A Shade of Vampire Series

When Sofia Claremont was kidnapped to a sunless island, uncharted by any map and ruled by the most powerful vampire coven on the planet, she believed she’d forever be a captive of its dark ruler, Derek Novak. Now, after months of surviving an endless night, the morning sun may soon rise again for Sofia. Something has possessed Derek’s heart and he offers her a gift no human slave has ever been given in the history of his cursed island: escape. High school, prom and a chance to move on with her life now await her. But will she be able to forget the horrors that steal her sleep away at night? … or the feelings that haunt her for that tormented prince of darkness? Book 2 of the million-bestselling A Shade of Vampire series. "A Shade of Blood is a completely captivating sequel to A Shade of Vampire."- City Of Books  ★★★★★ Having been delighted by the bestselling debut, A Shade of Vampire, readers are begging for more. In A Shade of Blood, Bella Forrest transports you deeper into a unique, enthralling and beautifully sensitive story. Prepare to be lost in its pages... Note: Derek Novak and Sofia Claremont's story is only a 7 book series. It completes in Book 7: A Break of Day, and the characters embark on entirely new adventures from Book 8: A Shade of Novak.

The highly anticipated third book of the A Shade of Vampire series! "Bella Forrest never ceases to amaze me! ... A Castle of Sand is the best yet, in my opinion... Once I started to read this story I couldn't help but be captivated, the world Bella Forrest has brought to us is EPIC." - Lady Amber's Reviews ★★★★★ What Sofia has with Derek feels like a sandcastle; temporary and something that the waves of life and time will soon ruin... Since the return of Gregor Novak, the island has turned several shades darker. His hatred toward Sofia and thirst for fresh blood lead to a brutal war igniting between father and son. Meanwhile, the hunters are gaining formidable strength and resources by the day; they know that the safety of The Shade hangs entirely on its ability to remain hidden from them. And a sinister secret lies in wait for Sofia within the bowels of an Egyptian desert ... a secret that threatens to crush her sandcastle much sooner than she could have expected.

 "TWILIGHT MEETS AVATAR" With over 10 million copies sold and 184,650+ worldwide 5-star reviews of the series, A Shade of Vampire will transport anyone who enjoyed Twilight or loves gripping paranormal romance to a world unlike any other... On the evening of Sofia Claremont's seventeenth birthday, she is sucked into a nightmare from which she cannot wake. A quiet evening walk along a beach brings her face to face with a dangerous pale creature that craves much more than her blood. She is kidnapped to The Shade, an enchanted island where the sun is eternally forbidden to shine - an island uncharted by any map and ruled by the most powerful vampire coven on the planet. She wakes here as a slave, a captive in chains. Sofia's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn when she is selected out of hundreds of girls to take up residence in the tree-top harem of Derek Novak, the dark royal prince. Despite his addiction to power and obsessive thirst for her blood, Sofia soon realizes that the safest place on the island is within his quarters, and she must do all within her power to win him over if she is to survive even one more night. Will she succeed? Or is she destined to the same fate that all other girls have met at the hands of the Novaks?

Welcome back to The Shade...  "Of course you know who I am. I'm a daughter of the darkness just as surely as you are his son..."  Ever since his brief encounter with Emilia at The Shade, Derek's thoughts and dreams have been haunted with images of the mysterious, beautiful brunette. Plagued with guilt, he struggles to understand why he is so drawn to this dark stranger from his past.  When Emilia suddenly appears again on the island, Derek is both terrified and intrigued. But this time, he is determined to involve Sofia and discover who this woman is.  If only Derek and Sofia knew, Emilia is a mystery that should be left undiscovered...  "Stunning, compelling, amazing... Once you have the book in your possession, you need to come up with an excuse to lock yourself away, take supplies with you. Be prepared to lose a few hours. And most importantly a huge DO-NOT DISTURB sign..." - Purpinkroses Book Corner ★★★★★ "This is one of the most emotional books I have ever read by this author. There was so much going on that you couldn't stop to do anything but flip the page!"- Paranormal Book Fairy ★★★★★ "Each book in this series gets better and better. I'm hopelessly addicted and invested in the story."- Love, Literature, Art, and Reason ★★★★★

