing off or being interrupted. Highly recommend!

[Kez Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun, spicy and unexpected. Loved the predator prey dynamic, chases through the vineyard, and all the elaborate planning and details.
Absolutely adored the flip and Seraphina making a power play.


"This is a hunt. And I'm the fucking prey"

"I think I want him to catch me again"

"My body isn't mine anymore....it's his, responding to his touch like an instrument he's spent years learning to play"

[Alyssa Brannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨ ARC Review ✨ This was the perfect dark and twisty conclusion to the series. Luke is THE MMC, setting up these scenes. I loved the twist in this one and the setting was perfect. The spice was *chef kiss* as always.

[AyaMeadows · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

OMG i have been waiting for this arc and Dana never disappoints. It was sweet and short novella full of details and fun (iykyk 😮‍💨👀)
love these two and their relationship😍🥹.So adorable and just perfect 👀✨️

"Happy Valentine's Day, my love."

[Marisa White · Rating 4 out of 5]

** ARC Review **
Valentines in the Vineyard is a short, spicy little gem that will satisfy that Valentines mood read craving. I love Luke and Seraphina's relationship. They are the ultimate fun couple with a lot of trust, love and spice!

[Isabelle Gorton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love, love, love! Having read Taken in the Tree Farm, I was excited for more in this next installment, and they didn't disappoint! I loved the twist in dominance. Amazing short story as we move into the month of Valentine!

[Larareads · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to the author for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was sooo fun! And spicy!

[Tehmeena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Content Warnings; Check your triggers, please.

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

Tropes;
𐙚🍷𝑫𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝑶𝑽𝒔
𐙚🍃𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑵𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒂
𐙚🍷𝑽𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆’𝒔 𝑫𝒂𝒚
𐙚🍃𝑫𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 & 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝑴𝑪
𐙚🍷𝑺𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒕 & 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝑭𝑴𝑪
𐙚🍃𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒆 𝑽𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔
𐙚🍷𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒚 𝑶𝒇 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒆
𐙚🍃𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝑴𝒂𝒏
𐙚🍷𝑲𝒊𝒅𝒏𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈
𐙚🍃𝑯𝒆 𝑭𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒔 𝑯𝒆𝒓
𐙚🍷𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚
𐙚🍃𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒚𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒄𝒔
𐙚🍷𝑺𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒕
𐙚🍃𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝑴𝑪𝒔
𐙚🍷𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒚
𐙚🍃𝑼𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑻𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒕
𐙚🍷𝑵𝒐 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒇-𝑯𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓
𐙚🍃𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑨𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓

𝕸̣𝖞 𝖈̇𝖆̇𝖕̣𝖙̇𝖔̣𝖗̇. 𝕸̣𝖞 𝖕̇𝖗̇𝖊̣𝖉̣𝖆̇𝖙̇𝖔̇𝖗̣.

"Valentines in the Vineyard" is the third installment in the "Dark Nights Collection" to complete the trilogy.

Seraphina discovers upon waking up in a strange vineyard, not even knowing how she gets there, that she's someone's prey. And whose prey is she, you may ask? Her own husband's. He's hunting her. However, unbeknownst to him, she has something up her sleeve...

Seraphina, our FMC, isn't such a damsel-in-distress after all, and I love that about her! The way she takes the reins is bad-ass, and the switching of power dynamics changing is exciting. Luke, our caring and unhinged MMC, oh my goodness, I love him. He's a perfect balance of red and green flags - the way he wants to bring her fantasies into reality? SHUT THE FRONT DOOR. He's the perfect man!

This is a perfect little fast-paced Valentine's Day short novella. Dark, spicy, and thrilling! Delicious smut, and I enjoyed every second of it. The storytelling will really pull you in: it's enthralling, doesn't drag, and provides vivid imagery. If you need a quick read, then this one is the one for you because it'll have you in a death grip until the end, as it did me. And that twist? OH MY LORD. The aura the book holds is so tantalising that I finished it in one setting. It ended too soon for me.

