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Praise for the Novels of Katie MacAlister
THE LIGHT DRAGONS NOVEL
The Unbearable Lightness of Dragons
Katie MacAlister weaves a wondrous story full of magic and romance.
Fresh Fiction
Magic, mystery, and humor abound in this novel, making it a must read.
Night Owl Romance
An action-packed and sexy paranormal romance... a truly entertaining tale that I hated to see end.
Romance Junkies
THE DARK ONES NOVELS
In the Company of Vampires
This is trademark MacAlister, full of quirky characters and wacky plot twists.
Romantic Times
An excellent read... hysterical and surprisingly realistic, considering it includes witches, deities, vampires, and Viking ghosts... delivers a great story and excellent characterization.
Fresh Fiction
Katie MacAlister is an excellent writer and never ceases to amaze us with her quick... wicked wit and amazing romantic tales.
Night Owl Romance
Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang
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.... 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, filled with humor and action as Katie MacAlister balances the two nicely.
Midwest Book Review
Zen and the Art of Vampires
A jocular action-packed tale... [a] wonderful zany series.
Midwest Book Review
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
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.... 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
THE SILVER DRAGONS NOVEL
Me and My Shadow
MacAlister delivers the fun, even in the drama. The characters are engaging, quick, and inhabit a universe that only a genius can imagine.
Romance Reader at Heart
Laugh-out-loud funny... a whimsical, upbeat, humor-filled paranormal romance... delightful.
Romance Junkies
THE 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
PARANORMAL ROMANCES
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 VAMPIRES GIRLFRIEND
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
BLOW ME DOWN
HARD DAYS KNIGHT
THE CORSET DIARIES
MEN IN KILTS
E-SPECIAL
UNLEASHED, A Dark Ones Novella
This book is an oddity (in many ways, but well move past most of them), particularly because while writing it over a period of six days, I regularly popped onto the Shoutbox on my message forum and cackled maniacally to all the ladies who were hanging out there.
Luckily, they are familiar with how deranged I am when the muse has me in her grip, and they not only tolerated my giddiness, they encouraged me to continue on. It is to the ladies of the Shoutbox that this book is dedicated, with special recognition to Janet Avants, Vinette Perez, Shawna Szabo, and Sara Thome for their heroism in the face of a semihysterical author.
Chapter 1
The man in front of her was crazy. That, or he was having some sort of an attack, one that involved dancing up and down and gesturing wildly, all the while talking a mile a minute, his words tumbling out with such speed, they all ran together into one dense, unintelligible stream.
Not that Harry could have understood the words even if the man had been speaking slower. She stood up from where shed been seated on a wooden lounge, enjoying the peace of the balmy Mediterranean night. The temptation to say, Im sorry, but its all Greek to me, is almost overwhelmingyou do realize that, right? she asked the man.
He continued his dancing-gesturing-babbling routine, this time adding a peculiar plucking motion with the hem of her linen tunic.
She glanced around, wondering if shed misunderstood. Am I not supposed to be here? Is this garden off-limits to us? Derek said it was the garden area on the other side of the house that was for guests only. Did I get that wrong?
The little manand he was little, at least a good ten inches shorter than her solid six feetevidently grew distressed at her inability to understand, for he grabbed her wrist and hauled her toward the massive bulk of the house.
Is Timmy in the well? she asked, a little smile curling her lips before her gaze moved from what she thought must surely be one of the servants to the house itself. Only house doesnt quite cut it as a description, does it? Its more like a palace. Houses dont have wingspalaces do. And I defy you to find a house sitting by its lonesome on its very own Greek island. No sir, this is a palace, pure and simple, and although Im sure you have a good reason for dragging me to it, I should point out that the only people who are staying in its palatial confines are guests, and Im with the band. We have the little bungalow on the servant end of the island. Hello? You really dont speak a word of English, do you? Harry sighed.
