The Vampire Legacy Series by Karen E. Taylor

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.

Renegade vampire Deirdre Griffin returns to New York to take on an evil group of vampires seeking revenge for the death of their leader and using Deirdre's own former lover, Detective Mitch Greer, as bait. Original.

Never say never.Two years ago, Deirdre Griffin swore she would never return to New York City, swore she would never again see the love of her life, Mitch Greer. But never is a long time, especially to a vampire. As her self-imposed exile in London grows ever more complicated and debased by the haunting influence of the dead vampire who turned her, she’s almost relieved when Christopher Greer shows up to enlist her help in saving his father’s sanity... moreNever say never.Two years ago, Deirdre Griffin swore she would never return to New York City, swore she would never again see the love of her life, Mitch Greer. But never is a long time, especially to a vampire. As her self-imposed exile in London grows ever more complicated and debased by the haunting influence of the dead vampire who turned her, she’s almost relieved when Christopher Greer shows up to enlist her help in saving his father’s sanity.When she returns, Deirdre learns of the Cadre, an international organization of vampires. They’re the ones responsible for driving Mitch into insanity, as punishment for his murder of one of their own. Deirdre knows he is innocent since she herself drove the stake deep into her maker’s heart. There is no choice -- she must save Mitch, but at what cost – love, liberty, or the end of her eternal life?Author's This book is a reissue of the original novel BITTER BLOOD. It is not a new novel. less

Vampires Deirdre Griffin and her lover, detective Mitch Greer, return to New York, at the request of a secret society of ancient vampires, to find a bloodthirsty killer who is not only killing humans but also destroying fellow vampires. Original.

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

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.

For Deirdre Griffin and her lover, Mitch, the prospect of immortality is bearable - as long as they can be together. Then Deirdre goes missing, and the only clue is a syringe that may have contained a paralytic drug engineered to affect vampires. Deirdre's blood is undergoing a metamorphosis that could cure her vampirism, but may have dangerous side effects. There is a chance to reverse the change except for one glitch - she's pregnant... moreFor Deirdre Griffin and her lover, Mitch, the prospect of immortality is bearable - as long as they can be together. Then Deirdre goes missing, and the only clue is a syringe that may have contained a paralytic drug engineered to affect vampires. Deirdre's blood is undergoing a metamorphosis that could cure her vampirism, but may have dangerous side effects. There is a chance to reverse the change except for one glitch - she's pregnant. The search for his mate will take Mitch across the ocean to New Orleans, the haunted city that was once Deirdre's home. Whoever took Deirdre has also jeopardised the life of Mitch's unborn child - the last link he has to humanity. And should harm befall either of them, he'll take his revenge in blood. less