Vampires of El Norte By Isabel Canas (2023)

In the haunting and supernatural landscape of the Texas-Mexico border in the 1840s, "The Hacienda" author presents a riveting tale where vampires, vaqueros, and star-crossed lovers converge. Nena, the daughter of a rancher, grapples with both the historical tensions between Mexican ranchers and Anglo settlers and the ominous nocturnal threat that drains men of their blood. Her past trauma resurfaces when she encounters Néstor, who had believed her dead after a vicious attack years ago.

Haunted by grief, Néstor has wandered from ranch to ranch, attempting to escape the night terrors and memories of his lost love. The onset of the United States' invasion of Mexico in 1846 thrusts Nena and Néstor back into each other's lives, with Nena working as a curandera and Néstor joining the auxiliary cavalry of ranchers and vaqueros. However, their reunion is overshadowed by a malevolent force that materializes as a nightmare made flesh.

As war looms on the horizon, Nena and Néstor must confront their shared past and reconcile their feelings. Nena's determination to prove herself as a healer clashes with her lingering anger at Néstor for what seems like abandonment.

The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of historical conflict and supernatural intrigue, promising a gripping journey through love, loss, and the supernatural, where the only hope for survival lies in confronting the demons of the past together. 📚❤️