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Immortally Yours
When deep-seated morality and fear of damnation clashes with bone-deep yearning and unquenchable desire to find love within the darkness, you find yourself soaked in a century-long tale of love and longing between a vampire and his human.
Meet Warren Hayes and Levette Fortier, two men in a time where love was dictated upon by society. Set in the heart of New Orleans, Warren and Levette battle how they feel about each other and what it means for their damnation. Warren struggles with the idea of being cursed for eternity, meanwhile Levette cares little for salvation if it means being with Warren.
One was damned to walk this earth alone, and the other was damned to die alone, until their paths collided.
Meet Warren Hayes and Levette Fortier, two men in a time where love was dictated upon by society. Set in the heart of New Orleans, Warren and Levette battle how they feel about each other and what it means for their damnation. Warren struggles with the idea of being cursed for eternity, meanwhile Levette cares little for salvation if it means being with Warren.
One was damned to walk this earth alone, and the other was damned to die alone, until their paths collided.
- GenresM M RomanceVampires
491 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 11, 2026
About the author
Billie James
1 book11 followersBorn in a small town in Scotland, Billie swapped the rain and cold for the too-warm heat of Texas. She's always been a writer but turned her passion into a career in 2020, choosing to show the world her love of tragic, gothic love stories.
When she's not writing, you can find Billie busy with mom life, watching K-dramas and re-watching her favorite shows, or caught up in a book she can't put down.
Billie loves to read as well as write, saying that the vampire novels she obsessed over as a teenager deeply impacted her love of the craft.
When she's not writing, you can find Billie busy with mom life, watching K-dramas and re-watching her favorite shows, or caught up in a book she can't put down.
Billie loves to read as well as write, saying that the vampire novels she obsessed over as a teenager deeply impacted her love of the craft.
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Review of advance copy
“𝔴𝔥𝔢𝔫 𝔱𝔴𝔬 𝔪𝔬𝔫𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔰 𝔴𝔢𝔯𝔢 𝔦𝔫 𝔩𝔬𝔳𝔢, 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔴𝔬𝔯𝔩𝔡 𝔞𝔯𝔬𝔲𝔫𝔡 𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔪 𝔟𝔢𝔠𝔞𝔪𝔢 𝔞 𝔭𝔩𝔞𝔶𝔤𝔯𝔬𝔲𝔫𝔡 𝔣𝔬𝔯 𝔱𝔥𝔢𝔦𝔯 𝔳𝔦𝔠𝔦𝔬𝔲𝔰 𝔤𝔞𝔪𝔢𝔰.”
this is a story full of self discovery, yearning, betrayal, toxicity, hatred and so much love it’s destructive. at times it was hard to root for these characters because of their actions, but you can feel the love they have for each other trying to crawl out of the pages.
levy and war are a constant battle between heart and mind and i felt every bit of their frustration ten fold. the way this story was written throughout hundreds of years was beautiful and couldn’t have been told any other way. their banter and bickering with each other had me smiling even when i could feel another shoe drop coming (and there were plenty)
came for levy and war, stayed for lena and ria 😭 i can’t wait for book two, to hopefully learn more of that story and see them get a happy ending.
i wish we had gotten more explanation/closure on a few things, there was some information i felt was missing and the ending felt a bit rushed, but i had so much fun with these characters and i’m hopeful for more with book 2!
thank you so much to the author for reaching out and offering me an advanced copy 🖤
this is a story full of self discovery, yearning, betrayal, toxicity, hatred and so much love it’s destructive. at times it was hard to root for these characters because of their actions, but you can feel the love they have for each other trying to crawl out of the pages.
levy and war are a constant battle between heart and mind and i felt every bit of their frustration ten fold. the way this story was written throughout hundreds of years was beautiful and couldn’t have been told any other way. their banter and bickering with each other had me smiling even when i could feel another shoe drop coming (and there were plenty)
came for levy and war, stayed for lena and ria 😭 i can’t wait for book two, to hopefully learn more of that story and see them get a happy ending.
i wish we had gotten more explanation/closure on a few things, there was some information i felt was missing and the ending felt a bit rushed, but i had so much fun with these characters and i’m hopeful for more with book 2!
thank you so much to the author for reaching out and offering me an advanced copy 🖤
July 8, 2026
If yearning had a heartbeat, it would sound like Immortally Yours.
This isn't the kind of romance that rushes to confession. It lingers. Every glance feels stolen, every conversation carries the weight of a thousand things left unsaid, and every moment between Warren and Levette crackles with enough tension to make you forget to breathe.
The chemistry? Absolutely electric. Not because of how much they say but because of everything they don't. One look, one touch, one whispered sentence is enough to set the entire page on fire. Their connection is intoxicating, forbidden, and painfully beautiful.
What makes it even more unforgettable is that the romance never overshadows the story. The gothic atmosphere, emotional vulnerability, and the ache of loving someone in a world that tells you not to make every interaction hit even harder.
This is the kind of book that has you pausing after certain scenes just to process what you felt. Tender. Dangerous. Devastatingly romantic.
Some love stories make your heart race.
This one makes it haunt you long after you've turned the final page.
This isn't the kind of romance that rushes to confession. It lingers. Every glance feels stolen, every conversation carries the weight of a thousand things left unsaid, and every moment between Warren and Levette crackles with enough tension to make you forget to breathe.
The chemistry? Absolutely electric. Not because of how much they say but because of everything they don't. One look, one touch, one whispered sentence is enough to set the entire page on fire. Their connection is intoxicating, forbidden, and painfully beautiful.
What makes it even more unforgettable is that the romance never overshadows the story. The gothic atmosphere, emotional vulnerability, and the ache of loving someone in a world that tells you not to make every interaction hit even harder.
This is the kind of book that has you pausing after certain scenes just to process what you felt. Tender. Dangerous. Devastatingly romantic.
Some love stories make your heart race.
This one makes it haunt you long after you've turned the final page.
May 11, 2026
I really wanted to like this book. I love vampire books, but this just wasn’t it for me and I couldn’t quit thinking of Lestat from interview with a vampire even though he was levette… and it was just kind of all over the place to me.
April 16, 2026
Review of advanced reader copy received from author.
I loved this book! I was enthralled from beginning to end, and truly felt every emotion on this roller coaster. Captivating, addicting, dark, INCREDIBLE!🖤 Vampire romance in New Orleans?! Perfect, sign me up!🧛🏻
I loved this book! I was enthralled from beginning to end, and truly felt every emotion on this roller coaster. Captivating, addicting, dark, INCREDIBLE!🖤 Vampire romance in New Orleans?! Perfect, sign me up!🧛🏻
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you so much to the author for the arc. This review is completely honest and all opinions are my own.
I was very excited to read this book! Southern gothic is one of my all time favorite genres, and if you know me you know I love vampires. Sadly, this book was just not for me. I debated DNF’ing this book numerous times but kept going hoping it would get better but unfortunately it did not. It almost got worse. Also, it was not southern gothic is the slightest which was disappointing. The storytelling was a bit weak and confusing. Honestly, I liked the very very beginning (~20%) and I liked Warren’s later diary entries, but that’s about it. Without being overly negative or critical, these are the things that ultimately made this book not for me.
-the lack of chemistry between the MCs. I mean, unless you consider the chemistry to be ammonia and bleach. Now, don’t get me wrong. I love a good toxic love story. But usually those have some spark between the characters. The entire plot followed this formula: Warren and Levette are in the Throes of Passion. Levette does something Wrong (bloodletting, murdering someone, turning Warren, not asking permission to save Warren’s life, etc.). Warren gets pissed off and runs away for years and years. Levette demands forgiveness because they are In Love. Someone gets their throat torn out. Warren caves. Rinse. Repeat. I could not find it in me to like these two together. I feel like people tend to overlook toxic, abusive “romances” when it’s MM. Did this even get a sensitivity read? If not, it desperately needed one.
-the plot. Or…the lack of a plot. I don’t know. I guess when I read anything horror adjacent like gothic fiction I want there to be some sort of…antagonist? I don’t know who the antagonist here is. The church? The Authority? Levette? I’d say Levette honestly. That man is pure toxicity. Chernobyl is jealous of the lethal levels of toxic-ness he radiates. The only time I was interested was (SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS) when Warren went on his world tour (END SPOILERS END SPOILERS END SPOILERS). It felt like the author was just throwing darts at a giant map of every fantasy trope and creature ever and then adding whatever those darts landed on into the book with no rhyme or reason. At around the 70% mark time starts skipping around and speeding up like the stand Made In Heaven was at work. Information and disjointed plot lines were thrown at us with no explanation or anything. It felt sloppy and choppy and rushed.
