If You Like Sookie Stackhouse Books, You’ll Love These
Need to find other urban fantasy books similar to the Sookie Stackhouse books? You know, books that have a female heroine, a bit of romance and some adventure? Well look no further. I’ve put together a list of books that fit the bill. All of the books in the list are recommended reads:
- Halfway to the Grave
- One Foot in the Grave
- At Grave’s End
Description: Cat Crawfield never met a vampire she didn’t hate. Although she’s half-vampire herself she moonlights as an amateur hunter who uses her feminine wiles to lure and exterminate vampires (okay, she’s got a bit of a father complex). Cat meets her match while attempting to capture Bones, a sexy full vampire who works for a secret organization that kills vampires that have gone rogue. Bones recognizes Cat’s potential and decides to properly train her to utilize her enhanced strength to help him track and kill vampires. As you can imagine, the attraction between them isn’t immediate but that’s part of the wonderful appeal of this series. Cat is a strong-willed individual who tends to be a bit headstrong; Bones’ approach is more methodical and calculating. This makes for some great “opposites attract” scenes. Jeaniene Frost does an outstanding job developing the relationship between Cat and Bones while presenting a fast paced action/adventure storyline. There’s a reason why the first book in the series Halfway to the Grave won the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award for best urban fantasy. It’s called great writing. You need to check out all of the books in this fantastic series. And stop by in a few days to enter my book contest where I’ll be giving away a free copy of “At Grave’s End”. For now, go pick up the first two books in the series. Get more info & prices
- Moon Called
- Blood Bound
- Iron Kissed
- Bone Crossed
Description: Mercy Thompson is a shape shifter whose adventures put her in contact with werewolves, vampires, and witches. There’s a romantic love interest in her life (can you say, incredibly sexy werewolf?) but she’s not sure she’s ready for a permanent relationship. These books are extremely well written and engaging. Get more info & pricing
- Touch The Dark
- Claimed By Shadow
- Embrace The Night
- Curse The Dawn
Description: Cassie is a pythia, someone that can go back in time to correct wrongs. She didn’t ask for this gig but since it’s a talent that’s passed down from one pythia to the next, she had no say in the matter. Her title puts her in constant danger because of ongoing power struggles between the vampires, good mages, dark mages, and other creatures. These books are fast paced and chock full of adventure. The sexy men in the series (some of which aren’t exactly human) add to the appeal of these books. Cassie is a smart and witty character that make these books incredibly fun to read. Get more info & pricing
- Howling At The Moon
- On The Prowl
- Leader Of The Pack
Description: Sophie Garou is the star in this series. She smart, sassy, and oh, she’s also a werewolf. Sophie has been “mainstreaming” for years amongst humans. She’s got a great job at an accounting firm, a sexy boyfriend, and a classy fashion sense. Her mother, a practicing witch, helps her mask her true identity from others but Sophie may soon be outed by the local werewolf community. Folks, these books are great. They’re sexy, incredibly funny, and suspenseful. I found it difficult to put either book down once I got started. The 3rd book in the series “Leader of the Pack” comes out this summer. Get more info & prices
- Kitty and the Midnight Hour
- Kitty Goes to Washington
- Kitty Takes a Holiday
- Kitty and the Silver Bullet
- Kitty and the Dead Man’s Hand
- Kitty Raises Hell
Description: Kitty is a smart female werewolf who has a smash hit radio talk show. Her show stands apart from other talk radio because instead of accepting calls from humans, Kitty only takes calls from supernatural creatures: werewolves, vampires, and other things that love the night. The world knows what Kitty is, but they don’t yet believe that other otherworldly creatures exist. Kitty’s interactions with certain inhuman individuals frequently put her in danger. These books are fast paced and superbly written. I’m always anxiously awaiting the next release in the series. Get more info & prices
