Lore and Lust Book Two: The Vanishing

"I found myself reading slowly so that I prolong the time with these beautiful characters. I loved, loved, LOVED IT! The plot is so elegant, writing is fluid and emotional, and I can't wait to read more of Karla's stories." ★★★★★

Nearly two centuries ago, hundreds of purebred vampires disappeared without any explanation—vanished like mist swept away in the breeze. Nino Bianchi and Haruka Hirano are mated purebred vampires: madly in love and exploring the depths of their young bond. But an unexpected event brings their cozy lives to a screeching halt. A new vanishing, much too close to home.

Karla Nikole has a long-standing love affair with Japan. They have always been very good to each other. Having lived in the country for two years and taken several extended vacations there, she is deeply inspired by the culture, language, landscape, food and people. A trip to Italy in 2018 for a wedding (pictured below) breathed new fire into her writing, eventually leading to the birth of Nino Bianchi and Haruka Hirano: two love letters to these beautiful countries. She has also lived in South Korea, Prague, Milan and France.

The Lore and Lust series has been proudly featured in Rainbow Crate Book Box, Obsidian Moon Crate, Pride Book Crate, Nerdy Book Box, and received a special edition hard cover for the romance subscription box for Fox & Wit and Unplugged Book Box. Karla Nikole was also asked to hold a panel for FujoCon 2021, where she discussed Living in Japan and Respecting Cultures in Stories. The series has sold more than 25,000 books and accumulated more than four million page reads on Kindle Unlimited since its publication in 2020. Currently, Lore & Lust is available in-store at multiple Barnes & Noble locations across the US, and can be purchased online anywhere books are sold. The series has also been translated into German, French, Russian and Italian.