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TRUE BLOOD MEETS STEPHANIE PLUM

The thrilling first novel in J.R. Rain's epic vampire mystery series! For fans of Charlaine Harris, Laurell K. Hamilton and Bella Forrest.

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, Samantha discovers Kingsley isn't exactly what he appears to be; after all, there's a reason why he survived five shots to the head...


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"I love this!"
-Piers Anthony, author of A Spell for Chameleon

"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 Witchy Business

"Moon Dance is absolutely brilliant!"
-Lisa Tenzin-Dolma, author of Lainey's Lot

"Impossible to put down! J.R. Rain's Moon Dance is a fabulous urban fantasy replete with multifarious and unusual characters, a perfectly synchronized plot, vibrant dialogue and sterling witticism all wrapped in a voice that is as beautiful as it is rich and vividly intense as it is relaxed."
-April Vine, author of The Billionaire's Bride

"J.R. Rain delivers a blend of action and wit that always entertains. Quick with the one-liners, but his characters are fully fleshed out (even the undead ones) and you'll come back again and again."
-Scott Nicholson, author of Liquid Fear


WHAT READERS SAY:

"This book is what got me hooked on J.R. Rain! I could not put it down once I got started, and once finished, I had to go and find the rest..."

"I love this series! I'll read as many as I can get my hands on."

"Rain's writing flows so naturally that you can't help but be sucked into his imaginative world. His sense of humor keeps the laughs coming."

"J.R. Rain managed to make me fall so far into his characters that I couldn't put the story down once I started reading."

"I have really enjoyed J.R. Rain's "Vampire for Hire" series. His banter and dialogue are excellent and his sense of humor is superb."
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  6. ISBN-10
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  7. ISBN-13
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J.R. Rain is an ex-private investigator who now writes full-time in the Pacific Northwest. He is the author of over sixty novels and forty short stories. Please visit him at: jrrain.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (March 9 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 287 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1544133146
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1544133140
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 286 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 1.65 x 20.32 cm
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J.R. Rain is the author of over 200 novels and counting. He lives on an island in the Pacific Northwest with his dog Blair, aka Blair the Wonder Dog, aka Blair Bear.

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jean karla
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
Reviewed in Canada on August 4, 2021
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Like the detective/supernatural vibe to it. The mysteries left from this book keeps me wanting more and go see the next book.
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Alicia Hamilton
4.0 out of 5 stars Such a fun read!
Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2023
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I grabbed this e-book a few days ago. It was either a free book or a .99 one I truly don't remember. I was looking for a fun and easy read and this book truly delivered. I really enjoyed the characters and the story. I will definitely be purchasing more books by this author. I really want to see where Samantha ends up!
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GameKat
5.0 out of 5 stars If you have a sense of humor and love the strange, buy this series
Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2017
Ordered the first book and haven't stopped reading!!!!! Now on book #10, Moon Dragon. Love this series! Funny, loving, thought provoking, funny, humerous, kind, weird...you get the picture. Get it, you will love it if you have a sense of humor and love the strange!
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Markus Matthews
4.0 out of 5 stars Detective, Mom, and Vampire?
Reviewed in Canada on May 20, 2020
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Moon Dance is the first book in the Vampire for Hire series. The main character Samantha Moon was attacked six years ago and became a vampire as a result of that. Her new condition forced her to give up being a Federal agent and she became a private detective. She is also a mom with two kids and a marriage that is on its last legs.

Her latest case has her tracking down the person who tried to murder her new client, lawyer Kingsley Fulcrum. As the case unfolds, Sam catches the attention of a local police detective who suspects Sam is something more than human, a vampire hunter who tries to kill her and Fulcrum’s attacker who wants to prevent her from solving the case.

The book is well written, and the characters are engaging and interesting with one exception: her husband. The husband comes across as a total scumbag with no redeeming qualities. The book mentions numerous times that after the attack he was super supportive, but six years later he can’t stand to even look or be around her and fears her. The part that made no sense to me was he was fearful of his and the children’s safety due to her being a vampire, and yet they had lived together for six years.

On top of that, he has an affair on her… yeah, that is a totally smart thing to do if you fear your super strong and bloodthirsty spouse. The icing on the cake for me was, he leaves her and takes the kids. She gets weekend visits. On her first visit, Sam mentally chides him for being bad with the kids and treating them like employees at his firm (i.e. he is also a terrible dad). All these bad traits made him feel very one dimensional.

