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Stray Witch: A Paranormal Vampire Romance and Urban Fantasy Novel (The Vampires of Emberbury) Paperback – May 17, 2020

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Working for vampires is not easy. Finding out you are a witch after thirty, even less.
But when you lose everything after a divorce, you take any opportunity you can... even when the job requirements include casting spells and dealing with a charming, yet fanged co-worker.

WINNER OF THE 2020 INTERNATIONAL VAMPIRE FILM & ARTS FESTIVAL SILVER STAKE AWARD.

Clueless Witch Meets Quirky Vampire: an enchanting tale of love and magic.

“The highly original plot combines the best of paranormal with the best of romance: a tantalizing, unputdownable read.” —The Booklife Prize critic’s report.

A magical story about a lost witch recovering her self-esteem and overcoming a terrible mistake, a seemingly cheerful vampire with a tortured past, and finding love in the most unexpected of places.

Alba is about to lose everything after her divorce... until she meets The Vampires of Emberbury, who dwell under an abandoned graveyard, stuck in Victorian times. They will make her a very interesting job offer, and she will get to meet Clarence, a mysterious vampire gentleman who thinks cloaks and top hats are still in fashion. With his help, Alba will figure out that, sometimes, the scariest monster isn’t the one with fangs.

This is a slow-burn paranormal vampire romance and magical realism novel that deals with worldly issues in a magical, humorous way and guarantees to make you laugh, cry, and gasp as you follow Alba and Clarence on their quest to solve Alba’s real-life troubles in a fairy-tale setting.

Stray Witch is the first book in The Vampires of Emberbury series. It can also be read as a stand-alone story.

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“I loved this story! The pacing was steady, and the characters were well-developed and realistic. I found it very easy to relate to Alba, to sympathize with her, and to cheer her on as she fought to protect her daughters and start a new life. I really liked Clarence, the mysterious gentlemanly vampire. I was especially intrigued by his dark past and wanted to know more. I also enjoyed the slow-burn romantic subplot between Alba and Clarence.” —Angela’s Book Addiction.

“The highly original plot combines the best of paranormal with the best of romance. (…) Each character is lovingly detailed, vivid in perspective. The slow teasing out of each’s history allows for a tantalizing, unputdownable read.”—The Booklife Prize critic’s report.

“Written in the alternating first-person perspective of Alba and Clarence, the reader is allowed a glimpse into their intertwined lives as two people who shouldn't have fallen in love try to discover their feelings and themselves. (...) Self-discovery, romance, heartbreak, and challenges fill this sweet romance in which you can't help but root for the main characters.” —Reader’s Favorite.

Other titles in The Vampires of Emberbury series:

Stray Witch (Book 1)
Witch’s Mirror (Book 2)
Witches Masquerade (Book 3)
The Vampire's Assistant (Julia and Francesca's story: a novella)
A Winter's Cobalt Kiss (A Vampire Christmas Novelette in the World of Stray Witch)

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B088N674W9
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (May 17, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 385 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8640038255
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.97 x 8 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #3,388,853 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #19,235 in Vampire Romances
- #25,524 in Dark Fantasy
- #41,725 in Romantic Fantasy (Books)

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Eva Alton writes stories that blend humor, love, and unforgettable characters who linger in your heart long after you finish the book. With a style that combines the magical and the ordinary, her works offer readers moments of escapism, laughter, and reflection.

In her paranormal fiction, such as the popular series The Vampires of Emberbury and The Witches of Ibiza, Eva explores worlds where vampires, witches, and humans share their light and darkness, proving that monsters aren’t always what we think. Her talent for crafting realistic characters and clever dialogue has made her a must-read author for fans of romantic urban fantasy.

In the romantic comedy genre, her Carpi Café series charms readers with hilarious and heartwarming stories about love, second chances, and the magic hidden in life’s chaos. Between laughs, books, and cozy moments, these romcoms remind us that life’s unexpected twists are often the best ones.

Eva also shares her expertise with aspiring writers through her Autorissimo project, offering resources and guides to help others bring their own stories to life.

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Customers find this book charming and entertaining, with rich descriptions and attention to detail throughout. They appreciate the well-developed story arc and engaging characters, and one customer notes how the narration alternates between Alba and Clarence. Customers describe the book as magical and humorous.

