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The Book of Blood and Roses
The Callisto Chronicles (Related to this series)
- Author
- Annie Summerlee
- Narrator
- Katie Leung
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Publish Date
- 15 January 2026
- Run Time
- 12 hours 32 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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Brought to you by Penguin.
I’ll drive her insane . . . and then I’ll go.
And she’ll spend the rest of eternity dying to taste me again.
THE UNFORGETTABLE SAPPHIC ROMANTASY DEBUT OF 2026.
WHERE HUNTER MEETS THE HUNTED IN THE HALLS OF A VAMPIRE ACADEMY . . .
In the mists of the Scottish highlands lies a university where vampires and humans alike live and study.
But there is one student very different from the rest.
Rebecca Charity. Vampire hunter.
Undercover at the university, Rebecca is searching for the mysterious Book of Blood and Roses, a lost compendium of ways to kill vampires. If she finds it, she’ll be one step closer to avenging her parents who were slain by vampires three years ago.
But when Rebecca arrives, she finds something, or someone, unexpected.
Aliz Astra – heir to one of the most powerful vampire families . . . and the most beautiful woman Rebecca has ever met.
She is everything Rebecca has always hated, but also everything she has ever wanted, and now she doesn't know if she wants to kiss or kill her.
When, on a moonlit night, Aliz rescues her from a vampire attack, she accidentally makes Rebecca her familiar. And they must work together to break the curse before the next full moon.
Growing closer by the day.
Can a vampire hunter ever fall in love with a vampire?
© Annie Summerlee 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025
Critics Review
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A thrilling and addictive adventure, this debut tackles all my favorite vampire tropes and makes them new again by centering a steamy and heartwarming lesbian love story. Fans—and haters—of vampire books will find something to love in this stunning tale
Kamilah Cole, Lodestar Award finalist and bestselling author of the Divine Traitors duology
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Thrilling and sexy, The Book of Blood and Roses is bringing vampires back in all the best ways, with a seductive, heartfelt sapphic romance at its core. Buffy Summers eat your heart out!
Georgia Summers, Sunday Times bestselling author of The City of Stardust
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Vampires are so back—but this time, make them sapphic! Summerlee’s debut is dripping with blood, secrets, and enough forbidden desire to sink your teeth into. I relished every decadent bite and am clamoring for more
Catelyn Wilson, author of All The Devils
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Intriguing from the first paragraph, Annie Summerlee weaves a thrilling, gasp-worthy, and totally irresistible mystery set at a university for vampires. Equal parts VAMPIRE ACADEMY meets BUFFY, this has kicked off my new obsession with the vampiric and reminded me just how addictive it is to read about these gothic monsters and the mortals they would kill for.
Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson
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Details
- Author
- Annie Summerlee
- Narrator
- Katie Leung
- Duration
- 12 hours 32 minutes
- Release Date
- 15 January 2026
- ISBN
- 9781405981804
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Genre
- Romance: fantasy and paranormal, Romance: enemies to lovers, Romance: college / university, Mythical creatures: Vampires, werewolves and other shapeshifters
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin. I’ll drive her insane . . . and then I’ll go.And she’ll spend the rest of eternity dying to taste me again. THE UNFORGETTABLE SAPPHIC ROMANTASY DEBUT OF 2026.WHERE HUNTER MEETS THE HUNTED IN THE HALLS OF A VAMPIRE ACADEMY . . .In the mists of the Scottish highlands lies a university where vampires and humans alike live and study.But there is one student very different from the rest.Rebecca Charity. Vampire hunter.Undercover at the university, Rebecca is searching for the mysterious Book of Blood and Roses, a lost compendium of ways to kill vampires. If she finds it, she’ll be one step closer to avenging her parents who were slain by vampires three years ago.But when Rebecca arrives, she finds something, or someone, unexpected.Aliz Astra – heir to one of the most powerful vampire families . . . and the most beautiful woman Rebecca has ever met.She is everything Rebecca has always hated, but also everything she has ever wanted, and now she doesn't know if she wants to kiss or kill her.When, on a moonlit night, Aliz rescues her from a vampire attack, she accidentally makes Rebecca her familiar. And they must work together to break the curse before the next full moon.Growing closer by the day.Can a vampire hunter ever fall in love with a vampire?© Annie Summerlee 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025
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