- The Becoming
- Blood Drive
- The Watcher
- Legacy
Description: You’ll be hard pressed to find a stronger female heroine than Anna Strong, the main character in the Night Huntress books. Anna is a female bounty hunter that happens to also be a vampire. Jeanne C. Stein does a fantastic job with character building and as such, Anna has become one of my favorite urban fantasy characters. Get more info & prices
- Dead Witch Walking
- The Good, The Bad, and the Undead
- Every Which Way But Dead
- A Fistful of Charms
- For a Few Demons More
- The Outlaw Demon Wails
- White Witch, Black Curse
Description:Rachel Morgan, the lead character in the series, is a 20-something witch who has a penchant for getting into trouble. Rachel co-owns a magical bounty hunter business with her two live-in partners: Jenks, an 8-inch pixy and Ivy, a female vampire. Between runs she spends her time trying to avoid people like Trent, the oh so handsome and completely human-looking elf who will stop at nothing to preserve his species or “Al” and “Newt”, two demons determined to kill her. And then there’s her roomate Ivy who REALLY wants to bite her. This is a fantastic series with great worldbuilding qualities. Kim Harrison’s superb writing deftly brings The Hollows (where Rachel lives) and the ever-after (think “Hell”) to life. I can visualize every room in the church/home where Rachel lives, all the way down to the furnishings. Folks, it doesn’t get much better than this. The characters are lively (Jenks is hilarious), the dialogue is believable, and the plots are thoroughly engrossing. Check out the first book in the series “Dead Witch Walking” and tell me if I’m wrong! Get more info & prices
Also, don’t forget that Dead and Gone is coming soon! It’s the 9th book in the Sookie Stackhouse series.
Hi there. I was flattered to see my Night Huntress series listed under your recommended reads, but when I read the description, I think you might have my series confused with Jeanne Stein’s Anna Strong Vampire Chronicles. The heroine of my Night Huntress series is Cat Crawfield, a half-vampire who teams up with - and later falls for - Master vampire Bones.
Jeanne Stein’s Anna Strong series is indeed a wonderful series with a strong vampire heroine and excellent worldbuilding. Jeanne’s books are THE BECOMING, BLOOD DRIVE, THE WATCHER, and LEGACY. Hope that helps readers looking for your recommendation of the Anna Strong series. I know I’m a fan of Jeanne’s as well :).
Oh my Gosh! I’m so sorry about this! How embarrassing! I coded that entire article manually in html and clearly got things mixed up. I had a separate section for your books (as well as the Kelley Armstrong’s) which got overwritten while I was copying-and-pasting the code into Wordpress.
I’ve fixed the list and added a corrected section for the Night Huntress books. I can’t believe I did that.
As an aside, I plan to run a book giveaway contest at the site in a few days and give away a free copy of At Grave’s End.
Again, I really do apologize for the mix-up.
Hello,
I noticed you had Rachel Wood (The Hollows Series or Rachel Morgan Series). Her last name is Morgan not Wood.
Thanks for the catch - I’ve updated the article accordingly!
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I would also recommend Shanna Swendsons series. She has created a very fun series of books beginning with “Enchanted Inc” I just stumbled across it the other day and it was a good read!
Kristin:
Thanks for the suggestion! I just read the synopses at Amazon and the first book sounds hilarious. Just added it to my shopping cart.
Thanks!
If you love these books, you should definitely check out the Anita Blake Vampire Hunter books by Laurell K. Hamilton…they are awesome! The first book in the series is called Guilty Pleasures. You won’t be able to put it down! I also wanted to thank you for the other suggested reads, I’ll definitely have to check them out!
You’re welcome. Yes, I love Anita Blake as well!
I LOVE ANITA BLAKE! That is one of the best series’ in the world.
Another good one is the Riley Jenson guardian series By keri Arthur. First book is called Full Moon Rising.
I just added the first book in the series, Fool Moon Rising, to my Amazon shopping cart. Thanks for the recommendation - it sounds like a great series!
