Everyone bleeds.
Over a century and a half ago, Veronica Ravenhurst was faced with the horrible reality of being Awakened. At thirteen years old, a gene became active in her body, making her mold and change into something else: a Ripper. Not only did it effect her body, but mindset as well. She continues to live in her family's aristocratic home in London, England, only to end up putting her family's lives in danger.
Four years later, Veronica meets Benjamin, a Ripper with a broken past and a viscous temper, with a sense to kill. Can she calm his inner demons and storms, or will it get the best of both of them? Find out as Veronica retells her story in present day, and relives her blood lust, torment, heartbreak and the world of Victorian England.
The story follows 17-year-old Eleanor, a werewolf who was torn away from her family after a devastating vampire attack. Forced to work in the mines, Eleanor's life takes a surprising turn when she is hired as a maid in the household of the powerful vampire Lilith.
At first, Eleanor dislikes Lilith and the entire vampire race, but as she gets to know Lilith, she begins to see a different side to the vampiric leader. Despite the danger of their forbidden relationship, Eleanor finds herself falling for Lilith and must navigate the challenges and prejudices of a world where their love is not accepted.