Books like Sunshine by Robin McKinley
When Sunshine retreats to a quiet lakeside shore, she discovers the world is not as safe as she thought. Vampires capture her, stripping her of her shoes and dressing her in a crimson gown, then imprisoning her at an abandoned mansion. She learns the creature in the moonlight is a vampire—the very one set to devour her. Yet, as dawn approaches, the vampire’s intentions shift. He needs her help to survive the day, forcing Sunshine to confront the choice between becoming prey or ally.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Robin McKinley
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