The erotic gripping series that has definied an entire genre J.R. Ward continues as 1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan links the fates of two strangers bound by a secret in the shadows of the Carpathian Mountains... After spending centuries in a prison of ice Tatijana of the Dragonseekers was freed. Awakened in human form Tatijana yearns to explore the modern worldone with more mysteries than she is prepared for. Fenris Dalka has returned to the Carpathian Mountains scarred by battle. Though the reason for his return could prove fatal if found out he is drawn to the beautiful stranger who carries the scent of fresh earth of forest of the night itself. In time Tatijana and Fenris will discover all that unites themtheir secrets and pasts their predators and the hot flush of passion that stirs their souls. Yet just as surely theyll also discover everything ancient and evil that exists to destroy them. INCLUDES BONUS CONTENT show more