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Vampire for Hire
Series · 8 books · 2009-2023

Books in series

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#3

The Bleeder and Other Stories

2010

In "The Bleeder", Leo Dershowitz is an unsuccessful artist with minimal talent. But all that changes one day when he finds the macabre source of his artistic muse—and now nothing will stop Leo from creating his masterpieces. In "Deal With the Devil", a private investigator gets the wrong end of a deal gone bad. Or does he? In "The Back of Beyond", a lonely bar at the far edge of the world gives the owner much more than he bargained for. (Plus a bonus scene from Vampire Moon, sequel to Moon Dance.) \\Acclaim for the Novels of J.R. Rain\\ "Gripping, adventurous, and romantic—J.R. Rain's The Lost Ark is a breakneck thriller that traces the thread of history from Biblical stories to current-day headlines. Be prepared to lose sleep!" —JAMES ROLLINS, international bestselling author of Altar of Eden and The Doomsday Key "I enjoyed this immensely. The protagonist, Samantha Moon, is a female vampire with a husband and children. Those predate her condition; six years ago she was attacked by a vampire and rendered into one. Now she's trying to carry on with family and private eye business, and she's a feisty, skilled person, so is doing mostly okay. It is not a horror story; she buys animal blood to eat and doesn't generally prey on humans. But her husband has an increasing problem with her coldness—not of spirit, but of body. 'You sicken me and scare the hell out of me,' he tells her. 'And when I touch you it's all I can do to not gag.' She replies, 'Words every wife wants to hear.' I love this! What makes it special are her character and nature." —PIERS ANTHONY, New York Times bestselling author of A Spell for Chameleon and On A Pale Horse "Dark Horse is one of the best books I've read in a long time! A great classic detective story with a modern twist. Unique and interesting characters (I think I'm half in love with Jim Knighthorse now!), a great plot that kept me guessing until the end, and some of the funniest lines I've read anywhere." —GEMMA HALLIDAY, author of Deadly Cool and Play Dead "Impossible to put down. J.R. Rain's Moon Dance is a fabulous urban fantasy." —APRIL VINE, author of The Midnight Rose and Blindfolded by Lust "Moon Dance is absolutely brilliant!" —LISA TENZIN-DOLMA, author of Understanding the Planetary Myths and The Dolphin Experience "Moon Dance is a must read. If you like Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum, bounty hunter, be prepared to love J. R. Rain's Samantha Moon, vampire private investigator." —EVE PALUDAN, author of Letters from David and The Romance Writer's Pink Pages "I totally loved The Body Departed. As someone who communicates with those who are either earthbound or have crossed over—your descriptions and interpretations of the dialogue and circumstances could not have been written more accurately. My favorite scene is the one of Jesus stepping down from the cross and then the passionate and compassionate way it was treated as he went back to the cross. I will relive that for a long time to come. You're a wonderfully descriptive writer who paints a very creative, visionary canvass based in a paranormal pallet that only a few experience and many can enjoy." —JULIE BELMONT, author of The Path to Personal Success and Freedom and Seizing Your Success "I thoroughly enjoyed The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo from one of my favorite authors. A great way to spend a few hours of the afternoon." —JEN ASHTON, author of The Pleasure Diaries and Ashton Ashton We All Fall Down "I love Jim Knighthorse! Please write faster, Mr. Rain!" —ELAINE BABICH, author of You Never Called Me Princess and Relatively Normal "Powerful stuff!" —AIDEN JAMES, author of Cades Cove and Deadly Night
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#28

Moon Magic

2022

A brand-new Samantha Moon mystery adventure is just around the corner! Pre-order today!
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#38

Vampire for Hire

First Eight Short Stories

2014

The first eight short stories from the #1 bestselling "Vampire for Hire" series by J.R. Rain. Included in this collection is Samantha Moon's Blog, and three bonus scenes. "Teeth: Fang's Story" - What happens when a child is born with a rare throwback gene, a gene that produces two exceptionally long teeth? "Vampire Nights" - Samantha Moon meets someone unexpected on a late night trip to Denny's, someone who seems to know all her secrets and has all the answers. "Vampire Dreams" - Samantha Moon sets out to find the answer to a mysterious, haunting dream...a dream in which sees a young woman die, over and over again. What she discovers, what she finds out about herself, will challenge everything she believes...and shed light on what she's becoming. "Halloween Moon" - Samantha Moon is about to confront a monster of the worst kind—a killer who preys on the innocent. A killer who lives just down her street... "Vampire Gold" - Samantha Moon takes on a dead man's riddle...and soon finds herself on the hunt for real buried treasure. "Blue Moon" - Samantha Moon is about to meet some very unexpected in a local Starbucks...someone who looks hauntingly familiar. "Dark Side of the Moon" - Samantha Moon gets in touch with the creature inside of her and takes a trip beyond where she's ever gone before, deep into the revelations of her inner self, and into the black vastness of outer space. She risks everything to discover just how powerful she is, and finally connects with a deeper truth inside of her—a truth that will unlock something unexpected and powerful. "Samantha Moon's Blog" - A vampire and mom writes her first blog...and reveals all. Also included are three bonus scenes/outtakes from AMERICAN VAMPIRE and VAMPIRE DAWN.
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#39

