The Vampire Legacy Series by Karen E. Taylor, Richard Newton

This first installment of Taylor's chilling vampire series introduces readers to Deirdre Griffin, a sophisticated New York City vampiress determined to find the ruthless vampire who is framing her for his crimes.

Deirdre Griffin didn't choose to be a vampire. But she is. And she's determined to make the most of her fate. For Deirdre that means surrendering to the raging hunger ignited by even the slightest whiff of blood - a hunger that pulses through her body like a fever, demanding release. It means making friends in dark places - and savouring every hot, salty, bitter, revitalizing drop of life force the night has to offer...

Deirdre Griffin fights against a group of vampires who are out for revenge--using Deirdre's ex-lover as bait.

Deirdre returns with her lover, Detective Mitch Greer, to track down a vampire who is killing off New York's undead.

Let the bloody games begin. . . As a vampire, Deirdre Griffin has roamed the world satisfying the exquisite, ecstatic craving for blood that is her life force. And at last, her lover has joined her, hungry for his transformation, prepared to feed with her for eternity. Yet, for the first time, Deirdre feels fear. . . From the farthest corners of the globe to the underworld of Manhattan, enemies are closing in. For a rogue vampire is on the loose. And he isn't just killing humans... moreLet the bloody games begin. . . As a vampire, Deirdre Griffin has roamed the world satisfying the exquisite, ecstatic craving for blood that is her life force. And at last, her lover has joined her, hungry for his transformation, prepared to feed with her for eternity. Yet, for the first time, Deirdre feels fear. . . From the farthest corners of the globe to the underworld of Manhattan, enemies are closing in. For a rogue vampire is on the loose. And he isn't just killing humans. Now, the hunters are the prey. But someone else is coming for Deirdre--someone she cannot possibly defend herself against. Blood of her blood, flesh of her flesh--and craving the tangy, acrid, deadly smell of vengeance. . . less

Our fascination with vampires seems never to die.-- The TV shows "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel", as well as their book spin-offs, continue to be hits.-- Laurell Hamilton's Anita Black, Vampire Hunter is a very successful series.Now, these fans will devour Blood of My Blood, the all-new installment of Karen Taylor's popular Vampire Legacy series.

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Vivienne Courbet, and I've been a vampire since 1719. Let me assure you I don't look a day over twenty-nine. You're probably more familiar with my blood sister, Deirdre Griffin, but she's on holiday right now so I thought I'd take center stage and tell you my life story.Recently I was appointed figurehead of the Cadre, a vampire fellowship in Manhattan, and my duties haven't demanded much—until now... moreAllow me to introduce myself. My name is Vivienne Courbet, and I've been a vampire since 1719. Let me assure you I don't look a day over twenty-nine. You're probably more familiar with my blood sister, Deirdre Griffin, but she's on holiday right now so I thought I'd take center stage and tell you my life story.Recently I was appointed figurehead of the Cadre, a vampire fellowship in Manhattan, and my duties haven't demanded much—until now. You see, war has been declared against the Cadre, and a close friend of mine was among the first fatalities. I must put an end to this rebellion before I lose anyone else.My handsome human lover, Dr. John Samuels, will assist me in my efforts—and anything else I should need. As of yet, I'm unsure if our enemies are human or vampire. But when I find out, I vow that blood will be spilled... less

Vivienne Courbet may have lost her innocence over three centuries ago, yet in the eyes of those who sustain her with their blood, she is a young, desirable beauty. But the eternal life Viv has reveled in is now facing a dire threat, one that has separated her from her blood sister, Deirdre, and may mean the end of their kind. A dangerous cross breed known as the Others has declared war on the vampire fellowship. The fatalities have begun... moreVivienne Courbet may have lost her innocence over three centuries ago, yet in the eyes of those who sustain her with their blood, she is a young, desirable beauty. But the eternal life Viv has reveled in is now facing a dire threat, one that has separated her from her blood sister, Deirdre, and may mean the end of their kind. A dangerous cross breed known as the Others has declared war on the vampire fellowship. The fatalities have begun. Having fled to a small New England town, Deirdre Griffin and her lover, Mitch, have found a temporary respite. But when the Others close in, they won’t go down without a fight, the bloodier the better. And when the battle calls for Viv and Deirdre to join forces, they will have to summon every morsel of thirst to live another lifetime. less

Vampire Deirdre Griffin and her lover, Mitch, fled New York three years ago, but a group of immortals called the Others have relentlessly pursued them. Now with very little money or patience left, Deirdre and Mitch open a pub in a seaside town ripe with tourist blood. However, the Others begin to close in, and Mitch realizes that a human mother and her mute child may be the key to thwarting the Others.

When vampire Deirdre Griffin goes missing - and the life of her unborn child is jeopardised - her lover, Mitch, sets off on a desperate search to New Orleans to take revenge in blood.