Hannah Altagracia

After moving into a new place for a fresh start, recently graduated nurse, Maria, begins to notice something odd about her neighbor.

Sure, he may work the night shift like her—that would explain his shades being drawn during the day. But his pale skin, sneaky demeanor—oh, and ability to transform into a bat and fly off into the sky… all kind of screams vampire to Maria!

Yet, unlike any bloodsucker she's seen on TV, Maria's neighbor, Alessandro, is more gentle and loving than she thinks her heart can handle. However, Alessandro's past is far from simple, and Maria came to Sedona for a fresh start, not to fall in love with a vampire. Will she be able to handle the dark secrets of his past, or will their relationship fizzle away before it even had a chance to blossom?

The Vampire Next Door is created by Hannah Altagracia, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

THE VAMPIRE NEXT DOOR

"Are you sure tonight is a good idea?" Savannah glared at Alessandro's house with the same intensity she'd flashed into his eyes earlier.


"I want to give him at least a chance. He seems different." Maria said.


Savannah rolled her eyes. "Well, duh, we've clarified he was different when he exposed himself as a vampire King."


"It's more than that," Maria brushed away her comment. "I can't put it in words, but with him, I feel..."


"Butterflies? Sparkles? Fireworks? Wet?" Savannah scoffed. "Girl, I know how lust feels too!" 


"I'm serious! There's something different about him."


Savannah sighed, "Just be careful, okay."


"Why? Do you think he's going to eat me?"


"No." Savannah looked at Maria seriously, "I think he's going to break your heart, and I never want to hear you crying over him again like you were earlier."


Maria squeezed her hand. "I know how to protect my heart."


"The best of us do until men like him swoop down."


Chapter 13: First Date