A Conclave of Crimson: A Queer Vampire Romance Trilogy
CO-AUTHORED WITH NICOLE EIGENER
What do you do when love threatens to destroy?
A Conclave of Crimson: A Queer Vampire Romance Trilogy transports master vampire Clove and his young protégés—Gabriel, Moth, and Teal—from their isolated home on the English moors to a stunning sixteenth-century manor in Paris. Hosted by Vauquelin, a refined French vampire, they encounter his new progeny and lover, Éric. The stark differences between their vampire bloodlines become evident at once, igniting a fierce rivalry between Moth and Éric. Moth’s contempt for Éric is succinctly expressed with the letters F and U, setting the stage for escalating tensions.
An evening hunt intended to bond the young vampires turns disastrous when an unexpected attraction blossoms between Éric and Teal, leaving them both confused and conflicted. They struggle to understand their feelings: Éric battles against his loyalty to Vauquelin, while Teal navigates emotions he never thought he’d experience. This forbidden connection threatens to destabilise Vauquelin’s fragile reality.
As the situation intensifies, Gabriel and Moth uncover a devastating truth—Teal may need more than the brotherhood they’ve forged. And it’s up to Gabriel to try and stop Moth self-combusting — no easy task even with his cursed lineage. Meanwhile, Vauquelin confronts his emotions, revealing his vulnerabilities to Clove. As immortal lives spiral out of control, Clove and Vauquelin must take decisive action to contain the chaos erupting in their new found family.
A Conclave of Crimson is a richly woven Gothic, queer horror romance with strong dark academia elements. It unites two literary vampire universes—Gabriel Davenport and Beguiled by Night—into a captivating multiverse, whilst also standing alone. Perfect for fans of The Night Circus, Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles, and The Song of Achilles, this series offers a unique, character-driven exploration of love, jealousy, and the irresistible allure of immortal desire.
Beverley Lee and Nicole Eigener are authors of dark fiction, gothic horror, literary vampire fiction, and queer horror romance. Our close friendship resulted in merging our vampire worlds into one explosive multiverse trilogy, set in Paris: A Conclave of Crimson. We are devoted to telling the stories of our queer immortals, and we invite you to join us in our dark, velvety world of Gothic Horror Romance.
Even though an ocean sits between us (Nicole in California and Beverley in the United Kingdom), we’re never far apart.
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Beverley Lee is a bestselling dark fiction author who lives close to the dreaming spires of Oxford, England. Her work specialises in atmospheric horror, creeping dread, and broken boys - sometimes altogether - but are always filled with heart and the tenuous threads of relationships pushed to the brink. All the Feels all the time. Vampires are her first love and occasionally they stop whispering long enough for her to write other books. When she's not writing you'll find her rambling through the countryside, dreaming about male vampires kissing, and exploring time-worn graveyards.
