Eternal Reservations

Its hard enough running a B&B in a haunted Carpathian castle. Its even harder when your dangerously competent new night caretaker has a pulse of zero.

Desperate to keep her newly inherited Crimson Rose floating above water, Anabelle Hart needed a handyman. What she got was Count Vladislaus Dracul himself, awakened from a centuries-long slumber. He fixed her splintering stairs in a flash and watched over her with a fierce, unwavering dedication that made her pulse race.

But her perfect new employee was hiding a deadly secret.

Anabelle bore a striking resemblance to Vlads long-lost love. And now, an ancient enemy is tracking him to the B&Bs doorstep, bringing a dark magic that threatens everything Anabelle has built. Her immortal caretaker is determined to protect her at all costs, but trusting a monster with her life might just cost Anabelle her heart. †

† This story was produced using author‑directed AI tools.