A Tale of Two Vampires
Praise for Katie MacAlister’s
Dark Ones Novels
Much Ado About Vampires
“A humorous take on the dark and demonic…. Her world building is excellent…. A plot full of surprises…. If you enjoy a fast-paced paranormal romance laced with witty prose and dialogue, you might like to give
Much Ado About Vampires
a try.”
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USA Today
“Once again this author has done a wonderful job. I was sucked into the world of [the] Dark Ones right from the start and was taken on a fantastic ride. This book is full of witty dialogue and great romance, making it one that should not be missed.”
—Fresh Fiction
In the Company of Vampires
“Katie MacAlister is an excellent writer and never ceases to amaze us with her quick aka wicked wit and amazing romantic tales…a funny but masterfully written romantic tale with all the paranormal types you could want and more.”
—Night Owl Romance
“Zany [and] clever.”
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Midwest Book Review
“An excellent read…. Hysterical and surprisingly realistic, considering it includes witches, deities, vampires, and Viking ghosts,
In the Company of Vampires
delivers a great story and excellent characterization.”
—Fresh Fiction
Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang
“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
“Fantastic…. 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…
Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang
.”
—Joyfully Reviewed
Zen and the Art of Vampires
“A jocular action-packed tale…[a] wonderful zany series.”
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Midwest Book Review
“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
The Last of the Red-Hot Vampires
“MacAlister’s fast-paced romp is a delight with all its quirky twists and turns, which even include a murder mystery.”
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Booklist
“A wild, zany romantic fantasy…. Paranormal romance readers will enjoy this madcap tale of the logical physicist who finds love.”
—The Best Reviews/body>
Praise for Katie MacAlister’s
Novels of the Light Dragons
The Unbearable Lightness of Dragons
“Had me laughing out loud…. This book is full of humor and romance, keeping the reader entertained all the way through…a wondrous story full of magic and romance…. I cannot wait to see what happens next in the lives of the dragons.”
—Fresh Fiction
“Katie MacAlister has always been a favorite of mine and her latest series again shows me why…. If you are a lover of dragons, MacAlister’s new series will definitely keep you entertained!”
—The Romance Readers Connection
“Magic, mystery, and humor abound in this novel, making it a must read…another stellar book.”
—Night Owl Romance
“Entertaining.”
—
Midwest Book Review
Love in the Time of Dragons
“Ms. MacAlister has once again taken a crazy plot and fascinating characters and tossed them with a lot of fun and a dash of mystery to create a darned good reading adventure. Who would have thought dragons could be so sexy?! Katie MacAlister, that’s who. Hail to the powers of the creative author.”
—Fresh Fiction
“An extraordinary paranormal romance. Ms. MacAlister has created a wonderful world of dragons, demons, and other assorted characters.”
—The Romance Readers Connection
“Katie MacAlister’s books are funny to the core and this book doesn’t disappoint in that regard. The world she’s created is rich and interesting, and her plots never fail to suck the reader in…clever.”
—Examiner.com
“MacAlister has long held sway over my paranormal romance leanings because of her humorous they-don’t-take-themselves-seriously novels.”
—Romance Reader at Heart
Also by Katie MacAlister
Paranormal Romances
SPARKS FLY, A Novel of the Light Dragons
MUCH ADO ABOUT VAMPIRES, A Dark Ones Novel
THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF DRAGONS,
A Novel of the Light Dragons
IN THE COMPANY OF VAMPIRES, A Dark Ones Novel
CONFESSIONS OF A VAMPIRE’S GIRLFRIEND,
A Dark Ones Novel
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
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
THE LAST OF THE RED-HOT VAMPIRES
EVEN VAMPIRES GET THE BLUES
Contemporary Romances
IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME
BLOW ME DOWN
HARD DAY’S KNIGHT
THE CORSET DIARIES
MEN IN KILTS
A TALE OF TWO
VAMPIRES
A Dark Ones Novel
Katie MacAlister
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ALWAYS LEARNING
PEARSON
Sometimes in life, you are blessed to find people who make you laugh until you cry (or wheeze until you need your asthma inhaler, whichever comes first). I’m lucky to have Sara Thome and Danny Bates to keep me wheezing and crying with hilarity. And since they will be married a few weeks after this book is published, I’m dedicating it to them in hopes they have long, happy, and dog-hair-riddled lives full of joy.
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