Books like 'Dark Stranger'
Readers who enjoyed Dark Stranger by Susan Sizemore also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
contemporary fantasy urban fantasy paranormal aliens vampires possessive hero non-human-hero
-
Burning Dawn by Gena Showalter
New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter returns with a sizzling Angels of the Dark tale about a winged warrior renowned for his ruthlessness, and the woman who becomes his obsession. .. A tormented past has left Thane with an insatiable need for violence, making him the most dangerous assassin in the skies. He lives by a single code: no mercy... -
![Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian]()
Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian
In a frozen wilderness steeped in darkness, the lines between good and evil, lover and enemy, are never black or white but drawn in Shades of Midnight. Something inhuman is stalking the frigid Alaskan wilds, leaving unspeakable carnage in its wake...Categorized as:
vampires non-human-hero contemporary paranormal suspense urban fantasy futuristic fantasy -
![]()
![]()
Sponsored links / Remove ads -
![Fashionably Dead Down Under by Robyn Peterman]()
Fashionably Dead Down Under by Robyn Peterman
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsWelcome to Hell. Literally. The Hell where the Prince of Darkness is hotter than Hades, Hell Hounds smell like brownies and the Seven Deadly Sins are addicted to Facebook. .. Not to mention the soundtrack in the Underworld is Journey. For real. I should have known no good could come from offing my parents in the space of twenty minutes no matter how psychotic and evil they were…...Categorized as:
vampires non-human-hero contemporary humor paranormal alpha male magic urban fantasy -
![The Heart's Ashes by A.M. Hudson]()
The Heart's Ashes by A.M. Hudson
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsDeath never leaves us. Once it's touched our souls, it hungers for our return--waiting for us to fall. And if it finds Ara again, she will have no way to escape. Moving on from David was hard, forgetting the abduction and torture was almost impossible, but nothing as devastating as the thought that now, because of her, David might face the horrific punishments of the Set...Categorized as:
vampires non-human-hero contemporary urban fantasy fantasy paranormal love triangle other-man-woman -
-
![Forsaken by Brenda K. Davies]()
Forsaken by Brenda K. Davies
Despite knowing Aida was his mate, Julian left her behind to live her dreams. Now that he’s a fully matured vampire, he’s as good as dead without her. Deciding it’s time to say goodbye to his family, he returns to the States. He wasn’t expecting to run into Aida again, but now that he has, he’s not sure he can let her go a second time...Categorized as:
vampires non-human-hero possessive hero suspense paranormal fantasy length-medium contemporary -
![An Argeneau Vampire Series Collection: A Quick Bite, Love Bites and Single White Vampire by Lynsay Sands]()
An Argeneau Vampire Series Collection: A Quick Bite, Love Bites and Single White Vampire by Lynsay Sands
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 11 ratings -
![Edge of Twilight by Maggie Shayne]()
Edge of Twilight by Maggie Shayne
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsHis name is Edge, and he is the last of a band of Immortals who have been hunted down and murdered by Frank Stiles -- an enemy determined to unlock their deepest secrets. Vengeance has become Edge's obsession. To claim it, he must find the young woman whispered to be the Golden Child...Categorized as:
vampires non-human-hero paranormal fantasy urban fantasy pregnancy contemporary magic -
![The Midnight Breed Series Companion by Lara Adrian]()
The Midnight Breed Series Companion by Lara Adrian
Part human, part otherworldly, the Breed has lived among humankind in secret for thousands of years . . . and now fans of the popular, best-selling Midnight Breed Series can delve deeper than ever before into this hidden, seductive race of vampires and the dark, thrilling universe they inhabit... -
![Midnight's Master by Cynthia Eden]()
Midnight's Master by Cynthia Eden
In a world of shadows, desire conquers all…. Tall, dark, and formidable, Niol Lapen is the last demon on earth most people would ask for a favor, yet the sexy little reporter who wanders into his club dares to do exactly that. Holly Storm already knows too much about his kind, and Niol has no wish to help her get in deeper over her head...Categorized as:
