Bound and Unbound: A paranormal novella duology
Ali Hazelwood
The Last True Vampire (The Last True Vampire Series Book 1)
by Kate Baxter
About this book
Michael Aristov is the last of his kind, a vengeful vampire king hiding in the neon-soaked shadows of Los Angeles. After surviving a systematic massacre that nearly wiped out his race, he exists as an apex predator waiting for his moment to strike back. His cold, immortal existence shifts the moment he encounters Claire Thompson, a sharp-tongued street thief who survives by outsmarting the dangerous men she targets. When their fated-mate bond ignites, it does more than just unite them; it restores his long-lost power and marks Claire as the ultimate target for the Slayers who are still hunting his bloodline.
This gripping urban fantasy delivers a high-stakes romance where the line between predator and prey constantly blurs. As the tension between them reaches a boiling point, Claire must decide if she will retreat into the safety of her former life or embrace the darkness beside a king willing to burn the world down to keep her.
If you are a fan of intense fated-mates tropes, intricate vampire courts, and scorching, open-door heat, this series opener is your next obsession. Dive into a world where a stolen life meets an ancient legacy, and discover if love is enough to resurrect a dying kingdom.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B00PF782BM
Reader Reviews
August 12, 2016
I always read the romances where the guy looks (that is, if the author can write well enough that the reader can picture the guy) just like the guys I went out with when I was 20 to 30 years old. They had to meet my 10 point criteria. (over 6'2\"; very clean; with well kept hands and feet; no five o'clock shadows; my skin is very soft; no v's to the groin - I don't like skinny guys; no bulging blue veins on forearms - I don't like skinny guys; no girly butts; big brown eyes that smile when he...
July 17, 2015
Claire is a hustler, sorta. She only does it when she has to. She hustles only who look like they can afford it. And she hates it. When she sees Michael she thinks he will do. What she doesn't expect is the instant attraction.They are meant to be and their are others who will kill to stop it. This was a well told story of a new world with vampires and other paranormal creatures. I love that it does not some like all the other books. Looking forward to reading more of this world. This book has...
December 8, 2017
I am always on the lookout for a new paranormal romance to try, it is my favorite genre after all. The Last True Vampire is the first book in the Last True Vampire series and it overall was good, I had hoped it would have been great but for me it missed that mark. I enjoyed the premise but had a hard time liking Claire throughout the book. She is first introduced to us as a street hustler and pickpocket, doing that she needs to pay her rent when she is short. At first I thought oh I think I am...
July 9, 2019
This was an excellent story with lots of twists and turns and plenty of action. It really had a good plot that kept you on your toes and wanting to keep on reading it till the very end. I will be sure and recommend this series to others. If they are anything like me, they will get hooked with the very first chapter. ) One person found this helpful
June 16, 2015
This was a book with all things I look for in a new world. Mikhail has been tortured enough and it is time for him to find his mate. Claire is the kick butt mate for him. They have a few hurdles to get by but they do and together they will face the future complications. Can't wait for the next story in this World. These stories are steamy.. ) 3 people found this helpful
