Can a heroic vampire protect his clan from danger -- and save himself from burning desire?

As Prime of his vampire Family, Mathias Bridger is sworn to protect his own kind at any cost -- but years of acting as a fierce guardian of his people have left him yearning for more out of life. His chance comes in the form of Phillipa Elliot, the beautiful police officer whose allure hasn't dimmed in the two years since they had a brief, torrid affair. And though she's involved with someone else now, Phillipa can't deny the feeling that Matt is her destiny.

When the Family comes under attack from fanatical vampire hunters, Matt uncovers treachery that shatters his world. So how can he possibly invite Phillipa into it? Fighting to protect his kin, he tries to push Phillipa away to the safety of her mortal life -- but he aches for her, and his will is no match for the flames of their all-consuming passion. . . .

Not quite as good as the last one. Werewolves and psychic vampires could have made this a really riveting book with a huge mystery that was not solved until the end. But the bond was too much the central focus of the story for the first half of the book.

Sent by surface mail to Amberc

Arrived today...thankfully during a break in the rain.

I thought it was a good story about love, hate & diversity.

Not overly steamy and I liked that both Mat and Phillipa were fighting their bond.

Taking to the meet-up at Jamaica Blue.

Picked up from meetup

Not as good as others in this series but still enjoyed it.

Merry Christmas ...from your Secret Santa

Received today in a surprise Secret Santa package from scrapaholic. Thank you for all the bookish goodies! :)

~S.

Sent to Nicki J Markus in Adelaide, South Australia, as RABCK.