“This delicious series has bewitched me. Raven Belasco has built a convincing, detailed world full of violence and romance. A sensuous, deeply-felt back story. Highly recommended!”

— Patrick Califia, author of Mortal Companion

"With characteristic verve and her dazzling mastery of language, Raven Belasco introduces readers to a new chapter in her Blood & Ancient Scrolls series with That Lesbian Vampire Pirate Story. This short, snappy action-packed novelette transports you to 1860s New York, where street brawls and bar fights are the order of the day among the Fourth Ward's notorious gangs. Spiked with witty banter and Belasco's propulsive pacing, this is a one-bite read with teeth.

When criminal mastermind Sadie runs up against trouble with her old rival Gallus Mag, she abandons her ambitions on land and turns her sights to river piracy. She takes over leadership of a small band of brigands called the Charleton Street Gang, and together they ply the Hudson, finding mischief and opportunity in equal measure. But when Sadie and her crew attempt to seize control of the wrong ship, she finds herself up against a powerful pirate queen--who happens to be a vampire. The very human Sadie is equally terrified and intrigued by Lady Ruthven (a nice call-out to Polidori!) whose seductive swagger is deliciously tempting. But is this pirate queen the key to Sadie's future, or a dangerous enemy fated to destroy her?

The chemistry between Sadie and Lady Ruthven is absolutely magnetic, and I hope to see more of Lady Ruthven in future books in this series. The fight scenes and the love scenes are beautifully choreographed, with plenty of heat and action to satisfy those who like their books on the spicy and adventurous side.

This fun story is a great introduction to Belasco's series, even if you've never read her work before. Filled with sharp characters, wry humor, and historically accurate details, That Lesbian Vampire Pirate Story is a lively sapphic romp that will keep you on your toes!"

—Paulette Kennedy, The Artist of Blackberry Grange