The Dawn of Vesper

<p><strong>He wasn't supposed to come home.</strong></p><p>Sergeant Ben Hale returns from the front lines broken infected and marked by the blood of an enemy no one understands. Abandoned in a military hospital he's already dead inside-until Eden a nurse with quiet steel draws him back to life.</p><p><strong>But peace is a lie.</strong></p><p>In a government lab lies a serum that could end the war-or destroy what's left of him. When Ben is offered the chance to reclaim his place as a soldier <strong>the temptation is undeniable. </strong>The Noctis whisper that power and release can be his-strength enough to silence his pain and restore the life he lost. <em>Vampire-like yet born of science</em> they promise him freedom at a terrible cost. One choice. One transformation. And once it starts there's no going back.</p><p></p><p><em>The Dawn of Vesper</em> is a <strong>dark fantasy romance</strong> with gothic atmosphere slow-burn desire and a military sci-fi edge. A story of tragic love morally grey choices and monsters born not made. Perfect for fans of <strong>Carissa Broadbent Kerri Maniscalco Jennifer L. Armentrout and Laura Thalassa.</strong></p><p><em>Book One of The Noctis Cycle-a complete trilogy where hearts break lines blur and legends awaken.</em></p>