Eternal Island; Eternal Series, Book 1 by K.S. Haigwood

I started this book on Saturday, September 7 and finished it the next day. By the time I reached page 20, I knew I wanted the rest of the series as soon as the books can be published and made available for Nook.

The book starts with our female protagonist (Ariana) in a coma since being told her husband of less than a year has died in an accident. There's just one problem; she's missing and no one knows how she left or who took her.

Go back three days to a meeting between the male protagonist, the High Vampire (Abe) and his witch/psychic adviser (Rainey). He rules Eternal Island. She has visions (warning of trouble) and he has come to dread her requests to see him. This time is different. He has a chance at true love, but only if he's willing to make a choice immediately. If not, he will spend the rest of his existence never knowing love and everything that goes with it. Choose. Now.

In a sarcastic moment of disbelief, he says yes. As soon as Rainey shows him an image of the comatose Ariana he falls. Hard. It's Rainey's job to go to the hospital, wake Ariana and convince her to fly back to Eternal Island with her.

At the beginning of the book, the author tells us, "Eternal Island - A place where vampires rule, witches play, danger lurks and dreams really do come true." Fair warning that even when two hearts are helplessly drawn to one another, it will still be a bumpy ride. Take one 900+ year old arrogant, world weary vampire. Mix in a mind-reading, witch who is also a power hungry vampess. Throw in the ghost of a dead husband. Now add unexpected, newly awakened, seemingly limitless witch powers for Ariana. Stir well and you have a recipe for humor, angst, tension, deceit, and a love that can last forever. If every one survives the treachery. And who gives the bride away had my romantic side crying.

A paranormal love story on a island where vampires and witches sought refuge from persecution, made invisible to normal human perception. Paranormal romance for 17+.

I've read two books now that are the first in different series by this author. I'm hooked. This book is available at both Amazon and Barnes and Noble.