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Customers find the book enjoyable and charming, describing it as a great first book that is very entertaining.

"...It’s perfect in every way. It spoke to the deepest parts of my heart and it gave me hope...." Read more

"...Witches. Vampires. Spirits. And romance. A marvelously entertaining read...." Read more

"...So much fun to read, but also very inspiring...." Read more

"...Bottom line... I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I'm already having withdrawals, so I have pre-ordered the next book in the series. I highly recommend!" Read more

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Customers enjoy the story of the book, finding it interesting and well-developed, with one customer noting its whimsical nature and another describing it as a dark and intimate tale that tugs on heartstrings.

"...It all makes sense and it’s magical, beautiful, romantic, heart breaking and heart melting at the same time...." Read more

"...So much fun to read, but also very inspiring. Despite the whimsical nature of the story and its very good fit in the fantasy genre, it also touches..." Read more

"...Alton has created a lovely story with twists and turns one doesn’t expect until you're in them...." Read more

"...This story gave me all the feels... frustration, fear, intrigue, and relief (just to name a few). There were some laugh-out-loud moments...." Read more

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Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting its eloquence, rich descriptions, and attention to detail. One customer highlights the clever dialogue throughout, while another appreciates how the narration alternates between Alba and Clarence.

"...Everything in this story flows. It all makes sense and it’s magical, beautiful, romantic, heart breaking and heart melting at the same time...." Read more

"The book has a little of everything. Witches. Vampires. Spirits. And romance. A marvelously entertaining read...." Read more

"...the narration switches from Alba to Clarence, and how their voices are so different. One of my favorite lines is “there’s darkness inside all of us...." Read more

"...The pace was executed very well. She writes with eloquence and paces the book perfectly where the highs are high and the lows are low...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the characters in the book, with one noting their multi-dimensional and flawed nature.

"...The characters are so real you can almost imagine them standing next to you, and the way the author portrays the progession of their relationship is..." Read more

"...All and all I absolutely enjoyed this book from the storyline to the characters...." Read more

"...and the flawed multi-dimensional characters. The pacing was perfect...." Read more

"It was an interesting story, with interesting characters. But Alba had given her power to trust plan up...." Read more

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Customers find the book engrossing and magical, with one customer particularly praising the world-building and another noting how it gave them hope.

"...Everything in this story flows. It all makes sense and it’s magical, beautiful, romantic, heart breaking and heart melting at the same time...." Read more

"...So much fun to read, but also very inspiring...." Read more

"...The world building was amazing and creative and I really enjoyed the characters. I loved Alba and Clarence and their relationship...." Read more

"This book was everything it promised: engrossing, magical, funny -- and so much more!..." Read more

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"...Humor and clever dialogue sparkle though out the book, and there is plenty of conflict and tension to keep pushing the reader forward...." Read more

"...Filled with humor, weaving throughout the danger, Stray Witch is very well written, the plot perfectly developed, the dialogue speaks as it should...." Read more

"...or dealt with a messy divorce--there are loveable characters, humorous, and scenes that tugged on heartstrings or creeped me out--like they were..." Read more

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Borbala Branch
My favorite book
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2020
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This book...is hard to put into words. I have thought for a while what to write in my review and nothing quite expresses the way I feel about it. It’s perfect in every way. It spoke to the deepest parts of my heart and it gave me hope.
The characters are so real you can almost imagine them standing next to you, and the way the author portrays the progession of their relationship is flawless, just like her writing. Everything in this story flows. It all makes sense and it’s magical, beautiful, romantic, heart breaking and heart melting at the same time. When you read it, you feel each word happening, as if you were watching a movie. There is never a word that isn’t significant, and the author always points out just the right things to set the mood for each scene.
If you can’t relate to the protagonist, you are a very lucky person and let this book be a reminder of that. If you can relate to her, this book will give you hope too, just like it did for me.

The one thing I want to point out is that the cover is very not matching with the vibe of the book. So don’t make your decision on reading this book based on the cover at all. Use the summary as the guide to decide.

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Aislinn
New Take on Vampires & Witches
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2021
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The book has a little of everything. Witches. Vampires. Spirits. And romance. A marvelously entertaining read.

We have a witch who doesn't know she's a witch and isn't sure she believes she really is. Then there are vampires (which take her a little getting used to) who need her help, and a cat that's not your ordinary cat.

