In the Company of Vampires

Table of Contents

 

 

“The fantastic follow-up to
Zen and the Art of Vampires
! . . . Not a book to be missed by lovers of paranormal romance. One of the best I have read so far.”

—Enchanting Reviews

 

“Ms. MacAlister entertains readers with a captivating romance, supernatural politics, and her always present touch of humor.”

—Darque Reviews

 

“A fantastic duo of stories from Katie MacAlister. . . . She continues to write strong and superspunky characters that women will love to read about. If you are a fan of MaryJanice Davidson’s Betsy series, then I think you will definitely enjoy
Zen and the Art of Vampires
and
Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang
.”

—Joyfully Reviewed

 

“The story line is fast-paced [and] filled with humor and action as Katie MacAlister balances the two nicely.”

 

“Stay true to the spirit of the series, tell a good story, and readers will follow you anywhere. I certainly will follow Katie MacAlister to her next Dark Ones book.”

—Romance Novel TV

 

“A jocular, action-packed tale . . . [a] wonderful, zany series.”

 

“Has all of the paranormal action, romance, and humor that fans of the author look for in her books. This is a fast-moving read with sizzling chemistry and a touch of suspense.”

—Darque Reviews

 

“Pia Thomason just might be my favorite heroine ever . . . an entrancing story, and a very good escape.”

—
The Romance Reader

 

“I completely loved
Zen and the Art of Vampires
! . . . The chemistry between Pia and Kristoff sizzles all the way through the novel. . . . I don’t think I can wait for the next Dark Ones installment! Please hurry, Katie!”

—Romance Junkies

“Steamy.”

 

“MacAlister’s fast-paced romp is a delight with all its quirky twists and turns, which even include a murder mystery.”

 

“A wild, zany romantic fantasy. . . . Paranormal romance readers will enjoy this madcap tale of the logical physicist who finds love.”

—
The Best Reviews

 

“A fascinating paranormal read that will captivate you.”

—
Romance Reviews Today

 

“A pleasurable afternoon of reading.”

 

“The sexy humor, wild secondary characters, and outlandish events make her novels pure escapist pleasure!”

 

“Just like always, MacAlister delivers the fun, even in the drama. The characters are engaging [and] quick, and [they] inhabit a universe that only a genius can imagine. The dialogue is witty, Jim the demon dog is hilarious, and the scenery is beautiful.”

—
Romance Reader at Heart “The writing was wonderful.”

—
The Romance Readers Connection

 

“A fabulous urban fantasy. . . . The story line is fast-paced from the onset and never slows down. . . . Fans will enjoy visiting the chaotic charming world of Ms. MacAlister, where the unbelievable becomes believable.”

 

“Laugh-out-loud funny . . . a whimsical, upbeat humor-filled paranormal romance . . . delightful.”

—
Romance Junkies

 

“[A] comedic, hot, paranormal caper.”

 

“A wonderfully amusing relationship drama . . . a laugh-out-loud tale.”

 

“Crazy paranormal high jinks, delightful characters, and simmering romance.”

 

“A nonstop thrill ride full of sarcastic wit, verve, and action right to the end.”

—A Romance Review

 

“[A] wickedly witty, wildly inventive, and fiendishly fun adventure in the paranormal world.”

 

“Who knows where she will take us next . . . a fascinating and fun writer.”

—The Best Reviews

 

“Smart, sexy, and laugh-out-loud funny!”

—Christine Feehan

 

“Amusing romantic fantasy. . . . Fans will appreciate this warm humorous tale that slays readers with laughter.”

—The Best Reviews

Writing as Katie Maxwell
CONFESSIONS OF A VAMPIRE’S GIRLFRIEND,
Dark Ones Novels

 

 

LOVE IN THE TIME OF DRAGONS,
A Novel of the Light Dragons

 

STEAMED, A Steampunk Romance

CROUCHING VAMPIRE, HIDDEN FANG,
A Dark Ones Novel
ZEN AND THE ART OF VAMPIRES,
A Dark Ones Novel
THE LAST OF THE RED-HOT VAMPIRES
EVEN VAMPIRES GET THE BLUES

 

ME AND MY SHADOW,
A Novel of the Silver Dragons
UP IN SMOKE, A Novel of the Silver Dragons
PLAYING WITH FIRE, A Novel of the Silver Dragons

 

HOLY SMOKES, An Aisling Grey, Guardian, Novel
LIGHT MY FIRE, An Aisling Grey, Guardian, Novel
FIRE ME UP, An Aisling Grey, Guardian, Novel
YOU SLAY ME, An Aisling Grey, Guardian, Novel

 

 

 

BLOW ME DOWN
HARD DAY’S KNIGHT
THE CORSET DIARIES
MEN IN KILTS

SIGNET

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First Printing, November 2010

Copyright © Katie MacAlister, 2010

Excerpt from
Got Fangs?
copyright © Marthe Arends, 2005

eISBN : 978-1-101-47656-7

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This book owes its existence to all the fans who sent me e-mails demanding the further adventures of Ben and Fran, more Viking ghosts, and another shower scene with Ben. It is to those readers that I gratefully dedicate
In the Company of Vampires
.