Books like Darkness before dawn by J. A. London
When her parents are slain by the ruling vampire lord Valentine, Dawn Montgomery, an orphan of seventeen, inherits the family’s position as a delegate. She must navigate a dangerous realm where vampire politics rule the land. Drawn to Lord Valentine’s compassionate son, Dawn finds herself falling in love while the stakes of their dangerous game grow higher, putting her life at risk.
Dawn’s quest becomes a struggle for survival and justice in a world where her innocence clashes with the feral power of vampires.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: J. A. London
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