Demon Blood

In his thirst for revenge, the vampire Deacon has betrayed the demon-fighting Guardians. But Rosalia is in love with him and willing to fight by his side—even if she has to stand against her fellow Guardians to save him.

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In his thrist for revenge, the vampire Deacon has betrayed the demon- fighting Guardians. But Rosalia is in love with him and willing to fight by his side-even if she has to stand against her fellow Guardians to save him.

Publishers Weekly

Brook brings together two broken heroes in the high-stakes sixth Guardian paranormal romance (after 2009's Demon Forged). Manipulative but kindhearted Rosalia, an angellike Guardian, has a plan that could save the world's vampires from demons--or see them all destroyed. To succeed, she needs the help of vampire leader Deacon, who betrayed his friends in a failed attempt to save his community. Though her cause is good, Rosalia's efforts to manipulate Deacon uncomfortably mimic the actions of the demons who destroyed his life. Working together kindles a fiery attraction and steamy love scenes, but romance stalls as both think themselves unworthy of love. The characters are appealingly vulnerable, though the dialogue is occasionally awkward. The story also ties up overarching plot threads from previous entries, and while fans won't be disappointed, new readers may have trouble following the action. (July)

Meljean was raised in the middle of the woods, and hid under her blankets at night with fairy tales, comic books, and romances. She left the forest and went on a misguided tour through the world of accounting, banking, and a (very) brief teaching career before focusing on her first loves, reading and writing—and she realized that monsters, superheroes, and happily-ever-afters are easily found between the covers, as well as under them, so she set out to make her own. Meljean lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and daughter.