Candace Steele kills vampires for a living. The erotic dreams and memories she has of Ash make the job very personal. Ash is a former lover -- and a vampire. As cover, Candace works security at a Las Vegas casino. When a rock star is set to perform there, Candace is assigned her security detail. She senses at once that there's a vampire in the ranks of the rocker's entourage. Discovering the identity of the vampire is a priority. Then Ash, the sexy, heart-stopping love of her life, returns to Vegas. Oh. And she also finds out someone wants her dead.

PASSIONATE THIRST is the first installment of a trilogy featuring Candace Steele, with volumes two and three due out in December and January. With pounding action, intense suspense and mind-blowing sex, PASSIONATE THIRST is a thrilling ride from page one. I loved the characters, the setting and every detail Ms. Dean put into this first book and can't wait for LUSCIOUS CRAVING and ETERNAL HUNGER, the upcoming titles. Hurry December. A very good read.