Samotin, Laura R. & Alderson, Ben - The Darkness Bites Back

The Darkness Bites Back

Author: Laura R. Samotin & Ben Alderson

Genre: Romance, Adult, Fantasy

Pages: 320

Publisher: Angry Robot

Release Date: September 19, 2026

Format: Paperback

Size (in cm): 19.6 (height) x 12.7 (width) x 2.6 (depth)

ISBN: 9781836730057

Synopsis:

Centuries ago, Tobias Osian had his mortality stolen from him when he was unwillingly turned into a vampire. Ever since, he’s been consumed by the need for revenge against the monster who took his humanity - Vladimir Damianos, the head of Britain’s most powerful vampire clan.

Now, Tobias is finally ready to enact his plan for vengeance, using Vladimir’s son Alexander to infiltrate the family and bring down the entire clan. But what he doesn’t expect is that Alexander has rebelled against his bloodthirsty father by protecting mortals instead of hunting them. When the two meet, Alexander is instantly enamoured with Tobias. And as a string of attacks rocks the city of Oxford, Alexander proves himself committed to protecting Tobias, not knowing that Tobias is just as much of a monster as he is.

With his attraction to Alexander growing, Tobias must decide what means more to him: vengeance, or a love growing from the most tragic of places.

Perfect for fans of Interview With the Vampire and Saltburn, this high-heat paranormal romance brings together blood and lust in an intoxicating combination.

LGBT Themes:

• Achillean

Relevant Tags:

Vampires, Fantasy, Romance, Paranormal, M M Romance, Adult, LGBT, Queer, Achillean, Gay, Dark Academia, Romantasy