Lord Valadon, CEO of ValCorp and leader of New York's vampires, has become fascinated with Miranda Crescent, a human woman with powers only Elementals possess. As his enemies conspire against him, he becomes drawn to her. But knows any involvement with Miranda will only make her a target for the Human Order of Light, mortals who seek the eradication of vampires. Miranda Crescent is an authenticator of rare works of art who isn't afraid of danger. Her best friend is the Were Queen and her mentor is a vampire ancient. At first, resistive to Valadon's charms, she will risk her life to bring him the information he needs to thwart his enemies. But Valadon's second, the sexy and sarcastic Remare, believes Miranda is a member of the HOL working to destroy his lord. The chemistry between them quickly escalates as they search for those plotting against Valadon. Putting aside their distrust of each other, Remare and Miranda work hard to discover who is trying to murder the high lord. But Remare's first loyalty is to his lord. He can't allow himself to care for someone Valadon has marked as his own...or can he?