Tempt the Stars

fantasy.’
    —LoveVampires
    Praise for
Curse the Dawn
    ‘A truly riotous ride . . . The pace is rapid and the exploits are wild. Chance aces another one!’
    —
RT Book Reviews
    ‘Outstanding. The characters pull you into their world and won’t let you go . . . The dialog is funny; the story is fast-paced [and] full of intrigue, with really hot sex scenes.’
    —The Romance Readers Connection
    ‘Chance is outstanding in her punchy delivery . . . Swift action sequences, tight plotline, a memorable cast, some rather steamy and heart-thumping scenes . . . are all reasons to love this book and indeed this series.’
    —The Truth About Books
    Praise for
Embrace the Night
    ‘Cassie is a well-rounded character, and the intensity and complexity of the plot puts her through her paces physically, emotionally, and psychically.’
    —
Publishers Weekly
    ‘Quick pacing and imaginative use of some old mythologies blend into a captivating read that will leave readers clamoring for more.’
    —Monsters and Critics
    ‘This is a fast-moving read that’s hard to set down.’
    —Darque Reviews
    Praise for
Claimed by Shadow
    ‘A nonstop thrill ride from beginning to end, a wildly entertaining romp with a strong, likable heroine.’
    —Rambles
    ‘Ms. Chance is a master . . . a series well worth getting hooked on.’
    —Fresh Fiction
    ‘A great writer of supernatural fantasy that is on a par with the works of Kim Harrison, Charlaine Harris, and Kelley Armstrong.’
    —
Midwest Book Review
    Praise for
Touch the Dark
    ‘A grab-you-by-the-throat-and-suck-you-in sort of book with a tough, smart heroine and sexy-scary vampires.’
    —
New York Times
bestselling author Patricia Briggs
    ‘A really exciting book with great pace and a huge cast of vivid characters. This is one of my favorite reads of the year.’
    —#1
New York Times
bestselling author Charlaine Harris
    ‘A wonderfully entertaining romp with an engaging heroine.’
    —
New York Times
bestselling author Kelley Armstrong

ALSO BY KAREN CHANCE
    FURY’S KISS
    A Midnight’s Daughter Novel
    Dorina Basarab is a dhampir – half-human, half-vampire. Subject to uncontrollable rages, Dory has managed to maintain her sanity by unleashing her anger on those demons and vampires who deserve killing.
    Together with sexy master vampire Louis-Cesare, Dory will have to face off with zombie vampires, fallen angels, and the maddest of mad scientists – if she’s going to get to the bottom of a deadly smuggling ring and somehow stay alive . . 
    ‘Karen Chance takes her place along with Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, MaryJanice Davidson, and J. D. Robb.’ SFRevu

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