by Lynsay Sands
Part of Argeneau, book 12.5
First published 2010
A vampire detective thinks she can solve any case until her human partner threatens both her investigation and her carefully guarded heart. Meanwhile, an ordinary woman becomes psychically linked to a serial killer's thoughts and must find sanctuary with a mysterious stranger who might be her sole chance of escape. An immortal woman reunites with her lost love, only to discover he brings dangerous complications along with renewed passion. February 14th transforms into a war zone where each woman must weigh romantic desire against mortal peril. The vampire detective learns to rely on her fragile human colleague. The psychic struggles to block out the killer's murderous thoughts invading her mind. The immortal faces a choice between the safety of solitude and the risks of opening her heart again. These three interwoven stories reveal that even supernatural powers cannot shield against love's unexpected strikes. Valentine's Day strips away the usual romantic trappings of candy and flowers, replacing them with a desperate fight to survive until dawn.
Genres: romance, supernatural, thriller, paranormal-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
371 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Avon
Content warnings: murder, violence