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The Elements of Blood and Fate #0.5
Vampire's Fate
A fiery human searching for a myth. A vampire looking for vengeance. A forbidden, burning passion destined to shatter everything.
Waterford, Ireland. Isla Patterson is on a mission. After breaking her engagement with her cheating ex, she doubles down on completing her dissertation proving that fanciful vampire lore influences reality. So when a handsome blond stranger invites her to explore a mysterious manor, she eagerly accepts the opportunity to enter a rumored house of the undead.
Declan Moore is desperate to kill his dangerous, bloodsucking sire. So when he has the chance to bring a beautiful redhead with the expertise to decipher historical documents onto the estate, he can’t wait for her to unknowingly reveal the key to the other creature’s death. But his quest turns deadly when they become the target of an ancient evil.
As Isla searches through the papers, the non-believer is shocked to find a Civil War picture featuring a man resembling her new companion. And after giving in to the attraction flaring between them in a passionate night together, Declan fears another innocent in his life is doomed to die.
Are they destined for each other, or will their hearts fall prey to shadowy foes?
Vampire's Fate is the suspenseful prequel to The Elements of Blood and Fate paranormal vampire romance series. If you like driven heroines, sexy bad boys, and chilling horror, then you’ll love Isabelle Aster’s edge-of-your-seat novel.
Download Vampire's Fate to be tempted by bloodlust today!
Waterford, Ireland. Isla Patterson is on a mission. After breaking her engagement with her cheating ex, she doubles down on completing her dissertation proving that fanciful vampire lore influences reality. So when a handsome blond stranger invites her to explore a mysterious manor, she eagerly accepts the opportunity to enter a rumored house of the undead.
Declan Moore is desperate to kill his dangerous, bloodsucking sire. So when he has the chance to bring a beautiful redhead with the expertise to decipher historical documents onto the estate, he can’t wait for her to unknowingly reveal the key to the other creature’s death. But his quest turns deadly when they become the target of an ancient evil.
As Isla searches through the papers, the non-believer is shocked to find a Civil War picture featuring a man resembling her new companion. And after giving in to the attraction flaring between them in a passionate night together, Declan fears another innocent in his life is doomed to die.
Are they destined for each other, or will their hearts fall prey to shadowy foes?
Vampire's Fate is the suspenseful prequel to The Elements of Blood and Fate paranormal vampire romance series. If you like driven heroines, sexy bad boys, and chilling horror, then you’ll love Isabelle Aster’s edge-of-your-seat novel.
Download Vampire's Fate to be tempted by bloodlust today!
223 pages, Paperback
Published October 28, 2024
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did-not-finish
July 3, 2025DNF
Just couldn't get into this one but I might try it again some day.
Just couldn't get into this one but I might try it again some day.
March 17, 2025
Isla Patterson lives in Waterford Ireland, and she is on a mission. After learning that she'd been cheated on she called it quits and broke up with her now ex, decides that she is going to focus and double down on her dissertation, proving once and for all that the lore and fancy of vampire's influence is in fact reality. When she meets a blond stranger who just happens to be unnaturally handsome and he invites her to join him exploring a local mysterious manor, Isla jumps at the opportunity. The manor is rumored to be a house of the undead, and Isla couldn't wait to get inside and check it out.
Declan Moore has one goal in mind, to kill his bloodsucking, maniacal, dangerous sire. So when he happened to meet Isla who is not only a beautiful redhead but also intelligent and can decipher the historical documents that are on the estate, and he struggles to contain his internal glee that she could be unknowingly revealing the key to his sire's death. Things turn deadly, though, when the tables turn and they become the target of an ancient evil.
While Isla searches and decodes the papers, her opinions as a non-believer in vampires starts to shift when she finds a photo in a stack of pictures, one from the Civil War, one featuring a man who looks exactly like her new companion.
The entire time they had been together, they had been feeling a growing attraction growing between them, and they finally give in and spend on spell binding passionate night together. Declan fears, though, that because of him that another innocent life is at risk because of him.
They now need to discover if they are fate bound or will their hearts fall to their shadow foes?
Vampire's Fate is a suspenseful prequel in The Elements of Blood and Fate paranormal vampire romance series. It has intelligent, sexy, driven, strong heroines, sexy bad boys, and of course chilling horror. Isabelle Aster will keep you on the edge of your seat.
I loved the character's banter in this book. It was unexpected and a bit sassy. I don't always love Insta-love, but it worked in this one as it is a short read, so I think that's why it worked so well.
If you want a short read, something that you can read in one sitting, then this would be a great read for you.
This novella will take you on a roller-coaster of a ride, and it's a bit of a wild one. I loved it and I am sure you will enjoy it just as much as I did. It has a perfect balance of joy, love, screams, questions, and laughter.
Declan Moore has one goal in mind, to kill his bloodsucking, maniacal, dangerous sire. So when he happened to meet Isla who is not only a beautiful redhead but also intelligent and can decipher the historical documents that are on the estate, and he struggles to contain his internal glee that she could be unknowingly revealing the key to his sire's death. Things turn deadly, though, when the tables turn and they become the target of an ancient evil.
While Isla searches and decodes the papers, her opinions as a non-believer in vampires starts to shift when she finds a photo in a stack of pictures, one from the Civil War, one featuring a man who looks exactly like her new companion.
