Vampire’s Secret Family: The Council series 1 (Vampire council)

WARNING: THIS BOOK IS CONSIDERED ADULT FICTION ONLY. DOES CONTAIN SEX, BAD LANGUAGE, AND VIOLENCE. Jaline, a low-ranking vampire, has been under the tutelage of Marcus, a rogue vampire who cut ties with the oppressive council decades ago. Despite their unspoken bond, an air of mystery surrounds Marcus, heightened by monthly letters from an unknown source. Jaline’s accidental discovery of the letters reveals Marcus’ forbidden connection to his human daughter, Ava, and her mother, Grace. When an unexpected letter hints at a terrifying threat, Marcus forces Jaline to confront the brutal reality of killing fellow vampires to protect his loved ones. Racing against time, they embark on a perilous journey through the Alaskan wilderness, braving the deadly rays of the sun. A harrowing confrontation with the council’s assassins ensues, with Jaline not just fighting for Grace and Ava’s safety but her own freedom from her former abusive master.