Some hungers can’t be denied.
During a brutal war between humans and Otherborn, the FBI created a vaccine that rendered human blood useless to vampires, leaving Knox Deveraux’s immortal clan hollowed out and longing for death. Now the Bureau wants him to lead a hand-picked Para-Ops team to recover the missing antidote and make amends for what was done.
The mission would be simple…
If not for her.
Felicia Locke owns his soul but she’s also the one woman Knox can never touch. With his vampire bride gone and duty still dictating his future, he is promised to a future that does not include Felicia. His own fractured bloodline, half-human and despised, only deepens the divide.
Felicia has never forgotten Knox or the dark hunger he awakens in her body. But desire has no place on the training schedule, not with a volatile team, buried secrets, and betrayal lurking in the shadows.
Yet as the mission unravels and loyalties fracture, Knox and Felicia are forced to confront a truth neither can deny.
Their love may be forbidden but it’s also the strongest weapon they have left in the fight for their survival and for their eternal happiness.
A passionate paranormal romantic suspense about forbidden love, divided loyalties, and choosing connection over control.
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About the Para Ops Series
Para Ops combines paranormal action with emotionally charged romance in a world shaped by uneasy alliances. The series focuses on intense partnerships formed under threat, where love and trust can determine survival.
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⭐ What readers are saying
“If you’re looking for a hot, sexy, emotional read, Virna DePaul delivers!”
“This is an author whose work continues to delight.”
“…intense, intricate, and insomnia-inducing.”
“Steamy, heart-warming, and action-packed!”
“The twists and turns of the fast-paced plot are delightful.”
--Publisher’s Weekly (Starred Review)
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📚 Para Ops Series
Each book can be read as a standalone, but the series is best enjoyed in order.
· Chosen by Blood
· Chosen by Fate
· Chosen by Sin
Virna DePaul is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of sexy, emotionally charged romance featuring powerful heroes, strong heroines, and love forged under pressure.
Her stories blend passion, danger, and deep emotional connection, taking ordinary people into extraordinary circumstances where surrendering to love is the greatest risk and the ultimate reward.
She has been traditionally published with Penguin, Harlequin, and Random House, and is also a bestselling indie author whose books have captivated readers around the world.