In Which a Masquerade Ball Unmasks an Undead // Victoria Gardella: Vampire Slayer — Colleen Gleason

LOVE IS A WEAPON IN THE FACE OF EVIL

From the biggest names in paranormal romance, here are over 25 tales of a hunger like no other. In the world of the Undead there are strange codes of conduct, dark rituals, and dating games, as they seduce the locals and engage in the most sensual encounters you'll sink your teeth into on this side of the grave.

Let Karen Chance, Keri Arthur, Lilith Saintcrow, C.T. Adams and Cathy Clamp, Amanda Ashley, Vicki Pettersson, Susan Sizemore, and others take you hot-blooded on the trail of the sexiest creatures of the night.

THESE AIN'T YOUR MOTHER'S VAMPIRES!

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A short story introducing readers to the Gardella Vampire Chronicles. Join Victoria as she navigates her way through balls and Society even as she works to rid the world of dangerous, bloodthirsty vampires.

For those who are familiar with the series, this story would have appeared halfway through The Rest Falls Away. It was formerly published in The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance.