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A Dowry of Blood

by S.T. Gibson

Book 1 in Vampire Companion

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goodreads 3.93/5 104,726 ratings

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Content warnings: Abuse, Domestic violence, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Violence, Blood, Gore, Self-harm, Body horror, Murder, Death, Sexual assault (referenced), Depression, Drug use, Drowning, Toxic relationships, Stalking, Captivity, Alcoholism, Plague, Famine

Length292 pages

Series statusOngoing series

Spice3/5 · Intense / passionate

PacingMedium

Story profile

What the story promises

The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.

Romance promise

Slow burn
Polyamorous / Multi-partner
Medium
Intense / passionate
Cathartic release
Vampire lord

Mutual pining
Dominant / submissive
The angst delivered
Villain
Polyamorous
Dark / taboo style
Redemption arc
Possessive alpha
Power imbalance
Slow / sensual
Book hangover incoming
Immortal/ancient
Forbidden love
Possessive / claiming style
Earned hope
Betrayal to trust
Jealous/possessive during intimacy
Only one who understands them
Body worship
She falls first
Marking hickeys
Eye contact intensity
Neck kisses / neck touching
BDSM elements
Power exchange
Bonding/claiming/marking
Rough/aggressive intimacy
Exhibitionism
Voyeurism
Impact play (spanking/hitting)
Possessive
Dominance

Fantasy promise

Gothic romance
Captive romance
Manor house / estate
Paranormal
Vampires
Dark romance

Historical
Revenge romance
Gothic
Who hurt you
Immortal/mortal romance
Multiple partners (consensual)

Reading experience

Second person
Dark
Lyrical
Heavy
Survivor
Bisexual MC

Seductive
Atmospheric
Vengeful / revenge-driven
Bisexual love interest (LI)
Protector
Sapphic
Brooding
Gay
Intense
Lush
Melancholic
Poetic
Queer
Sensual
Yearning
Redemption
Power corrupts
Forbidden desire
Emotional devastation
Morally complex

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Book details

Length: 292 pages
Language: English
Format: Book