{"title":"Gloria Duke","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Gloria Duke, an author renowned for her enthralling romance novels that seamlessly blend supernatural, alluring narratives with delightful humour. If you're a fan of stories that explore love's mysterious and eternal allure, particularly when set against a backdrop of vampire intrigue, you're in for a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGloria Duke invites readers to indulge in her imaginative storytelling with books like \u003cem\u003eVampires Never Say Die\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWhen Life Gives You Vampires\u003c\/em\u003e. These novels fall under the enchanting categories of Romance, where ordinary human emotions are amplified against extraordinary circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuke's writing is characterised by her ability to create dynamic characters with relatable emotions and conflicts, all while unraveling intricate, spine-tingling plots. Each of her stories promises an adventure filled with passion, thrill, and an occasional dash of comic relief that keeps readers turning pages with eager anticipation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a long-time fan of vampire-themed romance or new to the genre, Gloria Duke's books offer an ideal mix of entertainment and escapism. 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It’s only polite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut her one act of seaside charity goes sideways fast when her new, perennially topless “guest” starts fixing leaky faucets with a wink, charming her with fishy dad jokes, and casually revealing that—oh yeah—he’s a freakin’ merman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only that, but he’s the merman who rescued her a decade ago and then ghosted her like an enchanted Tinder date gone wrong. 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