by Faith Hunter
First published 2018
Jane Yellowrock once made her living hunting vampires. Now she works as Enforcer for Leo, the vampire Master of New Orleans, protecting his territory and keeping the supernatural peace. Her world turns upside down when the emperor of European vampires issues Leo a blood challenge, demanding a fight to the death. The stakes couldn't be higher. If Leo falls, the emperor will seize his power and possessions, claiming New Orleans as his prize. The city's people will pay the price for this vampire power grab. Jane cannot allow that outcome. She throws herself into preparing Leo for the deadly confrontation, but supernatural forces this powerful refuse to follow any plan. Allies become uncertain. Trust becomes a luxury she cannot afford. Jane must rely on her own skills and the handful of people she knows will stand beside her when the fighting starts. In this battle for New Orleans, nothing remains sacred and safety exists for no one.
Genres: fantasy, action, paranormal, urban-fantasy
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: New Orleans
Period: Contemporary
432 pages · Kindle Edition · Ace
Content warnings: violence