vampires possessive hero non-human-hero contemporary paranormal alpha male magic mystery -
![Adam by Teresa Gabelman]()
Adam by Teresa Gabelman
Half-breed vampire, Adam Pride, has an almighty chip on his broad shoulders. Trying to move on after finding Angelina married to another, Adam has a decision to make. Remove the chip and move on or kill the man who took what he wanted most in the world, his Angel. With his heart in pieces, Adam’s on a mission to become the best VC Warrior he can be...Categorized as:
vampires non-human-hero contemporary paranormal urban fantasy fantasy length-medium audiobook -
![The Lady is a Vamp by Lynsay Sands]()
The Lady is a Vamp by Lynsay Sands
"New York Times" bestselling author Lynsay Sands, one of paranormal romance's original superstars, delivers a scorching and delightful story of a mortal man on a mission--and the Vamp who is his only hope. One late night leads to. .. Kidnapped When Jeanne Louise Argeneau left work, she never thought she'd end up tied down by a good-looking mortal...Categorized as:
vampires possessive hero contemporary paranormal urban fantasy fantasy m-f non-human-heroine -
![Ancients and Old Ones by T.M. Nielsen]()
Ancients and Old Ones by T.M. Nielsen
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEmily begins to recover from her long captivity with Salazar, but a drastic setback threatens not only her, but the lives of the Equites Council. Chevalier struggles with Emily’s renewed friendship with the Encala, when they offer her a companion in a time of need. Learn more about the relationships between the Old Ones and the original heku, the Ancients... -
![Eternal Captive by Laura Wright]()
Eternal Captive by Laura Wright
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsSince feeding her his blood, Lucian Roman has struggled with his obsession with Bronwyn Kettler-fighting an uncontrollable desire to kill her, if he has to, and the vampire she has sworn to wed. But when a dangerous enemy threatens Bronwyn, only Lucian can save her life. Even if it means sacrificing his own. ..Categorized as:
vampires non-human-hero contemporary paranormal demons shapeshifters urban fantasy fantasy -
![Claimed in Shadows by Lara Adrian]()
Claimed in Shadows by Lara Adrian
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsIn this pulse-pounding new Midnight Breed vampire romance novel from New York Times and #1 international bestselling author Lara Adrian, passion explodes between a daywalking member of the Order and a fiery female warrior whose shadowy past will test the bonds of both duty and desire. As the son of a formidable Breed warrior, Aric Chase has been devoted to the Order all his life... -
-
![In Darkness Reborn by Alexis Morgan]()
In Darkness Reborn by Alexis Morgan
Alexis Morgan continues her red-hot paranormal series with a mysterious warrior and his forbidden love for a woman who's allegiance lies with his sworn enemy. . . . Once a warrior for the Others, Barak q'Young is caught between two worlds -- exiled from his homeland, and a pariah among his enemies, the Paladins...Categorized as:
vampires non-human-hero paranormal contemporary alpha male urban fantasy fantasy explicit-open-door -
![To Kill an Angel by M. Leighton]()
To Kill an Angel by M. Leighton
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsRidley Heller thought her life would be perfect and trouble-free once she had Bo back. Unfortunately, she couldn’t have been more wrong. Learning Bo’s true identity has left them with their most difficult decision yet. They have two options. One, they can run away together and spend eternity looking over their shoulder, hiding from both God and Sebastian... -
![Night Lost by Lynn Viehl]()
Night Lost by Lynn Viehl
Abandoned by his fellow Darkyn, Gabriel Seran is in continual torment as a prisoner of the religious zealots known as the Brethren. His only hope for rescue lies in Nicola Jefferson, a thief seeking a holy relic-and connected to Gabriel in more ways than she can possibly imagine. ..Categorized as:
vampires non-human-hero contemporary paranormal suspense magic mystery urban fantasy -
![The Undead Next Door by Kerrelyn Sparks]()
The Undead Next Door by Kerrelyn Sparks
