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An Amazon Bestselling and Award-Winning Vampire Fae Series — 5 Books, Thousands of Readers, 4.6 Stars Through Book 5.

DARK FAE MASTERS OF ITALY

VAMPIRE FAE ROMANTASY • COMPLETE 5-BOOK SERIES

Ava Ward is an Amazon bestselling and award-winning author in Paranormal Romance and Fantasy Romance. The Dark Fae Masters of Italy is her third completed series — written after the nine-book Royal Dragon Shifters of Morocco and the six-book Dragons of Blood and Bone. Readers who discovered her through those series describe the same experience when they arrive at DFMI: the world is immersive, the prose is descriptive and luxurious, the heroes are developed across the full arc rather than flattened for convenience.

The ratings tell the read-through story. Book 1 (Dark Master’s Kiss) holds a 4.4 on Amazon from nearly 300 ratings — the standard entry-point dip that reflects readers who didn’t continue vs. those who became devoted to the series. Books 2 through 5 average 4.6–4.7 stars. That improvement is the read-through signal: the readers who reach Book 2 are the ones who connected with the world and characters, and they rate consistently higher through the end. A 4.7 for Book 5 from readers who have invested in five books is a meaningful data point about series satisfaction.

The series is complete. Five books, all published. For readers who prefer to binge rather than wait, the full story is available in Kindle Unlimited today.

Anyone who has read an Ava Ward series will know they’re entering a wonderful world

“Anyone who has read an Ava Ward series will know that they are entering a wonderful world: decadent and decorative, fiercely passionate and personally challenging. Ava Ward’s ability to create an amazing world will entrance you.” — EileenM, Amazon UK

Ava Ward has earned her place as one of my favorite authors

“As always Ava Ward has earned her place as one of my favorite authors. I love how she shined a new light on her already marvelous world. If you haven’t read Ava before prepare yourself to be busy for a few weeks. If you have, she’s done it again!!!” — Ashley, Amazon US

Ava’s stories are luxurious and beautiful — love stories so real you feel them

“Ava’s stories are so luxurious and beautiful. The descriptions are so vivid and her love stories so real you feel them. You see and feel not only the gorgeousness but the decadence. I can’t wait for the next book.” — Kindle Customer, Amazon US

FAQ

What awards and recognition has Ava Ward received?
Ava Ward is an Amazon bestselling and award-winning author in Paranormal Romance and Fantasy Romance. She has three completed series with thousands of combined reviews across Amazon and Goodreads.

Do the ratings improve through the series?
Yes. Book 1 averages 4.4 (Amazon), Books 2–5 average 4.6–4.7. The improving read-through ratings reflect readers who connected with the world and kept going. A 4.7 for the series finale is a strong satisfaction signal.

Is this a good series to start with, or should I read RLH first?
DFMI is a standalone series within the same connected universe. Quinn (the Master Vampire hero) appeared in Royal Dragon Shifters of Morocco, so prior readers get additional context — but the series is fully accessible to new readers. Start here if MFM vampire/fae romance is what you’re looking for.

Is the series complete?
Five books, all published, free in Kindle Unlimited.