Dark Bites Volume 1

Considered an instant collectable, Dark Bites Volume 1 is a horror lover's guide to your next favorite dark indulgence. This book transports you into the minds of the creators we crave who share the finer points of their craft along with intriguing stories behind the worlds they’ve built. The collection also includes a bevy of in-depth film and book reviews covering the work of: - Gregory Lamberson (JOHNNY GRUESOME) - With Interview - F. Paul Wilson (The Last Christmas: A Repairman Jack Novel) - With interview - Thomas F. Monteleone (Night Train) - With Interview - Jeff Strand (Cold Dead Hands) - Richard Christian Matheson (Brothers In Arms) - With Interview - And so much More! “Rick Hipson is that rare talent who conducts his interviews with sheer professionalism. His questions are penetrating, original, and sometimes surprising. His reviews reveal a person who clearly cares about his duty to write with clarity, perceptivity, and a deep understanding of his subject’s place in genre history. His ability to recognize such subtleties as style and influences marks him as more than a cut above the usual reviewer.” - Thomas F. Monteleone, 5-time winner of the Bram Stoker Award “Dark Bites is a book full of reviews and interviews swimming in the horror culture. If you’d like to discover a new movie, book, or find out the thoughts and secrets behind them, this is for you. Full disclosure: I’m in it. Twice. And I’m the least interesting person in there. LOL! Rick has a way of asking questions that dig deeper than other interviewers. He does his homework, he looks into past projects and makes sure you find out what’s coming next. This is a collection of reviews and interviews that have appeared in other locations such as the Dark Bites website and others, but you will also find some new work in here as well. Personally, after reading one of the reviews, I went to find the short film right away. Rick is honest, and I know immediately if that work he’s talking about is “for me” or not. Covering a range of topics, if you’re into horror and looking for anything ranging from schlocky to serious, zombies or psychological, Rick Hipson won’t steer you wrong.” - Dean Italiano author of Pain Machine, The Starving Queen “If you love horror, in any capacity, I highly recommend this book of interviews and articles that has been lovingly and painstakingly put together by Rick Hipson. It’s not often that I am asked to review non-fiction material but his was well-worth my time. Full of amazing in-depth reviews of books and movies, along with interviews with so many well-known authors, producers, actors and directors that I cannot name them all here.” - Candace Nola (Uncomfortably Dark)

For years, fans have been clamoring for an all-in-one collection of #1 bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon's novellas. At their enthusiastic behest, we have delivered this brand-new short story collection, Dark Bites, including stories previously exclusive to Sherrilyn's website, as well as an all-new, never-before seen Dark-Hunter story! Sherrilyn Kenyon takes readers from the Dark-Hunters to the demigods, from Dream-Hunters to demons, and everything in between. Dangerous and exciting, each story is one thrill ride after the next, proving time and again how Sherrilyn has captivated millions of readers worldwide Now, readers are invited to go deep into Kenyon's rich and imaginative world and experience the heart-racing moments that never stop coming!

The complete collection of short stories written for the Dark-Hunter series includes "Phantom Lover" and "Love Bytes" as well as a new, previously unreleased title and tales that have only been published exclusively on the author's website.

New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Cynthia Eden’s sexy romance, FIRST TASTE OF DARKNESS, will take you to the dark edge of desire… It was supposed to be a one-night stand. Hot sex. No regrets. Jess Delaney has spent her life playing the role of the good-girl. On a trip to Vegas, she decides to walk on the wild side when she meets mysterious Blake Landon. Rich, powerful, and carrying plenty of secrets, Blake is unlike any man she has ever met before. Blake is also far more dangerous than anyone she’s ever encountered. When enemies from Blake’s past attack, Jess finds herself caught in a deadly cat-and-mouse game. Her only hope of survival? Trusting a man who knows too much about the dark side of life…and a man who—with every sensual touch—binds her to him with a desire that burns red-hot. Once you step into the darkness, there’s no turning back… Author's Note: FIRST TASTE OF DARKNESS is a sexy romantic suspense novella. It was originally published in the "Wicked Firsts" anthology.

A kiss on New Year's Eve is supposed to be lucky...but a vampire bite? That's not exactly something a woman dreams of getting. And when Lark Kinsley gets bit, all bets are off. She stakes her date, runs into the night, and tries to put the whole nightmare behind her. Only she can't. Because she immediately runs into trouble—trouble in the form of a tall, dark, and deadly sexy vampire prince named Devereaux. He claims that he's there to help her, but she's not buying his story. The guy is no Prince Charming. After all, Prince Charming isn't supposed to come with fangs and an appetite for blood. But Devereaux says that he's been waiting centuries for her. That she is meant to rule with him. Obviously, he's wrong. And possibly insane. She's not meant to be the queen of the vamps. No matter what Devereaux says. But he's not the only one after her. Paranormal monsters are coming out of the woodwork. And the bite that she got? It's making her feel strange. Hungry. Her self-control is shredding, and Lark knows she's changing. She just doesn't know what she'll become. The new year won't go out with a bang...it will end with a bite. Author’s note: Hey paranormal romance fans! MIDNIGHT BITE is a sexy vamp novella—expect danger, expect hot times, and expect naughty language as you ring in the new year. Let’s celebrate with some undead style!

Vamps and werewolves are supposed to be sworn enemies. They aren’t supposed to feel a white-hot attraction that burns soul deep. Lust comes first (and fast!) in these tales, but love is close behind. Are you ready for a bite? Forbidden Bite – Book 1 “Don’t look into her eyes. If you do, she’ll take your soul.” Werewolf Griffin Romeo has new prey—a sexy female vamp named Isabella has been hunting in Sin City, and it’s Griffin’s job to stop her. Tracking Isabella is easy work for an alpha wolf, but once he gets close to gorgeous Isabella…Griffin’s careful plans go straight to hell. Because with one bite, he’s absolutely hooked on her, lost…mated. (Word Count: 32,000) Mating Bite – Book 2 Werewolf Carter Sinclair is on the hunt. He’s tracking a newly turned vamp, a beauty with bite named Lauren McIntosh. But once Carter gets the vamp in his arms, his easy mission suddenly goes straight to hell. One taste, one bite that should never have happened…and Carter’s whole world changes. Nature has plans for him and Lauren. They’re to be mates, but a vicious vamp is waiting in the dark—a killer who has already claimed Lauren as his. (Word Count: 52,000)

“…a horror series that feels right at home with horror classics like Creepshow…” —AIPT WELCOME TO THE SCARIEST PLACE ON EARTH! Devil Land has been the world’s premiere horror-themed amusement park for over 50 years, home to the scariest ride ever created—The Devil’s Due. But behind it lies a deadly truth about reclusive founder Arthur Dante and the choices he made to ensure his success. Now his children Sam and Halloween will discover the true horror behind their family legacy—and that all their dreams may be founded on the stuff of nightmares… JOSHUA WILLIAMSON (Batman, NAILBITER) and ANDREI BRESSAN (BIRTHRIGHT) reunite for a thrilling plunge into murder, mayhem, and sinister family secrets in this new Skybound original series. Collects DARK RIDE #1-4