Blood and Bells - Michael Ashwood

Blood and Bells - Michael Ashwood

Michael Ashwood

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  • Pages · 300 pages, Illustrations
  • Publication Date · 15/09/2026
  • Genre · Romance
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Love, laughter, and a little vampire charm.In the snow-covered town of Willow Creek, Christmas runs like clockwork. Ghouls bake, vampires tend bar, and errant spirits drink cocoa-but this year, the holiday centerpiece has been stolen by rogue elves. Event planner Holly Frost has no choice but to team up with the one man she truly cannot stand-Nikalus "Nick" Draven, the infuriatingly charming vampire who leads the local coven. As they race to save the season, Holly starts to see the man behind the fangs, and Nick realizes he might care too much about the determined mortal trying to pull off a last-minute holiday miracle. With Christmas, the gala, and their budding feelings on the line, Holly and Nick must decide whether they can bridge centuries of distrust and embrace the magic of the season. Because nothing says Christmas like paranormal romance, small-town charm, and a little vampire mischief.

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