The entire time they had been together, they had been feeling a growing attraction growing between them, and they finally give in and spend on spell binding passionate night together. Declan fears, though, that because of him that another innocent life is at risk because of him.
They now need to discover if they are fate bound or will their hearts fall to their shadow foes?
Vampire's Fate is a suspenseful prequel in The Elements of Blood and Fate paranormal vampire romance series. It has intelligent, sexy, driven, strong heroines, sexy bad boys, and of course chilling horror. Isabelle Aster will keep you on the edge of your seat.
I loved the character's banter in this book. It was unexpected and a bit sassy. I don't always love Insta-love, but it worked in this one as it is a short read, so I think that's why it worked so well.
If you want a short read, something that you can read in one sitting, then this would be a great read for you.
This novella will take you on a roller-coaster of a ride, and it's a bit of a wild one. I loved it and I am sure you will enjoy it just as much as I did. It has a perfect balance of joy, love, screams, questions, and laughter.
October 29, 2025
"Vampire's Fate," the prequel novella to The Elements of Blood and Fate, delivers a thrilling, fast-paced mix of dark fantasy and paranormal romance.
Doctoral candidate Isla Patterson is a non-believer researching Irish myths on the original vampire clan, the Dearg Dur. Her world is upended when she meets the magnetic vampire Declan, who initially pretends to need her expertise. After a cryptic warning from another vampire, Rune, Isla is quickly forced to abandon her skepticism when Declan reveals his true nature.
The novella is packed with shocking twists, family secrets, and murders, but the undeniable and sizzling chemistry between Isla and Declan is the main draw. Their unexpected banter keeps the energy high, even as the plot races "zero to sixty" in a short amount of time.
This isn't a truly dark read, but a thoroughly enjoyable one that successfully balances suspense and romance. As a fan of the human/vampire trope, I loved it. The historical aspect of the story was a great addition.
Highly recommended for a quick, steamy read between longer books. The ending will leave you eager for the rest of the series!
Doctoral candidate Isla Patterson is a non-believer researching Irish myths on the original vampire clan, the Dearg Dur. Her world is upended when she meets the magnetic vampire Declan, who initially pretends to need her expertise. After a cryptic warning from another vampire, Rune, Isla is quickly forced to abandon her skepticism when Declan reveals his true nature.
The novella is packed with shocking twists, family secrets, and murders, but the undeniable and sizzling chemistry between Isla and Declan is the main draw. Their unexpected banter keeps the energy high, even as the plot races "zero to sixty" in a short amount of time.
This isn't a truly dark read, but a thoroughly enjoyable one that successfully balances suspense and romance. As a fan of the human/vampire trope, I loved it. The historical aspect of the story was a great addition.
Highly recommended for a quick, steamy read between longer books. The ending will leave you eager for the rest of the series!
October 11, 2025
A prequel novella where dark fantasy and romance come together. Isla and Aisling, her bestie and flatmate, are teamed together to do research for their doctorate on folklore and myths. Snooping around Dun Na Farraige, she encounters Rune, a vampire unbeknownst to her, who warns her 'be careful what you wish for". Declan, sired by Aiden, pretending to be in need of her expertise, is her ticket to the story or a myth of the Dearg Dur, the original Irish vampire clan, which is their main research. Isla is a non believer of the paranormal, but she had to come around quite fast when Declan reveals he true nature. Shocking family truths, murders, unexpected twists and the heated attraction between Isla and Declan will keep you turning the pages, but the end leaves a number of questions which I assume will be resolved as the series continues, this being a prequel. Well done on your debut Isabelle.
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October 31, 2025
I found this author by chance and the blurb intrigued me. I absolutely love this cover.
It flowed well and I enjoyed the history aspect and the world building. The main characters were great with personalities that worked well together, and had emotions to situations which were believable and understandable.
I did really like Michael and Aisling. Aisling intrigues me after the "taffy" wine.
Overall, a great read and I would happily continue the series.
It flowed well and I enjoyed the history aspect and the world building. The main characters were great with personalities that worked well together, and had emotions to situations which were believable and understandable.
I did really like Michael and Aisling. Aisling intrigues me after the "taffy" wine.
Overall, a great read and I would happily continue the series.
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November 21, 2024
I like human/vampire tropes. The main characters' banter was unexpected. It did seem to go zero to 60 in no time flat, in spots, but it was a short read, so I can't complain. I would recommend this for a short read in between the longer books and series.
February 1, 2025
This tale will take you for a ride, a ride if you are like me will throughly enjoy. It was a balance of joy, screams, questioning and laughing. This will be a bookshelf must read for me again.
February 15, 2025
I wanted to like this book, but it was awful.
August 27, 2025
When it comes to vampire/human relationships I tend to go all in. This was a short read that I could pick up and put down with ease and never have to go back a few pages to see what was going on. This was not dark at all in my opinion. One thing I really liked was the history part of the story. If you like vampire/human relationships then give Vampire’s Fate a go. If you prefer dark this isn’t really dark.
September 28, 2024
Read as an ARC and totally loved it!
Personally I found I connected with the side characters more than the main two, there's no problem with the two main characters, they are great, just that others appealed more.
Can totally recommend, it's a great read.
Personally I found I connected with the side characters more than the main two, there's no problem with the two main characters, they are great, just that others appealed more.
Can totally recommend, it's a great read.
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