Kismet Knight, Ph.D., Vampire Psychologist Series by Lynda Hilburn

Note from Author: This 17,000+ word story takes place before the events in The Vampire Shrink (Book #1, Kismet Knight, Vampire Psychologist series). Although the story is a prequel, I recommend you read The Vampire Shrink first. Master vampire Devereux has it all: immortality, good looks, intelligence, money, a body to die for, and a constant stream of available women. Sounds like an ideal existence. So, what’s the problem? He’s listless. Bored. Unhappy... moreNote from Author: This 17,000+ word story takes place before the events in The Vampire Shrink (Book #1, Kismet Knight, Vampire Psychologist series). Although the story is a prequel, I recommend you read The Vampire Shrink first. Master vampire Devereux has it all: immortality, good looks, intelligence, money, a body to die for, and a constant stream of available women. Sounds like an ideal existence. So, what’s the problem? He’s listless. Bored. Unhappy. After 800 years, coming up with reasons to rise for another meaningless night can be a challenge, and he’s starting to question his choices. Worried, two of Devereux’s old friends concoct a creative plan to energize and encourage him to rejoin the land of the unliving. They don’t want their friend to seek true death, so they’re willing to do whatever is necessary. What could go wrong? less

The 2007 version is out of print. I hope you'll read the rewritten/expanded version of The Vampire Shrink (UK version), released by Quercus Books, September, 2011. Or the new USA version (rewritten/expanded) from Sterling Publishing/Silver Oak April 3, 2012. Paranormal Women's Fiction Bloody, Sexy & Funny . . . Kismet Knight, PhD, doesn't believe in the paranormal... moreThe 2007 version is out of print. I hope you'll read the rewritten/expanded version of The Vampire Shrink (UK version), released by Quercus Books, September, 2011. Or the new USA version (rewritten/expanded) from Sterling Publishing/Silver Oak April 3, 2012. Paranormal Women's Fiction Bloody, Sexy & Funny . . . Kismet Knight, PhD, doesn't believe in the paranormal. She especially doesn't believe in vampires, but she begins to wise up when she is introduced to a handsome man named Devereux who claims to be 800 years old. Kismet doesn't buy his vampire story, but she also can't explain why she has such odd reactions and feelings when he is near. Then a client almost completely drained of blood staggers into her waiting room and two angry men force their way into her office, causing her to consider the possibility that she has run afoul of a vampire underworld. Enter FBI profiler Alan Stevens, who warns her that vampires are very real, and one is a murderer -- a murderer who is after her. less

Bloody, sexy and funny . . . Sex in a Coffin is a 14,645-word short story which takes place immediately after the events of THE VAMPIRE SHRINK, book #1 in the Kismet Knight, Vampire Psychologist series. I recommend you read THE VAMPIRE SHRINK first. Ever since Denver Psychologist Kismet Knight discovered the frightening world of the vampires, she’s been struggling to hold onto her sanity – with varying degrees of success... moreBloody, sexy and funny . . . Sex in a Coffin is a 14,645-word short story which takes place immediately after the events of THE VAMPIRE SHRINK, book #1 in the Kismet Knight, Vampire Psychologist series. I recommend you read THE VAMPIRE SHRINK first. Ever since Denver Psychologist Kismet Knight discovered the frightening world of the vampires, she’s been struggling to hold onto her sanity – with varying degrees of success. Join Kismet and 800-year-old Master Vampire Devereux as they share a typical night on the other side of the Looking Glass. Can a brainy scientist and an ancient bloodsucker really be an item? Friends with benefits? More? less

A 5,000-word mini humorous Kismet Knight, Vampire Psychologist story. Denver Psychologist Kismet Knight counsels vampires. Meeting with this couple reminds her that vampires aren't merely humans with fangs, and some bloodsuckers are harder to counsel than others.