Other than my issues with the husband, I enjoyed the book and look forward to reading more in the series.
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Claire
4.0 out of 5 stars I very much enjoyed this modern vampire story
Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2016
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I very much enjoyed this modern vampire story. It has some unique elements to make it different than all the other vampire stories out there. The main character is likable and believable. The writing is excellent, with no grammatical errors and very few other errors. I got this one for free but promptly bought the next in the series and have now moved on to book 3.
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Dogswalker
5.0 out of 5 stars loved it!
Reviewed in Canada on February 24, 2014
This was an excellent read. Well written. Loved the characters. Good story all around. Definitely reading more by this author.
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Squash1974
4.0 out of 5 stars i was hooked and read most of them
Reviewed in Canada on November 27, 2017
I just want to say I adore Samantha Moon. She's a vampire mom who is doing her best to raise her kids after being attacked. She reminds me of Kate Daniels or Mercy Thompson

What I don't like is the inconsistencies from one book to the next ie in one book she doesn't leave fingerprints but the next book she does, or she redressed with only a tshirt and jeans made aware no bra but next scene she's wearing one. The other thing is major plot points happen but in a different series so we have no idea how they happened unless we read the other series, such as finding out about Talos.

I would recommend them
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5.0 out of 5 stars 5 STARS, PARANORMAL MYSTERY DRAMA ROMANCE
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
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5 STARS for Book 1 in the Series: Vampire for Hire with a good BLURB provided. A fast paced action packed paranormal mystery drama with romance circling the characters. It is well written and a storyline that reads the way it would seem if the reader actually found out they accidentally had became a Vampire or Werewolf. What happens to them what powers do they have, what do they need to do to be safe & keep their former loved ones & friends safe. What an awesome & exciting experience.

WARNING: SOME VIOLENCE

RECOMEND
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Shelley Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 29, 2016
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I’ve been reading quite a few crime novels recently and seem to have developed a taste for who-dunnits. When I read the blurb and spotted the strap line for Moon Dance – A Vampire for Hire Novel – I was instantly intrigued.

Moon Dance is an easy read, full of poignant mummy moments that tug on the heart strings. Samantha Moon is not your normal vampire but she has a methodical way of dealing with her unique ‘disease’. She is also a Private Detective, conveniently able to work the night shift! She is a devoted mother and sister. There is also a well-developed relationship between her and the detective running the case. She never admits what she is to anyone, although they have their suspicions, and it makes for a fun tale at times.

There is more to this book than fangs. It’s got a decent story line where Sam needs to find a potential killer and ends up discovering more about her client than she expected. There is romance and intrigue. I found it highly entertaining.

If you’re a Vampire Diaries fan then this would appeal to you. Fortunately, there are twelve books in the series so I’m all set for a reading marathon over the next few months.
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vambira
4.0 out of 5 stars Aventuras de una Vampira
Reviewed in Spain on October 8, 2013
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Me encantó. De hecho empiezo "Vampire for Hire #2" hoy mismo. Vida e historia de una vampira en la actualidad que trabaja como investigadora privada. Recomendable si te gusta este género de libros.
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Petra Heucke-snyder
5.0 out of 5 stars couldn't put it down
Reviewed in Germany on August 18, 2012
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and when I was finished I immediately bought the rest of the series. Refreshingly different view of vampires - yes they're very powerful, yes they're immortal. And yes, being one sucks. "I can drink one or two glasses of white wine without getting sick. And I don't get drunk on it. I know - bummer" sums it up pretty nicely. I have read far worse books in paperback - thank god talented authors can now self publish e-books instead of having to try to get a publishing house bring out their book. It would have been a pity if this book hadn't gotten published because some publisher had decided the vampire topic had been ridden to death already. Which it has, but definitely not by this series. Give Moondance a try, you won't regret it.
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Mandy Walkden-Brown
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun, light read.
Reviewed in Australia on December 14, 2015
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Crumbs there are some testy reviews about this one. I'm beginning to wonder if they read the same book. It's not supposed to be earth shattering great literature, it's meant to be an enjoyable light read. And it was an interesting and enjoyable read. I don't usually like or enjoy vampire/werewolf stories, but this was excellent. The characters are real and their interactions are pretty normal. For immortal critters. A good sense of humour also helps and the characters have just the right amount. Recommended even if this isn't usually your genre as there's also a good murder mystery which has some good twists and turns.
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