Thanks for all these suggestions–I’ve been burning through all the series you recommended way too fast and I’m going to run out soon–any other suggestions? I’m especially fond of the Mercedes character from Briggs’ series, so if you know of more along those lines I’d be especially delighted
Cast, P. C.
Marked : A House of Night Novel
Kristin Cast
is a series of 5 books so far. the forst book is marked. they are so informing in some scenes as trueblood and anita blake but they quit good
ups not so informing in some scences my keyboard spassed out…
Like said in the reviews on the books i suggest Laurell K Hamilton’s books.
Thanks so much. I have been researching trying to find some new Vampire series (love the werewolves as well). Previously had read Anne Rice, Almost all of Laurell K. Hamilton (which I loved), and Stephenie Meyer’s Twighlight series. Was really wanting more like this. My problem has been there are Soooooo many vampire books out now, and many of them look really bad (quality wise). I am very busy and don’t want to waste my time reading something I don’t end up really enjoying. Have started two books, and after reading anywhere from 1-4 long chapters, put them down - they just were not worth it. So I am excited to give your recommendations a read. Thanks also for those who replied to you and either commented on your books, or recommended others.
Dawn,
I totally get what you mean about the vampire books out there. I do have a couple of suggestions for you that I think you would love. Karen Moning’s fever series. There are going to be 5 books in the series and 4 are out already. The 5th book will be out 12/28/2010 which is a long time, but it’s okay. So the series is about Mackayla “Mac” who is a small town southern belle from Georgia. Her world comes crashing down when she’s informed that her sister was murdered while attending college in Dublin. Dublin police don’t seem to be doing their job, so Mac packs up and flies to Dublin. She get there and finds out about another world that she never knew existed. This book is a combination of urban fantasy romance, thriller, and suspense all in one. 20th Century fox has optioned the first book so I think it will make it to the screens. Not very sure..So many secrest to uncover! http://www.karenmoning.com/novels/darkfever/index.html I would also suggest Ilona Andrew’s magic series. She lives in Atlanta where magic and technology are unpredictable. When magic is up, technology including cars go down. Then the magic goes down and everything picks back up. Her guardian is murdered and she starts looking for answers. http://kate.ilona-andrews.com/ I would also suggest the host by Stephanie Meyer. Let me just say that this is way better than twilight. It’s more mature. It’s the first book and Stephanie is unsure if she will continue the book. The soul and The seekers would be the next books if she continues. This is also being made in to a movie. Anyway, it’s about these alien species called souls who inhabit human bodies to live. Melanie is taken over by a soul called wanderer but she refuses to leave her body. The wanderer starts feeling Melanie’s emotions and seeing her memories. Now both women inside one body are in love with the same man. I hope this helped you and if you have any suggestions please let me know. I too am running out of stuff to read. I like the very addicting books that are so good you can’t put it down. The ones where your eyes is hurting and blury but you just can’t put the book down.
I also came looking for recommedational reading after finishing all the Sookie Stackhouse books that have been released. I am looking foreward to the new one. I first fell in love with Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight Saga and looked into finding more Vampire books that were as well written as Meyer and Harris. There did seem to be an explosion of Vampire and Supernatural Books avalible since Harris and Meyer’s books got so popular and spawned movies and a series. Now there is a new series coming out called Vampire Diaries based on a book series. I was considering reading it but maybe I will read the Laurell K. Hamilton series instead, since everyone gave great reviews of her. Thanks Guys.
Okay I just finshed The BrotherHood Series by J.R. Ward and it was amazing If you love Vimpire series you love this series but now I dont know what to read I have read
The Sookie Stackhouse series all of them even short storys,
Twilight series,
Cassandra Palmer series by Karen Chance and the Midnight daughter which I cant wait for book 2
Mercy Thompson Series which was amazing
Cat Crawfield series which I cant what for The new book about Denise’s story
Vimpire Diaries
AND Riley Jenson series new book coming soon cant wait
SO KNOW I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT BOOK TO READ OR TO START OFF WITH CAN YOU PLEASE HELP
I have also read all of these books. You should read the alpha omega novels by patricia briggs .
the answer to all your vampire fiction dreams!