-the lack of research. Okay. I have never been to New Orleans. But I know US history, I know what the world (and the south) was like during the late 1800s, and I know that this book did not feel historically accurate in the slightest. If I didn’t read the dates at the beginning of each chapter, I’d honestly think this book took place in the 1920s at the EARLIEST. It just felt like the 1800s date was slapped on there last minute. Again, I also feel like this could have used a sensitivity reader, especially for the constant mentions of witchcraft and “voodoo” throughout. Then again, the Victorian era/the 18–1900s has always been a special interest of mine, especially how queer people lived. This really just applies to the first 70% of the story, as the rest is just modern.
There were so many little plot lines that were confusing, too, and I wish they had been expanded on.
-what exactly is the Authority? And why are they suddenly only important once the 20th century hits?
-what is Ria? I wish the whole Lena x Ria thing got more time, too.
-who was the witch who cursed them? And…like…huh? What was the whole point of that? It never got resolved.
Also, this…kinda felt like an Interview With A Vampire fanfiction. You canNOT tell me Levette and Lestat are different LMAO.
All in all, I’m honored the author chose me as an ARC reader. This book was not for me, but if you like religious trauma and gay vampires, you might like this!
I was very excited to read this book! Southern gothic is one of my all time favorite genres, and if you know me you know I love vampires. Sadly, this book was just not for me. I debated DNF’ing this book numerous times but kept going hoping it would get better but unfortunately it did not. It almost got worse. Also, it was not southern gothic is the slightest which was disappointing. The storytelling was a bit weak and confusing. Honestly, I liked the very very beginning (~20%) and I liked Warren’s later diary entries, but that’s about it. Without being overly negative or critical, these are the things that ultimately made this book not for me.
-the lack of chemistry between the MCs. I mean, unless you consider the chemistry to be ammonia and bleach. Now, don’t get me wrong. I love a good toxic love story. But usually those have some spark between the characters. The entire plot followed this formula: Warren and Levette are in the Throes of Passion. Levette does something Wrong (bloodletting, murdering someone, turning Warren, not asking permission to save Warren’s life, etc.). Warren gets pissed off and runs away for years and years. Levette demands forgiveness because they are In Love. Someone gets their throat torn out. Warren caves. Rinse. Repeat. I could not find it in me to like these two together. I feel like people tend to overlook toxic, abusive “romances” when it’s MM. Did this even get a sensitivity read? If not, it desperately needed one.
-the plot. Or…the lack of a plot. I don’t know. I guess when I read anything horror adjacent like gothic fiction I want there to be some sort of…antagonist? I don’t know who the antagonist here is. The church? The Authority? Levette? I’d say Levette honestly. That man is pure toxicity. Chernobyl is jealous of the lethal levels of toxic-ness he radiates. The only time I was interested was (SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS) when Warren went on his world tour (END SPOILERS END SPOILERS END SPOILERS). It felt like the author was just throwing darts at a giant map of every fantasy trope and creature ever and then adding whatever those darts landed on into the book with no rhyme or reason. At around the 70% mark time starts skipping around and speeding up like the stand Made In Heaven was at work. Information and disjointed plot lines were thrown at us with no explanation or anything. It felt sloppy and choppy and rushed.
-the lack of research. Okay. I have never been to New Orleans. But I know US history, I know what the world (and the south) was like during the late 1800s, and I know that this book did not feel historically accurate in the slightest. If I didn’t read the dates at the beginning of each chapter, I’d honestly think this book took place in the 1920s at the EARLIEST. It just felt like the 1800s date was slapped on there last minute. Again, I also feel like this could have used a sensitivity reader, especially for the constant mentions of witchcraft and “voodoo” throughout. Then again, the Victorian era/the 18–1900s has always been a special interest of mine, especially how queer people lived. This really just applies to the first 70% of the story, as the rest is just modern.
There were so many little plot lines that were confusing, too, and I wish they had been expanded on.
-what exactly is the Authority? And why are they suddenly only important once the 20th century hits?
-what is Ria? I wish the whole Lena x Ria thing got more time, too.
-who was the witch who cursed them? And…like…huh? What was the whole point of that? It never got resolved.
Also, this…kinda felt like an Interview With A Vampire fanfiction. You canNOT tell me Levette and Lestat are different LMAO.
All in all, I’m honored the author chose me as an ARC reader. This book was not for me, but if you like religious trauma and gay vampires, you might like this!
July 13, 2026
I have a confession.
About halfway through this book, I forgot I was reading a vampire romance.
I know that's a ridiculous thing to say because... they're vampires. That's literally the premise. But somewhere along the way, I stopped waiting for the next supernatural reveal. I started waiting for the next conversation. The next confession. The next moment where someone almost said what they really meant and then swallowed it instead.
That's what kept me turning the pages.
I think what surprised me the most was how ordinary the emotions felt.
Take away the immortality and everything underneath is painfully familiar. Loving someone while believing you're fundamentally difficult to love. Looking at yourself after one irreversible decision and struggling to see anything beyond it. Mourning a life that technically never ended but still feels like it did.
I don't know. That hit harder than I expected.
Levette frustrated me in the way real people frustrate me. There were so many moments where I wanted to reach through the pages and tell him that punishing himself wasn't changing anything. It wasn't undoing the past. It wasn't helping anyone. It was just... keeping him in the same place while the rest of the world moved on.
And then I caught myself wondering why that felt so obvious when it was happening to someone else.
We're all so generous with other people's guilt.
Someone tells us about the worst thing they've ever done and our first instinct is usually to understand. To make room for context. To remind them they're more than one decision.
Then we go home and refuse to offer ourselves that same generosity.
I kept thinking about that while I was reading.
Warren's chapters hurt for a different reason. What stayed with me wasn't everything he lost. It was how desperately he wanted to find the version of himself that existed before his life changed. I think everyone has done that at some point. You go through something that rearranges you, and instead of learning the shape of who you've become, you spend years looking for someone who isn't coming back.
Maybe that's why his grief felt so real.
The letters completely ruined me.
Not because they were dramatic.
Because they felt honest.
There's something quietly heartbreaking about words that arrive years too late. You read them knowing they would've changed everything if they'd been spoken sooner, and yet they're still worth writing. I found myself slowing down every time one appeared because I didn't want to rush through them.
I also loved that this book never treated forever as something glamorous.
I actually laughed at myself at one point because I caught myself thinking, Living forever sounds exhausting.
Not physically.
Emotionally.
Imagine remembering every version of yourself in perfect detail. Every mistake. Every person you've disappointed. Every conversation that ended badly. Every goodbye.
I don't think I'd survive my own memory.
If there's one thing I wanted more of, it was stillness. There are scenes that carry so much emotional weight, and I wanted the book to trust them enough to sit there a little longer. Some conversations deserved another page. Another pause. Another chance to breathe before the story moved on.
I've been trying to figure out why this book has stayed with me, and I don't think it's because of the romance. I don't think it's because of the vampires either.
It's because it kept nudging me toward a question I didn't particularly enjoy answering.
How much of the person I think I am is actually just a story I've repeated for so long that it stopped feeling like a story and started feeling like the truth?
I don't have an answer.
I just know I closed the book thinking about it.
And maybe that's enough.
About halfway through this book, I forgot I was reading a vampire romance.
I know that's a ridiculous thing to say because... they're vampires. That's literally the premise. But somewhere along the way, I stopped waiting for the next supernatural reveal. I started waiting for the next conversation. The next confession. The next moment where someone almost said what they really meant and then swallowed it instead.
That's what kept me turning the pages.
I think what surprised me the most was how ordinary the emotions felt.
Take away the immortality and everything underneath is painfully familiar. Loving someone while believing you're fundamentally difficult to love. Looking at yourself after one irreversible decision and struggling to see anything beyond it. Mourning a life that technically never ended but still feels like it did.
I don't know. That hit harder than I expected.
Levette frustrated me in the way real people frustrate me. There were so many moments where I wanted to reach through the pages and tell him that punishing himself wasn't changing anything. It wasn't undoing the past. It wasn't helping anyone. It was just... keeping him in the same place while the rest of the world moved on.
And then I caught myself wondering why that felt so obvious when it was happening to someone else.
We're all so generous with other people's guilt.
Someone tells us about the worst thing they've ever done and our first instinct is usually to understand. To make room for context. To remind them they're more than one decision.
Then we go home and refuse to offer ourselves that same generosity.
I kept thinking about that while I was reading.
Warren's chapters hurt for a different reason. What stayed with me wasn't everything he lost. It was how desperately he wanted to find the version of himself that existed before his life changed. I think everyone has done that at some point. You go through something that rearranges you, and instead of learning the shape of who you've become, you spend years looking for someone who isn't coming back.
Maybe that's why his grief felt so real.
The letters completely ruined me.
Not because they were dramatic.
Because they felt honest.
There's something quietly heartbreaking about words that arrive years too late. You read them knowing they would've changed everything if they'd been spoken sooner, and yet they're still worth writing. I found myself slowing down every time one appeared because I didn't want to rush through them.
I also loved that this book never treated forever as something glamorous.