The fourth book of the million-bestselling A Shade of Vampire series! "A Shadow of Light is by far the best book in the series yet. I would absolutely recommend this book a thousand times over!" - Pink Fluffy Hearts Reviews ★★★★★ "A Shadow of Light throws you right into the heart of the Shade of Vampire series." -TeenBlurb ★★★★★ "A riot among the humans. A siege at the port. A kingdom on the brink of civil war while still facing the threat of an attack from outside forces at any moment." Since the implosion at The Oasis and Derek's stay at Hawk Headquarters, The Shade has fallen into a state of utter chaos. To make matters worse, the citizens of Derek's kingdom have become suspicious of his loyalties and accuse him of siding with the enemy... At a time when Derek desperately needs full cooperation from his subjects, they wish to put their own King on trial. Meanwhile, Sofia is being held hostage by the hunters. They are determined to rid her of her infatuation with the vampire. She submits to the strict routine and training they impose on her, but the only fuel that keeps her going is the thought of reuniting with Derek - something Reuben is fighting with every fiber of his being to ensure will never happen. ...Until one day, out of the blue, Reuben appears to have a change of heart and comes to Sofia with a proposal; a solution that she never dreamed possible. A solution that would fulfil her heart's deepest desires and secure her and Derek's future together, forever. But can she really trust this man who is so renowned for his hatred of vampires? Does she even have a choice? Note: Derek Novak and Sofia Claremont's story is only a 7 book series. It completes in Book 7: A Break of Day, and the characters embark on entirely new adventures from Book 8: A Shade of Novak.

Marking the 2nd Anniversary of the release of A Shade of Vampire, Derek, Sofia and their twins have returned in new adventures!  "Outstanding... This has been the best of all the Shade books." - S. Bridges ★★★★★ I never could have imagined that Derek and I would willingly turn back into vampires. But there are some things in life that you just can't predict. Like the strange human disappearances that had started happening on the coasts surrounding us. There would have been nothing mysterious about these kidnappings so close to our own turf, had The Shade's vampires not given up drinking human blood almost two decades ago... "Nothing thrilled me more than to get this book. It was a one night reading frenzy for me. Bella just keeps writing one after another must read books. Trust me, this series only keeps getting better and better." - Christine Salisbury ★★★★★  "If you are in need of a great read, this is it. Bella grips you with the tale of the twins and then turns the story over to them. You still get glimpses of the other people we love in the Shade, but now it is time to hear from the younger generation! I feel lost once again and eagerly await the next trip to The Shade!"  - Peggy, Kindle Customer ★★★★★  "Loved it as much as the rest. The new generation promises to be as spellbinding as their parents." - Claudia Riggs  ★★★★★ "I'm so glad Bella decided to write another book! It was perfect. Couldn't ask for a better book. Action, adventure, LOVE, romance, suspense, it had it all!" - Candy Evans ★★★★★ Note: This book follows on directly after A Break of Day (A Shade of Vampire 7).

The PENULTIMATE book in Derek & Sofia's journey!  *** Amazon Overall Top 15 Bestseller. #1 Bestseller in Vampire Romance, Paranormal & Fantasy.*** Welcome back to The Shade... Derek and Sofia are finally enjoying a well-deserved break. Staying at a resort with good food, sun and sea, Sofia is thrilled to witness Derek's re-introduction to the human world. They would almost be mistaken for a normal young couple, if it were not for the red-eyed monster lurking in the shadows and watching their every move, waiting for his signal to pounce...  "I don't know how Bella can write so beautifully every time, but she does... The continuation of Sofia and Derek's story is an epic one. This book will keep you on your toes wondering what will happen next." - Dionne Borden ★★★★★ "The love story of a life time." - Bertha Hackett ★★★★★ "Stunning. This book is phenomenal... an absolute must read." - Kindle customer ★★★★★ Note: Derek and Sofia's story completes in Book 7 of the series: A Break of Day, and the characters embark on entirely new adventures from Book 8 (A Shade of Novak).

