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A Cruel Thirst by Angela Montoya

A Cruel Thirst

by Angela Montoya

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  • Dec 17, 2024, 432 pages
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A fledgling vampire and a headstrong vampire huntress must work together—against their better judgment—to rid the world of monsters in this irresistible romantic fantasy.

Carolina Fuentes wants to join her family in hunting the bloodthirsty vampiros that plague her pueblo. Her father, however, wishes to marry her off to a husband of his choosing, someone who'll take her away from danger.

Determined to prove she'd make a better slayer than wife, Carolina vows to take down a monster herself. But when she runs into un vampiro that is somehow extremely attractive and kind, her plan crumbles.

Lalo Villalobos was content leading a perfectly dull life until un vampiro turned him. Now forced to flee his city, he heads to the pueblo where he believes the first vampiro was made. Surely its residents must know how to reverse this dreadful curse. Instead of finding salvation, Lalo collides with a beautiful young woman who'd gladly drive a dagger through his heart.

Fortunately, Lalo and Carolina share a common enemy. They can wipe out this evil. Together. If his fangs and her fists can stay focused, they might just triumph and discover what it feels like to take a bite out of love.

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"An irresistibly charming forbidden romance." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Montoya centers action, tropey fun, and insta-love romance to spin an adventurous romp that will appeal to romantasy readers." —Publishers Weekly

"[A] dreamy romance with high stakes." —Booklist

"A magnificent take on vampire lore. Angela Montoya takes the classic trope of vampire x vampire hunter and breathes new life into it, in more ways than one. Both tender and fierce, A Cruel Thirst is a must-read for fans of good books. Period." —Kamilah Cole, bestselling author of So Let Them Burn and This Ends in Embers

"With action that will have you on the edge of your seat and banter that will leave you grinning, A Cruel Thirst has everything you could want in a paranormal romance." —Margie Fuston, author of The Revenant Games

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Angela Montoya

Angela Montoya has been obsessed with the magic of storytelling since she was a little girl. She hasn't seen a day without a book in her hand, a show tune in her mind, or a movie quote on her lips. Her debut novel, Sinner's Isle, received multiple starred reviews. When she isn't lost in the world of words, Angela can be found hiding away on her small farm in Northern California, where she's busy bossing around her partner and their two children, as well as a host of animals.

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