Christine Feehan is a favorite of many of my library patrons. Her vampire series is called The Dark Series, and it's dramatic, sweeping stories of romance and paranormal adventure. Not as light a read as I usually prefer, and much, much more spicy than my favorite Chick Lit titles. Feehan is a must-read for lovers of Laurell K. Hamilton, Sherrilyn Kenyon and Patricia Briggs fans.
From the book jacket: They are the Carpathians. For years, they have been persecuted by their enemies, and have struggled against all odds to preserve their species. Now, a new insidious plot has been devised-one that would slaughter Carpathian females and bring an end to all that the Carpathians have worked for. Even with his own lifemate, Raven, and their daughter Savannah, in danger, Carpathian king Mikhail believes that all is not lost. Gathering all of his people together, he will forge a new bond of strength, joining their powers in a celebration that will bring light even in this dark time.