She's a mortal with dark powers...

After a tragic accident scarred her body and destroyed her dreams, Leila never imagined that the worst was still to come: terrifying powers that let her channel electricity and learn a person's darkest secrets through a single touch. Leila is doomed to a life of solitude...until creatures of the night kidnap her, forcing her to reach out with a telepathic distress call to the world's most infamous vampire...

He's the Prince of Night...

Vlad Tepesh inspired the greatest vampire legend of all—but whatever you do, don't call him Dracula. Vlad's ability to control fire makes him one of the most feared vampires in existence, but his enemies have found a new weapon against him—a beautiful mortal with powers to match his own. When Vlad and Leila meet, however, passion ignites between them, threatening to consume them both. It will take everything that they are to stop an enemy intent on bringing them down in flames.

Another absolutely stellar story from Jeaniene Frost. I could not put this book down and read it in one setting.

In it, we glean more of Vlad's history and character (one part cocky, one part suave, and every part demanding). Vlad is the total package and alpha male to the core. Leila is sarcastic and witty and has moxie to share. She challenges Vlad at every turn and is no shrinking violet. They are definite equals in power and personality.

Vlad is briefly visited by characters from the Night Huntress Universe, Mencheres/Kira and Cat/Bones, but their appearance is not integral to the story. Vlad and Leila are both very strong characters so their story does not require major support from these characters, although it was nice to see them briefly.

I love how Frost merged historical facts with fiction to create a story that was both compelling and engaging. Her patented humor shines through it as usual.

This was a total 6-star read for me. I can't wait until 2013 to read more!!!