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I met a monster. And he made me his.
Nothing ever happens in my small Texas town—until Hayden Drago. Dangerous, obsessive… inhuman. A vampire ripped straight from my nightmares, or maybe my darkest dreams.
One fateful night, our worlds collided, and I became his obsession. I should have run. I should have fought. But when he took me, I realized the terrifying truth… I didn’t want to escape.
They call him The Depraved Prince. Now, I’m about to find out why.
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THE DEPRAVED PRINCE
Hayden Drago is a monster pulled straight from my darkest fantasies. Dangerous. Possessive. A vampire with a taste for obsession. I was never supposed to know he existed, but when our paths collided, my ordinary life shattered. Now, I belong to him.
He’s The Depraved Prince—ruthless, feared, and relentless in his hunger for me. I should run, but every stolen touch, every whispered threat pulls me deeper into his world. A world where my very existence ignites war, and the monster I should fear the most might be the only one who can save me.
Or ruin me completely.
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This book is for mature adult readers (18+).
This is a tragic, captive, dark vampire erotica. If any of these content warnings may be triggering, please do not proceed. It contains sexually explicit material and scenes that include blood play, primal play, breeding kink, stalking, dubcon, breath play, mentions of domestic violence, depression, graphic violence, death, Stockholm syndrome, manipulation, mental illness, and attempted suicide.
Nothing ever happens in my quiet Texas town—until the night I meet him.
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Set in the 90's
Paranormal Vampires
Tragic love story
This book does not have an HEA.
Lexie Axelson is a South Texas-born, East Coast-living author who writes the kind of dark, angsty romances that haunt your heart long after the last page. A proud Hispanic author and military spouse, she blends raw emotion, high-stakes tension, and swoon-worthy book boyfriends into every story. When she’s not crafting love stories laced with danger, you’ll find her watching horror movies and traveling with her family.
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My favorite colors are green and pink.
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She’s searching for answers. He’s running from his past.
When a grieving nurse and a battle-hardened Navy SEAL collide, their worlds ignite in a storm of passion, danger, and the kind of love that leaves scars. But in a life where war never really ends, can they survive each other—or will their demons win?
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where fate is relentless, passion is dangerous, and no one makes it out unscarred.
the scarred executioner series
The scarred executioners book #1
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Ari Alvarez knows sacrifice. Growing up in a military family, she’s seen the cost of service firsthand—but nothing could prepare her for losing her brother. Now, as a newly graduated nurse, she’s stepping into a world that demands everything from her, all while battling the haunting questions surrounding her brother’s death.
Danny Rider—better known as Operator Grim Reaper—is a Navy SEAL who thrives in the chaos of war. Discipline, death, and deployments are all he’s ever known, and he’s made peace with his demons. Until Ari crashes into his world. She’s too innocent, too good, and everything he shouldn’t want. But something about her cracks through the armor he’s spent years building.
She’s the light he never saw coming. He’s the danger she should run from. But some battles are worth the risk—even if they leave scars.
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brothers best friend
Dark Military romance
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Dear Readers,
This series is NOT a retelling of any kind.
This book is intended for adult readers 18+. This story contains content, themes, and situations that may be triggering for some readers. Please keep in mind this is a dark romance, and it is not for everyone.
This dark military romance series is purely fiction. This is NOT an accurate representation of the military. Some scenes are highly unrealistic. The author does not condone any actions or situations that take place between the characters and the storyline.
This story contains triggering topics and situations such as rough, explicit sexual situations, graphic violence, graphic murder, graphic language, war, PTSD, mentions of suicide, mentions of rape, mentions of domestic abuse, addiction, alcoholism, anal, spitting, exhibitionism, near-death situations, religious trauma, grief, sibling loss, mentions of kidnapping. This book is not meant to be a guidebook for anything.
This book ends on a cliffhanger.
If any of the above is triggering, please do not proceed. Your mental health matters.
