This is a special omnibus edition including all three books.
A Conclave of Crimson: A Queer Vampire Romance Trilogy transports master vampire Clove and his young protégés—Gabriel, Moth, and Teal—from their isolated home on the English moors to a stunning sixteenth-century manor in Paris. Hosted by Vauquelin, a refined French vampire, they encounter his new progeny and lover, Éric. The stark differences between their vampire bloodlines become evident at once, igniting a fierce rivalry between Moth and Éric. Moth’s contempt for Éric is succinctly expressed with the letters F and U, setting the stage for escalating tensions.
An evening hunt intended to bond the young vampires turns disastrous when an unexpected attraction blossoms between Éric and Teal, leaving them both confused and conflicted. They struggle to understand their feelings: Éric battles against his loyalty to Vauquelin, while Teal navigates emotions he never thought he’d experience. This forbidden connection threatens to destabilise Vauquelin’s fragile reality.
As the situation intensifies, Gabriel and Moth uncover a devastating truth—Teal may need more than the brotherhood they’ve forged. And it’s up to Gabriel to try and stop Moth self-combusting — no easy task even with his cursed lineage. Meanwhile, Vauquelin confronts his emotions, revealing his vulnerabilities to Clove. As immortal lives spiral out of control, Clove and Vauquelin must take decisive action to contain the chaos erupting in their new found family.
A Conclave of Crimson is a richly woven Gothic, queer horror romance with strong dark academia elements. It unites two literary vampire universes—Gabriel Davenport and Beguiled by Night—into a captivating multiverse, whilst also standing alone. Perfect for fans of The Night Circus, Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles, and The Song of Achilles, this series offers a unique, character-driven exploration of love, jealousy, and the irresistible allure of immortal desire.
Nicole is a lifelong student of French history and the macabre. Their love for haemovores became a beautiful marriage to their obsession with French culture, specifically of the seventeenth-century, which (along with themes of historical queerness) features prominently in their work. When they aren't writing, they are most likely editing, reading, dreaming about male vampires kissing, trying to avoid the sun, and/or desperately missing Parisian cafés and rainy walks through Père Lachaise cemetery.
Nicole writes in Southern California...for now. Visit their website for book extras including French pronunciations and a soundtrack.