If you loved the way Guilty Pleasures weaves vampires and shapeshifters into the gritty streets of St. Louis, you'll be drawn to Moon Called. Mercy Thompson, a mechanic with a talent for getting tangled up in werewolf and vampire politics, offers that same urban fantasy vibe—complete with dangerous creatures lurking under the surface of everyday life.

If Anita Blake's no-nonsense, sometimes ruthless approach to supernatural threats grabbed you, Sandman Slim will keep you hooked. James Stark is fresh out of Hell and bent on revenge, navigating a violent, seedy Los Angeles filled with demons and magic. This book doesn't shy away from the gritty underbelly of urban fantasy, delivering that same dark edge.

If you appreciated Anita's willingness to blur the lines between right and wrong, you'll enjoy Rachel Morgan in Dead Witch Walking. Rachel is a witch and bounty hunter who often faces impossible choices, and her actions aren't always squeaky clean—making her just as morally ambiguous and compelling.

If you loved the relentless pace and the way Anita bounces from one supernatural crisis to the next, Magic Bites will be right up your alley. Kate Daniels is a tough mercenary who never gets a break from magical disasters or deadly creatures, and the action starts fast and never lets up.

If Anita Blake's strength, vulnerability, and relentless determination made her a favorite, you'll want to meet October Daye in Rosemary and Rue. Toby is a half-fae PI who doesn't give up, even when faerie politics and ancient magic put her life on the line. The character-driven storytelling will keep you invested just like Anita's journey did.