4.3 (323 ratings)

Heart of a Vampire (Durand Supernatural Academy Book 1)

Name: Heart of a Vampire (Durand Supernatural Academy Book 1)
Rating: 4.3 (323 reviews)
Author: Erin Bedford
ISBN: B0F6RS67HL

by Erin Bedford

shifters

About this book

Jackie Durand never wanted the typical college experience. While her peers are stressing over exams, this fierce wolf-shifter would rather be in the field hunting rogue vampires like her mother. Forced into the halls of the Durand Supernatural Academy to appease her parents, Jackie expects a tedious semester of boring lectures. Instead, she finds herself thrust into a dangerous undercover mission for the Vampire Hunter Guild to dismantle a rebel faction threatening her family legacy.

Navigating the academy’s treacherous social hierarchy is hard enough, but it becomes nearly impossible when she is distracted by three captivating men: a mysterious, shadow-wielding vampire, a loyal golden retriever werewolf, and a professor who is strictly off-limits. With seven protective fathers back home, Jackie thought she understood the complexities of love, but these supernatural bonds are testing her in ways she never imagined.

If you are craving a fast-paced paranormal romance packed with tension, humor, and high-stakes drama, this academy-set series is your next obsession. Balancing a deadly secret mission with a complicated, swoon-worthy love life, Jackie is a firecracker protagonist who will keep you hooked. Get ready for a wild ride that delivers the perfect mix of shifter tropes and addictive mystery.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0F6RS67HL

Reader Reviews

I love this serie!

March 14, 2026

I binged all of the House of Durand books. I have been waiting for closer to the release date of the second book of this series to start. I knew it would wreck me. I love Jack, Tate, and Kyren. I love Erin’s ability to pull you into the world and get captured by the characters. I cannot wait to Book 2! )

Perfection

January 21, 2026

I'm so mad about the cliffhanger but how can I be mad when I was so invested I read it in one setting. Perfection! )

Man I missed the Durands!

February 24, 2026

I love Jack, she is a little firecracker. Her guys, oh my heart. It should be a non issue, if he knew back when she was 10 and didn't care well then she should stake him.🧛🤪But it wasn't the Durands fault, definitely not Jacks, and hopefully not Kearen (don't know if I spelled that right?) But Kleon deserved what he got. Poor Tate, just caught in the middle. Will the professor pull his head outta his elbow? Can't wait for book two. Loved it! )

Mmk

May 2, 2026

So Jack is naive , but this really just made me dislike Pipers character even more. Authors need to ask themselves “well why would an ancient being fall in love with a human women ?” More often than just ‘how can I make the characters meet’. )

Good read

November 27, 2025

This was an interesting sequel/next generation story of the Durands. Jack has had to grow up fast it seems, not getting the normal experiences of other kids her age. I enjoyed reading about her and getting a glimpse of the family again. I look forward to seeing what happens next. )