After the wake, after the funeral, when all the people are gone, and it is silent. The silence afterwards, when everyone goes on with life. That is the worst part. The echoing, endless silence . . .
A feisty woman is determined to rebuild her life and put the mysterious loss of her husband behind her -until her new love interest reveals a shocking secret they share that puts her in grave danger, especially from him.
Barcelona (Barr) McKenzie is a newlywed cafe owner whose husband, brilliant San Diego science professor Bain, has mysteriously died at sea. Grieving, she goes to visit the cemetery, where his casket lies and has no idea that she is about to be plunged into a whirlwind of dark intrigue.
For Sevon Roman, the handsome mortal seventh son of the reigning Romanian family, is at the beginning of his unwilling transition into the most powerful vampire leader in 700 years. His six brothers back in Romania are searching for him now, trying to bring him back home to transition safely and fulfil his legacy as the next leader but Sevon just wants to escape. Why, then, does he allow himself to fall in love with a mortal woman, Barr McKenzie? And what secret do they share that puts her in grave danger from him?
Complete with corrupt CDC doctors in league with the rival Panni vampire clan, out to infect humanity with a deadly virus and destroy the Roman brother's reign, fans of intense paranormal romantic thrillers are in for a treat with this book, which sets up many of the questions that are answered in the sequel,
Tangled Blood
.
Melinda Killen's
i've just Bitten the Poison apple
is a one-of-a-kind vampire epic readers have called "Gorgeously Tragic," "Thrilling Labyrinth," "Character-driven," and "Romantic Ride!".