If you like "The Conspiracy Game" by Christine Feehan...
Thanks for asking for a book match from the Central Rappahannock
Regional Library. You asked for a match for The Conspiracy Game, a
paranormal romance, by Christine Feehan. Have you tried:
Beyond Control, by Rebecca York
When journalist Jordan Walker asks Lindsay Fleming for help
investigating a puzzling death, the two feel a connection to each other
that is stronger than anything they've ever known. With each new
discovery, more questions arise about their mysterious telepathic
bond--along with more danger. (Book description, Amazon.com)
Dark Lover, by J.R. Ward
In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there's a deadly turf
war going on between vampires and their slayers. There exists a secret
band of brothers like no other-six vampire warriors, defenders of their
race. Yet none of them relishes killing more than Wrath, the leader of
The Black Dagger Brotherhood.The only purebred vampire left on earth,
Wrath has a score to settle with the slayers who murdered his parents
centuries ago. But, when one of his most trusted fighters is
killed-leaving his half-breed daughter unaware of his existence or her
fate-Wrath must usher her into the world of the undead-a world of
sensuality beyond her wildest dreams. (Book description, Amazon.com)
Part of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series.
Night Pleasures, by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Dear Reader: Have you ever wanted to know what it's like to be immortal?
To journey through the night stalking the evil that preys on humans? To
have unlimited wealth, unlimited power? That is my existence, and it is
dark and dangerous. I play hero to thousands, but am known to none. And
I love every minutes of it. Or so I thought until one night when I woke
up handcuffed to my worst nightmare: a conservative woman in a
button-down shirt. Or in Amanda's case, one buttoned all the way up to
her chin. She's smart, sexy, witty, and wants nothing to do with the
paranormal--in other words, me. (Book description, Amazon.com) Part of
the Dark Hunter series.
Secret of the Wolf, by Susan Krinard
Amid the lush vineyards and majestic hills of the Napa Valley, hypnotist
Johanna Schell has founded Der Hafen -a sanctuary for those who know the
pain of being different. For desperate, frightened people whose souls
are lost to grief. For lonely, tortured men like Quentin Forster.
Frightening spells of amnesia have plagued Quentin for years, and
Johanna wants nothing more than to ease his unspeakable pain -and find
out if his claim to werewolf blood is just a delusion. But she is
horrified to discover that, under hypnosis, this tender, thoughtful man
becomes violent, vengeful, evil. And now -caught in the balance between
reality and illusion, truth and deception, simple desire and absolute
destruction -she must find the courage to trust him. To love him. To
save him. (catalog summary)
The Vampire Who Loved Me, by Teresa Medeiros
Julian knows he must drive Portia away, but his passion and hunger for
her grow more irresistible every time they touch. For years he fought
the temptation to embrace his dark gifts, never realizing that Portia's
love might give him the most dangerous gift of all--a reason to live.
(catalog summary)
For books with lots of humor in a paranormal romance, try these authors:
MaryJanice Davidson
Charlaine Harris
Kim Harrison
You may also want to look at the reading lists we have on our Reading
Room website. Check the "Otherworldly Love" and "Not Your Ordinary
Romance" lists especially!
There are many resources on the web for finding good books. Try this
website, which allows you to search paranormal romance titles by author,
title, topic, hero/heroine, character type, and series (whew!):
http://paranormalromancewriters.com/
I hope you find something you like in these suggestions. If not, or if
we can help you with anything else, let us know.
Michele R. Brown
Reference Librarian
