Some vampires live in castles. I live paycheck to paycheck.
Running the hottest drag bar in Vegas takes equal parts charm, wit, and steel backbone. Running it as a vampire surrounded by tempting humans? That takes iron-clad self-control.
I'm Char Flammen, and I learned restraint the hard way—back when I was still breathing. Now I use those hard-won skills to keep my bar running and my fangs to myself. I'm nobody's pushover, vampire or not.
Too bad Klaus Theoden doesn't see it that way. The billionaire bloodsucker who turned me keeps trying to lure me into his golden tower with promises of luxury and ease. Having escaped one controlling jerk already, I'd rather face the sun.
But now Theo's crossed the line—he bought my bar out from under me.
So I quit.
Theo doesn't take rejection well, which means I'm now running for my undead life in the middle of summer in the desert. But I'm a survivor, and I'll win this war even if it kills me twice.
After twenty years as a US Air Force space operations officer, AM now operates a laptop, trading in real satellites for fictional spaceships. She writes classic-style science fiction for today’s world, full of adventure, hope and heart.
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I’ve read all the author’s books and this one gives us a different setting than the others. The world is very well built out and the characters are interesting, fun and relatable (well except for the bad vampires). The main character is street smart, tough, sassy and is able to hold her own in almost any problem she finds herself in.
I enjoyed the story, especially with the characters the author gave us. While the ending is not a cliff hanger, it does leave you thinking there is more to come (and I hope there is). This is not your typical vampire story (thankfully) and feels fresh. The story moves at a quick pace and keeps you guessing as to the outcome. I’m giving it 5 stars for the reasons above.
While I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review of the book, I enjoyed the book so much I also bought it.