Overall, it's about truly giving each other the love and trust that you need. To feel like you're the only one who matters in the end. A beautifully written story, albeit twisted in all the right ways. I love it. Expected release is *drum roll* ... TOMORROW! 17th of Jan 2026!

Out of Fives;
𐙚🍷𝑪𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓:✨✨✨✨✨
𐙚🍃𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒆:🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
𐙚🍷𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔:🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
𐙚🍃𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒆:🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷
𐙚🍷𝑨𝒕𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒑𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
𐙚🍃𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆:🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀
𐙚🍷𝑻𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏:🫦🫦🫦🫦🫦
𐙚🍃𝑩𝒖𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒔:🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
𐙚🍷𝑺𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔:🍓🍓🍓🍓
𐙚🍃𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒚:⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡
𐙚🍷𝑬𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔:🎲🎲🎲
𐙚🍃𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒂 𝑭𝑴𝑪:💛💛💛💛💛
𐙚🍷𝑳𝒖𝒌𝒆 𝑴𝑴𝑪:♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
𐙚🍃𝑷𝒍𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆:🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬
𐙚🍷𝑷𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈:⌛⏳⌛⏳⌛
𐙚🍃𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕:🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
𐙚🍷𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈:🌏🌎🌍🌏🌎
𐙚🍃𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒅: 𝒆𝑨𝑹𝑪/𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒆.
𐙚🍷𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔: 𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚, 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒆.
𐙚🍃𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒔: 96.
𐙚🍷𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔: 13 (𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒑𝒊𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒖𝒆)
𐙚🍃𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒓𝒆: 𝑭𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆.
𐙚🍷𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒑𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 17 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚 2026.
𐙚🍃𝑾𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝑰 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒅: 𝒀𝒆𝒔.
𐙚🍷𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[darkreadswithnalieee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow. This book was short, intense, and unapologetically spicy. Valentine in the Vineyard follows an established couple and leans hard into trust, desire, and power play in a way that made this read incredibly fun and memorable.
The dynamic between Seraphina and Luke is what really carries the story. There’s already a deep level of intimacy and understanding between them, which makes the scenarios they explore feel intentional and consensual rather than shocking for shock’s sake. Luke sets up a role-play scenario that quickly turns the vineyard into a playground of tension and anticipation, and I loved how the story leaned into primal energy—the chase, the thrill, the loss of control. When he tells her to run, I was immediately locked in.
The vineyard setting was used perfectly. From the open space to the cellar, every location heightened the mood and intensity. Luke absolutely knows how to bring Seraphina pleasure, and the slow build, teasing, and edging made the spice feel earned rather than rushed.
What really pushed this book into standout territory for me, though, was the power shift later in the story. Seeing Seraphina flip the script and take control was everything. I love when an FMC gets to dominate, and Luke fully embracing a more submissive role for her was incredibly hot. That reversal added depth to their relationship and showed how balanced their dynamic truly is—they both get to lead, surrender, and trust each other completely.
Final thoughts:
This was a short but impactful read—heavy on spice, strong on chemistry, and packed with kink-friendly dynamics like primal play, edging, and power exchange. If you love couples who trust each other deeply and aren’t afraid to explore both sides of control, Valentine in the Vineyard is absolutely worth the read.
🍷🔥 Spicy, bold, and deliciously unbalanced in the best way 🔥🍷

[Kirsty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Valentines in the Vineyard was a short, spicy little heart-thief that I devoured in one sitting and then immediately sat there smiling like I’d just witnessed something sinful and sweet at the same time.

Dana Leeann knows exactly how to make a novella hit hard and fast. This may be quick, but it packs tension, heat, devotion, and that delicious Luke and Seraphina magic that keeps getting better with every book. Yes, it can be read as a standalone, but honestly? Watching their relationship build across the series makes this one land so much deeper.

Luke continues his reign as the ultimate seems-like-a-red-flag-but-is-actually-a-whole-forest-of-green-flags MMC. Dangerous energy, soft heart, unwavering devotion. The man does not just love Seraphina, he worships her dreams and actively makes them happen. I melted. Repeatedly.

