Leopold the Lonely Vampire Series - a cozy queer monster romance

What if the only boy you ever truly loved was taken from you by a monster?

Leopold the Lonely Vampire is a queer gothic drama that begins in Gold Rush-era San Francisco, where 17-year-old Leopold Beringer, a gay heir to a wealthy closeted Italian (Beratelli) family fortune, hides his forbidden romance with Li, a Chinese boy escaping racial violence and forced labor. But when a mysterious figure murders Li and turns Leopold into a vampire, his world collapses. Thrust into an immortal life filled with loss, secrecy, and slow-burning sorrow, Leopold searches for meaning and love in a world that keeps moving on without him. Spanning over a century and a half, his story weaves together chosen family, accidental tragedy, hope for reincarnation, and a timeless search for a second chance he’s not sure he’ll ever get.

Perfect for fans of Interview with the Vampire, The Song of Achilles, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, and even a little bit of Twilight thrown in, this is a lush, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful gothic warm mm romance that spans centuries and defies fate.

Two boys. One bitten. One lost. A love story that refuses to stay buried.

coming soon to Amazon Kindle, KINDLE UNLIMITED, paperback and Audible !!

Meet the Boys

a quick introduction into Leopold's world

LEOPOLD (BERATELLI) BERINGER - main character - Leo is a 17 year old gay man - living with his parents (a status-grabbing socialite family that is hiding their true Italian heritage while selling Fine Italian Imports to all the high society of 1850's San Francisco. His parents know he is gay - but since they completely ignore him (unless his father needs a 'favor' for one of his business associates), Leo could care less.

LI - Li is the younger brother to Chen - recently arrived from China. He was forced to work in hard labor on the railroad construction but was severely beat up by a group of San Francisco thugs because they heard him speaking English. He eventually ends up hiding in Leo's house to escape further injury. Leo and Li fall in love.

CHEN - Chen is the Beringer's houseboy and older brother of Li. He has been a faithful servant in the house and has created a strong familial bond with Leo.

CHAD - Chad is a young worker at the Beringer's family business and develops a crush on Leo.

ALEXANDER - Alexander is a worker at the family business. No one (including Leo) cares for Alexander and most of the employees at the office tend to avoid him. Chen and Li have warned Leo to stay away from him - as he is no good.

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