Katie MacAlister - In the Company of Vampires (A Dark Ones Novel, Book 5)

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Praise for Katie MacAlisters Dark Ones Novels

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

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 Davidsons 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.

Midwest Book Review

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

Zen and the Art of Vampires

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

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

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 dont think I can wait for the next Dark Ones installment! Please hurry, Katie!

Romance Junkies

Steamy.

Booklist

The Last of the Red-Hot Vampires

MacAlisters fast-paced romp is a delight with all its quirky twists and turns, which even include a murder mystery.

Booklist

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 Romance Reader

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

Romantic Times

Praise for Katie MacAlisters
Silver Dragons Novel
Me and My Shadow

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.

Midwest Book Review

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

Romance Junkies

Praise for Katie MacAlisters
Aisling Grey, Guardian, Novels
Holy Smokes

[A] comedic, hot, paranormal caper.

Booklist

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

Midwest Book Review

Light My Fire

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

Booklist

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

A Romance Review

Fire Me Up

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

Booklist

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

The Best Reviews

You Slay Me

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

Also by Katie MacAlister

Writing as Katie Maxwell
CONFESSIONS OF A VAMPIRES GIRLFRIEND,
Dark Ones Novels

Paranormal Romances

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

Contemporary Romances

BLOW ME DOWN
HARD DAYS KNIGHT
THE CORSET DIARIES
MEN IN KILTS

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First Printing, November 2010

Copyright Katie MacAlister, 2010

Excerpt from Got Fangs? copyright Marthe Arends, 2005

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