Part of Dark, book 18
First published 2007
Manolito De La Cruz teeters on the edge of becoming a vampire when he discovers his destined lifemate. MaryAnn Delaney counsels battered women and wants nothing to do with the domineering nature of Carpathian males. She has built a satisfying life helping others and refuses to be bound forever to someone like Manolito. When MaryAnn receives a request to travel to South America to help a traumatized young woman, she agrees to the mission. She walks straight into Manolito's carefully laid trap in the dense Amazon jungle. The ancient Carpathian has orchestrated her arrival with seductive intentions for the unsuspecting human woman. In the oppressive heat of the rainforest, MaryAnn faces a predator who claims her as his eternal mate. Manolito will use every weapon in his arsenal to ensure she never leaves his side.
Genres: romance, dark-fantasy, paranormal-romance, urban-fantasy
Vibes: dark, emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity, predator-prey
Setting: Amazon, South America
358 pages · Hardcover · Berkley
Content warnings: abuse, violence