Ow, you are correct of course. But , I didn't say "falling in love", but "fascinated by". But that also was not in Stoker's book, indeed.
But, it was not Coppola's invention. It's already there in Murnau's 1922 "Nosferatu - Eine Symphonie des Grauens". (also based on Stoker's Dracula) Where the vampire sees a locket with Ellen (=Mina) portrait, commenting that she has a lovely neck. The names are changed in this movie. Harker = Hutter etc...
I can recommend this ancient movie. There are several copies on it on youtube to watch. With different language subscripts or not. I won't post a link 'cause Redqueen will freakout and say it's offtopic.
Of course I know Nosferatu, one of the best vampire movies ever made. I assumed you mean Coppola, because nowadays most people refer to that movie when talking about Draculas fascination with Mina (and calling it romantic - which is just ...no). I'm glad to see someone referring to Nosferatu
(Sorry for OT, OP)
