Iris

In the shadows of New York City, ancient bloodlines wage a secret war behind polished glass, whispered names, and hidden identities. Dominic Loukás, a centuries-old vampire of rare power and restraint, moves through the modern world like a myth in a tailored suit, hunted and haunted, but always in control. Until Iris. A human with a hidden lineage and a mind as sharp as her instincts, Iris awakens something Dominic thought long buried. But her ties to a dangerous family and the secrets in her blood make her both a key and a target in the growing unrest between the vampires and their most dangerous enemies: The Order. As murder, betrayal, and coded messages fracture the balance, pulling Dominic and Iris deeper into each other's worlds and into a coming war. But love is never simple, and blood never lies…especially when it might be the only thing that can save them, or doom them. Set in Manhattan's concrete veins, Wyoming's quiet prairies, and the sun-drenched cliffs of Greece, Blood Code - Iris is a slow-burngothic romance of love, loyalty, power, and the cost of survival in a world where the old ways never truly die. Blood Code: Iris is Lessa Elden's debut. Content Warning: Contains mature themes, explicit sexual content, and violence depicted within a broader narrative context. Recommended for adult readers (18+)