In this 20th installment in Christine Feehan’s Carpathians series (after Dark Curse, 2008), Ivory Malinov becomes a vampire slayer—the feared “Dark Slayer” of the vampire world—after her family betrays and abandons her. Meanwhile, Dragonseeker Razvan's evil grandfather Xavier forces him to commit unspeakable acts against his fellow Carpathians. When Ivory finds Razvan near death, she realizes they are life mates and nurses him back to health. This tender, paranormal romance will win over Feehan’s devoted fans and new readers alike.