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Lisette
Magical
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2020
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This is beautifully written. The descriptions of the Cloister and all other settings are so well detailed and frankly a little romantic. So much fun to read, but also very inspiring. Despite the whimsical nature of the story and its very good fit in the fantasy genre, it also touches subjects that many women go through in real life such as divorce, domestic violence, financial abuse, etc. I was hooked the whole time and I do not like to give away spoilers, but it has strong aspects of freedom, escape, and bit of poetic justice that I thoroughly enjoyed. However, in a very realistic way, the new life Alba begins to build through her newfound contacts and power is very messy, as is dealing with her narcissistic and vindictive ex-husband, Mark. There is also something so fierce about the way that the main character Alba maintains her good nature throughout some very dark moments in her new life and her continuing struggles from her divorce. I like that she is full of feelings and confused sometimes. I felt connected to her in many ways because of that, particularly with the way that love for her daughters and Clarence is what moved her to be more defensive or aggressive against Mark. I also enjoyed the way that this story gives us a more intricate view of mystical creatures like vampires and witches. An unexpected and pleasant surprise as the story develops is the feeling of seeing a more human side, whether good or bad, to these mystical beings. I also enjoy how the narration switches from Alba to Clarence, and how their voices are so different. One of my favorite lines is “there’s darkness inside all of us. We just deal with it differently, he said, drawing shapes with his fingers on the back of my hand.” In short, I loved everything about it and I really lived Alba’s emotions along with her.

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Not a story for impatient readers like me...
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020
There was a lot to like in this story, the backgrounds of the protagonists making them easy to relate to. But the biggest turn off for me was the heroine's lack of backbone. I kept waiting for her to get really pissed off. Nope.

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Michelle N.
Magic, Witch's, and Vampires oh my!
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2020
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Stray Witch by indie author Eva Alton is Book 1 in The Vampires of Emberbury series. The story follows Alba’s life. She’s trapped in a loveless marriage to a narcissist named Mark and meets Clarence, a vampire, that’s been sent to recruit her to work for The Cloister. He reveals what she really is. She’s no mere mortal. She’s a witch who comes from a long line of witches. Alba doesn’t believe, but she’s faced with a choice to continue in a toxic marriage or pretend to be this witch and get away from the dangerous man she lives with.

Alton has created a lovely story with twists and turns one doesn’t expect until you're in them. I found myself rooting for Alba, angry at her, wanting to kick her in the backside and cheering her on. The story had me hooked from the first page to the last. The pace was executed very well. She writes with eloquence and paces the book perfectly where the highs are high and the lows are low. The author masterfully created Mark as an antagonist I loved to hate and Clearance, the broody vampire with a dark past was hard to resist and can’t seem to keep away from Alba. The plot, characters, and story arc are all fully developed and believable.

All and all I absolutely enjoyed this book from the storyline to the characters. I became emotionally invested in them and can’t wait to see what happens next when Book 2 in the series, Witch’s Mirror, publishes on December 5, 2020. I would recommend this read to anyone who loves the paranormal romance and magical realism genres.

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K.S. Ruff
A bewitching read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2020
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I devoured this book in a day... seriously, couldn't put it down. Some of Alba's experiences hit a little too close to home, but I hung in there and I'm so glad I did. This story gave me all the feels... frustration, fear, intrigue, and relief (just to name a few). There were some laugh-out-loud moments. I'm pretty sure my heart stopped at one point (no spoilers here). And, yes, I've fallen hopelessly in love with Clarence. I loved the attention to detail (pretty sure I felt a glob of moss fall on my head) and the flawed multi-dimensional characters. The pacing was perfect. I know this book was 380 pages, but I would have liked to see some of those developments in the epilogue incorporated into the main story so they could be captured in more detail. Bottom line... I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I'm already having withdrawals, so I have pre-ordered the next book in the series. I highly recommend!

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Not funny
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2020
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It was an interesting story, with interesting characters. But Alba had given her power to trust plan up. Had she shared her problems, she would've had the help needed much sooner.

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MGK
Witches, vampires, and a thrill-a-minute story!
Reviewed in India on August 29, 2021
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I love a good witch story and I've always enjoyed vampire lore, so when I discovered this book, I bought it immediately. The story begins with Alba, a woman who doesn't know she is a witch, brought to an underground vampire community to be their assistant. They're looking for someone whom they won't feed from (vampires don't like the smell of witch blood), and who can do daylight errands like paying bills and buying things from stores. Alba is looking for a way to escape from her abusive husband, and moves into the underground world with her young daughters.

