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"A mesmerizing supernatural romance"
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted October 23, 2003

Based on C.J. Dante's Book of Secrets Roxy and Joy head to the Czech republic ostensibly seeking men, but it is the in place for vampires. The two American females attend the Moravian Gothfaire on All Hallow's Eve at Drahanska Castle where they meet men claiming to be vampires. Read more...

"Hysterically funny paranormal romance, oh my!"
Reviewed by Kathy Boswell
Posted November 30, 2003

Katie MacAlister has proven to be a formidable writer taking on such genres as historical, contemporary, young adult and now paranormal romance. Not only does she write in all of these genres but she does it so very well. Joy Randall and her best friend and co-worker Roxanne or Roxy Read more...

"A Different Breed of Vampire Romance"
Reviewed by Ann Leveille
Posted April 29, 2004

Joy Randall doesn't believe in supernatural hokey-ness, or destined mates or most especially, the existence of the Dark Ones. Like vampires, but with a few crucial differences, the Dark Ones are the stars of a series of novels that Joy and her friend Roxy devour. They're not something that Joy Read more...

Joy Randall's Top 5 Tips for Vampire Hunters:
1. Location, location, location. Remember, if you wouldn't be there, neither would a bloodsucker.
2. Trust your eyes. You know the handsome, annoyingly arrogant, self-assured man in the shadows with long hair and a cleft in his chin? He's your vampire.
3. No matter how tempting it might be, do not "accidentally" acquire a paper cut and suggest your vampire kiss your finger to make it better.
4. From here on out, play it cool. Don't offer to accompany your prince of the night on the talk show circuit and whatever you do, don't offer him your heart.
5. And most of all, remember--being a vampire is nothing to laugh about.

Summary

On a visit to the Czech Republic, Joy Randall (a skeptic of all things paranormal), is suddenly thrown into the dark, dangerous world where vampires known as Dark Ones stalk the night. Armed with nothing more than a wicked sense of humor and a bag of rune stones, Joy does her best to untangle the threads involving a serial killer, vampires (both real and pretend), and the handsome, mysterious man who may or may not be what he appears.