She’s searching for answers. He’s running from his past.
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I promise you
Danny Rider has never been the kind of man to believe in love. As Operator Grim Reaper, his life has been defined by war, loyalty, and the ghosts of the past. But then Ari Alvarez—the one person he should have stayed away from—became his greatest temptation. She’s his best friend’s little sister, the only thing still untouched by the darkness that follows him. He should walk away, but she’s already under his skin, and he’s never been one to back down from a fight.
Ari thought losing her brother was the worst pain she’d ever endure, but grief only opened the door to something even more dangerous. Danny is everything she should run from—deadly, relentless, and devastatingly addictive. He makes her feel safe, but the deeper she falls, the more she realizes safety is just an illusion. Shadows from the past are closing in, and this time, love might not be enough to save them.
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duet
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This book is intended for adult readers 18+.
This series is about fictional Navy SEALS.
This story contains content, themes and situations that may be triggering for some readers, such as grief, graphic violence, graphic murder, stalking, pregnancy, degradation, PTSD, sadomasochism, anal, breath play, CNC, rough, explicit sexual situations, near-death situations, graphic language, addiction, pregnancy trauma, pregnancy loss, alcoholism.
FATE KEPT BRINGING THEM TOGETHER WHEN THE WORLD FOUGHT TO KEEP THEM APART.
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Will the darkness that haunts them finally tear them apart?
The Scarred Executioners Book #3
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Alessia Valentín has spent her entire life proving she belongs. As an intelligence officer, she’s earned her place in the field, despite the powerful military legacy that looms over her. But before she even steps into the war zone, she learns she’s already a target. Her stepfather, Admiral Ravenmore, assigns her a bodyguard—one she never asked for and certainly never wanted. A man known only by his call sign: Creature.
Daegan Hannibal is a ghost, a sniper who never misses, a Navy SEAL who should have died long ago. They call him Operator Creature because he’s survived the impossible—again and again. His orders are simple: keep Alessia alive. But from the moment they collide, she’s under his skin in a way no mission ever has been. She’s the one threat he never saw coming.
She’s off-limits. He’s the last man she should trust. But in a world where enemies lurk in the shadows, their biggest danger might just be each other.
Pretend can be read as a standalone, but it is highly recommended to start with the first book in the series. This story ends on a cliffhanger.
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TThis book is intended for mature, adult readers 18+.
This series is about fictional Navy SEALS.
This story contains content, themes, and situations that may be triggering for some readers, such as graphic violence, stalking, degradation, PTSD, mentions of suicide, mentions of death, mentions of post-partum depression, torture, sadomasochism, alcoholism, drugging, and graphic language. Please visit the author’s website for a complete list of content warnings.
This contains sexually explicit material such as blood play, knife play, bullet play, breath play, CNC, spitting, and breeding.
This book ends on a cliffhanger.
SHE WAS ORDERED TO DEPLOY. HE WAS ORDERED TO PROTECT HER. NEITHER WAS PREPARED FOR WHAT CAME NEXT.
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The Scarred Executioners Book #4
Come Back home
The next dark military romance in the series, Come Back Home, is currently classified. Details remain under wraps, but expect a mission filled with high stakes, intense passion, and the kind of love that survives even the darkest battles.
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Every mission comes with risks—this one is no different. Full content and trigger warnings will be declassified soon to ensure you're prepped for what’s ahead.
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Millie and Hayden’s story is completed.
Maybe! There is an epilogue twenty years later in his POV, which can be found in the audiobook. However, there will be more books coming from the Immortal’s Country Universe. Stay tuned on my socials for more updates.
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Nothing ever happens in my quiet Texas town—until the night I meet him.
He’s The Depraved Prince—ruthless, feared, and consumed by his hunger for me. Every stolen touch and whispered threat draws me deeper into his world, where my existence sparks war. The monster I should fear may be the only one who can save me.
Or ruin me completely.
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