Despite a whimsical name, Dr. Kismet Knight is as practical as they come. So, when a young woman walks into her office needing counseling on how to deal with her vampire lover, Kismet thinks she's just dealing with an extreme Goth, someone who is pretending to be, or believes themselves to be, involved with a vampire. Even when she meets vampires, she does not believe. Then, she has no choice to but to accept the truth. Vampires are real and one is a serial killer, with her name on his list of upcoming victims. Fortunately, there is a very powerful, very hot vampire who has been in love with her for much longer than she has been alive.

Ms. Hilburn has created a world filled with intriguing twists and turns. Watching the skeptical doctor's conversion into a believer is as interesting as the murder mystery. Kismet has a unique voice, both practical and cynical, and retains that quality even after she believes. I encourage those who love vampire stories or a good mystery to discover this gem of a novel.