Has new types of supes and doesn’t focus on vampires but is written in a similar style to the books we have mentioned and loved here.
The quote on the cover of “City of Bones” got me (stephanie meyer saying it is a world she loves to get lost in or something like that).
Wish there were more than 3 books though.
Jennifer Rardin has a series, The Jaz Parks Series. This one has a female lead character, and involves supernatural characters, including vampires. Yasmine Galenorn’s series, Sister’s of the Moon is another good one. It’s about three faerie sisters. One is a witch, one is a werecat, and the final one is a vampire. I also enjoyed Rachel Caine’s Morganville Vampires Series, Melissa de la Cruz’s Blue Blood Novels, P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast’s House of Night Novels, and Richelle Meade’s Vampire Academy Novels. These last four are geared more towards young adult readers, but were good reads non-the-less.
Nickie:
Thanks so much for the great recommendations. Since I first wrote the article I’ve read many of the books on your list. I agree, they’re fantastic.
I’ll update the article with the additional entries.
Thanks again!
Nickie thanks so much Im looking in on all the books and getting started thanks again
I hope I have not over looked these on someone’s list already, but I would highly recommend The Fever series by Karen Marie Moning. These are fabulous reads and will keep you in suspense.
ok not that i’m a hater or nothing but is there any vampire/werewolf books where the main character is a dude i mean no offense but i wanna read about peoples heads getting ripped of and violence and also romance and stuff cause thats the stuff that keeps me from putting a book down
Mark:
I wrote an article called “Fantasy Books for Men.” Check it out.
I get so many questions asking me to recommend books for different age groups and genders that I’m working on a LARGE article which will provide lists of fantasy books based on lots of different categories. Check back soon for that article!
Nickie I just got done with all the Jaz Parks books and they were so great I cant wait for the next one due out in OCT
Thanks so Much any more that are related
I have read most of the books mentioned above and they are fantastic. I have two other series that haven’t been mentioned that I just couldn’t put down: The Dark Series by Christine Feehan and The Fever Series by Karen Marie Moning.
I have read the dark series but after the the 4 th book it seems to that the storys read in the same way at least to me.
As I see in other peoples responses I also started reading the Twilight series and then moved onto the Sookie Stackhouse series. Now I am hooked! When I finished those I found a series called The Argeneau Series by Lynsay Sands, it is more adult oriented than Twilight and that is why I loved it, I could not put it down and once I was half way through the second book I just ordered all the rest so I would have them when I was done each book! GREAT SERIES!! Does anyone know any other vampire/supernatural books that are for adults and have some romance in them?
Definitely try The Night Huntress Series by Jeaniene Frost. They are romantic ( and very sexy like the Sookie books), action packed, and filled with suspense. I loved the Twilight and Sookie books too and I was so excited to find these. Jeaniene is writing more in the series from Kat’s point of view and from the other characters point of view too. I’m having a hard time waiting for them to come out.
I’m about to try the Otherworld series by Kelley Armstrong. It’s supposed to be sexy and exciting but in a world of werewolves. Hope this helps!
Lisa:
You’ll love the Kelley Armstrong books. Check out Industrial Magic and Dime Store Magic as well. They’re about a female witch and are a treat to read.
I just finished all of the women of the Otherworld series by Kelley Armstrong and they were wonderful. I am hopelessly hooked on all of the characters! I’m so glad she doesn’t plan to end the series anytime soon!
Try Lara Adrian’s series- the first is Kiss of Midnight…it too was in the Romance section along with Jeaniene Frost’s Night Huntress Series.
I cant wait for the rest of kats and bones books They are the best books I have every read. I hope the next book that is based on Spade is just as good.
