Book 2 in the Realm of Night Series Nicholaus has roamed the earth since feudal times, survived the bloody clan wars. Too many times he buried someone he cared about until he retreated to the Florida Keys. A chance rescue of one mortal led him to a life time of protectors in the women of that family. Honoring the last request of his friend, he promised to watch over her grand daughter, Rana. Rana- beauty, brains, quick wit, and hell bent on revenge. He watched as she tortured and killed her ex husband. Who would fall in lust with someone that did that...other than a vampire. Their story is full of twists and turns that eventually land them at a truly haunted house- that she owns. What else could possibly happen....and how many "other" beings can you put in one place before all hell breaks loose?