Hallie Davis just started at college and is ready to see what life has to offer.Everything is going smoothly until she meets the mysterious and insanely attractive River Knight.River makes Hallie's heart flutter, but she knows a popular guy like him could never like an ordinary girl like her.From that first meeting, River turns Hallie's life upside down and she is introduced to a world she has only read about in books. Vampires, crime, and mystery become her new life. Their relationship is put to the test as they try to catch a vampire serial killer and be with each other. Will they make it out on top?***As I look closer, I can see a pair of eyes watching me through the crowd. Ignoring my pounding heart, realization washes over me.How the hell am I always running into River Knight when I least expect it? And is he always looking at me like he's trying to dig deep into my soul?Mysteries Around Him is created by Chloe Higgins, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Chapter 1: College Experience

Hallie’s POV

“Now, sweetheart, don’t be getting yourself into any trouble, okay?”

I roll my eyes at my mother’s warning of concern for my safety. She has been like this since I was a little girl. Growing up in the rural area of the mountains in Utah, all I have ever known is danger. Dangerous weather, dangerous wildlife, and dangerous terrain are the examples that come to mind. So, it’s ironic that she would be warning me to stay out of trouble while attending college in Los Angeles.

“I’ll be fine, Mom, I promise,” I give her a reassuring smile, “It’s my first day of college. How could I possibly get into trouble?”

“You never know,” My dad interjects as he looks up at the front of my dormitory where I’ll be spending the next year living. “There are a lot more dangers lurking around than you may think.”

As I look between both of my parents – my mother’s face full of concern and worry as she watches me intently, her orange hair a wild mess on top of her hea