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Nightfall
Author note: NIGHTFALL is a 40,000-word novel based on the novella Bleeding Heart.
When a desperate scientist injected her with a serum developed to kill vampires, Jillian Conrad’s blood became death-at-first-taste to the undead. But this also meant a death sentence for her…and time is running out.
Declan Reyes, Jill’s dhampyr protector and former lover, contacts a vampire-hunting friend who brings them to a secret research laboratory, one with the potential to develop a cure based on a sample of Jill’s poisoned blood.
Declan trusts his friend. And Jill trusts Declan. And one day very soon, she holds tightly to the hope that they can be together without any deadly obstacles standing in their way. The only question is, will either of them survive that long?
When a desperate scientist injected her with a serum developed to kill vampires, Jillian Conrad’s blood became death-at-first-taste to the undead. But this also meant a death sentence for her…and time is running out.
Declan Reyes, Jill’s dhampyr protector and former lover, contacts a vampire-hunting friend who brings them to a secret research laboratory, one with the potential to develop a cure based on a sample of Jill’s poisoned blood.
Declan trusts his friend. And Jill trusts Declan. And one day very soon, she holds tightly to the hope that they can be together without any deadly obstacles standing in their way. The only question is, will either of them survive that long?
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First published August 26, 2022
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Michelle Rowen
67 books2,722 followersNational bestselling author MICHELLE ROWEN writes paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and young adult fantasy, both light and dark, sexy and sweet, long and short -- it all depends on the story! She's won a Holt Medallion for Best First Book and a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice award for Vampire Romance. For more information, please visit Michelle at her website at www.michellerowen.com.
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July 27, 2023
The Saga Continues
Jill is learning the hard way how to deal in her new world where nothing is as it seems. Declan help sometimes can be frustrating as de story develops right along. Be ready to jump into the next book, to see where the series go.
Jill is learning the hard way how to deal in her new world where nothing is as it seems. Declan help sometimes can be frustrating as de story develops right along. Be ready to jump into the next book, to see where the series go.
March 28, 2026
Read July 2024
3.5 stars
This is technically book 1.5 in the duology.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐢𝐬 －
There's a brief vampire attack, and book 1 info. is repeated.
Thankfully, I hung in there.
In the second half, I was like -
Jillian is taken to a secret government facility to have the Nightshade removed from her blood. She’s so desperate for a cure, she foolishly trusts the doctor. To no surprise, things quickly go wrong—it's predictable but still a fun, fast read.
Jillian and Declan are very protective of each other. Aside from a quick kiss at the end, Declan’s emotionless because of the serum he’s on. In one brief sex scene, he takes care of Jillian’s needs. If Declan doesn’t find a cure, I hope Matthias will take over as her love interest. At this point I'd prefer it, bc there'd actually be love and passion.
Declan and Matthias both want Jillian, and Declan's friend is interested as well. 🙄 No idea why.
☹️ Matthias nor his evil brother Kristoff, are in this.
🇲🇴🇷🇪 📕🇮🇳🇫🇴.
▪️Jill has known Declan for one week.
▪️They and the baby go to Los Angeles.
▪️Jill, believing Matthias is dead, names his dhampyr daughter Sara, meaning "princess". It's a fitting name for a king’s daughter.
▪️While Jill shops, Declan takes Sara somewhere safe. Jill can't know where, bc she can be vampire influenced.
▪️Declan hints at his emotions returning.
Jackson, a fellow vampire hunter, contacts Declan. They meet at a bar, where Jack mentions a scientist who can help Jill. They all plan to visit him the next day.
Jill asks if Declan trusts Jackson after her last secret facility fiasco. He says Jackson and his sister Jenny are like family. Jackson not only raised his beloved sister, but he also saved Declan during a vampire fight.
Dr. Victor Reynolds helped create Nightshade. His treatment for Jill won’t be quick or painless. He can’t recreate the serum, but it can still kill vampires if kept away from oxygen. He demonstrates by shooting a vampire with Jill’s blood. He wants to bleed Jill for more Nightshade, but Declan refuses.
Lawrence, who assists the doctor, was turned against his will. He assures the unhappy MCs that he's different from other vampires
🛑 BIG SPOILERS: 🛑
3.5 stars
This is technically book 1.5 in the duology.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐢𝐬 －
There's a brief vampire attack, and book 1 info. is repeated.
Thankfully, I hung in there.
In the second half, I was like -
Jillian is taken to a secret government facility to have the Nightshade removed from her blood. She’s so desperate for a cure, she foolishly trusts the doctor. To no surprise, things quickly go wrong—it's predictable but still a fun, fast read.
Jillian and Declan are very protective of each other. Aside from a quick kiss at the end, Declan’s emotionless because of the serum he’s on. In one brief sex scene, he takes care of Jillian’s needs. If Declan doesn’t find a cure, I hope Matthias will take over as her love interest. At this point I'd prefer it, bc there'd actually be love and passion.
Declan and Matthias both want Jillian, and Declan's friend is interested as well. 🙄 No idea why.
☹️ Matthias nor his evil brother Kristoff, are in this.
🇲🇴🇷🇪 📕🇮🇳🇫🇴.
▪️Jill has known Declan for one week.
▪️They and the baby go to Los Angeles.
▪️Jill, believing Matthias is dead, names his dhampyr daughter Sara, meaning "princess". It's a fitting name for a king’s daughter.
▪️While Jill shops, Declan takes Sara somewhere safe. Jill can't know where, bc she can be vampire influenced.
▪️Declan hints at his emotions returning.
Jackson, a fellow vampire hunter, contacts Declan. They meet at a bar, where Jack mentions a scientist who can help Jill. They all plan to visit him the next day.
Jill asks if Declan trusts Jackson after her last secret facility fiasco. He says Jackson and his sister Jenny are like family. Jackson not only raised his beloved sister, but he also saved Declan during a vampire fight.
Dr. Victor Reynolds helped create Nightshade. His treatment for Jill won’t be quick or painless. He can’t recreate the serum, but it can still kill vampires if kept away from oxygen. He demonstrates by shooting a vampire with Jill’s blood. He wants to bleed Jill for more Nightshade, but Declan refuses.
Lawrence, who assists the doctor, was turned against his will. He assures the unhappy MCs that he's different from other vampires
🛑 BIG SPOILERS: 🛑
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