Crimson Elemental

by Samantha Whiskey

As an immortal, elite hunter with elemental abilities, I’m no stranger to taking orders.
But I never thought my king would demand I teach a noble vampire how to control her newly surfaced powers. Especially when that noble vampire haunts my dreams in the best way.
Annika Sorokin is the most gorgeous vampire I’ve ever seen. She’s smart, sexy, and is fiercely loyal to her family—something I completely understand. But she’s not a one-and-done kind of vampire, so I keep my fantasies to myself.
And now I’m secluded on an island with her. Working nightly on her water-wielding abilities. With the island offering nowhere to run, her constant nearness is driving me mad with wanting her, but she deserves more than what I can give.
The more time we spend together, the more my no-relationship rule crumbles. We’re matched in so many ways, beyond our similar power, and there’s an undeniable need that pulses between us. She’s air to my fire, water to my ice, and soon I’m not sure how I’ve ever lived without her.
I’ve always viewed loving someone as a weakness, especially in a hunter’s line of work. We have enemies all over the world, now more than ever. And for me? They’re constantly searching for my weak spot.
Annika is mine. But she’s worth breaking every rule I have about love, and I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe.

181 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication February 17, 2026

About the author

Samantha Whiskey is a wife, mom, lover of her dogs and romance novels. No stranger to hockey, hot alpha males, and a high dose of awkwardness, she tucks herself away to write books her PTA will never know about.

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Reviews

[Marisa Tuszl · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5⭐️ This book is everything you have been waiting for! I love that it brought in Daphne and Xavier into the mix for their book along with Valor and Lachlan with her successful transition to vampire. DO NOT EVEN GET ME STARTED ON THE SPOILER FOR AURORA AND SAINTS BOOK BECAUSE OMG I WANT IT SO BAD!!

This series has been one of my favorites and I will be rereading them all until we get the next one!

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a short one, but the amount of plot points Samantha advanced will have you jumping for joy. This series doesn't miss for me. It's so good.

Annika and Dagon are worth their weight in water. Also love any bit of Xavier I can get. Demon King forever.

Thank you to Samantha for the ARC.

[Trish- Late Knight Luna Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

We’re back in the Onyx Assassins world with a new book and I’m so glad to be back. “Crimson Elemental” is an action packed, steamy and thrilling paranormal vampire romance that was a great addition to the series.

Dagon is an elite hunter and has elemental abilities that help succeed with the mission of the Onyx Assassins. He will do anything to help them and that includes teaching a noble vampire who just discovered she has the same abilities. Annika Sorokin is frustrated when it takes her longer than she would like to master her new abilities. That leaves her and Dargo to a secluded island so she can focus. But the more time they spend together, there is a clear attraction between them. Dargo has always seen mates as a weakness in his world but now… he knows Annika is his.

I loved how this series has developed and loved each addition to it. The moment this hit my kindle, I started it right away. Annika and Dargo had something right away and I loved how their relationship developed. Annika is determined, kind and focused. Once she knew she had this special ability, she wanted to bring it to its full potential. Dargo was the only one who could help her. Dargo is protective, strong and determined like Annika. He’s devoted his whole life to the Onyx Assassins and would until he couldn’t anymore. Their chemistry was there from the start but being on the island really ignited that need they had for each other. The steamy scenes were so great and showed how they were meant to be mates. The action had me turning the pages because I had to know what was going to happen. The ending was great and has me counting down the days for the next book based on the hints we got.

[I'll See Ya Luv · Rating 5 out of 5]

Received ARC copy and my thoughts are my own.

I devour all of Samantha's books. I particularly enjoyed this latest book in the onyx assassin series because it had all the things I expect - the push n pull, the mate mark, vampires, suspense AND this one also had a few extra scenes that are fresh and new for other couples from previous books in the series and necessary to move the whole series along. But no spoilers here. Read the book and jump back into this world!

I enjoyed Dagon and Annika's love story. Dagon is instructed by King Alek to spend time teaching Annika how to use her powers. Annika struggles to unlock her powers, which only seem strongest when she's thinking sexy thoughts of Dagon. It's cute and although Dagon is against finding love to avoid having a weakness in this war I loved that this did not become a story of him pushing Annika away. I can't stand indecisiveness!

As always this book delivers on plenty of steam and spice!! 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Annika: "Not everyone is as unflinchingly confident as you."
Dagon: " "You should be," I say before I can stop myself."
Annika: "What?"
Dagon: "You should be. You're... stunning. Brilliant. Full of fire."

I am so looking forward to Daphne and Xavier's book, and of course Saint and Aurora. I feel like we've been teased with Xavier's book since book 1!

[OM · Rating 4 out of 5]

Annika and Dagon was a fast paced supernatural romance that only Samantha Whiskey can again and again. It’d been awhile so I thought maybe I’m imagined how much I enjoyed these novels?

NOPE!!

You’d think that fated mates would get tiring but IT DOESNT!! I adore every time, it’s slightly different backstory and power but still connected to the over arching story which you’d think I’d be tired of but I’m not.

I’m as hooked as ever.


P.S I THINK ITS FINALLY HAPPENING!!!
I can’t wait for Saint and Aurora! I feel it, it’s gonna be angsty and IM HERE FOR IT!!

P.S.S I screamed so loud and it had nothing to do with the main couple of this book it had everything to do with my obsession…
Daphne and Xavier 😍😍😍😍I have not given up hope for their novel!!! I will eat a certain scene for months to come

[Eva · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 rounded up!

This series just gets better. I live for the angsty moments, the back and forth between attraction and duty, self preservation and utter need. Both Dagon and Annika were so blind but so good together.

I need Saint and then Xavier. I will reread this series again and again, because each plot is different but still ties in with the whole story and makes each couple stand on its own.

I will be on the lookout for Saint (please let it be this spring) and Xavier (SUMMER I’m begging)

Thank you, Samantha for this early copy!

[Laurel Nilsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this book and I wasn’t able to put it down. After being forced together Dagon and Annika were unable to fight the attraction. This pair are perfect for each other. The end of this book will have you wanting more for Saint and Aurora book. This series keeps getting better and better.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Mates are a weakness a hunter cannot afford." WOW! Did Dagon ever come to regret saying that! Annika is strong, courageous, fearless and a temptation he finds impossible to ignore. She not only learned from him, but succeeded in bringing him to his knees.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this! I'm crazy about this whole series, TBH. I can't wait to see if the next book is Saint and Aurora or Daphne's book.