Teenage life. Miles from home. A taste for human blood. Struggling to control her newfound bloodlust, Thea is taken to a secluded farmhouse by Kate, an experienced vampire with a dark past. In the shadows, far from watchful eyes, a young life will begin to transform and leave behind the little girl she once knew. For now, Thea is safe with Kate: her teacher, her friend, her protector. But is this woman really all that she seems? WHAT THE READERS ARE SAYING: ????? "Another five-star masterpiece." ????? "Better than the first." ????? "Loving this series." ????? "Brilliant follow up." ????? "Best novel ever." ????? "The author continues to excite."