Though embarrased to say this, I love the Sookie Stackhouse novels. What other similar series might I enjoy?

Though embarrased to say this, I love the Sookie Stackhouse novels. What other similar series might I enjoy?
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answer:Check out Kim Harrison www.kimharrison.net Or Laurell K Hamilton http://www.laurellkhamilton.org/ Edit: Personally I am a huge fan of Laurell. So I would recommend starting there although the books don’t start getting erotic until later in the series.
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