Here is a quick video review of Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton:) I gave this 4/5 stars on GoodReads.
The book centers around an animator named Anita Blake. She raises the dead to help the cops figure out who is murdering vampires in her area. She is a kick ass heroine who takes no BS from anyone. This first book really sets up the world of Anita Blake. We meet a plethora of supernatural characters from Vampires to Zombies. It makes for a fun and interesting ride. There are a total of over 20 books in the series so it is long, but it may be well worth it if you enjoy these types of stories (sans glittery vampires).
One character in particular, Jean Claude who is the big vampire in the city. He seems to have a thing for our heroine and she is having none of it. She is quite content with kicking ass and taking names. Laurell K. Hamilton set up a fun and eerie world with Anita Blake and this series looks to be very promising.
There are a total of over 20 books in the series so it is long, but it may be well worth it if you enjoy these types of stories (sans glittery vampires).