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Night Play is a 2004 paranormal romance novel by Sherrilyn Kenyon and part of her Dark-Hunter series. Its central relationship involves Bride McTierney and Vane Kattalakis, a powerful Were-Hunter whose supernatural society is governed by clan loyalties and rules concerning mates. The novel expands the series beyond its immortal Dark-Hunters by focusing substantially on shapeshifters, while retaining the shared setting and characters of the wider saga.

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Who are Bride McTierney and Vane Kattalakis in Night Play?

Bride McTierney is the heroine, while Vane Kattalakis is a powerful Were-Hunter wolf. The Fates mark Bride as Vane's mate, forcing the guarded couple into the supernatural world of the Dark-Hunters. [Author's book page](https://www.sherrilynkenyon.com/book/night-play/)

Why does Vane have only three weeks to convince Bride in Night Play?

Vane must convince Bride that the supernatural world is real and that he is a Were-Hunter. If he fails, the curse tied to their mating will leave him neutered for the rest of his life.

Where does Night Play fit in the Dark-Hunter series?

Night Play was originally published on August 3, 2004, and is part of the Dark-Hunter, Hunter Legends, and Were-Hunter universe. It is also described as the first full-length Were-Hunter novel and is set in modern New Orleans.

What supernatural conflict surrounds Vane's family?

Vane was born from a forbidden union and is hunted by the Arcadians while condemned by the Katagaria. He is also trying to protect his siblings Fang and Anya from the rules and rivalries of the Were-Hunter clans.

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