A nurse walks home alone at night... Working in a hospital, Michelle is no stranger to an emergency. When she finds a bleeding woman on a dark London street, her training takes over. She's not prepared, however, for the terrifying monster that attacks them from the shadows. The only thing that stands between her and death is Lavinia: tall, gorgeous... and a vampire. Lavinia has dedicated her long life to the Sisterhood of Twilight, a band of sword-wielding warriors that keep vampirekind safe. She whisks Michelle away to safety, her instinct to protect the human overriding everything she knows. Together, they strive to find out who is trying to kill Michelle and why. Yet, it is their hearts that are truly at risk... The Rising Dark is the first book in a new sapphic urban fantasy series vampires fighting an evil that is threatening to overpower their society. It features a fresh take on vampires, found family, mystery, and a sweet romance.