I actually laughed at myself at one point because I caught myself thinking, Living forever sounds exhausting.
Not physically.
Emotionally.
Imagine remembering every version of yourself in perfect detail. Every mistake. Every person you've disappointed. Every conversation that ended badly. Every goodbye.
I don't think I'd survive my own memory.
If there's one thing I wanted more of, it was stillness. There are scenes that carry so much emotional weight, and I wanted the book to trust them enough to sit there a little longer. Some conversations deserved another page. Another pause. Another chance to breathe before the story moved on.
I've been trying to figure out why this book has stayed with me, and I don't think it's because of the romance. I don't think it's because of the vampires either.
It's because it kept nudging me toward a question I didn't particularly enjoy answering.
How much of the person I think I am is actually just a story I've repeated for so long that it stopped feeling like a story and started feeling like the truth?
I don't have an answer.
I just know I closed the book thinking about it.
And maybe that's enough.
July 5, 2026
Immortally YoursBillie James
I picked this book thinking it would be another dark romance with the usual vampire romance vibe, but it turned out to be something completely different. I really appreciate the work the author has put into building this story.
Initially, it took me a little time to understand what exactly was happening and why Levette and Warren being together was such a huge problem. But once Warren's backstory started coming in, everything slowly started making sense. The pain, the loneliness he went through, and how meeting Levette actually meant something from the very first moment... I genuinely loved that part.
I loved Warren and Levette's story, but somehow it broke me the moment Warren was turned into something he always hated, something he was taught to stay away from. Throughout the story, his biggest enemy wasn't outside, it was inside him. That part honestly hit me because I could relate to it in a way. No one around him was really trying to understand him or the beliefs he had grown up with. He just kept becoming a pawn in everyone else's game, first Levette, then Lena, then the authority.
When Warren left Levette, I understood why he did it. But I also felt that Levette wasn't really trying to understand Warren's side. He kept saying Warren was the love of his life, yet he was always with others. Their relationship was toxic, obsessive, and messy, but that's also what made it so interesting to read. The obsession they had for each other was on another level.
After being apart for so long, when they finally met again, they thought they were ready for each other, but they weren't. The supernatural things, the curse, everything was still there between them. What I loved most about the ending was how they healed on their own before finally accepting each other and accepting that maybe they were always meant to be together.
And Levette calling Warren "Mon Cher"? That was literally the PEAK for me. Every. Single. Time.
But honestly, Lena and Valeria's story broke me even more. At least Levette found a way to keep the love of his life with him forever, but Lena had to spend eternity away from hers. The little time Lena and Valeria got together only made their separation even more heartbreaking. Lena couldn't keep her alive, and the longing, the grief, and the helplessness they felt just seemed so real.
Overall, this wasn't just a vampire romance. It was about grief, identity, obsession, acceptance, and learning to live with the choices fate gives you. It honestly surprised me in the best way, and now I genuinely can't wait for the next book because I need Lena and Valeria's story.
I picked this book thinking it would be another dark romance with the usual vampire romance vibe, but it turned out to be something completely different. I really appreciate the work the author has put into building this story.
Initially, it took me a little time to understand what exactly was happening and why Levette and Warren being together was such a huge problem. But once Warren's backstory started coming in, everything slowly started making sense. The pain, the loneliness he went through, and how meeting Levette actually meant something from the very first moment... I genuinely loved that part.
I loved Warren and Levette's story, but somehow it broke me the moment Warren was turned into something he always hated, something he was taught to stay away from. Throughout the story, his biggest enemy wasn't outside, it was inside him. That part honestly hit me because I could relate to it in a way. No one around him was really trying to understand him or the beliefs he had grown up with. He just kept becoming a pawn in everyone else's game, first Levette, then Lena, then the authority.
When Warren left Levette, I understood why he did it. But I also felt that Levette wasn't really trying to understand Warren's side. He kept saying Warren was the love of his life, yet he was always with others. Their relationship was toxic, obsessive, and messy, but that's also what made it so interesting to read. The obsession they had for each other was on another level.
After being apart for so long, when they finally met again, they thought they were ready for each other, but they weren't. The supernatural things, the curse, everything was still there between them. What I loved most about the ending was how they healed on their own before finally accepting each other and accepting that maybe they were always meant to be together.
And Levette calling Warren "Mon Cher"? That was literally the PEAK for me. Every. Single. Time.
But honestly, Lena and Valeria's story broke me even more. At least Levette found a way to keep the love of his life with him forever, but Lena had to spend eternity away from hers. The little time Lena and Valeria got together only made their separation even more heartbreaking. Lena couldn't keep her alive, and the longing, the grief, and the helplessness they felt just seemed so real.
Overall, this wasn't just a vampire romance. It was about grief, identity, obsession, acceptance, and learning to live with the choices fate gives you. It honestly surprised me in the best way, and now I genuinely can't wait for the next book because I need Lena and Valeria's story.
July 13, 2026
this book really said "what if we gave you vampires, religious trauma, centuries of yearning, and absolutely no emotional peace?"...yeah. thanks for that.
I picked this up expecting a dark vampire romance, but it ended up being so much more than that. underneath all the blood, immortality, and supernatural chaos, this is really a story about love, guilt, faith, grief, and what happens when you believe you're beyond saving.
Warren and Levette are not an easy couple to love. they're messy, toxic at times, constantly making questionable decisions, and they spend a ridiculous amount of time hurting each other. but somehow i never stopped rooting for them. every time they found each other, i wanted things to work out, and every time they fell apart again, it genuinely hurt.
Levette was probably my favourite character. he's dramatic, possessive, frustrating, and carries centuries of pain with him. there were so many moments where i wanted to yell at him... and then immediately felt bad because you understand why he became the person he is.
one thing i wasn't expecting was how much the book explores religious trauma. Warren's struggle with faith after becoming a vampire and Levette's history with the church added so much emotional depth. it never felt like those themes were there just for shock value—they're woven into the characters and the choices they make throughout the story.
and then there's Lena.i honestly thought she'd just be another side character, but she completely stole my attention. by the end of the book i was just as invested in her story as i was in Warren and Levette's. i already know book two is going to destroy me because of her.
I also really liked the timeline. jumping through different decades could've felt confusing, but instead it made the weight of immortality feel real. watching these characters carry the same love, grief, and regrets across generations was heartbreaking.
that said, this definitely isn't a romance i'd call healthy. there's obsession, violence, manipulation, bloodshed, and enough emotional damage to keep everyone in therapy for the next few centuries. 😭 if you're looking for a sweet vampire love story, this isn't it.
my only real complaint is that there were a few moments where the pacing slowed down for me, especially during some of the time jumps. i wanted a little more time in certain eras before the story moved on. it didn't ruin the experience, but i definitely noticed it.
and then that ending...billie james really looked at us, dropped one of the biggest cliffhangers possible, and said, "see you in book two."
rude.
if you love gothic vampire romances, morally grey characters, religious angst, found family, and romances that span centuries instead of months, i'd definitely recommend giving this one a try.
I picked this up expecting a dark vampire romance, but it ended up being so much more than that. underneath all the blood, immortality, and supernatural chaos, this is really a story about love, guilt, faith, grief, and what happens when you believe you're beyond saving.
Warren and Levette are not an easy couple to love. they're messy, toxic at times, constantly making questionable decisions, and they spend a ridiculous amount of time hurting each other. but somehow i never stopped rooting for them. every time they found each other, i wanted things to work out, and every time they fell apart again, it genuinely hurt.
Levette was probably my favourite character. he's dramatic, possessive, frustrating, and carries centuries of pain with him. there were so many moments where i wanted to yell at him... and then immediately felt bad because you understand why he became the person he is.
one thing i wasn't expecting was how much the book explores religious trauma. Warren's struggle with faith after becoming a vampire and Levette's history with the church added so much emotional depth. it never felt like those themes were there just for shock value—they're woven into the characters and the choices they make throughout the story.
and then there's Lena.i honestly thought she'd just be another side character, but she completely stole my attention. by the end of the book i was just as invested in her story as i was in Warren and Levette's. i already know book two is going to destroy me because of her.
I also really liked the timeline. jumping through different decades could've felt confusing, but instead it made the weight of immortality feel real. watching these characters carry the same love, grief, and regrets across generations was heartbreaking.
that said, this definitely isn't a romance i'd call healthy. there's obsession, violence, manipulation, bloodshed, and enough emotional damage to keep everyone in therapy for the next few centuries. 😭 if you're looking for a sweet vampire love story, this isn't it.
my only real complaint is that there were a few moments where the pacing slowed down for me, especially during some of the time jumps. i wanted a little more time in certain eras before the story moved on. it didn't ruin the experience, but i definitely noticed it.
and then that ending...billie james really looked at us, dropped one of the biggest cliffhangers possible, and said, "see you in book two."
rude.
if you love gothic vampire romances, morally grey characters, religious angst, found family, and romances that span centuries instead of months, i'd definitely recommend giving this one a try.
