Vampire by B.A. Stretke

The course of true love never did run smooth…

Master Emmanuel Cabot, founder and Master of the Mission Vampire Coven on the Old Mission Peninsula, is somewhat of an enigma to the other paranormals who live in and around Eastport. The tales of his conquests are fearsome; he was a medieval warrior of legend but now keeps to himself behind the thick walls of his Chateau. The Vampires of the Old Mission Peninsula are renowned for their wine and their skills in battle. The Coven lands are a place that few ever venture, and one would never do so uninvited. Everything changes the moment that, while walking his vines as he has done for decades beyond counting, he finds himself staring into the chocolate brown gaze of a young wolf shifter. The world slides on its axis, and Emmanuel finds himself ready to undo decades of tradition. Taylor Bond will be his consort.

Taylor Bond hasn’t had the easiest life, but he has atoned for the mistakes of his youth and has earned himself a valued place in the Bay Harbor Pack and the trust of his Alpha. When his parents left to join his traitorous brother at another pack, Taylor stayed to atone for his wrongs and clear his name. He holds a special place in Alpha Henrik’s life. Taylor can see the path before him as he plots his rise through the ranks of the Pack. Everything stops when he lays eyes on the intriguing man walking among the vines at the Mission Coven. His friend, Sam Cabot, brought him on a special tour of the Vineyards. He expected to learn about winemaking, not meet his fate-chosen mate.

The path is far from smooth. Old prejudices die hard, and the undercurrent of mistrust is hard to break. There are forces aligned against them both who would rather see blood in the streets than a happy union.