Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire | 2005 | Kerrelyn Sparks | Buy |
| 2 | Sugarplums and Scandal | 2006 | Kerrelyn Sparks | Buy |
| 3 | Vamps and the City | 2006 | Kerrelyn Sparks | Buy |
| 4 | Be Still My Vampire Heart | 2007 | Kerrelyn Sparks | Buy |
| 5 | All I Want for Christmas is a Vampire | 2008 | Kerrelyn Sparks | Buy |
| 6 | The Undead Next Door | 2008 | Kerrelyn Sparks | Buy |
| 7 | Forbidden Nights with a Vampire | 2009 | Kerrelyn Sparks | Buy |
| 8 | Secret Life of a Vampire | 2009 | Kerrelyn Sparks | Buy |
| 9 | Eat Prey Love | 2010 | Kerrelyn Sparks | Buy |
| 10 | The Vampire and the Virgin | 2010 | Kerrelyn Sparks | Buy |
| 11 | A Very Vampy Christmas | 2011 | Kerrelyn Sparks | Buy |
| 12 | Sexiest Vampire Alive | 2011 | Kerrelyn Sparks | Buy |
| 13 | Vampire Mine | 2011 | Kerrelyn Sparks | Buy |
| 14 | Wanted: Undead or Alive | 2012 | Kerrelyn Sparks | Buy |
| 15 | Wild About You | 2012 | Kerrelyn Sparks | Buy |
| 16 | The Vampire with the Dragon Tattoo | 2013 | Kerrelyn Sparks | Buy |
| 17 | Crouching Tiger, Forbidden Vampire | 2014 | Kerrelyn Sparks | Buy |
| 18 | How to Seduce a Vampire (Without Really Trying) | 2014 | Kerrelyn Sparks | Buy |
The Love At Stake series is Kerrelyn Sparks’ best-known work, spanning 18 paranormal romance novels published between 2005 and 2014. The series is set in a version of the modern world where vampires and shapeshifters live hidden among humans. Good vampires, who drink synthetic blood from a bottle, are locked in an ongoing struggle against the Malcontents, vampires who still feed on humans. Each book pairs a different hero and heroine, but the larger war between these factions runs through the entire series.
What sets Love At Stake apart from other vampire romance series is its sense of humor. The titles alone hint at the playful tone, from How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire to Eat Prey Love. Sparks balances the comedy with genuine romantic tension and action, and the cast of characters grows richer with each book. Later installments expand the world to include shapeshifters of various kinds, adding new layers to the story. For readers who want a long-running paranormal romance with plenty of wit, this series is well worth reading from the beginning.