Moon Shots

2020

Eight "Vampire for Hire" short tales from USA TODAY bestselling author, J.R. Rain―includes a brand-new, never-before-published Samantha Moon story! Included in this collection: "Vampire Requiem" - Samantha Moon gets up close and personal with her dead ex-husband’s mistress, Nancy, who might be a woman who knows too much. "Moon Love" - Samantha Moon and Kingsley Fulcrum set their sites on a romantic weekend getaway to Big Bear, California, only to find themselves on the hunt for a runaway boy. With darkness descending and the temperatures dropping—and one little boy alone in the wilderness—Samantha Moon decides to call in the cavalry. Or, as Jim Knighthorse likes to say, the "big guns." "Moon Musings" - Samantha Moon is back and... blogging? Turns out the vampire mama has a lot to say on the subject of life, death, and fighting demons. And what better outlet than in an anonymous blog? For those who want to know what's really on a vampire's mind... "Moon Memories" - He's a new client with lots of questions. She's a vampire feeling oddly chatty. Is he ready for the answers? "Moon Quiz" - It's a quiz in a magazine, meant to entertain and perhaps kill some time in a dentist's waiting room. But what happens when a real vampire takes the same quiz? "Moon Beast" - Something's leaving behind mysterious footprints at a Southern California park. And not just any footprints. Massive, bloody prints... "Vampire Widow" - Tammy Moon hears a distant, telepathic cry for help... and convinces her mother, Samantha Moon, to go on a road trip deep into the heart of the Mojave desert to help something ancient... and massive. "Moon Maze" - First time in print! A young man hires Sam to look into the origins of a childhood monster. With the help of her real-life werewolf boyfriend, Sam digs into the mystery... and follows the trail of clues deep underground.
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#50

Vampires & Werewolves

two novels

2011

Two bestselling vampire novels from three bestselling writers, together in one omnibus: VAMPIRE MOON Vampire for Hire #2 by J.R. Rain Mother, wife, private investigator…vampire. Six years ago federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer mom with the minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire. Now in VAMPIRE MOON, sequel to MOON DANCE, private investigator Samantha Moon finds herself hunting down a powerful crime lord and protecting an innocent woman from her ruthless ex-husband—all while two very different men vie for her heart. And as the stakes grow higher and her cases turn personal, Samantha Moon will do whatever it takes to protect the innocent and bring two cold-blooded killers to justice—her own brand of justice. WEREWOLF WHISPERER Vampire Love Story #2 by H.T. Night For Josiah Reign, life as he knows it has been forever changed. In two shorts months he went from unbeliever to the “The Chosen” - savior of the Mani people (a vampire race that has been living underground for 10,000 years). Now Josiah must learn to control his powerful new body, all while understanding his destiny…and falling deeper in love. Soon Josiah realizes that to understand his calling, he must save a young werewolf…a werewolf with incredible powers of his own. Along the way, alliances are forged and old enemies rise again. And when tragedy strikes, Josiah must make the ultimate choice…and face an evil far greater than anything he’d ever imagined.
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#1-2

Vampire for Hire

2009

Books one and two in the #1 bestselling “Vampire for Hire” series, MOON DANCE (Vampire for Hire #1) Six years ago, federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer mom with the minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire... Now working the night shift as a private investigator, Samantha is hired by Kingsley Fulcrum to investigate the murder attempt on his life, a horrific scene captured on TV and seen around the country. But as the case unfolds, Sam discovers Kingsley isn't exactly what he appears to be; after all, there is a reason why he survived five shots to the head. Things are even weirder at home. Sam's once-understanding husband is becoming increasingly freaked out by her undead life. And when someone sends her the medallion worn by her attacker the night she was turned, Sam gets the message loud and her attacker is dead and she's next. With a deadly vampire hunter hot on her trail and a ruthless killer on the loose, Samantha Moon is about to put this whole ‘being immortal’ business to the test... VAMPIRE MOON (Vampire for Hire #2) Private investigator Samantha Moon finds herself hunting down a powerful crime lord and protecting an innocent woman from her ruthless ex-husband―all while two very different men vie for her heart. And as the stakes grow higher and her cases turn personal, Samantha Moon will do whatever it takes to protect the innocent and bring two cold-blooded killers to justice―her own brand of justice.
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#1-15