Three signs that something is very different with your new man:. 1. He sleeps all day. .. which would be annoying except he's so attentive at night. 2. He's attacked by sword-wielding assailants, yet insists he can handle it on his own. 3. He never seems to age. Heather Westfield has always lived a quiet life, but that all changes when she helps a very handsome, very mysterious stranger...Categorized as:
vampires non-human-hero contemporary paranormal shapeshifters werewolves urban fantasy fantasy -
![Edge of Dawn by Lara Adrian]()
Edge of Dawn by Lara Adrian
In this pulse-pounding and thrillingly sensual novel, New York Times bestselling author Lara Adrian returns to the mesmerizing world of the Midnight Breed, following new characters into a dark future where an uneasy peace can unravel into war—and a great betrayal can mask an all-consuming love...Categorized as:
vampires possessive hero non-human-hero contemporary fantasy paranormal alpha male futuristic -
![Obsidian Flame by Caris Roane]()
Obsidian Flame by Caris Roane
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsFrom paranormal romance author Caris Roane comes the fifth book in the "Guardians of Ascension" series. For a hundred years, Marguerite has been imprisoned and used for her powerful psychic abilities. Her only relief comes from her regular visits with Thorne, her vampire lover. His every touch leaves her hungry for more. .and aching for their next encounter... -
![Eternal Beast by Laura Wright]()
Eternal Beast by Laura Wright
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsA Taste of Blood. Ever since his abduction by the Eternal Order of Vampires, Gray Donohue has finally found his true calling: vengeance. He will stop at nothing to bring his fellow Impure vampires the freedom they deserve. Now if he could just release his primal need for the beautiful vampire who saved his life—and rules his thoughts and desires…...Categorized as:
vampires non-human-hero contemporary paranormal demons shapeshifters urban fantasy werewolves -
![Banishment by T.M. Nielsen]()
Banishment by T.M. Nielsen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe final book in the Heku Series brings some peace within the factions and within the palace. Chevalier and Emily have reconciled and come to a silent agreement that will benefit not only their own family, but the Equites. Things are looking calmer until someone begins attacking women in the nearby mortal city. Fighting over land in Europe, the Equites and Encala find themselves again at odds... -
![Eternal Kiss by Laura Wright]()
Eternal Kiss by Laura Wright
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsSacrifice will be their downfall. And their resurrection. Family is blood. His father unknown, his mother dead, Nicholas Roman was raised by the vampire Breed with one wish: to live as a normal vampire...Categorized as:
vampires non-human-hero contemporary paranormal alpha male tortured hero demons urban fantasy -
![Son of No One by Sherrilyn Kenyon]()
Son of No One by Sherrilyn Kenyon
It’s not easy being life’s own personal joke, but Josette Landry has made an unstable peace with the beast. Life will continue to throw every bad thing it has at her, and she will continue to not put her head in an oven. But that’s okay. That which doesn’t kill her will just require a few hours of mental insanity...Categorized as:
vampires possessive hero non-human-hero contemporary fantasy urban fantasy paranormal fae -
-
![Twilight Fulfilled by Maggie Shayne]()
Twilight Fulfilled by Maggie Shayne
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsUtanapishtim has paid dearly for the sin of creating the vampire race—imprisoned in a living death for centuries, driven to near madness. With a single white-hot glance, he immolates his descendants…and the vampire Armageddon begins. Beautiful and deadly Brigit Poe, not wholly vampire but fiercely loyal to that shared bloodline, is called into action...Categorized as:
vampires non-human-hero paranormal fantasy urban fantasy tortured hero contemporary suspense -
![Gates of Rapture by Caris Roane]()
Gates of Rapture by Caris Roane
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsGates of Rapture. Caris Roane. As a vampire and a warrior, Leto Distra is deadly. But after years of being forced to drink dying blood, he is now part beast—a wild savage thing lurking beneath the surface. With war on the horizon, Leto is determined to help the Guardians of Ascension destroy the enemy who turned him into a monster. And there’s only one woman who can help him... -
