A Vampire’s Kiss

A Vampire’s Kiss A Dark Protectors/Rebels Novella By Rebecca Zanetti A Vampire’s Kiss A Dark Protectors/Rebels Novella By Rebecca Zanetti Copyright 2023 Rebecca Zanetti ISBN: 979-8-88542-004-4 Foreword: Copyright 2014 M. J. Rose Published by 1001 Dark Nights Press, an imprint of Evil Eye Concepts, Incorporated All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, scanned, or distributed in any printed or electronic form without permission. Please do not participate in or encourage piracy of copyrighted materials in violation of the author’s rights. This is a work of fiction. Names, places, characters and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination and are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or establishments is solely coincidental. Book Description A Vampire’s Kiss: A Dark Protectors/Rebels Novella By Rebecca Zanetti From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti comes a new story in her Dark Protectors/Rebels series… Unlike several of his brothers, Athan Maxwell accepted the curse inherent in his DNA and solved the problem a century ago by mating his one true mate and saving her life at the same time. Now they only meet up four times a year to exchange blood and keep themselves healthy because that was the deal. Yet after a hundred years, his mate has only become more beguiling and intriguing, and when he discovers a new threat on her tail, his promise of sitting back and leaving her alone goes right out of the window. Ivy O’Dwyer has enjoyed the last century as an immortal being, evolving from being a farmer’s daughter to the successful CEO of a farm-friendly company. Sure, life gets lonely without the chance to date, and yes, she’s grateful to her vampire mate for saving her life so long ago, and yet the dreams she has of the sexy male won’t desert her. So when he storms in to save her life, in all vampire-possessive mode, it’s difficult to stand her ground. Unfortunately, when they finally discover that living forever but alone isn’t worth it, it might be too late. **Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.** About Rebecca Zanetti New York Times, USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti has published more than sixty novels, which have been translated into several languages, with millions of copies sold world-wide. Her books have received Publisher’s Weekly and Kirkus starred reviews and have been featured in Entertainment Weekly, Woman’s World, and Women’s Day magazines. Her novels have also been included in Amazon best books of the year and have been favorably reviewed in both the Washington Post and the New York Times book reviews. Rebecca has ridden in a locked Chevy trunk, has asked the unfortunate delivery guy to release her from a set of handcuffs, and has discovered the best silver mine shafts in which to bury a body…all in the name of research. Honest. Find Rebecca at: www.RebeccaZanetti.com Also From Rebecca Zanetti Click to purchase DARK PROTECTORS Fated Claimed Tempted novella Hunted Consumed Provoked Twisted novella Shadowed Tamed novella Marked Teased novella Tricked novella Tangled novella Talen novella Vampire’s Faith Demon’s Mercy Alpha’s Promise Hero’s Haven Guardian’s Grace Immortal’s Honor Garrett’s Destiny THE LAUREL SNOW THRILLERS You Can Run You Can Hide You Can Die THE ANNA ALBERTINI FILES Disorderly Conduct Bailed Out Adverse Possession Holiday Rescue Novella Santa’s Subpoena Holiday Rogue Novella Tessa’s Trust DEEP OPS Hidden Taken novella Fallen Shaken novella Broken Driven Unforgiven REALM ENFORCERS Wicked Ride Wicked Edge Wicked Burn Wicked Kiss Wicked Bite SCORPIUS SYNDROME SERIES Scorpius Rising novella Blaze Erupting novella Mercury Striking Shadow Falling Justice Ascending Storm Gathering Winter Igniting Knight Awakening SIN BROTHERS Forgotten Sins Sweet Revenge Blind Faith Total Surrender BLOOD BROTHERS (Continuation of Sin Brothers) Deadly Silence Lethal Lies Twisted Truths MAVERICK MONTANA SERIES Against the Wall Under the Covers Rising Assets Over the Top Acknowledgments from the Author A huge thank you to Liz Berry, MJ Rose, and Jillian Stein for banding together this amazing group of authors who have become such good friends. Thanks also to the entire 1001 Dark Nights team: Kimberly Guidroz, Chelle Olson, Asha Hossain, Kasi Alexander, Jessica Saunders, and Chris Graham. Also, thanks to Anissa Beatty and the entire FB Rebecca’s Rebels Street Team for the support! Finally, a huge thank you to my family, Big Tone, Gabe, and Karlina for the support and laughs. I love you three. Discover More 1001 Dark Nights authors and their amazing stories… Click here to explore Lara Adrian Dylan Allen Jennifer L. Armentrout Kristen Ashley Tessa Bailey Sawyer Bennett Shayla Black Lexi Blake Lauren Blakely K. Bromberg Claire Contreras Tina Folsom Melissa Foster Heather Graham Donna Grant Liliana Hart Larissa Ione Alexandra Ivy Lorelei James Darynda Jones Lisa Renee Jones Laura Kaye J. Kenner Corinne Michaels Elisabeth Naughton Laurelin Paige Carly Phillips Jennifer Probst Kristen Proby C.D. Reiss Christopher Rice Carrie Ann Ryan Kendall Ryan Kennedy Ryan Kylie Scott Jill Shalvis Gena Showalter Cherise Sinclair Susan Stoker Tijan Rachel Van Dyken Skye Warren Laura Wright Joanna Wylde Rebecca Zanetti Discover More Blue Box Press authors and their amazing stories… Click here to explore Jennifer L. Armentrout Kristen Ashley Sawyer Bennett Steve Berry Lexi Blake Robin Covington Kaylea Cross Jay Crownover Avery Flynn C. W. Gortner KL Grayson Table of Contents Book Description About Rebecca Zanetti Also from Rebecca Zanetti Acknowledgments from the Author Discover More 1001 Dark Nights Authors Discover More Blue Box Press Authors Foreword Prologue Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four