Jennifer Estep 
Nice Guys Bite 

New York Times bestseller Jennifer Estep continues her Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series with a novella starring Silvio Sanchez, the vampire assistant of Gin Blanco, as he goes on a holiday date that turns out to be more deadly than romantic.Working for Gin Blanco (aka the Spider, the assassin who runs the Ashland underworld) doesnt leave much time for romance, especially with Gins holiday party planning in full swing. But when he catches the eye of a charming gentleman, Silvio finds himself going out for coffee. Alls fair in love and war, though. Just as Silvio is starting to enjoy himself, he realizes hes being watched. His nice guy date doesnt sense the danger, and Silvio wants to keep it that way (and, well, keep the guy alive) so Silvio ends the date earlyonly to be abducted by some villainous giants. Will Silvio survive the night and make it back to the Pork Pit in time for Gins holiday party? Only if he decks the hall with bodies…