My favorite Urban Fantasy of all time are the Dresden files from Jim Butcher. Seriously well written, exciting and hilarious.
Jim Butcher’s books are awesome. I’ve read every one of them and they keep getting better and better!
Thank you so much for the suggestions! I have read most of these and am grateful to have more!
One series I haven’t seen mentioned is the Gardella Vampire Chronicles by Colleen Gleason. Out of all of the series I have read, hers is one of my favourites by far. It has an amazing heroine fighter, but it is historical based, which is a little different from most of the books listed here.
Thanks again for the great suggestions!
I haven’t seen Jennifer Armintrout’s “Blood Ties” series (not the same as the show Blood Ties). There are four books in the series (and there will not be more unfortunately). Lots of romance, vampires and werewolves. And thanks so much for this list!
Night Huntress Series by Jeaniene Frost are the best! I’ve read them all and am anxiously awaiting the next!
Yes, the Night Huntress series is awesome. Thanks for leaving a comment. Also, if you come across other fantasy books that our readers might like, feel free to mention them here!
I so appreciate your suggestions; I’ve just finished reading the Mercy Thompson series and loved it! I haven’t seen the Chicagoland Vampire Series by Chloe Neill listed by anyone. There are only 2 books so far with a 3rd due out next summer. The heroine is very well written, with well developed characters, and witty dialogue.
I have finished the last Sookie book and I need to find a series as similar as possible…I LOVED it! I came to this series after first reading the Twilight series, Karen Marie Moning’s Fever series (which is a bit darker but FANTASTIC!) and several books in Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Dark-Hunter series (because of my lack of free time, I also listen to most of the books I read and unfortunately the narrators in the earlier Dark Hunter books are unbearable…seriously). I cannot wait to check out some of these recommendations. Hopefully some of them are also available on audio.
I have read the Twilight series it was very teen oriented at first but got better as it went on. I enjoyed it very much.
My all time favorite series is the Sookie Stackhouse series I have read all and all short stories and am anxiously waiting for more. I purchased the True Blood first season and plan on buying season 2 also. I have read all of Stephen King horror and after reading the Sookie Stackhouse books I dream about the characters, no other book has ever affected me this way I feel like I know all of the characters personally and I am routing for Sookie to make a more permanent commitment to Eric as a team they can still have many adventures and of course gourmet sex !! the Angela Knight Megaverse series is also a good read with lots of fun characters. I am currently re-reading the Sookie Stackhouse series just to see if I have forgotten anything and it is just as good the second time around.
Trish:
Thanks for sharing your love for all things Sookie - we love the books as well! Please drop in each day because we plan to give away the entire 8-book box set as a holiday gift next month!
Someone suggested the J. R. Ward Black Dagger Brotherhood series, and I had to second that suggestion. I had never been impressed by paranormals until a bookstore clerk suggested this series and promised I wouldn’t be able to put them down. She was right. Raw, edgy, amazing. These are definitely not your teenager’s paranormals.
Now that I’ve read BDB and Sookie’s novels, I’m hooked on this genre. Thanks for sharing your favorites. I’m adding to my shopping cart right now…
You guys should read ..Eileen Wilks novels about the world of the lupi..THEY ARE GREAT ! ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE !!
I’ll definitely check out the Eileen Wilks books. I’ve read some of her other books and was quite pleased.
Also, I agree with your comment about the Patrica Briggs “Alpha and Omega” series. They’re great and are definitely something Sookie Stackhouse fans should check out!
Thanks a bunch!
The Christine Feehan Dark series is also a great read with lots of fun characters and I like the Carpathians vs Vampire story line as the Carpathians are considered living and able to have children……check it out!!
Trish:
I’ve read one of the books from Christine Feehan’s Dark series and really liked it!
Thanks for the recommendations!
