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of patriotism is to warn the U.S. Pacific Fleet about Admiral Yamamoto's plans to crush it at Midway. |
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118. Herter, Lori. |
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Lori Herter's quartet of vampire novels centers on the lovely, mortal Veronica and the handsome vampire David de Morrissey, a playwright who once studied under William Shakespeare. The setting is contemporary, and, although the locales vary, much of the action takes place in Chicago, where David and Veronica reside. |
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119.. Obsession. New York: Berkley, 1991. Paperback. |
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David and Veronica meet and fall desperately in love. But David feels Veronica has not seen enough of life to commit to a vampire existence with him. He insists on a ten-year separation, to which she reluctantly agrees. The reader also meets Darienne Victoire, a vampire friend and former lover of David. Unlike our hero, Darienne loves all that the vampire life has to offer. |
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Element(s): Category Romance. |
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120.. Possession. New York: Berkley, 1992. Paperback. |
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During the separation from Veronica, David begins an affair with violin maker Alexandra Peters. The romance sours when she insists that he turn her into a vampire. Meanwhile Darienne has fallen in love with Matthew McDowall, a mortal actor who stars in one of David's plays. Veronica, although always in David's thoughts, makes no real appearance in this novel. |
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Element(s): Category Romance. |
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121.. Confession. New York: Berkley, 1992. Paperback. |
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Veronica believes she has found something that can cure David's vampirism. He is skeptical but willing to try. The romance between Darienne and Matthew does not progress smoothly. In fact, he feels repulsed when he learns of her true nature. |
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Element(s): Category Romance. |
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122.. Eternity. New York: Berkley, 1993. Paperback. |
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David is cured but fears he is returning to the vampiric state. Matthew finally accepts Darienne's condition. All the lovers live happily ever after. |
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