by Nalini Singh
Part of Guild Hunter, book 1
First published 2009
Elena Deveraux has built her reputation hunting vampires, but Archangel Raphael offers her an assignment unlike any other. A rogue archangel has begun a killing spree, and Elena must track this deadly being. Raphael himself poses a threat that may prove more dangerous than her quarry. His lethal beauty and power make him someone no mortal should attract, yet Elena finds herself drawn into his world of violence and seduction. The hunt places her at the center of unprecedented carnage while pulling her toward Raphael's dangerous touch. Elena knows she excels at her work, but this job tests limits she has never faced. Failure means death, but success may cost her something even more precious. In Nalini Singh's world, angels rule over vampires through beauty and bloodlust. When these immortal beings play their games, mortals pay the price.
Genres: romance, fantasy, action, angels, paranormal-romance, urban-fantasy
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-romance, supernatural-elements
339 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley Sensation
Content warnings: violence