![Blood Awakening by Tessa Dawn]()
Blood Awakening by Tessa Dawn
A dangerous game of life, blood, and survival becomes a deadly. triangle for three, unsuspecting souls: an ancient vampire, a mysterious woman, and a street-wise human…. Before it’s over, each will face a chilling BLOOD AWAKENING. Marquis Silivasi is a loner—an ancient vampire known to be merciless, harsh, and unforgiving...Categorized as:
vampires possessive hero contemporary paranormal suspense urban fantasy fantasy breeding -
![Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Watcher's Guide, Volume 2 by Maryelizabeth Hart]()
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Watcher's Guide, Volume 2 by Maryelizabeth Hart
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"I'm the Slayer. Slay-er. Chosen One? She who hangs out a lot in cemeteries? Ask around. Look it up: 'Slayer comma The. '". " -- Buffy, "Doomed"" As long as there have been vampires, there has been the Slayer. One girl in all the world, to find them where they gather and to stop the spread of their evil and the swell of their numbers... -
![The Innkeeper Chronicles: Clean Sweep The Graphic Novel by ChrossxXxRodes, Shinju Ageha]()
The Innkeeper Chronicles: Clean Sweep The Graphic Novel by ChrossxXxRodes, Shinju Ageha
The graphic novel adaptation of Clean Sweep, book 1 of the Innkeeper Chronicles by #1 New York Times bestselling authors Ilona Andrews. On the outside, Dina Demille is the epitome of normal. She runs a quaint Victorian bed and breakfast in a small Texas town, owns a Shih Tzu named Beast, and is a perfect neighbor. Her biggest problem should be what to serve her guests for breakfast. But Dina is... -
![Twilight Fall by Lynn Viehl]()
Twilight Fall by Lynn Viehl
View our feature on Lynn Viehl’s Twilight Fall. Immortal Darkyn Lord Valentin Jaus and landscape artist Liling Harper are two lost souls. Brought together by fate, bound together by passion, Valentin and Liling find solace in each other’s arms. But the ties that bind them are deeper—and more dangerous—than either of them can possibly imagine….Categorized as:
vampires non-human-hero contemporary paranormal magic suspense urban fantasy fantasy -
![Finding the Lost by Shannon K. Butcher]()
Finding the Lost by Shannon K. Butcher
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThey are the Sentinels: three races descended from ancient guardians of mankind, each possessing unique abilities in their battle to protect humanity against their eternal foes–the Synestryn. Now a young woman must put faith in a warrior whose power frightens her even as it draws her in. Andra Madison knows that monsters are real... -
![Wild About You by Kerrelyn Sparks]()
Wild About You by Kerrelyn Sparks
Handsome Howard. .. Hunky Howard. .. Hot Howard. .. It's not every day that Elsa Bjornberg feels delicate, not when she hosts a home renovation show where she can effortlessly demolish a kitchen. But from the moment she meets Howard Barr, this bear of a man makes her feel like a woman. And the way he looks at her, as if she were a pot of honey he'd like to lick. .. Howard is not like most men...Categorized as:
vampires possessive hero non-human-hero contemporary paranormal shapeshifters magic werewolves -
![The Vampire Hunter's Daughter, Part VI by Jennifer Malone Wright]()
The Vampire Hunter's Daughter, Part VI by Jennifer Malone Wright
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe sixth installment of The Vampire Hunter’s Daughter begins right where the fifth part left off, with Chloe and her friends running for their lives as they escape the dungeons below Trevor’s home. Chloe lights their way through the darkness, but they emerge into a bloody battle with her vampire nemesis and his minions... -
![Eternal Sin by Laura Wright]()
Eternal Sin by Laura Wright
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLove and Vengeance. .. The violent attack left Synjon destroyed and his lover dead—at the will of the evil vampire Cruen. Syn’s passionate savior was Petra. When she became pregnant with his child, it should have been a blessing—until Syn vanished after discovering the truth: Petra was the daughter of the man he despised above all others. The daughter of Cruen...Categorized as:
