Gardella Vampire Chronicles Books

"Gleason is really on a roll!" -- Publishers Weekly The saga of Victoria Gardella continues as the glorious nineteenth-century city of Rome gives rise to a new threat from the immortal undead.... Lady Victoria Gardella Grantworth de Lacy has been a vampire slayer for just over a year, balancing her life as a peer of Society with the dangerous role that takes her out on moonlit streets, stake in hand. She has learned brutal and heartbreaking lessons about the sacrifices that must be made in order to save humanity from the evil that secretly preys upon it, but she has not wavered in her vow to fight on. Now, in Italy, a powerful vampire is amassing the power to control the souls of the dead. As Victoria races across Europe to stop what could be the most deadly army the Gardellas have ever faced, her unlikely companion is Sebastian Vioget--a man as tempting as he is untrustworthy. But when Victoria discovers she has been betrayed by one of her most trusted allies, the truth will challenge all her powers as a Venator...and as a woman. Praise for The Gardella Vampire Hunters: "...turns vampire stories-and romances-on their ear." --The Detroit News "With its wonderfully witty writing, action-infused plot and sharply defined characters, Rises the Night is deliciously dark and delightfully entertaining." -- The Chicago Tribune "A tense plot line and refreshingly diverse supporting characters complete the package, giving series fans plenty to sink their teeth into--and plenty more to look forward to." - Publishers Weekly "...Heart-stopping scenes and sexual tension. With numerous twists, [Gleason] leaves you hanging, eagerly awaiting the next installment." - Romantic Times

The undead of Rome race to unravel an ancient mystery--and only one woman can stop them... As Rome prepares for its Carnivale, the new leader of the city's vampire hunters--Lady Victoria Gardella Grantworth de Lacy--must prove herself as never before. For, in order to gain access to the secrets of a legendary alchemist, Rome's vampires have allied themselves with creatures as evil and bloodthirsty as they are. Reluctantly, Victoria must turn to the enigmatic Sebastian Vioget for help--just as Max Pesaro arrives to help his fellow slayers, no matter what the cost. Desire puts Victoria at the mercy of Sebastian, while loyalty binds her to Max...but can she trust either man? Especially when a seductive vampire begins luring her into the shadows... Praise for the Gardella Vampire Hunters: "Gleason is really on a roll!" --Publishers Weekly "Gleason keeps upping the ante with each novel, weaving the characters around her readers with each engaging conversation and narrative, every stage set of all the appropriate gothic gloom and melting beauty." --Book Fetish "Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Jane Austen." -The Book Standard

After narrowly escaping from Rome, Lady Victoria Gardella returns to London, where not even sunrise can stop a vampire's carnage... Ruining Victoria's homecoming, a vampire stalks the streets of London--during the daylight. Not only is Victoria unable to detect the vampire with her heightened senses, but she's being framed as the prime suspect behind the killings. Meanwhile, her heart is still divided between the enigmatic Sebastian Vioget and her fellow slayer Max Pesaro. The battle is made even more difficult by the legacy of a vampire's touch--a vampire who left in Victoria's veins boiling blood that forces her to fight evil on two fronts: against the new breed of undead threatening London...and against the darkness within herself. Praise for the Gardella Vampire Hunters "Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Jane Austen." -The Book Standard "...Enough dark, angsty touches that I was utterly wrung out by the end. It is also so good I couldn't wait to get online to see when the next in the series will come out." -All About Romance "Gleason's publishing debut...turns vampire stories-and romances-on their ear." -The Detroit News

Victoria, a direct descendant of the very fist vampire hunter, must join forces with the enemy when demons find their way to the earth, and must pay a high price when the queen of the vampires offers her help in exchange for the man that Victoria loves. Original.

(Previously published as part of The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance. Now with exclusive excerpts and bonus material.) A short story introducing readers to the Gardella Vampire Chronicles. 1820: Victoria Gardella tries to enjoy a ball with her new beau, Lord Rockley--but when bloodthirsty vampires come upon the scene, she must leave the fun in order to employ her stake along- side a grim Max Pesaro (vampire slayer) and the mysterious Sebastian Vioget.

“Sophisticated, sexy, surprising!” -- J. R. Ward on the Gardella Vampire Hunters series "If Buffy visited Downton Abbey." -- Laurie London, New York Times bestselling author When the vampires Max Denton hunts brutally murder his wife, he is nearly destroyed himself. He spends the next ten years living a life of solitude, violence, and revenge. But when sensitive information about his young daughter falls into the hands of the vampires, Max is forced to team up with the woman whose father ultimately caused the death of his wife. Savina Eleaisa has secrets of her own, and she’s determined to do whatever it takes to clear her father’s name: even if it involves seducing the most dangerous of vampires--with or without the help of the arrogant, brooding Max Denton. A short, stand-alone novel in the Gardella Vampire Hunters series set at a Downton Abbey type English estate. “Gleason is really on a roll!” -- Publishers Weekly on the Gardella Vampire Hunters