As fledgling, Toni turned a few years prior in the city of Chicago, in the place she called home. She learned early on that the vampires had hierarchy and rules, ones dictated the city’s Lord Christian and those above him. One of the most sacred rules is to not break the Veil that shields and separates the supernaturals from the humans. Fracturing that fragile wall can get a being killed, whether you’re human or not. Like a pawn in a deadly game, Tina did the unthinkable the instant she saw her human family murdered in cold blood by conspiring vampires. She lost her mind, demanding retribution and nearly lost her eternal life. Instead, the emotionally unstable fledgling was banned from the city, ordered to never return. Three years later, Toni’s back in Chicago, begging Lord Christian to let her stay. Once she’s back, Drake receives his order of protection and he’s a bit out of place with the entire notion of protecting vs. killing. Still, he rallies and soon becomes intrigued by the spunky vampire vixen. Sure, Toni’s moods are like the wind and at first he’s having a difficult time trying to figure her out. But eventually, their attraction breaks down their barriers, sparking a deeper connection between the two.

I thought the first book in this series, Eternal Seduction, was a most enjoyable read despite a vague plot that petered out at the very end. I really liked the characters, especially the unusual heroine, and the book presented a well-conceptualized new mythology. (I agree, you really do have to read it before you read this second book.)

Toni is scarred, still battling the grief over losing her family in a brutal and violent attack. Guilt ridden over not being there and distraught over never getting one last chance to tell her family how much she loved them, she vows to always wear her heart on her sleeve. No one in her life will ever have to wonder about how she feels because she will always show them with conviction and clarity. There is nothing ambiguous about Toni and that’s how she likes it.

Drake is guarded, closing himself off to anyone who might get too close. Using sarcasm and wit as a barrier, he keeps everyone at a distance, including Toni. He knows that her heart aches for her family. Charged with the duty of protecting her, he quickly finds that his need to keep her safe has little to do with his job description. And though it is forbidden due to his assignment and he has vowed never to fall for another female vampire, he can’t help but want to get close to Toni. But to do that, he will have to let down his guard which means he will have to risk having his heart broken. Again.

Drake and Toni start out on rocky ground but soon discover that their passion is burning up and the intensity of their emotions overflow into the attraction they have for one another.

One thing I love is Jennifer’s world-building and her characters, her female character’s especially they are darker and again the sarcasm is woven throughout the book and that is a big plus for me.

Toni, a young fledging has come home after being exiled and she would do anything to be able to stay here though young, she has a lot of spunk which I loved.

Drake, who is an assassin has been ordered instead of a kill is ordered to protect her. I love Drake in fact I think he is my favorite Hero so far in this series well maybe until we get to Odin, which I wish there was more of in this book. Just love that guy.

The Twists and Turns were all through out this book, just when I thought I might have figured it out she pulled another oooooh no way moment and it wasn’t til the end I really had that kind of moment.