Seduced by blood

The forests of the Pacific Northwest are the battleground for two vampire coalitions. The Guardians are enforcers sworn to protect humanity. The Darkbloods are rogues who kill the way their ancient ancestors did, and neither side is close to winning.

Tristan Santiago is the Guardians' region commander, hot-blooded and hard-edged. He can see beneath the surface of almost anyone, which makes him good at the job. Then a deadly plot against his fellow vampires comes to light.

The one person Tristan cannot read is Roxanne Reynolds, known as Roxy. She is beautiful and guarded, and her sensual presence soothes the tormented memories that haunt him. Once before, Roxy put love ahead of duty, and the cost was devastating.

A traitor is hidden among the Guardians, and finding that person means Roxy must trust Tristan, the one man able to get past her defenses. They pose as lovers and work side by side. A powerful craving grows between them, and it threatens to consume them both. This is a paranormal romance with a pretend relationship at its center.