And Seraphina? Obsessed. This book shows a side of her that is confident, self-aware, and unapologetic about what she wants. Watching her step fully into that power was incredibly satisfying. These two don’t just have chemistry, they have trust, heat, and that unspoken understanding that makes everything feel sharper and more intense.

The cat-and-mouse tension was unreal. The quotes alone should tell you everything:

“You have until the song ends to run. After that… You’re mine.”
“This isn’t random. This isn’t a crime of opportunity. This is a hunt. And I’m the fucking prey.”
“He’s faster. He’s stronger. He’s been playing with me this whole time, and now he’s done playing.”
“Remind me never to underestimate you again.”

EXCUSE ME?? I was gone. Completely feral.

This novella is spicy, fast-paced, intimate, and dripping with Valentine’s Day vibes without being cheesy. Just passion, desire, and two characters who fit together perfectly in the dark and in the light.

[Kim Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

✨ • Book Review / ARC Review • ✨
Valentines in the Vineyard by Dana LeeAnn

Book Review : 4 ⭐️
Spice Level : 3.5 🌶️

I want to say Thank you to Dana LeeAnn and team for the opportunity to get an ARC of this book!

Valentines in the Vineyard is dark, atmospheric, and such a fun twisted take on Valentine romance 🌹🍷

Waking up in a vineyard with no memory of how she got there.

The black heart balloons drifting between tangled vines and a voice in the darkness commanding her to run, had me instantly hooked.
The eerie February night setting and constant sense of being watched make this one short, sharp, and deliciously unsettling.

What makes it even better is that Dana is so good at writing these little stories that hook you from the first line and the way it is written it feels like an enemies or strangers but it reveals that it’s husband and wife indulging in a dangerous, seductive game.
The predator and prey dynamic hits harder knowing there’s love, trust, and history beneath the darkness.

He may be lurking in the shadows, but she’s no helpless victim. She has claws, and she knows exactly when to use them.

This is book three in the series, following Pounded in the Patch and Taken in the Tree Farm, and it fits perfectly with the theme of playful, unhinged holiday twists.
The Valentine’s night surprise at the end is the perfect finishing touch, intimate, twisted, and very them.

Short, intense, and perfect for readers who love dark romance with eerie vibes, power shifts, and couples who are just a little feral for each other.

Add this one to your TBR if you like your Valentine stories with teeth 🖤🌑

[Sierra · Rating 4 out of 5]

✨Arc Review✨
Valentines in the Vineyard
Dark Nights Collection Trilogy
Available Jan 16th
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️.5

🖤VALENTINE'S DAY
🥀PRIMAL PLAY
🖤UNEXPECTED TWIST
🥀SPICYYYY
🖤GRAPE VINES...
🥀MILLIONAIRE MCS
🖤LOTS OF WINE...

This super fast paced novella may be short, but don’t let the size fool you, it absolutely packs a punch. Set around Valentine’s Day, it’s the perfect dose of spice and chaos.

We follow Seraphina and Luke once again, this time on a thrilling hunt through a vineyard, and wow… the unexpected twist? Chef’s kiss 😘, It was clever, well thought out, and somehow made their romp through the vineyard even more delicious (at least for me 👀).

Honestly, if you don’t have a man like Luke in your life, who can bring your deepest, darkest fantasies to life, what are you even doing? Go get one immediately. I know I wish I had one 🤣

What I loved most was seeing a different side of Seraphina. She was tough as nails, unapologetic, and relentless in going after what she wanted, and the execution was spot on. 🙌🏼

The tension between these two? Scorching.
The chemistry? Off the charts. I mean I don’t expect anything different from this trilogy. It’s delivered every time.

If you’re looking for a spicy Valentine’s read that’s unforgettable, this is absolutely a must read and should be added to TBR.

