A Conclave of Crimson Book One
Description
What do you do when love threatens to destroy?
A rare invitation takes master vampire, Clove, and his young charges, Gabriel, Moth and Teal, to Paris. A gilded sixteenth-century manor house is a far cry from their home on the isolated English moors. A French vampire, Vauquelin, will be their host, along with his new progeny/lover, Éric. The difference in vampire bloodlines soon becomes apparent, and a fierce rivalry ignites between Moth and Éric. Moth's appraisal of Éric can be summed up in two letters - F and U.
An evening hunt meant to bond the young vampires turns disastrous when an unexpected attraction blossoms between Éric and Teal, leaving them confused and conflicted. They struggle to understand their feelings: Éric battles his loyalty to Vauquelin, while Teal navigates emotions he never thought he'd experience. This forbidden connection threatens to destabilise Vauquelin's fragile reality.
As tensions intensify, Gabriel and Moth uncover a devastating truth-Teal may need more than the brotherhood they've forged. And it's up to Gabriel to stop Moth self-combusting - no easy task even with his cursed lineage. Meanwhile, Vauquelin confronts his emotions, revealing his vulnerabilities to Clove. As immortal lives spiral out of control, Clove and Vauquelin must act to contain the chaos erupting in their new found family.
A Conclave of Crimson is a richly woven Gothic, queer horror romance with strong dark academia elements. It unites two literary vampire universes-Gabriel Davenport and Beguiled by Night-into a captivating multiverse, whilst also standing alone. Perfect for fans of The Night Circus, Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles, and The Song of Achilles, this series offers a character-driven exploration of love, jealousy, and the allure of immortal desire.
With lush prose and vivid emotional moments, these vampires will take you on a journey where high passions lead to even higher stakes.