Finished The Vampire Who Loved Me by Teresa Medeiros.

This one’s about Portia Cabot, who let vampire Julian Kane drink from her when they were trapped in a crypt together in the previous book in this series, After Midnight (where Portia’s sister and Julian’s brother hooked up as the main couple). Several years have passed, and Julian has finally returned to London. Portia’s never gotten over him and vows to do whatever it takes to save Julian’s soul — and prove him innocent of a string of horrible murders …

This book is an interesting blend of historical and paranormal romance. It’s set in Regency England, where vampires stalk the poor and unsuspecting in the back alleys of London. But neither aspect outweighs the other, and fans of both genres should find plenty to like in this one.

Medeiros’ writing is very vivid and beautifully descriptive in places. There’s also some great dialogue between Portia and Julian. The plot is a little slow to get going, but once it does, everything moves along at a nice pace.

Overall, if you’re looking for something a little different in a historical, you might like this one. Thumbs up.

Up next: Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson.

Books in my TBR pile: About 16.