Thank you to Dana for the opportunity to read this early! ❤️

[Becca · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Valentines in the Vineyard: Dark Edition is short, eerie, and dripping with atmosphere—like a vintage Valentine dipped in ink and secrets. From the moment, waking among twisted grapevines with no memory and black heart balloons floating overhead, the story feels unsettling in the best, old-school way. It’s simple, striking, and leans hard into mood over exposition.

The black pages with white text elevate the experience into something almost ritualistic. It feels less like reading a book and more like uncovering a cursed little love letter you weren’t meant to find. The February chill, the disembodied voice, the command to run—every element works together to create a sense of being hunted…but not helpless.

What really makes this story shine is the quiet subversion. Yes, there’s a watcher. Yes, there’s a predator in the dark. But the reminder that prey can have claws too adds a satisfying edge that keeps this from being just another chase. It’s feminine, feral, and faintly defiant.

If you love dark aesthetics, minimalist storytelling, and romance-adjacent horror with Valentine’s Day symbolism twisted just enough to feel dangerous, this edition of Valentines in the Vineyard is a haunting little treat—perfect for readers who like their love stories sharp around the edges. 🖤🍷

[Janalee · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review

Valentines in the Vineyard is a short, indulgent read that delivers exactly what it promises- dark romance, undeniable chemistry, and a moody, atmospheric setting that feels perfect for Valentine’s season.

Dana LeeAnn does a great job of using the vineyard backdrop to enhance the tone of the story. There’s something decadent and intimate about the setting that pairs beautifully with the emotional intensity between the characters. Despite its shorter length, the story never feels rushed; the pacing is tight, and every scene serves a purpose.

The romance is intense and unapologetically spicy, but what stood out most to me was the emotional pull beneath the heat. The dynamic between the characters feels charged and deliberate, with just enough tension to keep you turning pages even when you know the story won’t hold back. This is very much in line with Dana LeeAnn’s signature darker style, and fans of her work will feel right at home here.

If you’re looking for a sweet, fluffy Valentine’s read, this probably isn’t it, but if you enjoy bold, darker romances with strong chemistry and a seductive vibe, this one absolutely hits the mark.

Overall: A quick, spicy, and satisfying read that’s perfect for fans of dark romance and holiday themed novellas. Best enjoyed with a glass of wine. 🍷❤️

[Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

🖤 ARC Review | Valentine’s In The Vineyard 🖤
by Dana LeeAnn
“I wake in a vineyard with no memory of how I got here…”
From the very first page, this story wraps you in unease and refuses to let go. Black heart balloons drifting between twisted grapevines, a voice in the darkness commanding her to run, and the constant feeling of being watched—it’s atmospheric, chilling, and impossible to look away.
What truly caught me off guard? That plot twist. I did not see Dana LeeAnn taking Seraphina and Luke’s story in this direction, and I was completely blown away by how brilliantly it unfolded. Every reveal hit harder than the last, adding depth, tension, and emotional weight to their journey.
I loved how each scene draws Seraphina and Luke closer together. Their bond has grown with each installment in the series, building trust, love, and emotional depth along the way. Their connection feels earned through fear, danger, and choice, making it impossible not to root for them.
Dark, suspenseful, and unexpectedly emotional—Valentine’s In The Vineyard proves that sometimes the prey has claws of her own. 🖤🍷
💬 Do you love watching relationships grow across a series, or do you prefer standalone romances?

[Kata · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great short, fast paced & spicy Valentine’s Day novella. Third book in the Dark Nights Collection. Can be read as a standalone, but I recommend reading the books in order, because they follow the same couple, Luke & Seraphina.

This series is perfect if you’re in the mood for something short and spicy. Luke continued to be the seems-like-a-red-flag-but-is-actually-a-huge-green-flag MMC. He’s such a sweetie, making Seraphina’s dreams come true one by one.

I loved Seraphina in this book so much! She knew what she wanted and I loved seeing this other side of her. These two characters are just perfect for each other.


"You have until the song ends to run. After that... You're mine."
“This isn't random. This isn't a crime of opportunity. This is a hunt. And I'm the fucking prey.”
“He's faster. He's stronger. He's been playing with me this whole time, and now he's done playing.”
"Remind me never to underestimate you again,"


I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.

