by Kresley Cole
Part of Immortals After Dark, book 8
First published 2010
Lucia the Huntress guards deadly secrets that could destroy everyone she cares about. This beautiful archer lives under constant threat, unaware that Garreth MacRieve watches her from the shadows. The Highland werewolf prince has burned with desire for Lucia for years, but she remains beyond his reach. When danger closes in around her, Garreth realizes he must act. The only way to protect Lucia is to become her guardian, but the proud huntress will never accept his help willingly. Garreth decides to use her weakness against her. He knows Lucia wants him despite herself, and he plans to exploit that desire ruthlessly. The prince will do whatever it takes to claim the woman he covets, even if it means manipulating her deepest longings to keep her safe.
Genres: romance, fantasy, paranormal, dark-romance
Vibes: dark, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, guardian-protector
431 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Pocket Books
Content warnings: violence