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  1. Dark Lover: Black Dagger Brotherhood

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    1. Dark Lover: Black Dagger Brotherhood

    by Ward, J.r.

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    • Same author
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    A secret brotherhood of vampire warriors fights the Lessening Society, the novel that began a paranormal romance giant.

    Black Dagger Brotherhood is one of the most well known series in the paranormal romance genre. While it hasn't aged well (many new readers will point out that its clichéd...

  2. Lover Eternal

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    2. Lover Eternal

    by Ward, J.r.

    • Same series
    • Same author

    A warrior with inner demons falls for a woman who could save his soul in this seductive novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Within...

  3. Lover Awakened

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    3. Lover Awakened

    by Ward, J.r.

    • Same series
    • Same author

    #1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward’s ferociously inventive series continues as the most fearsome member of the Black Dagger Brotherhood discovers just how tempting the night can be…...

  4. Lover Revealed

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    4. Lover Revealed

    by Ward, J.r.

    • Same series
    • Same author

    #1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward’s “instantly addictive”* novels of the Black Dagger Brotherhood continue as an ally of the Brotherhood must face his own dark desires.......

  5. Lover Unbound

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    5. Lover Unbound

    by Ward, J.r.

    • Same series
    • Same author

    #1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward’s Black Daggar Brotherhood series continues as the cold heart of a cunning predator is warmed against its will... Ruthless and brilliant,...

  6. Lover Enshrined

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    6. Lover Enshrined

    by Ward, J.r.

    • Same series
    • Same author

    In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there’s a deadly war raging between vampires and their slayers. And there exists a secret band of brothers like no...

  7. Lover Avenged

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    7. Lover Avenged

    by Ward, J.r.

    • Same series
    • Same author

    As the vampire warriors defend their race against their slayers, one male’s loyalty to the Black Dagger Brotherhood will be tested in this breathtaking novel in J. R. Ward’s #1...

  8. Lover Mine

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    8. Lover Mine

    by Ward, J.r.

    • Same series
    • Same author

    Return to the seductive—and dangerous—world of J.R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood as the fever rises in the war between the vampires and slayers… John Matthew has come a long way...

  9. Vampire Chronicles

    9. Vampire Chronicles

    by Rice, Anne

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    Anne Rice is considered one of the pioneers of the vampire genre.  The Sookie Stackhouse and Twilight novels were heavily influenced by Anne Rice's’work.Anne Rice’s most popular work (and perhaps...

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    10. Sweet Blood

    by Hautman, Pete

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    For a cool YA vampire adventure, It'd be hard to recommend anything better than Sweet Blood. This book hands down does the best misunderstood-goth-coming-of-age story. The story premise is really...

  11. Sookie Stackhouse

    11. Sookie Stackhouse

    by Harris, Charlaine

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    Vampire Fiction often falls into the Urban Fantasy sub-genre, and this series is a great example of how popular it has become.

    For those who love Twilight, the next step should be to read the Sookie Stackhouse novels. The popular True Blood TV series was based on these novels, so if you...

  12. Dark Hunter

    12. Dark Hunter

    by Kenyon, Sherrilyn

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    These books have been around for nearly a decade now and are still wooing the hearts of millions of women around the world. Her male heroes are particularly well drawn....

  13. Companion Of The Night

    13. Companion Of The Night

    by Velde, Vivian Vande

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    Another vampire romance series, but one that has a pretty interesting vampire character. The plot follows Kerry, a young woman, who saves Ethan - a vampire - from vampire hunters....

  14. The Evernight Series

    14. The Evernight Series

    by Gray, Claudia

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    A combination of Mean Girls and Vampire Academy. Bianca is forced by her parents to attend a private school. What her parents don’t realize is that this private school is...

  15. Vampire Academy

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    15. Vampire Academy

    by Mead, Richelle

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    While we've given a selection of some of the more serious works of Vampire fiction, sometimes you want a more low brow read, one full of teen angst, young adults,...

  16. Anita Blake Vampire Hunter

    16. Anita Blake Vampire Hunter

    by Hamilton, Laurell K.

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    The first breakout writer of Urban Fantasy, Hamilton's series are vastly popular and are more supernatural than magical.

    For a racy adult vampire series, Anita Blake takes the cake. The novel's sort of a cross between mystery and romance, though as this humongous series progresses dwells more in...

