Love and Blood Series by Raven K. Asher

Ava has everything that she could ever want; great supportive parents, an amazing boyfriend, and a job that’s actually not so bad. She lives in a small town where even though the world around them has been plunged into chaos it’s remained relatively untouched. Why the chaos, well because vampires and werewolves, along with every other supernatural creature, have come out of hiding. Most just want to live normal lives with humans, but others don’t... moreAva has everything that she could ever want; great supportive parents, an amazing boyfriend, and a job that’s actually not so bad. She lives in a small town where even though the world around them has been plunged into chaos it’s remained relatively untouched. Why the chaos, well because vampires and werewolves, along with every other supernatural creature, have come out of hiding. Most just want to live normal lives with humans, but others don’t. Those creatures that don’t want a peaceful existence are what Ava and the rest of the human population fear. They’ve caused more than their fair share of nightly mayhem. Luckily, the small town where Ava lives hasn’t had any issues, but that’s only because they run those creatures out of town before they ever have a chance to become a problem. Of course, that doesn’t entirely keep them from running into danger, but they can certainly try. Even with precautions accidents happen and cars break down, which is something Ava learns real quickly when her car breaks down in the middle of the night on the side of a secluded road. In an instant, Ava’s life is flipped upside down. All it takes is one vampire bite and a mouthful of blood to seal Ava’s fate. She only has two options. Either she dies, or she transforms. When things don’t exactly go as planned, Ava finds herself all alone. Her parents believe she’s a monster and her boyfriend Jake, well the last look that Jake gave her wasn’t one of love but of disgust. Ava thankfully finds an unlikely friend, a werewolf. He takes her to a town that’s a safe haven for vampires and shapeshifters of all kinds. That’s where she meets Loki, a vampire who instantly connects with her. He takes it upon himself to teach her how to live like a vampire and how to control her urges. Of course being a vampire comes with some new and unexpected lifestyle changes. One thing that she has to get used to is the fact that vampires aren’t monogamous. They create harems to satisfy their needs. Even though she’s hesitant to jump into a new relationship she quickly finds herself in more than just one. Ava finds real love but it also comes in a few different forms. Her heart may get broken in the process of finding her way, but she’ll survive. She’ll survive thanks to those around her and the love that they share. less

One minute Ava’s world is coming together, the next it falls apart. Darkwell is under attack and Ava is cut off from Tinsley and Kane, but that doesn’t stop her from rushing into trouble to find them. Of course, that comes with a price. Ava releases control of her vampire side. When she gains control again, she finds herself in the middle of the remains of a battle. The only survivor is Ava. The morbid scene in front of Ava frightens her... moreOne minute Ava’s world is coming together, the next it falls apart. Darkwell is under attack and Ava is cut off from Tinsley and Kane, but that doesn’t stop her from rushing into trouble to find them. Of course, that comes with a price. Ava releases control of her vampire side. When she gains control again, she finds herself in the middle of the remains of a battle. The only survivor is Ava. The morbid scene in front of Ava frightens her. It’s the exact thing that she wanted to avoid at all costs. Instead, she proves to be the monster that the humans feared. Thankfully Nix keeps her from drowning in a sea of guilt. He also manages to find Tinsley and Kane. Just as they reunite, another battle with the humans tears them apart again. This time Nix, Kane, and Dominick are forced to leave Ava behind. Luckily she isn’t left entirely alone. Even though Ava has Tinsley and Matt with her, it’s just not the same as having all of her men close by. Ava is unable to cope with the distance and when she discovers that Dominick, Kane, and Nix are in more danger than they led on she rushes to help. She runs straight into another battle. This battle brings more than just terrible nightmare fuel; it brings someone unexpected and a creature that is unlike any other. This newcomer saves Ava in ways that she never imagined possible. He brings light into her life, but not everyone in Ava’s harem is happy with this new edition. Ava has choices ahead of her; choices that could affect everyone around her. Will she fail or will she rise above it all? Only fate knows. less