July 6, 2026
I'm an absolute sucker for vampire stories, but I ended up staying for Warren and Levette. From the very beginning, I found myself completely invested in them, their connection, their struggles, and all the complicated emotions between them. What I expected to be a fun vampire romance turned into something far more emotional and memorable.
This book is full of yearning, and I mean that in the best possible way. There were moments when I wanted to shake both of them and tell them to just TALK TO EACH OTHER. They spend so much time loving each other, hurting each other, running from each other, and finding their way back that I felt every bit of their frustration and heartbreak. By the end, I was emotionally exhausted, but in the way only a really good book can make you feel.
What I loved most was how human these characters felt despite being immortal. Warren's struggle with faith, guilt, and self-acceptance genuinely broke my heart. And Levette? I don't think I'll be getting over him anytime soon. The way he loved Warren even when it hurt, especially when it hurt was one of the most moving parts of the story for me.
I also have to mention the letters. As someone who absolutely loves letters in books, those sections were some of my favorites. There is something so intimate about putting your feelings into words and sending them across time and distance, and every letter made me feel even more connected to the characters. Combined with the New Orleans setting, the gothic atmosphere, and the passage of decades, they gave the story a beautiful sense of longing that lingered long after I finished reading.
By the end, I wasn't thinking about the vampires anymore. I was thinking about Warren and Levette and how desperately I wanted them to find happiness. If you enjoy gothic romances, emotionally complex characters, aching longing, and vampire stories that focus just as much on the heart as they do on the supernatural, I highly recommend picking this one up.
This book is full of yearning, and I mean that in the best possible way. There were moments when I wanted to shake both of them and tell them to just TALK TO EACH OTHER. They spend so much time loving each other, hurting each other, running from each other, and finding their way back that I felt every bit of their frustration and heartbreak. By the end, I was emotionally exhausted, but in the way only a really good book can make you feel.
What I loved most was how human these characters felt despite being immortal. Warren's struggle with faith, guilt, and self-acceptance genuinely broke my heart. And Levette? I don't think I'll be getting over him anytime soon. The way he loved Warren even when it hurt, especially when it hurt was one of the most moving parts of the story for me.
I also have to mention the letters. As someone who absolutely loves letters in books, those sections were some of my favorites. There is something so intimate about putting your feelings into words and sending them across time and distance, and every letter made me feel even more connected to the characters. Combined with the New Orleans setting, the gothic atmosphere, and the passage of decades, they gave the story a beautiful sense of longing that lingered long after I finished reading.
By the end, I wasn't thinking about the vampires anymore. I was thinking about Warren and Levette and how desperately I wanted them to find happiness. If you enjoy gothic romances, emotionally complex characters, aching longing, and vampire stories that focus just as much on the heart as they do on the supernatural, I highly recommend picking this one up.
July 7, 2026
A beautifully chaotic painfully romantic vampire story that stole my heart faster than any vampire could steal blood💜
I came here for vampires. I stayed because two emotionally constipated men decided that communication was apparently optional for an entire century. Warren and Levette honestly had me screaming, just talk to each other every five chapters. Half the time I wanted to hug them, the other half I wanted to sit them down with tea and force them to discuss their feelings like adults. I expected fangs, blood and gothic romance, I was handed faith, guilt, identity crises, heartbreak and enough yearning to power New Orleans for the next hundred years.
Warren absolutely shattered my heart. Watching him battle the beliefs he grew up with while desperately wanting love felt so raw that I really wanted to get inside the book and give the poor man a hug. And Levette? Sir🫠 Every time he called Warren 'mon cher' my standards for fictional men climbed another ten floors. Real men please take notes 📝
Their relationship is messy, obsessive, frustrating, dramatic and somehow still made me root for them with my whole heart. They annoyed me, broke me and made me smile in the very same chapter. The New Orleans setting was dripping with gothic atmosphere. It wasn't just a backdrop it felt alive haunting every page in the best possible way.
Halfway through I completely forgot I was reading a vampire romance. I was simply way to invested emotionally in making sure Warren and Levette got the happy ending they deserved. If you love slow burn romance, vampires with actual personality, forbidden love, emotional damage and characters who make you want to both hug them and yell at them, this book is 100% for you. Just don't blame me when you finish Book 1 and immediately want Book 2👀
✨Absolutely worth losing sleep over!
I came here for vampires. I stayed because two emotionally constipated men decided that communication was apparently optional for an entire century. Warren and Levette honestly had me screaming, just talk to each other every five chapters. Half the time I wanted to hug them, the other half I wanted to sit them down with tea and force them to discuss their feelings like adults. I expected fangs, blood and gothic romance, I was handed faith, guilt, identity crises, heartbreak and enough yearning to power New Orleans for the next hundred years.
Warren absolutely shattered my heart. Watching him battle the beliefs he grew up with while desperately wanting love felt so raw that I really wanted to get inside the book and give the poor man a hug. And Levette? Sir🫠 Every time he called Warren 'mon cher' my standards for fictional men climbed another ten floors. Real men please take notes 📝
Their relationship is messy, obsessive, frustrating, dramatic and somehow still made me root for them with my whole heart. They annoyed me, broke me and made me smile in the very same chapter. The New Orleans setting was dripping with gothic atmosphere. It wasn't just a backdrop it felt alive haunting every page in the best possible way.
Halfway through I completely forgot I was reading a vampire romance. I was simply way to invested emotionally in making sure Warren and Levette got the happy ending they deserved. If you love slow burn romance, vampires with actual personality, forbidden love, emotional damage and characters who make you want to both hug them and yell at them, this book is 100% for you. Just don't blame me when you finish Book 1 and immediately want Book 2👀
✨Absolutely worth losing sleep over!
May 15, 2026
This was a ROLLERCOSTER of a story. All the emotions came out with this one. This was an amazing vampire romance, and I absolutely loved how we were shown the changes of the decades and how long it really was for our MCs to find their peace together. I really enjoyed how deep this story went into issues such as self-hatred, internalized homophobia, and religion. They are such important topics, and they were portrayed and talked about just beautifully. Now, Warren and Levette. These two are both insane and so very compelling (and not just because they're vampires, haha). They are so stupid when it comes to each other, but for very understandable reasons. Considering the times they grew up in, it makes sense that they would struggle to accept what they found in each other. Character development is so very real in this story. Warren specifically grows so much throughout the book. Levette is always his mischievous self, but even he grows from it all. Even though they are a mess, I am a sucker for possessive characters, and let me tell you, they BOTH delivered on that. Also, I freaking loved Lena; she was such an interesting character, and I would love for her to get her own book. She deserves it after everything she's been through. The writing was so eloquent, and the added parts in French and the letter just added to the overall vibe and made it all the more immersive. All in all, if you're looking for a vampire romance that will make you feel all the things, then this one is for you!!
I want to say thank you so much to the author for allowing me to ARC read this beautiful story!
I want to say thank you so much to the author for allowing me to ARC read this beautiful story!
July 3, 2026
Immortally Yours is a heavy, dark, MM Vampire romance which is not exactly another romance, it's more like inner turmoil of a person between salvation and damnation.
The story is set in a beautifully atmospheric New Orleans, showing different decades from 1800s to 2020s. Warren, a young bartender who carries deep psychological scars, religious trauma, and internal struggles is so scared of doing something that might throw him towards damnation and away from God. On the other hand, Levette, a cold, dazzling, and utterly ruthless vampire who has spent centuries avoiding any kind of real human connection, and who is far from God. When their paths cross, it sparks an intense, centuries-long battle between damnation and love. They are opposites, yet completes each other.
This is definitely not a soft or gentle love story, it is much more complicated chaos kind of story but the one which pulls you into it from the very first chapter. Their story is kind of push and pull, when they are not together, they long for each other and when they are, they are destruction for themselves. And especially Warren, his is a war between his heart and his mind. The way he left Levette again and again broke me, and that line, "Please God don't leave him just like I have to", that really made me cry. And seeing Warren finally choosing his heart, gave me peace.
What I love the most about this book is the thing that God just wants you to be happy and to keep everyone else happy, like it's not like God will love you only when you will live according to the society. Your actions matters most rather than learning a simple line.
The story is set in a beautifully atmospheric New Orleans, showing different decades from 1800s to 2020s. Warren, a young bartender who carries deep psychological scars, religious trauma, and internal struggles is so scared of doing something that might throw him towards damnation and away from God. On the other hand, Levette, a cold, dazzling, and utterly ruthless vampire who has spent centuries avoiding any kind of real human connection, and who is far from God. When their paths cross, it sparks an intense, centuries-long battle between damnation and love. They are opposites, yet completes each other.
