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"a captivating tale of love, mystery and danger"

Portia Cabot has never told anyone what happened in the crypt. What did it matter since the cursed life she saved had left town to search for his soul.

Julian Kane has never forgotten his "Bright Eyes." He left her because being a vampire he could offer her nothing but regret.

It is five years later when the two meet, again. There have been horrible murders where the women are left drained of blood. Portia fears that Julian has embraced his dark side, and yet she finds that she doesn't fear him. If anything, her childish infatuation has turned into something more meaningful. Julian thought to forget Portia, but seeing, talking, and touching her proves that he not only lost his soul, but his heart as well.

Ms. Medeiros has written a captivating tale of love, mystery and danger. Portia is truly a match for the dangerous Julian Kane. She proves it with her wit, and courage to challenge him to be the man that he is capable of being. He may be a creature of the night, but honor means everything even if it will ensure his damnation. This is the first novel I have read of Ms. Medeiros. Obviously, this is part of a series of vampire tales, but I had no trouble starting in the middle of it all. The author is good about referring to previous adventures making me want to go back and read their stories. I truly enjoyed this fast-paced tale, as I'm sure others will too.

Karen Michelle Nutt, author

Reviewed by Karen Michelle Nutt
Posted January 28, 2007

Julian Kane is back in town.

Once, as a girl of seventeen, beautiful, headstrong Portia Cabot saved the life of the dashing vampire Julian Kane—who marked her forever, then left to go in search of his soul. He returns five years later to find the enchanting young girl he left behind grown into a bewitching woman with a woman's heart...and a woman's desires.

Portia quickly discovers that Julian's seductive and forbidden kiss can still make her crave the night...and his touch. But the Julian who has returned to London is not the vampire she remembers. His fruitless pursuit of his stolen mortality has reduced him to drunken debauchery. And a recent spate of murders makes Portia fear that the man she has always adored may truly be a monster.

Julian knows he must drive Portia away--but his passion and hunger for her grows more irresistible every time they touch. For years he has fought the temptation to embrace his dark gifts, never realizing that Portia's love may give him the most dangerous gift of all...a reason to live...