<b><b>Perfect for fans of J. R. Ward, Nalini Singh, and Lara Adrian, <i>New York Times </i>and <i>USA Today </i>bestselling author Virna DePaul’s thrilling series of paranormal romances invites readers into a seductive and dangerous world where vampires secretly exist among the general population, while the FBI tries to keep the Rogues among them from preying on humans—for killing, for turning, for pleasure.</b><br></b> <b> </b><br> Ex-soldier Barrett Miles had no idea that vampires were real—until Belladonna recruits her to serve as a covert agent and infiltrate a murderous sex ring run by the most depraved of immortals, those who feed on the purity and blood of innocents. Their latest victim: a young girl whom Barrett promised to protect. She will be sold—unless Barrett can find her first. Forced to team up with her former lover, Nick Maltese, an undercover sniper, Barrett is caught between fulfilling her personal mission and shielding her heart from the man who betrayed her.<br> <br> Nick’s hunting a new breed of vampires and harboring a terrible secret when Barrett finds him. Soon a seething underworld of strange desires threatens to engulf them all. Can he save the girl and reclaim Barrett’s heart? Nick knows he has only one chance to prove himself to her as the hunt begins—and their love forces them to embrace the darkest places in their souls.<br> <br> <b>Advance praise for Virnia DePaul’s <i>Turned</i></b><br> <b><i> </i></b><br>“A captivating start to a fascinating new series with a hero that’s to die for.”<b>—Bestselling author Rhyannon Byrd</b><br> <br>“If you’re looking for a hot, sexy, emotional read, Virna DePaul delivers!”<b>—<i>New York Times </i>and <i>USA Today </i>bestselling author J. Kenner</b><br><br>“Virna DePaul creates yummy alpha heroes.”<b>—<i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Tina Folsom<br></b><br>“With <i>Turned, </i>Virna DePaul delivers a sexy and exciting new take on the vampire novel, one that comes complete with a kick-ass heroine and a to-die-for hero. I can’t wait for the sequel!”<b>—Tracy Wolff, bestselling author of <i>Ruined</i></b><br><br>“<i>Turned </i>is intense, intricate, and insomnia-inducing (plan to stay up way too late!). Virna DePaul puts the awesome in the awesomesauce of paranormal romance.”<b>—Joyce Lamb, curator, <i>USA Today</i>’s <i>Happy Ever After</i></b><br><br>“The chemistry between the two was great and made for some very sexy scenes.”<b>—<i>Fresh Fiction</i></b><br> <br> “This book has everything you could want and so, <i>so </i>much more!”<b>—<i>Guilty Pleasures Book Review<br></i></b><br>“<i>Turned</i> is an intriguing story with flawed characters who I connected with immediately. Fans of paranormal romance rejoice, here’s a compelling new series to sink your teeth into.”<b>—<i>Harlequin Junkie</i></b>