The Softest Touch in the Darkest Night

In the shadowy elegance of the 1890s, young painter Sophie Thompson is determined to escape her father's talented shadow. When a prestigious commission to paint the reclusive Mr. Bancroft lands in her lap, Sophie jumps at the chance to prove her talent. Accompanied by her loyal friend Ruth, Sophie arrives at the mysterious Bancroft estate. There, she finds her enigmatic subject avoiding her and exhibiting odd, nocturnal habits.

As Sophie delves deeper into Mr. Bancroft's world, she uncovers a chilling secret: he is a vampire bound by a centuries-old curse. Despite the danger, their forbidden romance begins to bloom, challenging the boundaries of life and death.

But not everyone is charmed by Mr. Bancroft. Edward Mallory, a distraught shopkeeper haunted by the tragic loss of his family, is convinced that Bancroft is an ageless monster. Fixated on Sophie, he believes her connection to Bancroft is part of a sinister plot and is determined to expose the truth. As dark whispers spread through the town, Sophie must navigate the escalating danger that threatens to unravel her love and reveal Mr. Bancroft's hidden secrets.

Can they defy the forces that seek to tear them apart? The Softest Touch in the Darkest Night is a gothic, paranormal romance where intrigue, passion, and the supernatural intertwine in a timeless tale.