Written in Blood: A Dark Vampire Romance

· The Unnatural Brethren Book 1 · Second Star Press
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Vampires, Witches, and Venice!

Ivan Lockhart cheated death for the last time. Tormented by his past, Ivan flees to the Grand Tour. But amidst the seventeenth-century grandeur of the Venetian lifestyle, he stumbles upon the Old World’s darkest secrets.


Vampires are real.

Witches are real.

Monsters lurk in the shadows.


A blood drinker longs to claim him. A witch has stolen his heart. And the love of his life plunges his soul into fathomless despair.

Entangled in this web of shadows, Ivan plummets into the unknown—and the only way out of darkness might be the one to seal his doom.

Will Ivan escape the monsters that lurk in La Serenissima… or will he become a monster himself?


Don't miss the beginning of this thrilling Paranormal Romance series by USA TODAY bestselling author Silvana G. Sánchez. One-click now and start reading today!


Written in Love is the first installment in the Unnatural Brethren series, packed with immortals, feisty witches, and morally grey heroes. If you like Vampire Romance, Love Triangles, Enemies to Lovers, and Fated Mates, then you’ll LOVE Written in Blood!


Trigger Warning:


*** Contains some mature situations, (self-harm, incest, death, blood) and is recommended for 18+ ***

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◆ What readers are saying about The Unnatural Brethren:


★★★★★

Where do I start? It's gonna be a challenge, I want to gush a fountain of spoilers! This book should be filed away under "Guilty Pleasures." Our hero, Ivan, is a field of wild oats, begging to be sown. While his sister Alisa is the calm and the storm.

There were so many minor characters with unforgettable personalities, I found myself getting attached to every new person that popped up. (Except one, he knows who he is, and take it from me, he had it coming)

The writing style is solid. The author's style was passionate and fast-paced, I sailed through this book... partly because of the pace, and partly because the drama and intrigue kept me hooked all the way through.

I especially appreciated all of the traveling in this book. I enjoyed taking a tour of London, Paris, and Venice all from the comfort of my couch.

☆☆☆☆☆, I loved this book! Now if you'll excuse me, I have a sequel to buy.

★★★★★

Ivan Lockhart is the definition of a romantic anti-hero. His heart is the right place, his life is a constant strife to do the right thing, yet circumstances have shaped him into something he abhors.


There's a sense of cruel fate that haunts him. Even as a child, surviving death becomes a curse of sorts, and, in his need to be loved and accepted, he forges unconventional relationships, dragging those who hold near and dear into his dark world. And this all happens before the supernatural even shows up in this story.


★★★★★

An amazing read from an amazing author. I love how she combines the paranormal with the historical. So perfect and I can't wait for her next read!!

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◆ Excerpt from Written in Blood:


“It haunted me from a distance. Swathed in a thick veil of fog, with but a few old trees looming above, the island appeared desolated and dead.

An overwhelming sense of despair crept behind my neck as we reached the shore. Thousands of men, women, and children had been condemned to live the last of their days here, infected by the plague. Dragged away from their homes, here, they suffered their agonizing illness, shunned by society, exiled from everything they knew and held dear.”

Fans of the Vampire Chronicles and A Discovery of Witches will love The Unnatural Brethren series!


Vampires, Witches, and Venice! Ivan Lockhart cheated death for the last time. Tormented by his past, Ivan flees to the Grand Tour. But amidst the seventeenth-century grandeur of the Venetian lifestyle, he stumbles upon the Old World’s darkest secrets. Vampires are real. Witches are real. Monster...

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15 reviews
Christina Luberts
March 17, 2022
This story I felt was really slow getting started. I almost did not finish. That being said after three quarters of the book it started getting good. The beginning starts out telling you about Ivan and Alisa. It also brings in a witch that Ivan has feeling for. In the end we have Ivan turning into a Vampire and the story then starts to show interest to me. It is a good historical story with the background. So, you might want to try this book and see what your feelings are. No one sees all books the same, that being said give it a try you might love it.. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Rambling Non-Conformist
November 6, 2025
Perhaps it's unnecessary Youth scenes are for the word count but they made the book drag on & I almost gave up on finishing it. There was A LOT of material that had nothing to do with anything else, making the entire pile of words feel entirely disconnected from the main character's plight. Would not recommend.
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kerrie wiggans
May 6, 2026
The story of Ivan's beginning had me hooked from the start. I was eager to read what would become of him, and Alissa. If you like slow burn, and can handle new characters && change of language frequently, then this is the book for you. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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About the author

USA TODAY dark fantasy bestselling author Silvana G. Sánchez writes monsters with a heart of gold, villains who are the heroes of their own stories.

She lives in Mexico City with her husband Eric, twins Iker (†) and David, and two Shih-Tzu puppies she lovingly calls her dragons, Wookie and Padme.

When not cutting eyes open in her practice as an Ophthalmologist, she's known to write dark fantasy novels in her writing den.

You can find her lurking on her Facebook page and the Readers’ Den, her readers' group.

Stop by to say hello! She doesn't bite—not always, anyway.

USA TODAY dark fantasy bestselling author Silvana G. Sánchez writes monsters with a heart of gold, villains who are the heroes of their own stories. She lives in Mexico City with her husband Eric, twins Iker (†) and David, and two Shih-Tzu puppies she lovingly calls her dragons, Wookie and Padme....

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