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Kristen Coar launches her brand-new ALEX BAIN series with Death and Sweet Temptations, a tale of half-vampire, half-human Alex Bain, where the veil between the mundane and the monstrous thins to a nearly imperceptible shroud, and within its folds lurks a desire as perilous as any fiend.

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1 author picked Death and Sweet Temptations as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

The Alex Bain chronicles are one of my favorites! It has the vibe of old-school Anita Blake with a strong and badass FMC.

Alex works during the day, but she fights vampires and all manners of “big bads” at night. It is a fiery, spicy, and fun read that I couldn’t put down. 

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