Part of Dark, book 9.5
First published 2003
Three separate tales of fated romance unfold across different realms. In the first story, a skilled bodyguard who works in secret service faces her most dangerous assignment yet. Her fearless nature and professional training serve her well, but nothing prepares her for becoming the eternal mate of an ancient immortal warrior. He fights a deadly war against vampire enemies, and she must choose between her human life and joining his supernatural battle. The second story follows a woman who develops weapons and military equipment. She encounters a rebel commander working to bring peace to his war-torn sector of space. Their unlikely partnership blooms into love as they navigate political upheaval among the stars. The final tale centers on a vampire woman struggling with her dark past. She prefers to stay hidden rather than seek out trouble, but her quiet existence becomes complicated when romance enters her world. Each woman discovers that some connections transcend ordinary boundaries.
Genres: science-fiction, romance, adventure, fantasy, action, paranormal-romance
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, supernatural-elements
372 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Dorchester Publishing Co Inc
Content warnings: violence