Dark Needs at Night's Edge
by Kresley Cole
Immortals After Dark
Bloodlust-crazed vampire Conrad Wroth is locked away in a haunted mansion, where the ghost of ballerina Néomi Laress has waited decades for someone who can see her. An Immortals After Dark romance.
About This Book
Dark Needs at Night's Edge is a paranormal romance novel by Kresley Cole, first published in 2008 by Pocket. It is part of the Immortals After Dark series and runs 352 pages. Readers can expect opposites attract.
At a glance
- Genre
- Paranormal
- Trope
- Opposites Attract
- Length
- 352 pages
- Format
- Mass Market Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A bloodlust-crazed vampire trapped in a haunted mansion finds an unlikely connection with the resident ghost of a ballerina.
- Features Opposites Attract
- Ghost-human connection dynamics
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Paranormal
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Fans of paranormal romance with gothic elements.
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Conrad Wroth, a vampire struggling with a consuming bloodlust, is confined to a haunted mansion. Within those walls, he discovers Néomi Laress, the ghost of a ballerina who has been trapped for decades, unseen by all until he arrives. Their encounter sparks an intense, unconventional relationship as they navigate his affliction and her spectral existence.
Central Conflict
Conrad's dangerous bloodlust and confinement struggle against the isolation of Néomi's ghostly existence.
Setting
A haunted mansion.
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Kresley Cole
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Format
- Mass Market Paperback
- Length
- 352 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781416547075
- ISBN-10
- 141654707X
Dark Needs at Night's Edge: quick answers
- Who wrote Dark Needs at Night's Edge?
- Dark Needs at Night's Edge was written by Kresley Cole.
- When was Dark Needs at Night's Edge published?
- Dark Needs at Night's Edge was first published in 2008 by Pocket.
- What genre is Dark Needs at Night's Edge?
- Dark Needs at Night's Edge is a paranormal romance novel, with opposites attract.
- How many pages is Dark Needs at Night's Edge?
- Dark Needs at Night's Edge is 352 pages long (Mass Market Paperback).
- Is Dark Needs at Night's Edge part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Immortals After Dark series.
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