She didn’t want a vampire.
Too bad fate didn’t ask.
Rance Smith has lived for centuries—and he likes his life exactly the way it is: controlled, quiet, and very far away from humans. The last thing he needs is a stubborn, sharp-tongued woman crashing into his world…and turning it upside down.
Kimmy Hamilton has spent her life fighting to survive. When a sudden inheritance changes everything, the last thing she expects is a dangerously arrogant man claiming she belongs to him. A vampire, no less.
They clash. They argue. They refuse to back down.
But when a brutal attack nearly costs Kimmy her life, Rance is forced to do the one thing he swore he never would—risk everything to save her. Now bound by blood, magic, and a connection neither of them understands, walking away is no longer an option.
And something far more dangerous is coming.
Rance’s past isn’t done with him—and it wants Kimmy dead.
Thrown together by fate and hunted by a ruthless enemy, they’ll have to decide:
keep fighting each other…
or fight for each other.
Because in a world of vampires, magic, and deadly secrets…love might be the most dangerous thing of all.
Kathi S. Barton is an award-winning and bestselling author known for her steamy paranormal romances and unforgettable characters. A recipient of the prestigious Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, her books have topped the charts on Amazon and All Romance eBooks, earning her a loyal global readership.
Kathi lives in Nashport, Ohio, with her husband, Paul. When she's not crafting passionate love stories set in magical worlds, she enjoys camping, exploring local auctions, and attending county fairs, where Paul showcases his artwork and pottery. Her creative spark—fueled by a muse she describes as a cross between Jimmy Stewart and Hugh Jackman—brings her stories to vivid, heartfelt life.
Paranormal romance with plenty of heat is her favorite genre, and she loves connecting with her readers. Feel free to reach out—Kathi would love to hear from you.
Email: aaronskiss@gmail.com
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