Part of Dark, book 15
First published 2005
Rafael De La Cruz has tracked vampires for centuries alongside his brothers. Each year strips away more of his emotions until only willpower prevents him from becoming the monsters he destroys. Then he encounters Colby Jansen, a determined rancher who has spent five years protecting her younger half-siblings and keeping their ranch running through sheer grit. The De La Cruz brothers arrive with legal claims on her siblings, insisting the children belong with their father's relatives. Colby refuses to surrender her family, especially to the intimidating Rafael. But Rafael seeks more than custody of the children. After endless years of isolation, he recognizes Colby as his destined lifemate. His need to possess her consumes him completely, driving him to pursue her despite her resistance. The ancient vampire hunter must now battle for the woman who represents his salvation.
Genres: romance, supernatural, dark-fantasy, paranormal-romance
Vibes: dark, emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Ranch
383 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley
Content warnings: violence