Romance Reads

*WARM* (Contemporary)

#8 in the series, but a good place for a reader new to the series to start. FBI psychologist Olivia Sotiris, looking for a break from her chaotic and sometimes all-too-dangerous life, escapes to the small Greek island of Patmos where she meets Robby MacKay, a battle-weary immortal on a well-deserved vacation.

*HOT*

It's clear from the dedication that Viehl's vampires are influenced by Anne Rice as Viehl takes readers back to the darker side of vampires.

Start the series with the first book, If Angels Burn.

*HOT* Feehan's Dark series feature Carpathians, superhuman vampire-like beings, who lust after mortal women as soulmates in intricately plotted and vividly detailed stories. Start with Dark Prince.

Mikhail Dubrinsky is the prince of his people, the Carpathians. But they are dying out, there are few women and the men are either falling prey to vampires or are choosing the soulless life. Losing all hope, Mikhail is no longer sure he can bear the bleak future laid before him.

The only thing that can add light to his life, can relieve the terrible haunting loneliness, is to find a life mate. But he has given up believing one exists. As the beast rages inside, threatening to consume him, he vents his centuries-old despair in an anguished cry that fills the waning night ... and then, incredulously, a life saving voice answers him.

*HOT*

Sands mixes humor and a touch of chick lit with her vampire-world. Start with A Quick Bite
Lissianna's mother has kidnapped Greg, an expert on phobias, to be Lissi's birthday present. You see, Lissi hates the sight of blood. Since she's a vampire, that's a problem. . .

*HOT*

First in the series is Lover Revealed. Human police officer Butch O'Neal is allowed into the Brotherhood's inner circle, where he comes under the spell of the beautiful and aristocratic vampire Marissa. But O'Neal is no ordinary human, and the real reason for his presence is soon revealed.

Isabella Swan moves to gloomy Forks, Washington to live with her father. She begins her junior year in high school and becomes fascinated by Edward Cullen. He holds a dark secret which is only known by his family. To Edward, Bella is what he has waited 90 years for, a true soul mate. But he knows the further they progress in their relationship the more he is putting Bella and those close to her at risk. Edward tries to warn Bella that she should leave him, but she refuses. A new vampire finds it a challenge to hunt Bella down for her irresistible blood. Now, the game is on and James will not stop until she is killed.