This is definitely not a soft or gentle love story, it is much more complicated chaos kind of story but the one which pulls you into it from the very first chapter. Their story is kind of push and pull, when they are not together, they long for each other and when they are, they are destruction for themselves. And especially Warren, his is a war between his heart and his mind. The way he left Levette again and again broke me, and that line, "Please God don't leave him just like I have to", that really made me cry. And seeing Warren finally choosing his heart, gave me peace.
What I love the most about this book is the thing that God just wants you to be happy and to keep everyone else happy, like it's not like God will love you only when you will live according to the society. Your actions matters most rather than learning a simple line.
May 19, 2026
5⭐️
This book made me feel so many things all at once. Grief, anxiety, love, heartache, happiness, desire and alllllll things swoon-worthy.
The gasp I GASPED when I realized (at the end) that this is a DUET??? I am soooooo excited. I need the next book now!!! I was just thinking to myself about how I’d love for Lena to get her happy ever after with Ria. Crossing my fingers she gets some better luck for the second book.
Warren…my love 😭 You are all things broken and chaotic and you made me want to kill you at times but the growth made it allllll worth it. I’m PRAYING we get to keep happy, content and self respecting Warren for book 2. PLEASE 🙏
Levette….oh to be loved and love so fully 😭 the pining, the groveling, the way in which he speaks of Warren, waiting for him for decades, allowing himself to literally be beaten down time and time again yet never fully giving up????? Levette>>>>>>>>
I need book art for these two like ASAP. Give me the bayou scene, Levy finding Warren and healing him, the turning, the first makeup scene, when they see each other for the first time again at the ball, when they see each other for the first time AGAIN at the new club in New Orleans. In fact—just give me a play-by-play with drawings of them please and thanks!
The writing—very very well written. I loved it all. There were some typos but I’m not even mad at it. The story was concise, thoughts were clear, characters were distinct and interesting, and the dialogue was fitting to the time periods and characters. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This book made me feel so many things all at once. Grief, anxiety, love, heartache, happiness, desire and alllllll things swoon-worthy.
The gasp I GASPED when I realized (at the end) that this is a DUET??? I am soooooo excited. I need the next book now!!! I was just thinking to myself about how I’d love for Lena to get her happy ever after with Ria. Crossing my fingers she gets some better luck for the second book.
Warren…my love 😭 You are all things broken and chaotic and you made me want to kill you at times but the growth made it allllll worth it. I’m PRAYING we get to keep happy, content and self respecting Warren for book 2. PLEASE 🙏
Levette….oh to be loved and love so fully 😭 the pining, the groveling, the way in which he speaks of Warren, waiting for him for decades, allowing himself to literally be beaten down time and time again yet never fully giving up????? Levette>>>>>>>>
I need book art for these two like ASAP. Give me the bayou scene, Levy finding Warren and healing him, the turning, the first makeup scene, when they see each other for the first time again at the ball, when they see each other for the first time AGAIN at the new club in New Orleans. In fact—just give me a play-by-play with drawings of them please and thanks!
The writing—very very well written. I loved it all. There were some typos but I’m not even mad at it. The story was concise, thoughts were clear, characters were distinct and interesting, and the dialogue was fitting to the time periods and characters. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 3, 2026
Uhh... I wasn't expecting this book to stay in my head the way it did. 🥹
🖤 I picked it up thinking I'd get a dark vampire romance, but I ended up finding something much more emotional. At its heart, it's about love, loss, guilt, forgiveness, and what happens when time keeps moving but your heart refuses to let go.
📖 Warren and Levette completely pulled me into their story. They're far from perfect, and honestly... that's exactly why I loved them. They make mistakes, they hurt each other, they carry so much emotional baggage, but their bond never stopped feeling real. ❤️
🕯️ old-world feel, the haunting setting, and the emotional conversations made every chapter feel so immersive. I could actually picture everything while reading.
🥀 I also loved that this wasn't just romance for the sake of romance. It takes its time. It lets u sit with the characters, understand them, and slowly fall in love with their journey. If u enjoy slow burns, this one definitely delivers.
It's one of those books that quietly breaks ur heart 🥹😭 instead of doing it all at once.
🦇 And can we talk about the chemistry?? ( Like literally 🤌🏻 ) It wasn't loud or over-the-top. It felt deep... like two souls who keep finding their way back to each other no matter what. That made every emotional scene even stronger.
You Matter to me 🥹🩷 iykyk
🤍 If u love gothic vibes, vampires, emotional romances, morally grey characters, and stories that leave u staring at the ceiling after the last page... I'd definitely recommend giving this one a chance.
🖤 I picked it up thinking I'd get a dark vampire romance, but I ended up finding something much more emotional. At its heart, it's about love, loss, guilt, forgiveness, and what happens when time keeps moving but your heart refuses to let go.
📖 Warren and Levette completely pulled me into their story. They're far from perfect, and honestly... that's exactly why I loved them. They make mistakes, they hurt each other, they carry so much emotional baggage, but their bond never stopped feeling real. ❤️
🕯️ old-world feel, the haunting setting, and the emotional conversations made every chapter feel so immersive. I could actually picture everything while reading.
🥀 I also loved that this wasn't just romance for the sake of romance. It takes its time. It lets u sit with the characters, understand them, and slowly fall in love with their journey. If u enjoy slow burns, this one definitely delivers.
It's one of those books that quietly breaks ur heart 🥹😭 instead of doing it all at once.
🦇 And can we talk about the chemistry?? ( Like literally 🤌🏻 ) It wasn't loud or over-the-top. It felt deep... like two souls who keep finding their way back to each other no matter what. That made every emotional scene even stronger.
You Matter to me 🥹🩷 iykyk
🤍 If u love gothic vibes, vampires, emotional romances, morally grey characters, and stories that leave u staring at the ceiling after the last page... I'd definitely recommend giving this one a chance.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you, Billie James for this book! There are some years since I had the pleasure to dig into a world so similar to Anne Rice's, to that dark and enthralling New Orleans! Even the two characters, Levette Fortier and Warren Hayes remind me of Lestat and Louis, but they are similar only in the attraction between them.
Levette is absolutely delightful, a true gentleman that dazzle and enthrall both women and men. He is a true vampire,used to his nature but followed deep inside by his crimes. He falls deeply and dangerously for Warren, a poor bartender in a bar, around 1875.
Warren, a young man tormented by his "deviance", due to his upbringing in the church. His parents want to beat his sexual tendencies out of him, and his life is a perpetual fight between himself and his own beliefs in his immortal soul and judgment from God. His life is so sad and touches deeply!
Levette loves Warren and, eventually, Warren lets himself be loved, but theis whole story is a struggle...
I loved the vibe of this book, the story and the feeling it let me with. The words of love whispered between them are a delight and express such deep feelings that border obsession.
For me, Levette and Warren would fit nicely in Lestat's savage garden!
I have received this book as ARC from the author and I am leaving this review voluntarily! Thank you, Billie James, for this dark book, is a perfect love/obsession one and reminded me nicely of Anne Rice's supernatural New Orleans. 🖤
Levette is absolutely delightful, a true gentleman that dazzle and enthrall both women and men. He is a true vampire,used to his nature but followed deep inside by his crimes. He falls deeply and dangerously for Warren, a poor bartender in a bar, around 1875.
Warren, a young man tormented by his "deviance", due to his upbringing in the church. His parents want to beat his sexual tendencies out of him, and his life is a perpetual fight between himself and his own beliefs in his immortal soul and judgment from God. His life is so sad and touches deeply!
Levette loves Warren and, eventually, Warren lets himself be loved, but theis whole story is a struggle...
I loved the vibe of this book, the story and the feeling it let me with. The words of love whispered between them are a delight and express such deep feelings that border obsession.
For me, Levette and Warren would fit nicely in Lestat's savage garden!
I have received this book as ARC from the author and I am leaving this review voluntarily! Thank you, Billie James, for this dark book, is a perfect love/obsession one and reminded me nicely of Anne Rice's supernatural New Orleans. 🖤
July 12, 2026
'Immortally Yours' is set in a gothic style of writing that will engage you once and keep you there between the words for a long time. A play of supernatural betrayal, love, grief and maybe healing.
Levette Fortier is a vampire, older than all your and mine thoughts. He is wise, with a battered soul, a heart that has seen deceit, incomplete friendships and longings.
Warren is a bartender, though handsome, he had a troubled childhood and even more chaotic present as he juggled through the concepts of family, belief in God and now his undivided attraction towards Levette.
A mere presence of levette, and deep ess of his voice send Warren in a lull where he too mattered, where his choices, his beliefs have a say.
This story of a vampire and human, of Levette and Warren is beautiful and messy and hence it touches many.
I haven't read this kind of book or genre before. It is very new yet very interesting for me as how the author might have come up with it. I enjoyed this book and I am sure it has open gates for more such stories and picks in future for me.
The dialogue writings are remarkable. They have wit, weight and humor that keeps the readers indulged.
Addition of letters in between, well, I liked those as it gives it a more real and personal touch.