  17. Twilight Series

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    17. Twilight Series

    by Meyer, Stephenie

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    As one of the most popular fantasy series in history, it would be remiss not to include Stephanie Myers Twilight series on this list. The 4-book series has had an...

  18. Halfway To The Grave: Night Huntress #1

    18. Halfway To The Grave: Night Huntress #1

    by Frost, Jeaniene

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    Before you start Night Huntress, be aware that there's nothing groundbreaking about the series. You're going to be disappointed if you go into it expecting something fresh. While it may...

  19. Darkfever: Fever #1

    19. Darkfever: Fever #1

    by Moning, Karen Marie

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    CONTENT AVERSION ALERT: If you're not a fan of anything fairy-like, this series isn't for you. If you're ok with a world that includes all kinds of flappy, sappy supernatural...

  20. Angels' Blood: Guild Hunter #1

    20. Angels' Blood: Guild Hunter #1

    by Singh, Nalini

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    Nalini Singh is one of the most well known paranormal romance authors. And with good reason: She's written two of the most popular series in the genre. Guild Hunter, along...

  21. Cry Wolf: Alpha And Omega

    21. Cry Wolf: Alpha And Omega

    by Briggs, Patricia

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    Cry Wolf is a spin-off of Briggs's popular Mercy Thompson series. For Briggs fans, this series is full of the things that make her such a successful author. She excels...

  22. Dead Witch Walking: The Hollows #1

    22. Dead Witch Walking: The Hollows #1

    by Harrison, Kim

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    The greatest strength of this series is that its main character â Rachel â is both entertaining and interesting. This isn't just because she's a well-rounded character, full of sass...

  23. Once Burned: Night Prince #1

    23. Once Burned: Night Prince #1

    by Frost, Jeaniene

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    Night Prince is a spin off series based on Frost's Night Huntress series. While it's not necessary to have read Night Prince, you will benefit from discovering Vlad – the...

  24. Some Girls Bite: Chicagoland Vampires

    24. Some Girls Bite: Chicagoland Vampires

    by Neill, Chloe

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    If there's one criticism that can be leveled at the entire paranormal romance genre (other than the cover art featuring bare-chested hos and beaus), it's that the writing is subpar....

  25. Fantasy Lover: Dark Hunter #1

    25. Fantasy Lover: Dark Hunter #1

    by Kenyon, Sherrilyn

    • On the same lists

    The key to a good paranormal romance is to make sure it doesn't take itself too seriously. Because … vampires. Some of the creatures that appear in these types of...

  26. Pleasure Unbound: Demonica #1

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    26. Pleasure Unbound: Demonica #1

    by Ione, Larissa

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    A half-demon hunts demons in a hidden war, the corny but gripping start of the Demonica series.

    Cue the heavy eye roll at the laughable title of the first book in the Demonica series. Got that out of your system? Good. It may be corny, but the...

  27. Dragon Bound: Elder Races #1

    27. Dragon Bound: Elder Races #1

    by Harrison, Thea

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    DRAGONS! PLOT! MONSTERS! HUMOR! What more could you want? An interesting heroine with exceptional abilities of some kind? Check. Creatures of myth? Check.Elder Races is one of those series that...

  28. Slave To Sensation: Psy-changeling

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    28. Slave To Sensation: Psy-changeling

    by Singh, Nalini

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    A woman is sent to a forbidden changeling on a cold, controlled world in the first book of the Psy-Changeling series.

    Nalini Singh is one of the more talented authors in the genre, with an exceptional ability for painting images with words. Psy-Changeling is full of the things that make her...

  29. A Hunger Like No Other: Immortals After Dark

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    29. A Hunger Like No Other: Immortals After Dark

    by Cole, Kresley

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    A Valkyrie is captured by a vampire warlord and a vampire's mate, the fun first book of Immortals After Dark.

    Don't expect this to be a work of classic literature, but of all the paranormal romance series out there, Immortals After Dark is one of the most fun. There's romance...

  30. The Darkest Night: Lords Of The Underworld #1

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    30. The Darkest Night: Lords Of The Underworld #1

    by Showalter, Gena

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    A demon hunter and a woman with her own hidden powers, an adult, fast-moving paranormal romance.

    This series is adult with a capital A. Don't give this to a fourteen year old as a gift. Don't give it to your mother either. Keep it in the...

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