On this day, I am to become Sebastian of Orias, favorite son to the Coven of Vampyres, where I will take my rightful place as mate to Anastacia, princess of the kingdom of Varinia. Since birth, I knew my life was predestined, and I never questioned that fact. However, everything changed the day I saw her. Kyra was her name. The beautiful pink hair that wove down her back, coupled with the scent of her human blood, drove me mad with desire. Humans and vampyres were expressly forbidden from contact, except during the time of the Offering. Nevertheless, I chose to break those rules. I had to find out who she was regardless of the dangers that may unfold. The bloods passion was calling to me. And no longer would I ignore that voice—laws be damned. Note: This book includes the PREQUEL to the BLOODS PASSION SAGA told from Sebastian’s perspective. If you wish to learn more about the series than continue in reading COURTING MOON (THE BLOODS PASSION SAGA BOOK 1). Includes first four chapters of Courting Moon. Bonus Material Short Stories 1. First Encounter: The Short First Romance of Anastacia & Alessandro 2. Coven's Blood: Markandeyi's Rise to Power

The most wide-ranging collection of vampire tales ever features two centuries of spine-tingling writing, from John Polidori to Robert Block, Alexis Tolstoy to Bram Stoker, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to Henry Kuttner. Every page of Vampires features a column of commentary by the editor, expanding upon the stories and exploring the evolution of the vampire mystique in folklore, literature, and popular culture. More than 200 beautifully rendered black-and-white images of vintage engravings, film posters, and popular artifacts make this big book the “living end” of vampire fact, fiction, and lore.

Psychic vampires are people who, having never received love, settle for power and become experts at robbing other people of theirs--figuratively sucking their blood. In this, the first book-length treatment of the vampire archetype, Barbara Holt breaks new ground in analyzing how these vampiric people originate, how they operate, how we play into their traps, and how we can break free of their seductive power.

While at a Gothic club called Midnight, Melissa Bryant encounters the man of her dreams--he is the man from her dreams, literally. Gladimir Lazar is not only handsome, but he has a secret. He is a three-hundred-year-old vampire. The protectors, a group of men whose job it is to keep the mortal world from discovering vampires do indeed exist, become enraged when Melissa stumbles upon the truth, and they won't be her only problem. Bonnie Thompson, a woman from Gladimir's past, will do anything, even the most unthinkable, to make sure Gladimir ends up with her instead of Melissa. Will Gladimir and Melissa get their happily ever after?

The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Encounters with Vampires is a short, simple and to-the-point guide to vampires. In just 96 pages, the reader will discover everything from Vlad the Impaler to Bella Swan and Edward Cullen. Ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious, Encounters with Vampires is a quick, no-effort way to break into this fascinating topic.

Embrace the night as you succumb to visions of blood-red roses and feel the impassioned rhythms of your feverishly pounding heart. The Vampyre legend is rooted in darkness and seduction, yet its eternal message is one of spiritual hunger--to taste the Divine. Featuring Ian Daniels' richly evocative Gothic-style artwork, this hauntingly romantic deck is a tool for spiritual awakening. With it, you can plumb the depths of your inner shadows and emerge in the radiant light of truth. Inspired by the Rider-Waite structure, the deck shows the Fool, Priestess, and other traditional figures, while the suits bear unique names that call forth the mysterious and macabre: Scepters, Grails, Knives, and Skulls. The companion book provides detailed card meanings, creative exercises, original spreads, and instructions for creating your own Vampyre character. Includes a 78-card deck and a 312-page book.