For the first time, since I can’t remember when, I cried at the end of a book. It was such a beautiful, touching ending, and I lay awake at 12:58 AM after having finished it weeping like a baby. I love this author’s stories, Her messages are often about loving the whole of a person, the good, the bad and the ugly. Her characters are so varied and inclusive of every type of humanity. She does not shy away from LGBTQ characters. I enjoyed her Unseelie Prince series so much. I sought out other books by her and discovered the heart of Dracula. What a great read! She always includes just enough spice, as well as a moving love story. As for the narrator Joel Froomkin, he is my auditory comfort food! He adds such depth to a story with his ability to create so many different voices. He’s not afraid to read passionately and enriches the story for it. I give Curse of the vampire five stars!