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Vampire Kisses 4: Dance with a Vampire
The most important night of the year is drawing near . . . but not without a little trouble from the Underworld Dullsville's newest night-faring intruder may be only a tween, but Raven knows that Valentine Maxwell, the younger sibling of two nefarious vampires, is a full-size menace. Valentine becomes even more of a threat when he befriends her brother, Billy. Raven must try to shield Billy, even as the biggest excitement of the year approaches: attending prom with her immortal love, Alexander. And while Alexander is one kind of vampire—sweet—Raven soon learns Valentine is another. Could Valentine somehow know Raven's private thoughts about turning into a vampire?
144 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2011
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About the author
Ellen Schreiber
53 books4,202 followersBefore I took pen to paper, I was an actress. I attended a local university majoring in theatre and spent a summer in London at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts where I learned about the “Old Bard” from amazingly talented teachers.
When I returned from London, I relocated to Chicago where I lived for five years. There, I graduated from the Second City Training Center and performed improv, Shakespeare, comedies and dramas--I even sang and danced on a cruise boat--without falling in Lake Michigan! A classmate of mine from Second City and I created and performed a two woman show for a year before I braved it alone doing stand-up comedy. It was during this time I began to write an adult novel about a rock star--I had always enjoyed writing...
Fast forward a couple of years along with a move home where I was performing “stand-up” at comedy clubs in the area. On a plane to LA to decide my fate-- “to move to LA or not to move to LA” that is the question, my big bro, Mark, coincidentally with the same last name as mine (author of PRINCES IN EXILE, DREAMS OF THE SOLO TRAPEZE and STARCROSSED) handed me a young adult book he found at the library he thought I’d like to read during the flight.
As I read the book, I thought, ‘I can do this!’
I returned from LA, and instead of moving there, I wrote my story about the rock star as a young adult novel and called it JOHNNY LIGHTNING.
Mark, my writing mentor, edited JL for me. He was kind enough to send the manuscript to his publisher in Belgium--Facet--and they published it! In Dutch!
I was now on a new life path!
In 2001 HarperCollins made me an offer I couldn’t refuse! Not only was HarperCollins going to publish TEENAGE MERMAID, but it was in a language I could read and book stores I could walk into! HarperCollins also bought VAMPIRE KISSES and COMEDY GIRL.
It was a dream come true!
Since beginning my new life path, VAMPIRE KISSES, TEENAGE MERMAID, and MY MOTHER, THE CLOWN have been published by Facet in Belgium and JOHNNY LIGHTNING has been published in Germany by Ravensburger.
Then my fabulous editor at HarperCollins asked me for a sequel to VAMPIRE KISSES!
HarperCollins published VAMPIRE KISSES 2--KISSING COFFINS and now the soon to be released VAMPIRE KISSES 3--VAMPIREVILLE. I am currently writing VAMPIRE KISSES 4!
When I'm not writing about the love affair between vampire obsessed, goth girl Raven and my favorite mysterious dark-eyed hottie, Alexander Sterling, I enjoy working on my other novels, shopping for Hello Kitty items, and attempting to gain control of the remote from my boyfriend.
When I returned from London, I relocated to Chicago where I lived for five years. There, I graduated from the Second City Training Center and performed improv, Shakespeare, comedies and dramas--I even sang and danced on a cruise boat--without falling in Lake Michigan! A classmate of mine from Second City and I created and performed a two woman show for a year before I braved it alone doing stand-up comedy. It was during this time I began to write an adult novel about a rock star--I had always enjoyed writing...
Fast forward a couple of years along with a move home where I was performing “stand-up” at comedy clubs in the area. On a plane to LA to decide my fate-- “to move to LA or not to move to LA” that is the question, my big bro, Mark, coincidentally with the same last name as mine (author of PRINCES IN EXILE, DREAMS OF THE SOLO TRAPEZE and STARCROSSED) handed me a young adult book he found at the library he thought I’d like to read during the flight.
As I read the book, I thought, ‘I can do this!’
I returned from LA, and instead of moving there, I wrote my story about the rock star as a young adult novel and called it JOHNNY LIGHTNING.
Mark, my writing mentor, edited JL for me. He was kind enough to send the manuscript to his publisher in Belgium--Facet--and they published it! In Dutch!
I was now on a new life path!
In 2001 HarperCollins made me an offer I couldn’t refuse! Not only was HarperCollins going to publish TEENAGE MERMAID, but it was in a language I could read and book stores I could walk into! HarperCollins also bought VAMPIRE KISSES and COMEDY GIRL.