Samantha Moon

Books 1-15

2023

Mother, wife, private investigator—vampire! The first fifteen books in the #1 bestselling “Vampire for Hire” series of paranormal mysteries! Fifteen epic novels in one massive collection! (Plus one bonus novella.) MOON DANCE (Book 1) VAMPIRE MOON (Book 2) AMERICAN VAMPIRE (Book 3) MOON CHILD (Book 4) CHRISTMAS MOON (Book 4.5) VAMPIRE DAWN (Book 5) VAMPIRE GAMES (Book 6) MOON ISLAND (Book 7) MOON RIVER (Book 8) VAMPIRE SUN (Book 9) MOON DRAGON (Book 10) MOON SHADOW (Book 11) VAMPIRE FIRE (Book 12) MIDNIGHT MOON (Book 13) MOON ANGEL (Book 14) VAMPIRE SIRE (Book 15)
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#1-4, 4.5

Samantha Moon

Books 1-4

2011

Boxed set of four #1 bestselling "Vampire for Hire" mystery novels, starring Samantha Moon―mother, wife, private investigator, vampire!MOON DANCE (Book #1)Six years ago federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer mom with the minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire. Now the world at large thinks Samantha has developed a rare skin disease, a disease which forces her to quit her day job and stay out of the light of the sun. Working the night shift as a private investigator, Samantha is hired by Kingsley Fulcrum to investigate the murder attempt on his life, a horrific scene captured on TV and seen around the country. But as the case unfolds, Sam discovers Kingsley isn't exactly what he appears to be; after all, there is a reason why he survived five shots to the head.VAMPIRE MOON (Book #2)Samantha finds herself hunting down a powerful crime lord and protecting an innocent woman from her ruthless ex-husband―all while two very different men vie for her heart. And as the stakes grow higher and her cases turn personal, Samantha Moon will do whatever it takes to protect the innocent and bring two cold-blooded killers to justice―her own brand of justice.AMERICAN VAMPIRE (Book #3)Samantha receives a heartbreaking phone call from a very unlikely a five-year-old girl who's been missing for three months. Now on the hunt, Sam will use her considerable resources―including her growing supernatural abilities―to locate the missing girl before it's too late. And as she gets closer and closer to the horrible truth, she receives devastating news on the home front. Now with her world turned upside down, Samantha Moon is forced to make the ultimate choice of life and death.MOON CHILD (Book #4)Samantha is faced with an impossible decision―a decision that no mother should ever have to make. A decision that will change her life, and those she loves, forever. And through it all, Sam finds herself in a lethal game of vampire vs. vampire as a powerful―and desperate―enemy will stop at nothing to claim what he most desires.CHRISTMAS MOON (Bonus)Now with Christmas just around the corner, Samantha finds herself taking on a very strange case. A mysterious family treasure has been stolen, something priceless that's been passed down through the generations, something buried in secrets.Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE today!

Authors

Matthew S. Cox
Matthew S. Cox
Author · 56 books

Born in a little town known as South Amboy NJ in 1973, Matthew has been creating science fiction and fantasy worlds for most of his reasoning life. Somewhere between fifteen to eighteen of them spent developing the world in which Division Zero, Virtual Immortality, and The Awakened Series take place. He has several other projects in the works as well as a collaborative science fiction endeavor with author Tony Healey. Hobbies and Interests: Matthew is an avid gamer, a recovered WoW addict, Gamemaster for two custom systems (Chronicles of Eldrinaath [Fantasy] and Divergent Fates [Sci Fi], and a fan of anime, British humour (<- deliberate), and intellectual science fiction that questions the nature of reality, life, and what happens after it. He is also fond of cats.

J.R. Rain
J.R. Rain
Author · 159 books
J.R. Rain is the author of 110 novels and counting. He lives on an island in the Pacific Northwest, where he's hard at work on his next novel... and fighting off sparkly vampires.
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