Heart of Dracula by Kathryn Ann Kingsley — book slip

In Victorian Boston, 1897, a crimson moon heralds the arrival of the Vampire King, who seeks to claim the city.

Maxine Parker, an empath who cannot touch a living soul without deadly consequences, finds herself caught in a war between the living and the undead.

As she navigates the dangerous allure of the Vampire King and the steadfast resolve of three hunters, Maxine must decide where her loyalties lie.

Her ability to kill with a touch is useless against the undead, and her growing attraction to the Vampire King could spell her doom. Will she sacrifice herself to save Boston from the plague of death?

For fans of dark fantasy and gothic romance, "Heart of Dracula" offers a gripping tale of love and danger.