Jessica Wayne Knihy

Vampires are vengeful bastards. Detective Rainey Astor walks a dangerous line between the human and supernatural worlds. As a vampire hunter, she's a formidable opponent, having killed hundreds of their kind. Yet, when her latest foray into the supernatural world goes terribly wrong, she finds herself rescued by the very creature she's vowed to kill. Elijah Hawthorne is unlike any vampire Rainy has ever met. His sexy as hell exterior hides a tortured soul seeking redemption. Rainey knows she should avoid him at all costs, but fate has other plans. Together, they're forced down a twisted path of ancient revenge and tainted love. With Elijah guarding her back, Rainey must protect her heart, because giving in could mean a death sentence for them both. But if they don't discover the hidden identity of their enemy before the clock runs out, she's as good as dead anyway.

Rachel's resurrection from the afterlife thrusts her into the perilous world of the supernatural, where her ordinary human life is irrevocably lost. Accompanied by a determined fae who refuses to let her go, she faces the daunting reality of being a powerful entity with a target on her back. As they navigate their intense connection and the dangers surrounding them, Rachel must confront the complexities of her new existence, which may lead her to long for the simplicity of death.