Cassi never feared the soul sucking vampires until they took her voice. Vampire victims are cast out of society and left only as snacks for more vampires. With no way to regain her voice, Grand Duchess Cassi turns to vampire Leith in a desperate gamble to save herself and the country from a hostile takeover. Bored with killing rogue vampires, Leith agrees to use her father's gifts to "puppet" Cassi and give her a voice to court four men for a month. This highly dangerous and illegal vampire magic might get them both killed if anyone discovers that Cassi is drained or Leith's vampire status. As Cassi and Leith fool and fall for two of the dashing suitors, those who know their secrets emerge from the shadows. Will they be able to pull off the ultimate deception, or will they both end up sucked dry by the humans and vampires around them?

Seventeen-year-old Mavis Harverly has always been the quiet kid. Born with a rare vocal deformity this girl has never spoken a coherent word in her life. Now thrown into a new school after getting expelled, she has a load of problems to face. FOr instance, a hot jackass who she just can't get rid of. A chirpy friends group that she tries desperately to keep around. A set of disappointed and strict parents. And a drifting best friend. Her whole life Mavis has been silent. She's a fiery spirit trapped by her broken voice box, her peers, and herself. Everything seems moments away from toppling over. But she tries. But eventually we all get tired of trying, don't we?