Samantha Beneke

Romance Author

Intelligent romance with bite

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In the shadows between captivity and choice lies a love that defies every rule.

When artist Kate Morgan is taken from her Budapest gallery opening, she expects the worst. What she doesn't expect is Devon Karlov—a centuries-old vampire whose obsession with her art becomes an obsession with her.

Devon has spent lifetimes collecting beautiful things, but Kate is different. Her fierce independence and artistic vision captivate him in ways that terrify and enthrall. As Kate finds herself trapped in his elegant estate, she must navigate not only her growing attraction to her captor but the dangerous world of vampire politics where ancient enemies see her as Devon's greatest weakness.

When freedom is finally within her grasp, Kate discovers that the most powerful choice isn't always the obvious one. Because sometimes the line between captivity and sanctuary, between obsession and love, is thinner than she ever imagined.

A dark romance about possession, choice, and finding love in the space between captivity and freedom

meet the author

Welcome to the quiet ache between the lines.


Samantha Beneke writes slow-burn romance laced with longing, tension, and the kind of connection that leaves a mark. Her stories explore the space between what’s said and what’s felt — where desire simmers, hearts unravel, and love lingers long after the last page.

If you’ve ever craved something tender, forbidden, or quietly powerful... you’re in the right place.

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