Recommend a good paranormal romance?

I'm trying to broaden my horizons by reading in new genres. So I need a little help: I'd like to try a paranormal romance. Any recommendations?

I haven't read regular romance in years, much less paranormal romance (unless Twilight counts).

I like strong female characters--not female characters that are like every character Ben Stiller has ever played (you know, the poor shmuck who can't get anything right).

I don't mind anti-heroes; I actually prefer them: Scarlett O'Hara, House, the Dorian Gray character in The League of Extraordinary Gentleman (before he revealed he was a bad guy), etc.

Profanity isn't a problem; Erotica is. Nothing too racy--this is my first venture into romance, so you'll have to be gentle with me.

And, last but not least, it has to be available in printed format (I'm still not used to reading on a screen).

Just leave your suggestions in the comments section. The blog is set to moderate comments, but I'll approve them so everyone's suggestions show.

Thanks!