Project Eternal

by Olga Ziminska

Reina Ortega’s dream of owning a bookshop with her best friends has now become a reality, one that she’s been living in for the past three years. While work has been steady, her love life has faced more bumps in the road. When she finally decides to meet the mysterious TattedRaven off an anonymous hook-up app, she learns he’s not as mysterious as she suspected. In fact, she has met him before.

Five years after assisting with a vampire case in Fairhaven, Washington, Detective Lorenzo “Enzo” Morello finds a reason to stay in limbo between Seattle and Fairhaven. When a decades-old case warms up once again, and vampires begin to wash up, deceased, on Washington’s beaches, Enzo is driven to utilize every resource he can find to get the answers he’s seeking.

Can he solve the case that has plagued his career before those he cares about get tangled in its web?

Paperback

Expected publication June 23, 2026

Reviews

[Frankie D · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW! This book had me hooked!

**Thank you to the author for an advanced reader copy

I absolutely loved this book. I read Little Wing first and absolutely devoured that one (hehe) and Project Eternal was just as good, if not even better. I really loved the main characters, Reina and her mom are very close to my heart because I honestly saw a lot of my own mother in her. I loved seeing their complicated relationship and how it evolved over the course of the novel. I think it really shows where their society is in terms of accepting other vampires. Of course it was lovely to still see Lotus and Silas in other parts of the book, I truly enjoyed that there was a different couple in this one. I LOVED ENZO!! He is so stunning, both in looks and his attitude. I love the way he treats Reina and he has a very stoic nature about him that I love.

The story has a lot of drama, with friendships, crime, and vampires all thrown into the mix. I think the pacing was really good because no parts of the story felt slow to me, the spice was excellent, and I loved how the story unfolded. I would def recommend this to anyone who loves paranormal romance, especially if they love seeing complex dynamics between humans and vampires.

All around a great read and I look forward to more by this author!!

[Tanya Zuñiga · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't always read vampire books, but if I do, Olga Ziminska will forever be one of my go-to authors for this! Ever since I read Little Wing, I'd been (impatiently) waiting for Reina's story. It did not disappoint! As a Latina born and raised in the U.S, I really appreciated the way the author thoughtfully addressed racial discrimination. In this book, you don't just get fantasy, you get social critique of issues that really hit home with racial issues going on in the world today.
Although the book deals with heavy issues, it still manages to somehow feel like a cozy read, and the way Ziminska those healthy friendships and romantic relationships is everything!
I personally skipped some of the spice because it is just not my jam, so if you're on the same page, you might appreciate knowing that you can skip through it and still get a story that feels complete. For those who are here for the spice, I did read at least one of the scenes, and I can tell you the author does deliver!
Thank you to to Olga Ziminska for allowing me to be part of her ARC team. For anyone reading my review, I can tell you the only perk was the early read, because Ziminska has earned her spot as one of my instant buy authors and I can't wait to purchase a physical copy for my shelf!

[Shell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't get enough of Reina and Enzo's story. Finding that Enzo had saved her as a child thankfully didn't turn out to be creepy but endearing. The personality of Reina came through in her quirks and banter. The twists and turns of the investigation had me questioning who the antagonist would turn out to be considering the hate resonated from a few directions. I loved seeing Reina's mom grow and reflect on her past trauma and make efforts to prevent losing their relationship. I especially appreciated the fact that Lotus and Silas continued to be prevalent in this piece and not just afterthoughts. it's as if their story which started it all is still a priority with additional main character added. I received this ARC copy from the author and am leaving my honest feedback of my own free will.

[Cailun Quinn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Project Eternal combines the story of a gentle romance with a terrifying thirty-year-old cold case. We have a strong female main character who is spirited and compassionate, teamed up with a vampire detective who has a history of trauma. At its root, this book is about resilience, overcoming prejudice, saying no to hatred, and embracing diversity. It's about fighting for equality and abolishing discrimination within work environments and society. This book truly reflects the beauty of its maker, Olga Ziminska.
As I expected after reading book one, these characters were well-developed and extremely relatable, allowing the story to evoke a deep emotional connection. I can't wait to return to Fairhaven for book three.

[M.T. Syler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Project Eternal is the second installment in the Shades of Fairhaven and a wonderful addition to the world. I loved learning more about the vampires and what it means to have gold eyes. This book was a littler darker than book one and definitely spicer. Human x Vampire romance.

[Marie Cochran · Rating 3 out of 5]

this was an awesome book. I love the continuation of the story and I cannot wait for book 3 to come out.