Undying Lease: A Slow-Burn Ice-Queen Sapphic Vampire Romance

by V. Dalmatina

142 pages, Paperback

Published March 9, 2026

About the author

V. Dalmatina writes Holy Love — sapphic romances where love is sacred, healing, and deeply earned.

Her stories span multiple worlds: tender contemporary romances set in sun-drenched Dalmatia, dark portal romantasy, vampire and werewolf tales, and historical romances. All are united by emotionally mature women, profound vulnerability, honest intimacy, and soul-deep connection. Whether across lifetimes through reincarnation and karmic bonds, or in this one fragile life, her heroines choose each other with courage after facing their scars. There is no toxicity for the sake of drama — only genuine HEAs, because wounded souls deserve real love and soft landings.

For thirteen years, she worked as an officer on luxury mega-yachts, circumnavigating the globe. Today she lives with her wife on a quiet Dalmatian island in Croatia, surrounded by the sea and stone that raised her. English is not her first language, and she lives with dyslexia and dysgraphia, yet she writes every story from lived emotional truth. Her interconnected universes — Heart, Afterbite, Crimson Bloom Chronicles, and others — are built slowly, honestly, and with care.

This is her sanctuary. She invites you to step inside.

#HolyLove #SapphicRomance #HealingRomance #KarmicLove

Reviews

[Marquise · Rating 5 out of 5]

For years, I was hoping to find fresh vampire romance without typical settings and psychotic mindsets. And now, behold, we have the Afterbite series, a real treasure in this niche. Shree and Eve are simply adorable and so romantic. I read this book twice.

[JT]

Undying Lease by V. Dalmatina was a wonderful vampire/island witch read. I was a bit surprised at the culture and traditions (I learned something new)of this vampire and the piece it so keenly played in the journey these two women shared. This book is part of the Afterbite series and was such a great joy to read. The continued crossover of characters keeps me thinking and gives me a fun sense of anticipation with every book I open. If you enjoy Sapphic romance with a bit of angst and some heat this is a great story. I can say that the ending was a bit of a surprise for me….gave me a bit of a whimsical chuckle….go vampires!!!! Thank you to the author for the ARC of this great read.

[Johnni Allyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this slow burn romance; it kept me engaged throughout the story. The magnetic pull between the two main characters was ever increasing. I look forward to reading the next in the series.

[Morana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is, so far, besides Serafine’s story, the best book in the series. I loved the age gap, family pressure, and a young ‘witch’ that thawed an ancient vampire's heart. Delightful and refreshing, I'm actually binge-reading the whole series and wonder why there aren't more books like this. I guess I’m asking too much, because in this series, the vampire ladies are like brooding, feminine Mr. Darcy, perfect. BTW, it's so easy to love Shree and dislike Patricia.

[Babette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shree and her witch. This book is so romantic. Love it. The best vampire series ever.