Of Blood & Dreams Series by Kim Allred

A thief. A vamp. And a walk on the wild side.Cressa Langtry worked hard to become the best cat burglar and safecracker on the West Coast. But now she’s hounded by bounty hunters. One successful job would go a long way in clearing what she owes.In an unfortunate twist of fate, Cressa’s debt is turned over to the city’s most notorious and ancient vampire – Devon Trelane. Devon has lived a long life—many of them excommunicated from the Vampire Council... moreA thief. A vamp. And a walk on the wild side.Cressa Langtry worked hard to become the best cat burglar and safecracker on the West Coast. But now she’s hounded by bounty hunters. One successful job would go a long way in clearing what she owes.In an unfortunate twist of fate, Cressa’s debt is turned over to the city’s most notorious and ancient vampire – Devon Trelane. Devon has lived a long life—many of them excommunicated from the Vampire Council. Yet, he can’t forgive the one vampire that cost him his council seat and damaged his family’s reputation.Unrest builds within the Council—a discontent that could be avoided if the Council would see reason. One vampire stokes the fires of division. The one who forced Devon from the Council through lies and deception.Luckily, a thief has fallen into Devon’s lap. A woman with the skills he requires to take down his greatest enemy.But their simple business arrangement becomes complicated when their dreams collide. less

Debts still owed…Secrets still buried…Devon’s whispered words haunt. “What are you, Cressa Langtry?”It probably meant nothing. But it might be everything.Cressa Langtry, professional cat burglar, still owes a debt to the notorious and beguiling vamp, Devon Trelane, and what she thought was a quick mission to pay off a sizable debt was only a trial run.Devon, in a show of faith, has sweetened the pot. Now she has a way to not only pay off her debt but earn a big bonus... moreDebts still owed…Secrets still buried…Devon’s whispered words haunt. “What are you, Cressa Langtry?”It probably meant nothing. But it might be everything.Cressa Langtry, professional cat burglar, still owes a debt to the notorious and beguiling vamp, Devon Trelane, and what she thought was a quick mission to pay off a sizable debt was only a trial run.Devon, in a show of faith, has sweetened the pot. Now she has a way to not only pay off her debt but earn a big bonus. But as expected, the road to freedom is fraught with landmines. Her stepfather is still hounding her, Devon has rarely been seen since the vampire ball, and her days have become…boring.When vamps attack Ginger, her best friend, the game changes.A family heirloom turns Cressa’s dreams into nightmares and an ancient vampire book could provide answers to the centuries-long blood rift between Devon and the smarmy Lorenzo. Assuming she lives long enough to find it.Maybe boring wasn’t the right word after all. less

A Council member murdered…Devon on the run…A vial of Magic Poppy left at the scene could spell Devon’s doom.Cressa was to leave for New Orleans with Devon. But now, her world has turned upside down. Through it all, she refuses to believe Devon has been readdicted to the Poppy, regardless of what the evidence suggests.House Trelane is in turmoil. The mission on hold. Lorenzo pushes his advantage at Council. And Cressa’s headed for New Orleans after all... moreA Council member murdered…Devon on the run…A vial of Magic Poppy left at the scene could spell Devon’s doom.Cressa was to leave for New Orleans with Devon. But now, her world has turned upside down. Through it all, she refuses to believe Devon has been readdicted to the Poppy, regardless of what the evidence suggests.House Trelane is in turmoil. The mission on hold. Lorenzo pushes his advantage at Council. And Cressa’s headed for New Orleans after all. But will it help Devon or waste precious time to find the real killer and put the Beast to rest?Addicted in Blood is the continuing story of Cressa and Devon and their search for the truth of their origins. less

House Trelane has survived a conspiracy that threatened the Family’s existence, but a tragic accident cuts their celebration short.Cressa wakes from an accident with her memories gone. She only has the word of an ancient and attractive vampire that she is his Blood Ward—a human in training to become a vampire. The mystery of how or why that happened might forever be out of her reach.Devon rages. His greatest enemy has taken something most precious from him... moreHouse Trelane has survived a conspiracy that threatened the Family’s existence, but a tragic accident cuts their celebration short.Cressa wakes from an accident with her memories gone. She only has the word of an ancient and attractive vampire that she is his Blood Ward—a human in training to become a vampire. The mystery of how or why that happened might forever be out of her reach.Devon rages. His greatest enemy has taken something most precious from him. No other mission is as vital as bringing Cressa home. And he’ll use every resource available to House Trelane to make that happen.But first, he has to find her.The fastest path to Cressa is through her dreams, and it will require the aid of someone so powerful, they have the ability to invade a vampire’s dreams. less

A secret lab hidden deep within the Carpathian Mountains. A vampire on his own—until the beast comes out.Everything the Vampire Council had hoped to keep hidden is slowly being unraveled. Devon Trelane requires documented proof to tear it all down and declare war against House Venizi. The mission is clear. Locate the secret lab where Venizi is creating Magic Poppy, the addictive potion that makes vampires go mad... moreA secret lab hidden deep within the Carpathian Mountains. A vampire on his own—until the beast comes out.Everything the Vampire Council had hoped to keep hidden is slowly being unraveled. Devon Trelane requires documented proof to tear it all down and declare war against House Venizi. The mission is clear. Locate the secret lab where Venizi is creating Magic Poppy, the addictive potion that makes vampires go mad.For centuries, Sergi has been bodyguard and cadre in service to House Trelane, more specifically, to Devon Trelane. But, as an ancient, time is catching up to him.He needs this mission. Not only to protect the vampire race but to prove something to himself.Shifter 473 has been a prisoner in a vampire laboratory for months, surviving by sheer will and plenty of luck. Once filled with hopes of escape, there wasn’t much she could do toward the effort when locked in a cell for countless weeks.After months of near solitude, she’s deemed submissive enough for a work assignment. It’s not the reprieve she hoped for when she learns the truth about the horrific experiments being performed on shifters.When she discovers a vampire being held prisoner in the lower depths of their prison, she has a decision to make.Will he be the shifter’s salvation or their damnation? less