Filthy Rich Vampire by Geneva Lee: Mood Board
Dive into a world where romance and riches bleed together in Geneva Lee’s ‘Filthy Rich Vampire.’ 💔💰 #ForbiddenLove #MidnightReads
Brief Synopsis:
In order to please the matriarch of his family, his mother, Julian Rousseaux must participate in an ancient ritual known as The Rites. In this tradition he’s expected to choose a bride from an old witch family bloodline.
🩸Being that he belongs to one of the wealthiest vampire families on the continent, he expects to be overwhelmed with overeager witches vying for his attention.
However, Julian has no intention of marrying so when an unsuspecting mortal woman named Thea stumbles in his life, he devises a plan: Make people think he’s engaged to a mortal to keep his mother at bay. However, Julian’s interest in her has put her in danger and he can’t understand his strong desire to protect her.
Rating: 3/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review:
I was really into this. Who doesn’t love a rich billionaire willing to pay off a girl’s student loan. That’s literally my fantasy. I loved Julian POV chapters. However, I found Thea’s chapters to be annoying somewhat because all she did was complain. She threw a fit about the dumbest things such as she didn’t like that he paid for things. Umm, girl, why????
Thea was a broke Cello player/ college student who had to care for a sick mom. So when Julian came into her life he offered her a tons of 💰💰💰to fake date him.
The plot reminded be of Crazy Rich Asians and season 1 of Bridgerton. It was well paced but there wasn’t enough spice for me and the world building wasn’t very interesting.
It had…
🩸Fake Dating
🩸Orgy
🩸Insta Lust
🩸Touch Her or Die Trope
🩸 Rich Snobs
🧛🏻♀️ Question of the Day: What would you ask a real vampire? Or, Would you date a vampire?
AOTD: I’d ask for him to tell me the most interesting place he’s visited & Yes, I would date him… If he was a billionaire. 🧛🏽
#filthyrichvampire #filthyrichvampiregenevalee #darkromancereader #paranormalromance
Okay, so diving deeper into 'Filthy Rich Vampire,' I really want to talk about Julian and Thea, because their dynamic is everything for the 'rich vampire core' vibe. Julian Rousseaux? He's the epitome of a 'rich snob' who thinks money solves everything, but you can't help but be drawn to his possessive charm – just like Thea describes him, 'kisses intensely, gives expensive gifts, and is possessive.' That's classic dark romance hero right there! He's got that 'Touch Her or Die' energy that gets me every time. It’s a trope I absolutely adore in paranormal romance, especially when it involves a powerful vampire. He might be a bit manipulative with his 'fake dating' scheme, but his underlying desire to protect Thea, even from his own world, is what makes him compelling. And Thea! I struggled with her complaining at times, but looking back, I think it highlights the massive culture clash between her mortal, struggling life and Julian’s opulent vampire existence. She's a broke cello player, suddenly thrown into a world of 'masked figures,' ancient rituals, and 'goblets with red liquid,' as my mood board tried to capture. It's a huge adjustment, and her resistance to his wealth, even if it seemed silly, speaks to her independence. It's not just about her student loans; it's about her identity. This clash really fuels the 'forbidden love' aspect that keeps you turning pages. Speaking of tropes, 'Fake Dating' is a personal favorite, and Geneva Lee executes it so well here. It's always fun to watch characters pretend to be in love only to inevitably fall for each other. Add 'Insta Lust' to the mix, and you get that intense, immediate chemistry that makes for such a quick, engaging read. While I mentioned the 'orgy' scene, it wasn't as explicit as some dark romances, which might disappoint readers looking for more 'spice,' but it does contribute to the decadent, dangerous world of the Rousseaux family. For anyone who loves building their own 'vampire moodboard' or exploring the aesthetics of these stories, this book offers so much inspiration. I envisioned dark-themed images: a 'candelabra' casting long shadows, an 'ornate mirror' reflecting secrets, and of course, those iconic 'vampire fangs.' The overall aesthetic perfectly captures that luxurious yet dangerous feeling of being swept into a powerful vampire's world. It's not quite 'ya vampire romance books' territory; this is definitely for the 'dark romance reader' who enjoys a mature, high-stakes romance. If you're into 'fae romance books' or stories like 'His Fated Princess Novel' that feature powerful, dominant supernatural males and a human heroine defying expectations, 'Filthy Rich Vampire' is definitely worth picking up. It might not have had the deepest world-building, but the character chemistry and the addictive tropes make it a solid read for a weekend escapism. What would you put on your 'filthy rich vampire fanart' or mood board?