vampires non-human-hero contemporary paranormal demons shapeshifters urban fantasy fantasy -
-
![A Very Vampy Christmas by Kerrelyn Sparks]()
A Very Vampy Christmas by Kerrelyn Sparks
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsMaggie O'Brien is thrilled when she lands a starring role on the Digital Vampire Network's hottest soap opera, As the Vampire Turns. Doesn't hurt that her leading man is Don Orlando de Corazon, the greatest lover in the vampire world! But who is Don Orlando really? Nobody knows, not even Don Orlando... -
![Bound by Darkness by Alexis Morgan]()
Bound by Darkness by Alexis Morgan
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsCaught between two worlds, a powerful warrior must choose between impossible destinies when he meets a woman whose love will either make or break him. . . . As the daughter of a Regent, Sasha has long known about the secret underworld of the Paladins and their work protecting her kind from the dark forces on the other side of the energy barrier...Categorized as:
aliens non-human-hero paranormal contemporary urban fantasy futuristic fantasy length-long -
![To Love a Vampire by Jody Offen]()
To Love a Vampire by Jody Offen
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKayla backed up for every step he advanced. Her heart pounded painfully against her chest. She swore she saw flames flickering behind the vibrant colors in his eyes. She had never felt so afraid, so. .. alive? When she realized she couldn't escape him, she stood her ground, lifting her head defiantly in challenge. Tray didn't move, standing over her like a warlord about to pass judgment... -
![Sunset to Sunrise by Trina M. Lee]()
Sunset to Sunrise by Trina M. Lee
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe absence of the two biggest power players in the city puts Kale Sinclair in a tough position. Maintaining control of The Wicked Kiss isn’t easy for one barely holding together delicate fragments of sanity. When word reaches Kale of a growing vampire rebellion, he laughs it off. Until he learns that their target is Arys Knight. Kale would love to take a shot at Arys... -
![Eternal Flame by Cynthia Eden]()
Eternal Flame by Cynthia Eden
Cynthia Eden invites you into the world of the Others - supernatural creatures who are sexy, powerful, and more than human in every way. .. No one that deadly should look that good. Hybrid demon Zane Wynter specializes in tracking the most lethal criminals, whether human or Other. But Jana Carter is nothing like his previous targets. She's an Ignitor, able to conjure and control fire...Categorized as:
vampires possessive hero non-human-hero contemporary paranormal witches alpha male werewolves -
![I Only Have Fangs for You by Kathy Love]()
I Only Have Fangs for You by Kathy Love
Bite Me! One thing you have to know about my brother Sebastian: he loves being a vampire. After all, what's not to love? He's eternally twenty-five. He's single, and frankly, he's a chick magnet. Yeah, undeath is good. . The only thing he's serious about is his nightclub, Carfax Abbey. It's the sort of dark, happening spot where vampires can really let their fangs down... -
![Silent Bite: A Scanguards Wedding by Tina Folsom]()
Silent Bite: A Scanguards Wedding by Tina Folsom
Newbie vampire Oliver and Ursula, the woman he saved from a blood brothel, are finally tying the knot. But with Ursula’s old fashioned Chinese parents arriving in town for the traditional wedding, chaos soon breaks out—with Oliver always one step away from accidentally revealing to his soon-to-be in-laws that he and his extended Scanguards family are vampires... -
![Drive Me Wild by Christine Warren]()
Drive Me Wild by Christine Warren
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsTess Menzies can work a spell with a few blinks of her baby blue eyes. But this dedicated witch can’t summon up a single good reason she’s been made an envoy between her kind and Manhattan’s fiercest were-creatures. The two sides haven’t spoken in four hundred years, and she’ll need every miracle in the book to broker any kind of truce...Categorized as:
vampires possessive hero non-human-hero contemporary fantasy urban fantasy paranormal fae -
![Sexiest Vampire Alive by Kerrelyn Sparks]()
Sexiest Vampire Alive by Kerrelyn Sparks
