One eyebrow arched at the use of her given name. “I don’t believe I know your name.” The man bowed at the waist with a smirk on his full lips. “Cassius Maxim.” “Not possible. Cassius Maxim died centuries ago. Try again.” “I assure you I am he.” Sophia examined the impostor before her. He was a handsome devil with dark hair and piercing blue eyes, but definitely not Cassius. She studied that man, read his journals, and followed his life right until his death. It was an obsession she’d been unable to break. The resemblance was uncanny, but it wasn’t possible. Anyone with an interest could research history books, and vampires were a myth. “You’re after the jewel.” “I have the jewel. It’s always been mine, although many have tried to steal it.” Cassius pushed off the wall with a shoulder, spread his legs apart, and faced her directly. “I’m after you.” A cursed diamond puts Cassius and Sophia on a collision course with destiny, but can a tragedy in the past be manipulated in the future? Black Lotus is a steamy vampire romance with an HEA. Books in this collection: Black Lotus Renaissance Buccaneer