The Jaded Hunter
By Michelle M. Pillow
Tribes of the Vampire Series Book #2
Her purpose was simple—until he made her question everything.
Jaden MacNaughton was born to hunt vampires. As a dhampir—a rare half-human, half-vampire hybrid—she’s uniquely equipped to track and destroy the creatures of the night. Ruthless, fearless, and always in control, Jaden never doubts her mission—or the brutal choices she’s made to survive.
But when a mission goes horribly wrong, Jaden’s world unravels. As punishment, the vampire council sends Tyr—a legendary Dark Knight and immortal enforcer tasked with delivering justice. Cold, powerful, and unyielding, Tyr embodies everything Jaden despises…yet something about him sets her blood on fire.
In a world where loyalty means everything and betrayal is met with deadly consequences, Jaden and Tyr find themselves caught between duty and desire. When their fates collide, neither can deny the fierce attraction igniting between them—an attraction that could destroy them both.
Duty demands they be enemies. Fate has other plans.
Perfect for fans of Anne Rice, J.R. Ward, and dark romance lovers craving a seductive blend of gothic intrigue and morally gray antiheroes.
Urban Fantasy, Dark Paranormal Vampire Romance
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What Readers Are Saying
★★★★★
A Fallen Angels Recommended Read!
5 Stars!
“JadedHunter is a spectacular story…The characters had a lot of chemistry, and set the pages on fire with their passion…Truly a joy to read, I couldn’t put it down until I was done.”
★★★★★
5 Stars! “Truly a wickedly dark, delicious tale!”
Recommended Reading for Vampire Romance Fans.
“The Jaded Hunter is a fast paced read with a good mixture of both action and romance that makes the pages turn faster and faster, right up until the end of the book. The story is well written with interesting and complex characters that don’t follow the standard romance rules…and the book is all the more enjoyable for it. Definitely recommended reading for vampire romance fans everywhere.”
Book Details
| Print Pages | Hours to Read | Total Words |
| 612 | 9 – 10 Hours | 107K |
Original Copyright Release Date: 2004/10/22
Tribes of the Vampire Reading Order
- Redeemer of Shadows
- The Jaded Hunter
- Eternally Bound
- In Her Shadows
Coming Soon
CW: Michelle M. Pillow’s books contain adult subject matter, graphic violence, and are not suitable for all audiences.
Book Heal Levels: Spicy Carnal
Genre:
- Vampire Romance
- Dark Paranormal Romance
- Urban Fantasy Romance
- Rescue Romance
- Gothic Romance
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Enemies to Lovers Romance
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Action Romance
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Antihero Romance
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Morally Gray Romance
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Supernatural Thriller
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Dark Fantasy Romance
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Romantic Suspense (with supernatural elements)
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Forbidden Love Romance
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Redemption Romance
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Mythological Romance
Themes:
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Redemption and Guilt
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Duty vs. Desire
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Isolation vs. Belonging
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Love as Salvation
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Inner Darkness and Acceptance
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Betrayal and Loyalty
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Forgiveness and Healing
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Fate vs. Free Will
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Power and Vulnerability
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Fear of Intimacy
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Trust and Deception
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Justice vs. Vengeance
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Identity and Self-Discovery
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Love Against All Odds
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Confronting the Past
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Strength in Vulnerability
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Warrior’s Code and Honor
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Darkness and Light (Moral Ambiguity)
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Breaking the Cycle of Violence
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Acceptance of One’s Nature
Tropes:
- Dark Vampires who don’t sparkle
- Different Worlds
- Vampire Hunter, Dhampir, Antihero, Morally Gray Hero
- Dark secret keeps them apart
- Damaged lead finds happily ever after
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Enemies to Lovers
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Vampire Hunter Falls for a Vampire
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Tragic Backstory
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Dark Protector
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Marked by the Beast
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Redemption Arc
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Forbidden Love
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Antihero Love Interest
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Ruthless Heroine
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Secret Organization
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Dark Knight
Micro Tropes:
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Duty vs. Desire
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Fatal Attraction
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Warrior’s Guilt
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Brooding Love Interest
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Unresolved Sexual Tension
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Haunted by the Past
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Love Redeems
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“I Work Alone”
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Push and Pull Romance
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Mismatched Loyalty
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Love-Hate Dynamic
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Power Couple Potential
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Tough on the Outside, Vulnerable Inside
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Mission Gone Wrong
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Attraction as a Weakness
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Scars of the Past
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Manipulated by Fate
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Symbolic Marking
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Reluctant Heroine
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Hidden Vulnerability
Tribes of the Vampire Series
Dark Vampire Romance
About the Tribes of the Vampire Book Series
Destiny brings them together, while powerful and dark vampiric forces conspire to tear them apart.
Dark Paranormal Vampire Urban Fantasy Romance by NYT & USAT Bestselling Author Michelle M. Pillow
Tribes of the Vampire Reading Order
- Redeemer of Shadows
- The Jaded Hunter
- Eternally Bound
- In Her Shadows
Recognition and Reviews
A Fallen Angels Recommended Read! 5 Stars! “Jaded Hunter is a spectacular story…The characters had a lot of chemistry, and set the pages on fire with their passion…Truly a joy to read, I couldn’t put it down until I was done.” Fallen Angels Reviews
5 Stars! “Truly a wickedly dark, delicious tale!” Love Romances
5 Stars! “With her exemplary storytelling talent, Michelle Pillow always creates a tale that is unforgettable… In this emotional tale of redemption, I was completely hooked from the engaging first page until the shocking ending. Ms. Pillow is an exceptional writer.” eCataRomance Reviews
“Recommended Reading for Vampire Romance Fans. The Jaded Hunter is a fast paced read with a good mixture of both action and romance that makes the pages turn faster and faster, right up until the end of the book. The story is well written with interesting and complex characters that don’t follow the standard romance rules…and the book is all the more enjoyable for it. Definitely recommended reading for vampire romance fans everywhere.” LoveVampires Reviews