My favourite parts were the chapters about her settling into her new life and learning the ways of the vampire world. But after that, the story begins to get more complicated - she develops feelings for a mysterious vampire, her husband begins to chase her, and a long-dead witch has secrets that Alba must discover. The story moves fast, and you'll find yourself reading at a fast pacet too, just to keep up with what happens. Will be picking up the next books in the Stray Witch series.

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Reviewed in India on August 29, 2021
I love a good witch story and I've always enjoyed vampire lore, so when I discovered this book, I bought it immediately. The story begins with Alba, a woman who doesn't know she is a witch, brought to an underground vampire community to be their assistant. They're looking for someone whom they won't feed from (vampires don't like the smell of witch blood), and who can do daylight errands like paying bills and buying things from stores. Alba is looking for a way to escape from her abusive husband, and moves into the underground world with her young daughters.

My favourite parts were the chapters about her settling into her new life and learning the ways of the vampire world. But after that, the story begins to get more complicated - she develops feelings for a mysterious vampire, her husband begins to chase her, and a long-dead witch has secrets that Alba must discover. The story moves fast, and you'll find yourself reading at a fast pacet too, just to keep up with what happens. Will be picking up the next books in the Stray Witch series.

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Rachel
I loved it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2025
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Stray Witch was an absolute delight. I blew through the pages because it's an intriguing story and, unlike most vampire romance novels, the MC is not a young slip of a thing; she's a middle aged, soon to be divorced mother of two. I loved it!

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Jennifer Collins
Compelling Story
Reviewed in Canada on October 9, 2024
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"Stray Witch" is a captivating tale of empowerment, friendship, and love that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The protagonist, Alba, is a single mother who finds herself in a difficult situation after divorcing her abusive husband. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets a secret society of vampires and discovers her own hidden powers as a witch.

As Alba navigates her newfound abilities, she struggles to control them, leading to some unpredictable and thrilling moments. Despite the challenges she faces, it is clear that Alba is a force to be reckoned with, and her journey of self-discovery is both empowering and inspiring.

The romance between Alba and Clarence, a vampire she befriends, adds an extra layer of intrigue to the story. Their relationship is built on trust and mutual respect, and watching it develop throughout the book is both heartwarming and exciting.

The ending of "Stray Witch" is both unexpected and satisfying, as Alba successfully breaks free from her past and embraces her independence. However, her complicated relationship with Clarence leaves readers wanting more, eager to see where their story will go next.

Overall, "Stray Witch" is a spellbinding read that combines elements of fantasy, romance, and empowerment in a unique and engaging way. Fans of vampire romance and stories of female empowerment will not be disappointed by this captivating tale.

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A medium read
Reviewed in Italy on April 17, 2025
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The plot is solid enough but the writing and the characters depiction is somehow bland, and I found the story telling naive. I didn’t finish reading the second book in the series.

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Very good
Reviewed in Australia on January 23, 2025
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Another very good urban fanasty about witches and vampires. It is well written and very good reading. I recommend it to amazon readers

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Working for vampires is not easy. Finding out you are a witch after thirty, even less.But when you lose everything after a divorce, you take any opportunity you can... even when the job requirements include casting spells and dealing with a charming, yet fanged co-worker.

WINNER OF THE 2020 INTERNATIONAL VAMPIRE FILM & ARTS FESTIVAL SILVER STAKE AWARD.

Clueless Witch Meets Quirky Vampire: an enchanting tale of love and magic.

“The highly original plot combines the best of paranormal with the best of romance: a tantalizing, unputdownable read.” —The Booklife Prize critic’s report.

Stray Witch is the first book in The Vampires of Emberbury series. It can also be read as a stand-alone story.

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Working for vampires is not easy. Finding out you are a witch after thirty, even less.
But when you lose everything after a divorce, you take any opportunity you can... even when the job requirements include casting spells and dealing with a charming, yet fanged co-worker.

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New Take on Vampires & Witches

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Not a story for impatient readers like me...

Magic, Witch's, and Vampires oh my!

A bewitching read!

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