Here's why it fits your description:
* Fairies and Fae: The series is heavily focused on the world of fae, including a wide variety of creatures, magic, and societal structures.
* Adult Nature: It explores mature themes like sexuality, violence, and complex relationships, with a dark and gritty atmosphere.
* Vampire Author: Karen Marie Moning is also known for her "Black Dagger Brotherhood" series, a popular vampire romance series.
The "Fever" series consists of nine books:
* Fever
* A Darkness at the Edge of Dawn
* A Whisper of the Wicked
* A Hunger Like No Other
* A Shadow of the Sun
* A Dream of a Thousand Stars
* A Memory of Shadows
* A Kiss of Midnight
* A Touch of Frost
Let me know if this is the series you were looking for!