About the Dark Series by Christine Feehan , yes it is a bit samey to begin with but as you progress through the series the action and mythology draws you in , the last Dark Slayer is excellent. Another series that is good is the Drake Sisters series which is about witches and disembodied evil as well as the Shifters series which concerns mainly were-jaguars. This series has ties to certain books in the Dark series and is a little more ‘hot and heavy’ both of the above series are written by Christine Feehan.
Another good writer in this genre is Emma Holly and her upyr series as well as Maggie Shayne’s Wings/Shadows series both are vampire/soul mates themes with some books set in historical times as well as some in modern day. Hope you guys like them, I certainly did!
I should have written this first , I commend you on your site , I came here because I had just seen most of the True Blood first series after reading up to around book 7 a while ago and was thinking the t.v. didn’t quite match up to the books. Originally I got them from the library and am having quite a task to find the original paperbacks with the painted front covers- I don’t really want to get the new editions with the True Blood esqu covers. So your site was really helpful on which books I am missing and this if you like thread is really good to I’m threshing through the library site now for some of the ones people have recommended , thankyou again
Thanks for the input! I plan to take all of the suggestions in the comments and put them together into a list. As people recommend additional titles I’ll add them to the list. That will serve as a book “shopping list” for people to use when ordering online or at local bookstores or libraries. It will take a few weeks to put together but I think it’s something people will use.
Thanks and please continue dropping in!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this site! I just saved it as one of my favorites. It seems I started out my obssesion with vampire series in much the same way as others here- Twilight, of course, and you could say I was “bitten”
I blew through the Sookie Stackhouse series and had to find more of the same. Thanks to your recommendations I just finished book # 4 The Night Huntress Series by Jeaniene Frost. Loved the series and I NEED more! I picked up Lara Adrian’s Kiss of Midnight and I like it so far. I will be adding more of your recommendations to my list! Keep compiling that list! I’m quite sure I’ll be returning soon!
Agreed. I’ve read books in the Lara Adrian’s series and they’re very well written.
Also, I’m glad you appreciate the site. I try to find good books to recommend to the readers that come to the site.
Thanks!
Hey, thx so much for posting all those recommendations! I just finished the sookie stackhouse series and I absolutely loved the characters!!!
Thanks to your book reviews, I’ve started the night huntress series and I think it’s exactly what I’ve been looking for!
Can’t wait to read all the other ones you all have listed!!!
Kit:
Thanks so much for the kind words! Glad to hear you’re enjoying the books!
I loved Sookie Stackhouse and I am almost finished with Mercy Thompson, who I also love. I HATED Anita Blake. The problem with her world was that the author (Hamilton) did not introduce you to the characters worlds correctly. She just started talking about the abilities of her characters like you know the world. Each author has given their supernatural creatures their own powers and therefore you need to explain what is going on to the reader.
I did like Kelly Armstrong’s books but I was sad they didn’t all run together. I want a steady series to follow someone and fall in love with the characters. I read her books for a good read but I don’t read them in hopes of learning something new about someone or something I love.
There are two things I don’t like but seem to be a theme in the UF world. (1) one creature type is always evil and there is no good – like Anita Blake, all of her vampires are evil and there are no redeeming qualities (maybe in the later books but you need to get through the first couple first…and I couldn’t). (2) Most of the main characters are bounty hunters. I love a super chick who is confident and tough but they don’t all have to be bounty hunters!
Candace:
Try the Hollows series by Kim Harrison. I think you’ll really like those books. The lead character is a witch who tracks down people who misuse magic. She lives with a female vampire and a REALLY funny pixie.
The comments on the anita blake books posted here are untru. Granted Maybe I am wounded lol because I get completely lost in these books and have to admit when I reach the end I do suffer withdrawles. The characters absolutly have redeeming qualities. You just have to read through. I think she is one of the greatest writers in this genre so far (even though I have many favs) Her merdith gentry series is amazing. But you really should be an adult to read these books. With her writing you may need to slosh through the first couple of chapters because she really goes into detailing before she approaches the story. I think maybe if the previous person could be able to sit and force their way through it they will be very surprised with the outcome. I had to force my way through the beginnig of the mergith gentry books by laurell k hamilton but I am so glad I did. I am a horror obsessed reader and never liked the idea of reading about faries but the series is amazing. You will never see faries the same way after this. So please give her a try.
