I’ve been obsessed with vampires since childhood, and I'm still always on the lookout for new vampire books. I love how versatile they are – they can be terrifying, sexy, sophisticated, animalistic, ravenous, or even tender. It’s amazing how many facets of the human condition we can explore through the prism of immortality.
And 2026 has been a particularly fruitful year for vampire releases. Here are a few new vampire books – from sapphic Gothic horror to dark romance and historical fiction – that you’ll want to keep on your radar.
The Fox and the Devil by Kiersten White
Published March 10, 2026
A sapphic Gothic cat-and-mouse hunt between Van Helsing’s daughter and the undead killer she becomes obsessed with. Set against the backdrop of fin-de-siècle Europe, this vampire romance is perfect for readers who love to savor a story without rushing through it.
The Arachnid by I.V. Ophelia
Published April 14, 2026
The second book in The Poisoner series – a dark Gothic vampire romance set in the 1890s. Alina Lis has built a new life in America, but her vampire ex-lover is determined to find her. Expect high-stakes obsession and supernatural romance in this stellar sequel.
Perfect for readers who love atmospheric settings, dark passion, and the intersection of horror and romance.
Loud As Bones by DG Woods
Published June 15, 2026
A decadent sapphic vampire novella steeped in Gothic horror and dark desire. Two vampires become obsessed with the woman they have captured and tortured, but as their relationship begins to unravel, so does her grip on reality. A dark, twisted tale of desire, violence, and a descent into madness.
Perfect for readers who are drawn to atmospheric tales of obsession, captivity, and the macabre.
Tillinghast by Clare Cavenagh
Published June 23, 2026
A literary vampire horror novel about Stutley Tillinghast, a centuries-old priest hiding in rural Rhode Island. When a mysterious girl bearing his surname arrives, she awakens buried memories and a dangerous connection.
The Red Sacrament by Sara Hinkley
Published July 7, 2026
A historical vampire horror novel set in nineteenth-century Paris, The Red Sacrament follows a coven of vampires living amid revolution, violence, starvation, and political upheaval. Perfect for readers who enjoy atmospheric, slow-burn tales of forbidden longing and immortal tragedy set against a lush historical backdrop.
The Brides by Charlotte Cross
Published July 7, 2026
A sapphic Gothic horror novel and Dracula reimagining that puts the women at the center of the classic vampire story. Told through letters and diary entries, The Brides follows four women whose journey to Transylvania brings them face-to-face with Dracula and his monstrous ambitions.