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

"This isn't the market," Desdemona's harsh voice cut through Maria's train of thought. Maria popped her head up from the rubble she'd been sifting through surprised to find the perfectly curated Desdemona standing before her. Seriously, did this woman ever have a bad hair day?! 


It was the first time Maria had seen her in pink. But this shade played beautifully with Desdemona's dark-colored skin. The skirt she wore today stretched down to the abandoned stone ruins that Maria was currently digging through. It seemed like an insult to the outfit to be among so much dishevelment.


"I got distracted." Maria tried. Knowing it was a pitiful answer the minute Desdemona grunted her disapproval. She waited for Desdemona to demand that she leave. However, instead, Desdemona ran her hands along the walls of falling brick, her eyes glazing over in a far-off manner.


"Do you know what this used to be?" Desdemona asked.


Chapter 25: City Ruins