"Tick tock. Tick tock..." Time is slipping through the Novaks' fingers like sand. The only witch with the power to save them is already within their reach. But how does one fix what one doesn't know exists? Prepare for a wild ride back to The Shade... Book your ticket back to The Shade. BUY NOW! Note: This book follows on directly after A Shade of Vampire 9: A Bond of Blood

Prepare for your return to The Shade... Derek will rip Caleb's heart out the moment he lays eyes on him for what he's done.  Rose is convinced that the vampire is innocent. But my daughter has been fooled. Nobody but Caleb could have stolen away our dear friend.  I gaze out at the dark waters rushing past us in the submarine, as we speed closer and closer toward our destination...  Are you ready to once again lose yourself in The Shade? This book follows on directly after A Shade of Novak (A Shade of Vampire 8). 

The greatly anticipated conclusion of Derek and Sofia's journey! Everything Sofia believed to be true has crumbled before her very eyes... Secrets will be revealed, loyalties tested and trust broken. Are you ready to return to The Shade? "This book reaches out and touches the heart. Through tears and laughter it keeps you interested." - Ann Marie Madseb ★★★★★ "Wow. Just Wow! Bella Forrest has opened up a world for young and old alike. A place where there is darkness and light, love and hope, and if you dare to go there you will never want to leave." - Amazon customer ★★★★★ "... an emotional roller coaster ride. Bella Forrest is truly a gifted writer and everyone should read her books. You will be swept up in the storyline. Would definitely give this more stars if I could.  - Leannan Sidhe ★★★★★ Note: Derek and Sofia's story completes in this book, and the characters embark on entirely new adventures from Book 8.

"Love. It's a flickering flame. So easily swayed by doubt..." Unwilling to even grant the two white witches a reception, Derek orders Mona to expel them from the island the moment he hears of their arrival.  But will that be enough to rid themselves of their presence? Meanwhile, Rose and Caleb have met with an unexpected hurdle in returning to The Shade. A hurdle that could threaten to crush Rose's dreams into dust.  Who will Caleb choose?  The Shade holds the answers... Book your ticket back. Buy now! Note: This book follows on directly after A Shade of Vampire 11: A Chase of Prey

"We need to discover what the twins have. Before it's too late." With a black witch hard on their heels, Caleb and Rose embark on a race against time to escape the heart of the Amazon and make it back to The Shade. Little do they know how much more hangs in the balance than their own survival...

What is so different about Ben Novak? Secrets will be unravelled and shocking discoveries will be made in A Trail of Echoes.

The thrilling finale of Rose & Caleb's series! Thanks to Mona's discovery, the residents of The Shade finally understand their enemies' ultimate weakness.But this knowledge will soon be worthless if they lose the race against the black witches.Starting out on what seems like an impossible journey, the Novaks and their closest companions must solve the mystery that is Magnus... and hope to not lose themselves in the process. Twists, turns, danger and secrets. 

"Annora is going to rue the day she ever messed with a Novak..." If Annora goes through with her treacherous plan, Rose could be hours from losing Caleb forever. But Rose is still trying to escape from becoming the main course of her captor's next meal. How will she ever reach Caleb in time?  The burning of Kiev and Mona's home has sent everyone on a frantic search for the witch. What happened to her? Did she really abandon The Shade?  The prince's decision to leave the island has left Derek and Sofia stunned. How will Ben survive adrift in the ocean? What would become of him even if he did survive? Prepare for an EPIC journey back to The Shade! Note: This book follows on directly after A Shade of Vampire 12: A Shade of Doubt

The people of The Shade are no strangers to storms. But the army of black witches racing toward their shores now is a cyclone unlike any the island has weathered before.Either victory or defeat awaits the Novaks at the end of the night... A new dawn is breaking over The Shade. Will you be there to see it?

Ready for the PENULTIMATE book in Rose and Caleb's story? "A timeless barrier has been broken. Things will never be the same for the human world again..." A new dawn has risen over The Shade. No longer one of weakness, but of strength. Desperate, the black witches are on a blood hunt more pernicious than ever before.Now it's no longer the island's inhabitants who are in jeopardy. It's the world around them.  A Fall of Secrets is the penultimate book in Rose and Caleb's series as we move toward the thrilling finale in Book 16: An End of Night!

A new hero will rise... From the ruins of the final battle, a new hero has emerged. A hero who will take The Shade into unchartered territories. Who will usher in a new world order, in which no predator may ever be safe again. And who will experience and learn to love, like no man has ever done before...