As for the readers, if you are someone like me who loves reading supernatural with a depth of little life in it and you are open to widen your reading picks, you should definitely grab this one and thank me later 😉
Levette Fortier is a vampire, older than all your and mine thoughts. He is wise, with a battered soul, a heart that has seen deceit, incomplete friendships and longings.
Warren is a bartender, though handsome, he had a troubled childhood and even more chaotic present as he juggled through the concepts of family, belief in God and now his undivided attraction towards Levette.
A mere presence of levette, and deep ess of his voice send Warren in a lull where he too mattered, where his choices, his beliefs have a say.
This story of a vampire and human, of Levette and Warren is beautiful and messy and hence it touches many.
I haven't read this kind of book or genre before. It is very new yet very interesting for me as how the author might have come up with it. I enjoyed this book and I am sure it has open gates for more such stories and picks in future for me.
The dialogue writings are remarkable. They have wit, weight and humor that keeps the readers indulged.
Addition of letters in between, well, I liked those as it gives it a more real and personal touch.
As for the readers, if you are someone like me who loves reading supernatural with a depth of little life in it and you are open to widen your reading picks, you should definitely grab this one and thank me later 😉
July 15, 2026
I picked up Immortally Yours expecting a vampire romance, but it turned out to be so much more than that. At its heart, it's a story about love, faith, sacrifice, and the choices we make for the people we love.
What I loved the most was the emotional depth of the story. The romance is a slow burn, and I honestly think that's what made it so beautiful. Nothing felt rushed, and every emotion felt genuine. Warren and Levette are two completely different characters, yet that's exactly what makes their relationship so compelling. Warren's constant struggle between his faith and his heart felt incredibly real, while Levette's patience, vulnerability, and unwavering love made him such a memorable character.
I also loved the gothic atmosphere throughout the book. It perfectly matched the mood of the story and made the reading experience even more immersive. Even though it's a paranormal romance, the characters never felt larger than life. They have fears, flaws, and emotional conflicts that make them easy to connect with.
If you enjoy character-driven stories, slow-burn romance, emotional angst, and beautifully written relationships, I would definitely recommend giving this one a try. It isn't just about vampires but it's about two people trying to find love despite everything standing in their way.
What I loved the most was the emotional depth of the story. The romance is a slow burn, and I honestly think that's what made it so beautiful. Nothing felt rushed, and every emotion felt genuine. Warren and Levette are two completely different characters, yet that's exactly what makes their relationship so compelling. Warren's constant struggle between his faith and his heart felt incredibly real, while Levette's patience, vulnerability, and unwavering love made him such a memorable character.
I also loved the gothic atmosphere throughout the book. It perfectly matched the mood of the story and made the reading experience even more immersive. Even though it's a paranormal romance, the characters never felt larger than life. They have fears, flaws, and emotional conflicts that make them easy to connect with.
If you enjoy character-driven stories, slow-burn romance, emotional angst, and beautifully written relationships, I would definitely recommend giving this one a try. It isn't just about vampires but it's about two people trying to find love despite everything standing in their way.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Advanced Reader Copy
I had the chance to read an ARC of Immortally Yours by Billie James and honestly… this one lives in that messy, yearning, slightly toxic gothic romance space that I am loving!
This is not a soft love story. It’s heavy, it’s complicated, and it leans all the way into that “love vs. damnation” tension. You’ve got Warren, who is very much battling morality, eternity, and what it means to be cursed… and then Levette, who is basically like “I’ll take damnation if it means I get you.” That contrast carries the entire story, and it works.
What really stood out to me was the longevity of their relationship. This isn’t insta-love or even just one lifetime of angst… it stretches across decades, and you feel every shift, every fracture, every moment where they almost choose each other and then don’t. It’s very much a push-and-pull dynamic where you’re rooting for them, but also side-eyeing them a little because… choices were made.
The writing has that very classic gothic feel moody, emotional, a little dramatic in the best way and the New Orleans setting adds to that dark, atmospheric vibe. You can tell the author loves tragic romance, because this story leans into it unapologetically.
I had the chance to read an ARC of Immortally Yours by Billie James and honestly… this one lives in that messy, yearning, slightly toxic gothic romance space that I am loving!
This is not a soft love story. It’s heavy, it’s complicated, and it leans all the way into that “love vs. damnation” tension. You’ve got Warren, who is very much battling morality, eternity, and what it means to be cursed… and then Levette, who is basically like “I’ll take damnation if it means I get you.” That contrast carries the entire story, and it works.
What really stood out to me was the longevity of their relationship. This isn’t insta-love or even just one lifetime of angst… it stretches across decades, and you feel every shift, every fracture, every moment where they almost choose each other and then don’t. It’s very much a push-and-pull dynamic where you’re rooting for them, but also side-eyeing them a little because… choices were made.
The writing has that very classic gothic feel moody, emotional, a little dramatic in the best way and the New Orleans setting adds to that dark, atmospheric vibe. You can tell the author loves tragic romance, because this story leans into it unapologetically.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book put me throughhh it like full emotional whiplash. one minute melting the next furious but still here for their toxic mess. hooked from the start, i never stood a chance.
We follow warren and levette in historical new orleans. A time where being together was basically a ☠️ sentence. Warren is a sweet human holding onto his faith. Levette is a cold vampire suddenly faced with feelings. The dynamic is everythinggg. levette's like i'll take eternal damnation if it means i get you and warren is having a full crisis its a whole vibe.
this isn't a quick situationship, it stretches across decades, different time periods. You feel every shift, every fracture, every almost. the letters made the yearning even more intense. Its a messy push and pull where you're rooting for them but also side eyeing them bc choices were made.
The writing is moody, gothic which is sooo perf for new orleans. It leans all the way into that love vs. damnation tension. Its this heavy, complicated, heartbreaking story that I am totally here for.
❤️🔥 MM romance
🧛♂️ Vampire x Human
🌙 Southern Gothic Romance
⛪ Religious Trauma
📜 Time Jumps & Letters
💀 Toxic Yearning
📍 New Orleans Setting
📚 Found Family
We follow warren and levette in historical new orleans. A time where being together was basically a ☠️ sentence. Warren is a sweet human holding onto his faith. Levette is a cold vampire suddenly faced with feelings. The dynamic is everythinggg. levette's like i'll take eternal damnation if it means i get you and warren is having a full crisis its a whole vibe.
this isn't a quick situationship, it stretches across decades, different time periods. You feel every shift, every fracture, every almost. the letters made the yearning even more intense. Its a messy push and pull where you're rooting for them but also side eyeing them bc choices were made.
The writing is moody, gothic which is sooo perf for new orleans. It leans all the way into that love vs. damnation tension. Its this heavy, complicated, heartbreaking story that I am totally here for.
❤️🔥 MM romance
🧛♂️ Vampire x Human
🌙 Southern Gothic Romance
⛪ Religious Trauma
📜 Time Jumps & Letters
💀 Toxic Yearning
📍 New Orleans Setting
📚 Found Family
July 3, 2026
Vampire, witches and New Orleans!? It took me back to my TO days and I was ready for all the drama and roller coaster ride it would give me and, it did. It delivered on both of those aspects.
Warren, ahh my boy, I felt so bad for him for how he was brought up and stripped off things just because he loved differently. The way he was in the first half and then the second half, it felt like it was two different person but no, he evolved, adapted and honestly, good for him!
Monsieur Levette, eeeekkkk, ooh his French!? HIS FRENCH!!?? I'm so glad those French lessons paid off because I understood everything without needing a translator and I was really proud of myself for that. Oh, back to Levette, yes, THE MAN HE IS!! Oh the way he changed for Warren, tried to be better, the way he loved him, begged for him. Standards. He was so caring towards his cher and everytime he called him "mon cher" ah!
Both of them went through so much through the centuries. The heartbreak, betrayal, breaking promises, keeping things, lies and what not. But the way how they WANTED each other, NEEDED each other, that was really good to read. Lena is a great friend. I can't wait for her and Ria's story.
A good book, definitely a wild one.
Warren, ahh my boy, I felt so bad for him for how he was brought up and stripped off things just because he loved differently. The way he was in the first half and then the second half, it felt like it was two different person but no, he evolved, adapted and honestly, good for him!
Monsieur Levette, eeeekkkk, ooh his French!? HIS FRENCH!!?? I'm so glad those French lessons paid off because I understood everything without needing a translator and I was really proud of myself for that. Oh, back to Levette, yes, THE MAN HE IS!! Oh the way he changed for Warren, tried to be better, the way he loved him, begged for him. Standards. He was so caring towards his cher and everytime he called him "mon cher" ah!
Both of them went through so much through the centuries. The heartbreak, betrayal, breaking promises, keeping things, lies and what not. But the way how they WANTED each other, NEEDED each other, that was really good to read. Lena is a great friend. I can't wait for her and Ria's story.
A good book, definitely a wild one.
