Part of Love at Stake, book 16
First published 2014
Russell opens his eyes to discover vampirism has replaced his human life. The transformation brings an unquenchable desire for vengeance against the master vampire responsible for his condition. His solitary hunt takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Jia, a shifter princess whose parents died at the same vampire's hands. She demands to join his mission despite his preference for working alone. Russell establishes three non-negotiable rules for their alliance. First, business only guides their partnership. Second, he maintains complete authority over their operations. Third, romantic feelings remain off limits. Jia challenges his leadership at every turn, forcing Russell to silence her objections through increasingly intimate methods. The kiss meant to establish dominance ignites something deeper between them. Their growing attraction threatens everything because Jia belongs to another man through an existing engagement. Russell must choose between his quest for revenge and feelings for a woman he cannot claim.
Genres: romance, fantasy, paranormal-romance, urban-fantasy
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
372 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Avon
Content warnings: violence