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 43 ratingsHe was both a vampire and a playboy . . . and impossible to resist. The secret is out . . . Vampires do exist! When a video reveals to the world that vampires live among us, it's up to "young" vamp Gregori Holstein, VP of Marketing, to persuade the U. S. government to declare the video a hoax...Categorized as:
vampires possessive hero non-human-hero contemporary paranormal demons werewolves shapeshifters -
![Demon Marked by Meljean Brook]()
Demon Marked by Meljean Brook
In this stunning and sexy addition to the world of the Guardians, a man seeks revenge against the half-demon he once loved. .. Nicholas St. Croix is familiar with the evil of demons. After his father's death, he was raised by the demon who had taken over his mother's body...Categorized as:
vampires non-human-hero contemporary paranormal strong heroine vengeance demons urban fantasy -
-
![Fangs But No Fangs by Kathy Love]()
Fangs But No Fangs by Kathy Love
If I hadn't seen it for myself, I'd swear it couldn't be true: my brother, Christian, living in a trailer park in some backwater town, working at a karaoke bar. We're talking about Christian, the cultured, the refined, the snobby - the guy who'd probably sniff the plasma packets and send them back in a huff if the blood type wasn't the right vintage...Categorized as:
vampires non-human-hero contemporary paranormal urban fantasy fantasy mature couple m-f -
![Hunter's Moon by Felicity Heaton]()
Hunter's Moon by Felicity Heaton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe horror of the night he failed to save his werewolf pack from the cruelty of their vampire masters has haunted Nicolae for one hundred years, driving him deep into the Canadian wilderness in search of peace...Categorized as:
vampires non-human-hero contemporary shapeshifters fantasy paranormal urban fantasy werewolves -
![Evolving Ecstasy by Melanie Nowak]()
Evolving Ecstasy by Melanie Nowak
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsALMOST HUMAN ~ The First Trilogy. In this paranormal fantasy, chapters alternate perspective between a vampire and a young woman, as they join an ensemble cast of characters to navigate difficulties of addiction and desire; perils of zombies and vampires; and struggles with abuse, morality and. .. college. Volume 3: Evolving Ecstasy... -
![Wildfire Gospel by Kenya Wright]()
Wildfire Gospel by Kenya Wright
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAvailable Now, Here: http://dragonfairypress. com/kenyawrig. .. LANORE'S TO-DO LIST. #1- Set Dante on fire until he’s nothing but smoke and ash. #2- Find Nona and Mother Earth, tie them to a tree, and create the biggest bonfire Santeria has ever seen. #3- Find out if there is anybody higher in Mother Earth's psychotic chain of command...Categorized as:
vampires non-human-hero contemporary fantasy urban fantasy paranormal magic shapeshifters -
![Chaos Burning by Lauren Dane]()
Chaos Burning by Lauren Dane
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFrom the “always fabulous Lauren Dane”* comes her new novel of a treacherous family legacy, a temptation just as dangerous, and an evil so depraved it can only be spoken of in whispers…. The life of Lark Jaansen, hunter in Clan Gennessee, has been shaped by violence and unrest—and it defines her future...Categorized as:
vampires possessive hero non-human-hero contemporary paranormal suspense shapeshifters fae -
![When Temptation Burns by J.K. Beck, J. Kenner]()
When Temptation Burns by J.K. Beck, J. Kenner
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHalf human, half daemon, Ryan Doyle is a driving force for justice. As an agent for the Preternatural Enforcement Coalition, he’s investigating murders linked to a Los Angeles fringe group bent on exposing the shadow world to humanity. He is a master of self-control, keeping his deepest hungers hidden beneath a veneer of cool professionalism...Categorized as:
vampires non-human-hero contemporary paranormal demons urban fantasy shapeshifters werewolves
Fantastic book recommendations by romance book lovers for romance book lovers.
Find out more about romance.io.
Find out more about romance.io.
Get recommendations by genres & tropes
Use the romance book finder to mix and match over 100 content keywords to find the books that match your preferences
Or - use our amazing romance book finder to get recommendations based on your favorite content tropes and themes. Mix and match at will.
