First published 2011
Chris Williams has spent years fulfilling his obligations to family and calling while waiting for his destined partner. When Isabella finally appears in his life, she shatters every expectation. He anticipated a fierce warrior ready to defend his family and the humans they protect. Instead he finds a computer programmer who has landed herself on every Master's hit list. Isabella knows she made a terrible mistake, but before she can process the consequences, a fanatical cult kidnaps her. They steal her chocolate and demand her program, which she refuses to surrender. While trying to survive captivity, the most attractive man she has ever encountered claims her as his own. Chris clearly feels disappointed by what fate delivered, yet he will not release her even when circumstances suggest he might have no other option.
Genres: romance, suspense, contemporary, paranormal
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: destined-mates, enemies-to-lovers
373 pages · Kindle Edition · R.L. Mathewson
Content warnings: kidnapping