July 6, 2026
DAYUMMM... why did nobody tell me I'd get addicted to stories like this?! 🖤🫠
This was my first time reading something like this and now I'm sitting here wondering where these books have been all my life because I'M OBSESSED. 😭🎀
The gothic New Orleans atmosphere, the vampire lore, the obsession, the longing that stretched across years.....everything about this story had me completely invested. Honestly, I stayed for these two idiots. The obsession, the devotion, the heartbreak, the angst, the longing... it was messy and frustrating in the best way possible. Warren and Levette, you drove me insane but I loved every second of it. 🦇💜✨
The yearning??? UGH. The way Warren and Levette spent years wanting each other, needing each other, fighting themselves and their feelings had me completely hooked. Every time they got close, something got in the way and I found myself LOSING MY MIND.😭🤌🏻
And can we talk about the letters for a second? Because I AM A SUCKER for LETTERS in books and every single one had me giggling. There is just something about putting your feelings into words and sending them to our beloved ones 🥹💌
Warren and Levette, have officially ruined me. Now excuse me while I spend the next few days thinking about them. 🖤✨
This was my first time reading something like this and now I'm sitting here wondering where these books have been all my life because I'M OBSESSED. 😭🎀
The gothic New Orleans atmosphere, the vampire lore, the obsession, the longing that stretched across years.....everything about this story had me completely invested. Honestly, I stayed for these two idiots. The obsession, the devotion, the heartbreak, the angst, the longing... it was messy and frustrating in the best way possible. Warren and Levette, you drove me insane but I loved every second of it. 🦇💜✨
The yearning??? UGH. The way Warren and Levette spent years wanting each other, needing each other, fighting themselves and their feelings had me completely hooked. Every time they got close, something got in the way and I found myself LOSING MY MIND.😭🤌🏻
And can we talk about the letters for a second? Because I AM A SUCKER for LETTERS in books and every single one had me giggling. There is just something about putting your feelings into words and sending them to our beloved ones 🥹💌
Warren and Levette, have officially ruined me. Now excuse me while I spend the next few days thinking about them. 🖤✨
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review - Received from Author
Immortally Yours by Billie James is an MM dark romance that completely surprised me with its emotional depth and character work. The story follows Warren, a human whose violent and traumatic upbringing has shaped him in painful ways, yet he still manages to hold onto his faith and kindness. Opposite him is Levette, a cold and ruthless vampire who has spent centuries untouched by love or genuine connection.
Their dynamic is intense, heartbreaking, and beautifully written. Warren’s purity and selflessness made me want to shake him at times — he gives so much without believing he deserves anything in return. Levette’s journey is equally compelling as he confronts emotions he’s never allowed himself to feel.
The book explores themes of self‑love, healing, accountability, and the long, messy process of learning to accept oneself. It’s emotional in all the right ways: there are moments of humor, rage, tenderness, and devastation, and each one feels purposeful.
If you enjoy dark romance with vampires, angst, slow‑burn longing, and a story that spans decades (with letters!), this is a standout read. It’s a powerful, beautifully crafted book that will stay with me for a long time.
Immortally Yours by Billie James is an MM dark romance that completely surprised me with its emotional depth and character work. The story follows Warren, a human whose violent and traumatic upbringing has shaped him in painful ways, yet he still manages to hold onto his faith and kindness. Opposite him is Levette, a cold and ruthless vampire who has spent centuries untouched by love or genuine connection.
Their dynamic is intense, heartbreaking, and beautifully written. Warren’s purity and selflessness made me want to shake him at times — he gives so much without believing he deserves anything in return. Levette’s journey is equally compelling as he confronts emotions he’s never allowed himself to feel.
The book explores themes of self‑love, healing, accountability, and the long, messy process of learning to accept oneself. It’s emotional in all the right ways: there are moments of humor, rage, tenderness, and devastation, and each one feels purposeful.
If you enjoy dark romance with vampires, angst, slow‑burn longing, and a story that spans decades (with letters!), this is a standout read. It’s a powerful, beautifully crafted book that will stay with me for a long time.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Immortally Yours is such a well written story! Billie James makes you think deeper than the shallows with her soulful storytelling. I.Y. Follows two men in an harsh era where being attracted to anyone of the same gender meant you were an abomination—a death sentence in most cases.
Warren—had he not been given the path this story takes him on—would have been one of those unfortunate souls.
Thankfully, we meet the charming, alluring and willfully seductive vampire, Levette or Levy as Warren calls him 🥹
Omg, i absolutely LOVE him. He’s blunt, straightforward and a complete slave to Warren, the altar boy.
Their story makes me think of the spiritual battle I have faced. Am I too flawed and surely damned or am I forgiven and saved?
Though this book is absolutely NOT a religious story—not with those hot scenes—it still gets you right in the feels. Bone deep and in such a way that this story of a human man weighted by his mortality and the lonely vampire jaded by the church sticks with you like nothing else.
Huge FIVE STARS.
I love Billie and her poetic writing. I can’t wait to read more.
Warren—had he not been given the path this story takes him on—would have been one of those unfortunate souls.
Thankfully, we meet the charming, alluring and willfully seductive vampire, Levette or Levy as Warren calls him 🥹
Omg, i absolutely LOVE him. He’s blunt, straightforward and a complete slave to Warren, the altar boy.
Their story makes me think of the spiritual battle I have faced. Am I too flawed and surely damned or am I forgiven and saved?
Though this book is absolutely NOT a religious story—not with those hot scenes—it still gets you right in the feels. Bone deep and in such a way that this story of a human man weighted by his mortality and the lonely vampire jaded by the church sticks with you like nothing else.
Huge FIVE STARS.
I love Billie and her poetic writing. I can’t wait to read more.
July 6, 2026
~Thank you to Literary Loft and Billie for this~
This was dense, not in a bad way. This story takes place over the course of centuries, and you see the way the characters grow, how to world and people’s views change.
I loved this story, the vibes, the plot, side characters.
Warren and Levette have a cataclysmic, toxic, feversome, intense love. A love that transcends a lifetime (literally).
I had a love hate relationship with Levette’s character. I’d be on his side, then he’d say/do something that frustrated me and I would dislike him. I liked him more at the end. He needed to grow and having fallen in love with Warren and how their story unfolded, paved way for him to do that. To better himself.
I felt so bad for Warren. He goes through so much in this. And at times when reading, as well as what I was going through, it was almost too much. I had to put the book down multiple times. But I was so happy that at the end of this he found his freedom.
I can’t comment on the sexuality and religious aspect of this story. They are both major parts of this story and bleeds into every moment. and while I can’t empathize with these characters and the emotional turmoil, confliction they go through, I do sympathize. I felt for them in every moment and wish it wasn’t like this in real life.
Believe in what you believe. Love who you love. I support yous.
This was dense, not in a bad way. This story takes place over the course of centuries, and you see the way the characters grow, how to world and people’s views change.
I loved this story, the vibes, the plot, side characters.
Warren and Levette have a cataclysmic, toxic, feversome, intense love. A love that transcends a lifetime (literally).
I had a love hate relationship with Levette’s character. I’d be on his side, then he’d say/do something that frustrated me and I would dislike him. I liked him more at the end. He needed to grow and having fallen in love with Warren and how their story unfolded, paved way for him to do that. To better himself.
I felt so bad for Warren. He goes through so much in this. And at times when reading, as well as what I was going through, it was almost too much. I had to put the book down multiple times. But I was so happy that at the end of this he found his freedom.
I can’t comment on the sexuality and religious aspect of this story. They are both major parts of this story and bleeds into every moment. and while I can’t empathize with these characters and the emotional turmoil, confliction they go through, I do sympathize. I felt for them in every moment and wish it wasn’t like this in real life.
Believe in what you believe. Love who you love. I support yous.
July 7, 2026
Some stories lean into the darkness, but this one lets love shine through it. Immortally Yours is a haunting blend of gothic atmosphere, forbidden romance, and emotional longing that stayed with me long after I turned the last page.
Warren and Levette completely stole my heart. Their relationship is filled with quiet yearning, impossible choices, and the kind of devotion that makes every moment between them feel meaningful. The vampire element adds mystery and danger, but the real strength of the story is the emotional connection. It is tender, heartbreaking, and beautifully complicated.
The New Orleans setting feels rich and immersive, giving the story an eerie elegance that perfectly matches the tone. Every page carries a sense of melancholy and hope, making it easy to get lost in this century spanning tale of love and damnation.
If you enjoy slow burn romance, morally conflicted characters, gothic vibes, and love stories that hurt in the best way, this is one to pick up. I am already looking forward to seeing where this duet goes next because these characters have completely pulled me into their world
Warren and Levette completely stole my heart. Their relationship is filled with quiet yearning, impossible choices, and the kind of devotion that makes every moment between them feel meaningful. The vampire element adds mystery and danger, but the real strength of the story is the emotional connection. It is tender, heartbreaking, and beautifully complicated.