[McKenzie McCollin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I RECEIVED THIS AS AN ARC IN EXCHANGE FOR MY HONEST REVIEW…
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

Valentine in the Vineyard is short, feral, and disrespectful to my peace. Established couple, unholy chemistry, and trust so solid they can play dangerous without it turning dumb or cringe 🙄

Luke says run and I mentally folded like a lawn chair. The vineyard becomes a full-on hunting ground 🌿🩸 the tension is nasty, the teasing is cruel, and the edging? RUDE. This book knows exactly what it’s doing and does it with a smirk.

AND THEN the power flips 😌
Seraphina takes control, Luke submits, and suddenly Mr. Red Flag is actually a walking green flag with consent and devotion tattooed on his soul. If that doesn’t do it for you… idk read something boring and leave us alone 🥱

Tiny book. Massive bite. Dark Valentine chaos, primal vibes, and a twist that had me giggling like an unwell person 😈 If you don’t add this to your TBR, that’s a you problem. Skill issue. Reflect on that.

Huge thanks to Dana LeeAnn for the ARC 🖤
Sometimes the prey bites back… and honestly? Deserved 🔥🍷

[Jody Vogler · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this series, with each book centered around a different holiday (this one celebrating Valentine’s Day) and it was such a perfect way to wrap everything up.

Roses are red. Wine is divine.
If he won’t hunt you through a vineyard,
he’s not worth your time.

Dana has such a gift for transporting you straight into every setting she writes. The vineyard atmosphere was vivid, romantic, and just a little dangerous...in the best way. I’ve loved watching Luke go to extreme lengths to make Sera’s fantasies come to life throughout the series, but this time there’s a delicious twist, and Sera finally gets to have her own fun too.

This was an amazing conclusion to such a fun, addictive trilogy. It’s short, spicy, sweet, thrilling, and an absolute blast to read. The love these two share truly shines, the way they trust and just absolutely adore one another is amazing!

This series had all my favorites, stalking, primal play, and smoking hot spice!Valentines in the Vineyard is the third and final installment in the Dark Nights Collection, and it closes out the series perfectly.

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

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you for the digital arc! 💕🤭
This is the third and final book in Dark Night Collection following Lukas and Seraphina!
This was such a fun and thrilling read. From the start with a blind setup of our FMC waking to being chased in a vineyard. The thrill of the chase was intoxicating to read, the use of vines, grape and wine through the spice was great and def earned a chuckle!
Spoilers now:
The twist of her turn taking control was so sick! I didn’t see that coming and it was great to see the tables turn.
Loved the ending setting up for more crazy situations for our couple!

Fav quotes:
“Instead close my eyes and let myself drift, safe in the arms of a monster who makes me feel more alive than I’ve ever felt before”
“These games we play, these elaborate scenarios I build for her- they’re just different ways of saying the same thing. You belong to me. And I belong to you”
“You surprised me. And then you took care of me, the same way I always try to take care of you. It was…It was extraordinary.”

[Tiffany LaValla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Valentines in the Vineyard is the perfect blend of thriller tension, deviant spice, and unexpected romance — and just when you think you know where the story is going, Dana LeeAnn pulls the rug out from under you with a delicious twist.

This book is equal parts seductive and suspenseful, and the role reversal between the characters was one of my favorite elements. Watching the power dynamics shift kept me completely hooked and constantly guessing what was coming next.

Dana has a gift for immersive storytelling — while reading, you don’t just see the vineyard, you feel it, smell it, and taste the wine in the air. Her writing pulls you directly into the scenes, making it impossible to put the book down.

The spice is bold, the romance is twisted in the best way, and the thriller elements add just enough darkness to keep you on edge until the very end.

If you love books that are romantic but dangerous, sexy but smart, and full of surprises, this one is a must-read.
A solid 10/10 — and I’m already thinking about it long after the last page.