The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance Edited by Trisha Telep

What's on the back of the book:
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 . . .

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

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 this side of the grave.

These ain't your Mother's vampires!

A piece from one of the stories inside the book called What's at Stake? by Alexis Morgan:
When the world righted itself, Rafferty lifted his head, gently withdrawing his fangs from his lover's neck. He carefully licked the wounds closed, not wanting to leave a scar this time. The last time she'd allowed him to feed, he'd given in to the primitive urge to leave his mark on her. The small scars he'd left made sure she'd never forget that moment when he'd taught her what it meant to give herself over to a vampire lover.
She stirred restlessly beneath him. He moved to the side, knowing she'd need her rest if they were going to bring Petra to bay. He'd only taken a little of Josalyn's blood, enough to whet his appetite for more. But he couldn't risk weakening her, not with his murderous ex out there plotting their downfall.
"Rafferty? You're frowning pretty hard for a man who just indulged in life-altering sex." Josalyn's smile was tired, but extremely satisfied.
He couldn't help but grin, delighted with his lover's opinion of him. "Sorry. I was just trying to decide if I could survive a second helping."
"Give me a few minutes to catch my breath and we can find out. If we don't live through it, at least we'll die happy."
When she yawned loudly, he chuckled and tucked her in close as she tumbled over the edge into slumber. While she rested, he'd savour these moments of holding her in his arms.