It is indeed common. The allure of the vampire, despite being the hunted, and the hunter's own humanity that allows for love to bloom creates a complex and interesting dynamic. This kind of relationship in these novels often explores themes of acceptance, sacrifice, and the power of love to overcome differences. It also provides a fresh take on the traditional vampire - human relationship, making the story more engaging and multi - faceted.
There's the theme of transformation. The vampire heroine may transform the hunter's view of vampires, and the hunter may transform the vampire's view of humans. Another is the theme of loyalty. The vampire may have loyalty to her vampire clan which conflicts with her love for the hunter, and the hunter may have loyalty to their hunting group. Mystery is also a key theme. There are often secrets about the vampires' origins or the hunters' true motives that add to the allure of the romance in these novels.
There's 'The Vampire Diaries'. Elena falls for Stefan, a vampire, and later Damon as well. The love triangle between them is a major part of the story. Also, 'Dark Lover' by J. R. Ward has a story that involves vampire - like creatures and some romantic elements.
Van Helsing from 'Dracula' is very iconic. He's a knowledgeable and fearless vampire hunter, using his medical and occult knowledge to combat Dracula. Another is Buffy from 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' series. She's a modern - day slayer, a girl with super strength and skills to take on vampires. And D from 'The Vampire Hunter D' series, with his mysterious dhampir nature and his cool sword - fighting skills against vampires.
One popular one is 'Twilight'. It features Bella as a human in a love triangle with a vampire Edward and a werewolf Jacob. Although it's not strictly a vampire hunter situation, the vampire - human relationship has elements of that forbidden love aspect. Another is 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' which has Buffy as the vampire slayer who has some complex romantic relationships throughout the series. There are also some indie novels like 'The Vampire Hunter's Daughter' which focuses on a female protagonist in the vampire - hunting world and her own journey which includes some romantic elements.
I think 'Vampire Hunter D: Pale Fallen Angels' is really interesting. It has a unique plot that keeps you hooked from start to finish.
I highly recommend "Your Highness Vampire, Please Have Respect". The female protagonist of this fantasy and magical fantasy novel, Fanjo Man, was a vampire duke, but she was sent to a school for demons and vampires. The rulers of the demon world and the vampire world fell in love with her at the same time, but the heroine loved both of them. Later, the female protagonist mysteriously disappeared, and the demon ruler and the vampire ruler joined forces to find her. After finding her, they found that she was the person they were looking for. There were demons, vampires, and princes in this novel. It was exciting and romantic enough! I hope you like my recommendation. Muah ~
Another theme is the idea of redemption. Sometimes, a vampire hunter might find a vampire that can be redeemed, or a hunter might have a dark past they need to atone for. For example, in some stories, a hunter who has lost their way might be on a journey to find their purpose again while dealing with vampires.
I recommend Bloody Hunter to you. The main character of this book was the female protagonist, who had the special ability of a vampire hunter. She met the male protagonist, the vampire, on a mission. These two completely different people were gathered together. Fighting, cooperating, and emotional entanglements. It was too exciting! Let's go and take a look. I hope you like my recommendation. Muah ~
Sure. 'Vampire Hunter D' by Hideyuki Kikuchi is a great start. It introduces the world of D, a half - vampire, half - human hunter. Another one could be 'Raiser of Gales' which continues the adventures and expands on the lore of the series.
The theme of mystery is quite prevalent in 'vampire hunter d fanfiction'. D's past, the origins of the vampires, and the strange powers and artifacts that are often involved in the stories are all shrouded in mystery. Another theme is survival. D has to constantly survive in a world full of dangerous vampires, and the humans he tries to protect also have to fight for their survival. And the theme of the supernatural is of course a given, with all the vampire lore and D's own unique abilities.