Paranormal Women's Fiction Bloody, Sexy & Funny . . . Kismet Knight knows exactly how to handle her clients, but when it comes to her love-life, she's on less steady ground. That was until she met master vampire Devereux, an 800-year-old hunk, who not only managed to convince the entirely rational shrink that vampires really do exist - he also persuaded her to start dating him. Kismet's still having nightmares after being kidnapped by Lucifer, a psychotic vampire... moreParanormal Women's Fiction Bloody, Sexy & Funny . . . Kismet Knight knows exactly how to handle her clients, but when it comes to her love-life, she's on less steady ground. That was until she met master vampire Devereux, an 800-year-old hunk, who not only managed to convince the entirely rational shrink that vampires really do exist - he also persuaded her to start dating him. Kismet's still having nightmares after being kidnapped by Lucifer, a psychotic vampire. From a therapeutic perspective she finds his split personalities fascinating - but she's constantly terrified. And Dev's become obsessed with finding Lucifer - before he comes after Kismet again. So much for her nice, ordinary life... less

Denver Psychologist Kismet Knight counsels vampires. Her life changed forever when she discovered a preternatural underworld and became involved with gorgeous eight-centuries-old Devereux, the powerful leader of a vampire coven. Still adjusting to her new role as an expert on all things paranormal – as well as her unexpected notoriety and new clientele – Kismet schedules what she believes is simply another radio interview. She couldn’t be more mistaken... moreDenver Psychologist Kismet Knight counsels vampires. Her life changed forever when she discovered a preternatural underworld and became involved with gorgeous eight-centuries-old Devereux, the powerful leader of a vampire coven. Still adjusting to her new role as an expert on all things paranormal – as well as her unexpected notoriety and new clientele – Kismet schedules what she believes is simply another radio interview. She couldn’t be more mistaken. Not only does the radio host behave very strangely, but an ominous on-air call from day-walking vampire Lyren Hallow turns Kismet’s world upside-down – again. Shortly thereafter Maxie Westhaven, a tabloid newspaper reporter in search of a juicy story, befriends Kismet, leading her into a bizarre world of role players, lost souls, and death, while events conspire to cause Victoria Essex, Devereux’s building manager and resident witch, to disclose a startling secret of her own. Meanwhile Luna, Devereux’s hostile femme fatale personal assistant, recognizes a perfect opportunity to throw a wrench into her boss’s blossoming relationship with the human psychologist and, to complicate matters further, Kismet’s old boyfriend, self-absorbed Psychologist Tom Radcliffe, shows up with his own outlandish request. Immortal insanity, anyone? “Lynda Hilburn has created a fascinating world of vampires and the supernatural . . . Believable, exciting and different, this series is one any vampire lover will surely adore. Hilburn’s writing style is exquisite and her imagery amazing.” – Night Owl Romance “. . . a steamy, bloody and funny read, with Kismet's and Devereux's dialogue making me laugh more than a few times. The introduction of a few new characters, and the reappearance of some others made this a great sequel and I can't wait to read more.” – ParaNormal Romance “Crimson Psyche is a page-turner. The first-person narration is top-notch, and Hilburn mixes suspense and humor as she turns contemporary Colorado into a playground populated with quirky humans and vampires.” – Romantic Times “Sex, murder, mystery, vampire powers and thrills and chills make Crimson Psyche one of the most interesting urban fantasy/paranormal romance reads this year. Highly recommended.” – SciFiGuy. ca less

Dark Harvest is out of print. There is a new book #2 in the series, Blood Therapy. Some of Dark Harvest will be used for the new book #3. Denver psychologist Kismet Knight counsels vampires. Her life changed forever when she discovered a dark preternatural underworld and became involved with gorgeous, eight-centuries-old Devereux, the powerful leader of a vampire coven... moreDark Harvest is out of print. There is a new book #2 in the series, Blood Therapy. Some of Dark Harvest will be used for the new book #3. Denver psychologist Kismet Knight counsels vampires. Her life changed forever when she discovered a dark preternatural underworld and became involved with gorgeous, eight-centuries-old Devereux, the powerful leader of a vampire coven. Still adjusting to her new role as an expert on all things paranormal—as well as her unexpected notoriety and new clientele—she schedules what she believes is simply another radio interview. She couldn't be more mistaken. Not only does the radio host behave very strangely, but an ominous, on-air call turns Kismet's world upside-down—again. Meanwhile, Luna, Devereux's hostile, femme fatale personal assistant recognizes a perfect opportunity to throw a wrench into her boss' blossoming relationship with the human psychologist and, to complicate matters further, Kismet's old boyfriend, self-absorbed psychologist Tom Radcliffe, shows up with his own outlandish request. less