It was a dream come true!
Since beginning my new life path, VAMPIRE KISSES, TEENAGE MERMAID, and MY MOTHER, THE CLOWN have been published by Facet in Belgium and JOHNNY LIGHTNING has been published in Germany by Ravensburger.
Then my fabulous editor at HarperCollins asked me for a sequel to VAMPIRE KISSES!
HarperCollins published VAMPIRE KISSES 2--KISSING COFFINS and now the soon to be released VAMPIRE KISSES 3--VAMPIREVILLE. I am currently writing VAMPIRE KISSES 4!
When I'm not writing about the love affair between vampire obsessed, goth girl Raven and my favorite mysterious dark-eyed hottie, Alexander Sterling, I enjoy working on my other novels, shopping for Hello Kitty items, and attempting to gain control of the remote from my boyfriend.
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March 27, 2022
It was another solid book in the series. I would like to get a little more intrigue though. Despite that, the characters are solid and likable. The story is interesting and engages you as a reader with the typical highs and lows throughout the story. I will read the next one to see where Raven and Alexander go from here.
September 30, 2018
4 Stars
The Vampire Kisses series is a great young adult series of books full of paranormal and supernatural elements, teenage drama, angst, and spooky fun. While I love a great vampire story, this series is definitely aimed towards a much younger audience. I did however enjoy following Raven on her ‘adventures’- meeting Alexander and the rest of the quirky cast. I ended up reading this series as a buddy read with a 15-year-old girl. It was great to get her perspective on the books, and to see them through her eyes. This is definitely an insta-love situation, but the story is quick, easy and fun. Just keep in mind that it is definitely aimed towards 14 to 17 year-olds and is quite simplistic in style.
Raven lives in a small town where nothing really happens, she calls it “Dullsville”. She’s the outsider of the town, the Goth girl who is a little strange in everyone’s eyes. She is a bit of a drama queen- and spends a lot of time in her dream world. She has a fascination for horror movies and all things vampire. When other little girls wanted to become ballerina’s, Raven wanted to be a vampire. Then a mysterious, creepy family moves into the old haunted mansion and rumors abound with what they could be. Raven’s world changes and her adventures begin.
A sweet, cute, romantic, and fun read. A perfect teenage read.
Thank you, Ms. Schreiber!
The Vampire Kisses series is a great young adult series of books full of paranormal and supernatural elements, teenage drama, angst, and spooky fun. While I love a great vampire story, this series is definitely aimed towards a much younger audience. I did however enjoy following Raven on her ‘adventures’- meeting Alexander and the rest of the quirky cast. I ended up reading this series as a buddy read with a 15-year-old girl. It was great to get her perspective on the books, and to see them through her eyes. This is definitely an insta-love situation, but the story is quick, easy and fun. Just keep in mind that it is definitely aimed towards 14 to 17 year-olds and is quite simplistic in style.
Raven lives in a small town where nothing really happens, she calls it “Dullsville”. She’s the outsider of the town, the Goth girl who is a little strange in everyone’s eyes. She is a bit of a drama queen- and spends a lot of time in her dream world. She has a fascination for horror movies and all things vampire. When other little girls wanted to become ballerina’s, Raven wanted to be a vampire. Then a mysterious, creepy family moves into the old haunted mansion and rumors abound with what they could be. Raven’s world changes and her adventures begin.
A sweet, cute, romantic, and fun read. A perfect teenage read.
Thank you, Ms. Schreiber!
February 8, 2018
There's a new vampire in town. His name is Valentine Maxwell. Goth girl Raven knows this latest intruder can only mean trouble he's the younger sibling of two vampires she fought to drive out of Dullsville. But when her brother, Billy, befriends this dangerous tween night prowler, the stakes are suddenly higher. That torn the excitement of every teen girl's fantasy attending the prom with her boyfriend Raven must do everything she can to protect Billy.
November 11, 2021
I'm not sure wat to write. This book was really good. I loved I got a peek further into billy boy and ravens relationship. And got to see the smaller maxwell I just wish he would change her already it's killing me
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October 31, 2018
Can’t believe I finished this book today but they are just so fun and easy to read !
August 29, 2022
The story is really amazing, if you're looking for some romantic vampire fiction then you should definately try it
May 17, 2024
rereading this series as an adult is such a wild ride because these books are so bad but as an adult goth i understand why my younger self loved them so much.
April 4, 2025
Once again...a winner...just wish they were a little longer...interesting story
September 8, 2025
very good
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