Tessa Noble is a vampire who will do anything to reach her twin brother in New Orleans—even if it means traveling with Rene Morin. A ruthless, brooding, yet startlingly sexy vampire, Rene seems to take pleasure in finding fault with Tessa's every move. Once in the storm-ravaged city of his birth, Rene's defenses begin to unravel, and Tessa is drawn to his more vulnerable side. Yet neither can afford to succumb to their growing mutual desire. For Tessa and Rene are being followed—and a single misstep will put them at the mercy of forces more dark and powerful than even they can fight...