Also just read the Jeanine Frost book I believe it was called destined for an early grave. Was unaware that there was a series and this was the latest one but wow I have just found another great writer.
Here are some more books and writers I recommend:
Anne Rice: The lives of the Mayfair Witches (may have a little trouble getting into the 1st couple chapters but these 3 books stole my heart)
P.C.Cast: The house of night
More of a young adult series but again after the first book it is very good.
Twilight:
Of coarse again a young adult series in the fact that there is not descriptive sexual content. A very sweet read and a good ride.
Charlaine Harris: Sookie Stackhouse- a southern vampire novel.
These are just down right fun to read. Even though the Series on telivision is not exact I enjoy that as well (True Blood)
Melissa Marr: The faerie tatoo books
Just getting into this series but appears to be going well.
Rachel Caine: The Morganville Vampires
A young adult series, again low on the sexual content but a very well written book for younger people or those who just like a good story. The characters are lovely.
Kim Harrison:
Not a favorite of mine but a good read in all. This is more as a mystery detective way, which except for the exception of laurell K Hamilton I dont really go the detective way.
This is all I am able to think of from the top of my head will def, keep you updated on books I find and can’t live without. But AGAIN my must for reading are both series by Laurell K. Hamilton (Anita Blake and Merdith Gentry) and my favorite Trilogy ever would have to be Anne Rice’s The lives of the mayfair witches ( 3 books include: The witching hour, taltos, and Lasher the last 2 may not be the order but are the names of the books)
Blessed Be everyone and may your nights be filled with many wonderful books and plenty of delicious vamps and ghouls VvvvvvvV
Thanks so much for making this list. When I was done with twilight I read sookie stackhouse to get my fix. I was happy that it was actually way better than twilight. After sookie, I stumbled on to your website and have read some of the series you suggested. I read Cassie palmer series and loved it! I love the action and the humor in it. Pritcin is sarcastic and funny in his own way. Can’t wait for the next book to come out. I also read Kim Harrison’s Hallows series and it keeps getting better. Many questions to be answered. I don’t know why I think she should end up with Trent. Is it me or is Al becoming over protective of her. Peirce seems more than just a little innocent ghost. He may truly have feelings for her but is hiding something. I just read moon called last week. I felt that it was very slow in the beginning, picked up a little, then slowed down again. Does the series get better after the first book? I have a couple of suggestions for you to add on to your pile. I guarantee that you would love them! Fever series by Karen Moning is incredible! It kept up in the middle of the night wanting more and more. I also love Ilona’s magic series. I really loved it. Did someone mention Anita Blake? May I suggest reading the first 6-8 books and then moving on. The new books lack action, and she has turned in to a complete porn star. Don’t get me wrong.. I love the steamy scenes, but I don’t want the whole book to be about sex and only sex. Thanks again for these great suggestions! They have done more than hold me over until Dead in the family comes out.
Tanya:
I’m glad you enjoyed some of the books on the list!
I totally agree with your recommendations about the Anita Blake series. It started out great but Anita’s character started changing too much after Book 8 so I stopped reading the series.
I also love the Ilona Andrews Kate Daniels series.
I’ve not read the Fever series though - I’ll have to check it out!
Thanks so much!
In addition to the many people who recommend Karen Marie Moning’s Fever series (which is great) I’d also recommend Richelle Mead’s 2 other series, the Succubus Series and Dark Swan Series, Chloe Neill’s vampire series, which starts with Some Girls Bite, and Linda Robertson’s witch, werewolf, vampire series starting with Vicious Circle.