The New Orleans setting feels rich and immersive, giving the story an eerie elegance that perfectly matches the tone. Every page carries a sense of melancholy and hope, making it easy to get lost in this century spanning tale of love and damnation.
If you enjoy slow burn romance, morally conflicted characters, gothic vibes, and love stories that hurt in the best way, this is one to pick up. I am already looking forward to seeing where this duet goes next because these characters have completely pulled me into their world
July 14, 2026
Hey hey!! stop hear me out
Goodness ok, first of all ahhhh🙈😩🖤🖤
what A vampire Romance?? Plus Male x Male?? What else did i need to convince me to pick this book? Ohh and and also reading it in Pirde month? best thing happened to me in June. Plus i was so ready for all the drama like i see in many bls, the yearning whatever it had in store for me.
Immortally Yours gave me a romance that was dark, complicated, and impossible not to get invested in. Warren and Levette are both flawed characters, and I liked that their relationship wasn’t made easy or perfect. There is so much conflict between desire, faith, fear, and the consequences of choosing someone when the world tells you that love is wrong.
The New Orleans setting and vampire elements added a haunting mood, but the emotional struggles kept me interested the most. Warren’s guilt and Levette’s determination to love him despite everything made their story painful yet compelling.
I also enjoyed the letters and the way their relationship develops across time. At times I wanted to shake these two because of their choices, but I was still rooting for them. A dramatic, emotional read for gothic romance lovers.
Goodness ok, first of all ahhhh🙈😩🖤🖤
what A vampire Romance?? Plus Male x Male?? What else did i need to convince me to pick this book? Ohh and and also reading it in Pirde month? best thing happened to me in June. Plus i was so ready for all the drama like i see in many bls, the yearning whatever it had in store for me.
Immortally Yours gave me a romance that was dark, complicated, and impossible not to get invested in. Warren and Levette are both flawed characters, and I liked that their relationship wasn’t made easy or perfect. There is so much conflict between desire, faith, fear, and the consequences of choosing someone when the world tells you that love is wrong.
The New Orleans setting and vampire elements added a haunting mood, but the emotional struggles kept me interested the most. Warren’s guilt and Levette’s determination to love him despite everything made their story painful yet compelling.
I also enjoyed the letters and the way their relationship develops across time. At times I wanted to shake these two because of their choices, but I was still rooting for them. A dramatic, emotional read for gothic romance lovers.
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
I was hooked from chapter one and honestly never stood a chance after that. Levy and Warren’s story completely consumed me—it’s breathtaking, brutal, raw, and so emotionally intense it almost hurts in the best way.
This book put me THROUGH it. I’m talking full emotional whiplash—one minute I was melting, the next I was furious right alongside them, and somehow still rooting for their love the entire time. The connection between them is so powerful, so messy, and so real that you don’t just read it…you feel every second of it.
Their love isn’t perfect—it’s complicated, fiery, and at times devastating—but that’s what makes it unforgettable. The kind of story that lingers in your chest long after you’ve turned the last page.
I’ve not got to ARC read for this author (until now) but I’ve read her work since she started, but this one? This one hit differently. It felt deeper, heavier, and truly like a work of art.
I’m already counting down the days until the next book because I NEED to see where their story goes. I am not okay, and I don’t even want to be.
This book put me THROUGH it. I’m talking full emotional whiplash—one minute I was melting, the next I was furious right alongside them, and somehow still rooting for their love the entire time. The connection between them is so powerful, so messy, and so real that you don’t just read it…you feel every second of it.
Their love isn’t perfect—it’s complicated, fiery, and at times devastating—but that’s what makes it unforgettable. The kind of story that lingers in your chest long after you’ve turned the last page.
I’ve not got to ARC read for this author (until now) but I’ve read her work since she started, but this one? This one hit differently. It felt deeper, heavier, and truly like a work of art.
I’m already counting down the days until the next book because I NEED to see where their story goes. I am not okay, and I don’t even want to be.
Review of advance copy received from Author
A dark MM vampire romance full of tension, emotion, love, hate, angst, accountability, healing, acceptance & struggles with faith. I couldn’t put this book down.
I was so invested in Warren & Levette’s tumultuous relationship & shed many tears! Absolutely enthralled from start to finish 🧛🏻🖤🩸
The main characters were infuriating at times but it only added to emotional depth & turmoil within the story. Their dynamic was so intense & I felt my heart breaking for them many times. Having the letters woven in added even more to the details that made this book so exquisite. I appreciated the settings, the other characters (especially Lena), the tough discussions around faith, the other supernatural beings & experiencing the courtship across different time periods. Seeing the story develop from the 19th century to now was really interesting, felt like time travelling.
Thank you to Billie for the opportunity to read this ARC 🖤
“Our love is a tragic & beautiful thing, mon amour. But perhaps it comes from a place so pure that even God may spare the rod to allow us a chance at happiness.”
I was so invested in Warren & Levette’s tumultuous relationship & shed many tears! Absolutely enthralled from start to finish 🧛🏻🖤🩸
The main characters were infuriating at times but it only added to emotional depth & turmoil within the story. Their dynamic was so intense & I felt my heart breaking for them many times. Having the letters woven in added even more to the details that made this book so exquisite. I appreciated the settings, the other characters (especially Lena), the tough discussions around faith, the other supernatural beings & experiencing the courtship across different time periods. Seeing the story develop from the 19th century to now was really interesting, felt like time travelling.
Thank you to Billie for the opportunity to read this ARC 🖤
“Our love is a tragic & beautiful thing, mon amour. But perhaps it comes from a place so pure that even God may spare the rod to allow us a chance at happiness.”
April 23, 2026
ARC REVIEW
I think this book broke me in the most beautiful way… I have no words how to explain what i feel right now…
I don’t think Immortally Yours is like any of the vampire romance books i have read. This was beautiful, tragic but beautiful all the same ( it’s a happy ending story).
This is the kind of book which will stay in your heart even after you finished reading so long long ago… The chemistry between the main characters was brilliant. The love, longing, yearning, heartache, everything was so good that i could feel the characters emotions in me while i was reading.
There were times where i was grinning like a fool and times where i was an absolute sobbing mess, but it made me feel alive. This story makes you believe in love. I feel as though this not your usual love stories. This story is beyond that. Experiencing this kind of love and devotion is a gift or a boon.
There are not enough words to express how deeply i feel about this book.
(FYI: I’m not crying,my eyes are just sweating. Too much heat here in India)
I think this book broke me in the most beautiful way… I have no words how to explain what i feel right now…
I don’t think Immortally Yours is like any of the vampire romance books i have read. This was beautiful, tragic but beautiful all the same ( it’s a happy ending story).
This is the kind of book which will stay in your heart even after you finished reading so long long ago… The chemistry between the main characters was brilliant. The love, longing, yearning, heartache, everything was so good that i could feel the characters emotions in me while i was reading.
There were times where i was grinning like a fool and times where i was an absolute sobbing mess, but it made me feel alive. This story makes you believe in love. I feel as though this not your usual love stories. This story is beyond that. Experiencing this kind of love and devotion is a gift or a boon.
There are not enough words to express how deeply i feel about this book.
(FYI: I’m not crying,my eyes are just sweating. Too much heat here in India)
July 4, 2026
✨ ARC review ✨
"You will find your redemption, Mor Cher. But while you search for it, let me show you how to dance in the dark."
- Vampire + MLM + Possessive Alphas + a lil spicy chapter! Everything you need is here babe~ 👀
- Okay so the story is set in Old New Orleans. Warren and Levette, fall in love with each other against society. They battle how they feel about each other and what it means for their damnation. Warren struggles with the idea of being cursed for eternity, meanwhile Levette cares little for salvation if it means being with Warren. One was damned to walk this earth alone, and the other was damned to die alone, until their paths collided.
- Okay I have a mixed review with the book. At first things were a lot... Complicated for me? But then after 200 pages things start getting interesting. And the storyline is amazing. Although the couple is a bit too toxic for my like but I love the chemistry they hold together. Also the society concept! I loved that idea as well!
"You will find your redemption, Mor Cher. But while you search for it, let me show you how to dance in the dark."
- Vampire + MLM + Possessive Alphas + a lil spicy chapter! Everything you need is here babe~ 👀
- Okay so the story is set in Old New Orleans. Warren and Levette, fall in love with each other against society. They battle how they feel about each other and what it means for their damnation. Warren struggles with the idea of being cursed for eternity, meanwhile Levette cares little for salvation if it means being with Warren. One was damned to walk this earth alone, and the other was damned to die alone, until their paths collided.
- Okay I have a mixed review with the book. At first things were a lot... Complicated for me? But then after 200 pages things start getting interesting. And the storyline is amazing. Although the couple is a bit too toxic for my like but I love the chemistry they hold together. Also the society concept! I loved that idea as well!
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