Before all the pain, before all the betrayal, there was love...

Welcome to House of Crimson Nights—three steamy prequel scenes that show exactly how Red and Octavia fell for each other the first time, before the world tore them apart.

What makes this prequel utterly essential:

🩸 Three spicy bonus scenes from before House of Crimson Hearts

🔥 Steam that readers call "Such a hot and sexy prequel!!" Ruby Roe's Bookshop

📖 Approximately 40 pages of pure vampire romance

✨ Both Octavia and Red's POVs

😭 Context that makes the main trilogy even more devastating

🎁 Exclusive content for devoted fans

💔 The love story before it all went wrong

The Story:

Experience the passion and tenderness between Red and Octavia before fate intervened. These intimate scenes showcase their original connection—when trust came easily, love burned bright, and forever seemed possible. See how a vampire and a hunter first defied everything to be together, making their eventual betrayal all the more heartbreaking.

Reader Reviews Are Emotional:

• "I absolutely loved the sapphic intimacy shared between Red and Octavia" Goodreads
• "A real treat to read while I wait for book 2 to get here!!" Ruby Roe's Bookshop
• "Thoroughly enjoyed the book.. pure smut and proper fantasy. Will read again and again ♥️♥️" Ruby Roe's Bookshop
• "I loved this smutalog!" Ruby Roe's Bookshop

Content & Specifications:

• 40 pages of steamy vampire prequel content
• Heat level: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 (5/5 - Pure explicit content)
• Book 0.5 in Kingdom of Immortal Lovers
• 18+ adult content | British English
• Available signed from Ruby HQ

Perfect for fans who:

• Need more Red and Octavia content NOW
• Want to understand their history before reading the trilogy
• Love seeing couples before everything goes wrong
• Appreciate tender intimacy alongside the steam
• Can't get enough of these two together
• Want context for the heartbreak to come

About This Prequel:

While marketed as Book 0.5, many readers prefer enjoying this AFTER reading at least Book 1, as it adds emotional depth when you understand what's at stake. 

Series Reading Order Options:

For Maximum Emotional Impact:

1. House of Crimson Hearts
2. House of Crimson Nights (this book)
3. House of Crimson Kisses
4. House of Crimson Curses
5. House of Crimson Spice

For Chronological Order:

1. House of Crimson Nights (this book)
2. House of Crimson Hearts
3. House of Crimson Kisses
4. House of Crimson Curses
5. House of Crimson Spice

Why Buy Direct from Ruby HQ: Every book is personally signed by Ruby and packed with love from our UK warehouse. 

About Ruby Roe: Ruby writes unapologetically steamy sapphic romance that captures both raw passion and genuine tenderness. Known for creating complex relationships that feel real even in fantastical settings, she's become a beacon for readers seeking authentic LGBTQ+ representation.

The Perfect Addition: Whether you're waiting for your next book to arrive or need one more hit of Red and Octavia's chemistry, this prequel delivers exactly what fans crave—more time with these unforgettable characters when love was simple and forever seemed guaranteed.