Thanks Michelle! I’ve read some of the books you recommend and I agree, they’re great!
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE TWILIGHT SAGA. AFTER READING THOSE BOOKS OVER AND OVER I THOUGHT I WOULD NEVER FIND ANOTHER BOOK I ENJOYED.THEN I READ THE HOUSE OF NIGHT SERIES BY P.C CAST AND KRISTEN CAST I REALLY DO LOVE THAT SERIES AS WELL, AND I AM PATIENTLY AWAITING THE 7TH BOOK BURNED.I AM NOW READING THE SOOKIE STACKHOUSE BOOKS AND YES I ADORE THOSE AS WELL.THEY ARE JUST WONDERFUL AND I RECCOMEND THOSE TO EVERYONE. AFTER THE SOOKIE BOOKS I HAD PLANNED ON READING THE NIGHT HUNTRESS SERIES BY JEANIENE FROST,BUT HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT THE MORGANVILLE VAMPIRE SERIES ALSO.I WAS WONDERING IF YOU HAD READ THE MORGANVILLE VAMPIRE SERIES,AND IS IT WORTH THE TIME.PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU RECCOMEND THAT SERIES,IF NOT WHAT ELSE DO YOU THINK IS A GOOD READ.
Brittany:
Yes, I’ve read the Morganville Vampire series and it’s great!
The Night Huntress Series by Jeaniene Frost also rocks.
Isn’t it great having so many wonderful books to choose from?
I had to force my way through the beginnig of the mergith gentry books by laurell k hamilton but I am so glad I did. I am a horror obsessed reader and never liked the idea of reading about faries but the series is amazing. You will never see faries the same way after this. So please give her a try.
Anita Blake series by laurell k hamilton is brilliant and what is great is that there are so many of them that you have plenty of books to keep your withdrawl under control while you are witing for more ha. The main character is Anita Blake, she is a necromancer, a witch in her own way, a vampire hunter, oh and by the way she has a drawl about her that gets her in more guy trouble then she could ever imagine. This series has everything in it. Vampires, hunters, wares, ghosts, I have never been into wares but man it is just amazing.
Also just read the Jeanine Frost book I believe it was called destined for an early grave. Was unaware that there was a series and this was the latest one but wow I have just found another great writer.
Here are some more books and writers I recommend:
Anne Rice: The lives of the Mayfair Witches (may have a little trouble getting into the 1st couple chapters but these 3 books stole my heart)
P.C.Cast: The house of night
More of a young adult series but again after the first book it is very good.
Twilight:
Of coarse again a young adult series in the fact that there is not descriptive sexual content. A very sweet read and a good ride.
Charlaine Harris: Sookie Stackhouse- a southern vampire novel.
These are just down right fun to read. Even though the Series on telivision is not exact I enjoy that as well (True Blood)
Melissa Marr: The faerie tatoo books
Just getting into this series but appears to be going well.
Rachel Caine: The Morganville Vampires
A young adult series, again low on the sexual content but a very well written book for younger people or those who just like a good story. The characters are lovely.
Kim Harrison:
Not a favorite of mine but a good read in all. This is more as a mystery detective way, which except for the exception of laurell K Hamilton I dont really go the detective way.
This is all I am able to think of from the top of my head will def, keep you updated on books I find and can’t live without. But AGAIN my must for reading are both series by Laurell K. Hamilton (Anita Blake and Merdith Gentry) and my favorite Trilogy ever would have to be Anne Rice’s The lives of the mayfair witches ( 3 books include: The witching hour, taltos, and Lasher the last 2 may not be the order but are the names of the books)
Blessed Be everyone and may your nights be filled with many wonderful books and plenty of delicious vamps and ghouls VvvvvvvV
Everyone should check out the Black Dagger Brotherhood series as well. Read most of this list you have recommended and love them all so I think many will enjoy. J.R. Ward is the author and very strongly written!