{"title":"Vampires After Dark","description":"Vampire romance, paranormal temptation, immortal chemistry, and stories best read long after midnight.","products":[{"product_id":"night-fury-paperback-dark-vampire-romance","title":"Night Fury Paperback - Dark Vampire Romance","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDark Vampire Romance Paperback - Fated Mates Curvy Girl Billionaire Paranormal Romance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a dark vampire romance paperback with a billionaire hero and a curvy heroine? Night Fury by Melissa Cummins is a dark paranormal romance featuring fated mates, a hurt\/care storyline, and a morally grey couple caught in a vampire war. 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