The Immortal Rules (Blood of Eden, #1)

Includes some intense kissing and romantic tension between Allison and Zeke.

Graphic descriptions of vampire feeding, decapitations, and brutal combat with mutated 'rabids'.

Moderate use of profanity including several instances of 'sh--' and other mild expletives.

Occasional exclamatory use of God's name in moments of distress.

Minimal use; the focus is primarily on the biological need for blood.

Allison struggles with the loss of her humanity and the urge to kill.

The setting is dark and oppressive, featuring terrifying monsters and frequent life-threatening peril.

Centered on vampire lore, supernatural abilities, and the biological/spiritual transformation into the undead.

No LGBTQ+ characters or themes are present in this first installment.

Explores the struggle between base instincts and the choice to remain 'human' through willpower.

The setting is a godless wasteland, but a group of pilgrims seeks a 'Eden'.

Allison repeatedly risks her life to protect a group of humans she initially distrusted.

Zeke and his group are 'seekers' who maintain a vague, hopeful belief in a higher purpose.

Strong themes of loyalty and protective love develop between the main characters.

Characters must grapple with forgiving Allison for what she has become.