"Not your ordinary vampire."

Domini Lancer is a security expert and bodyguard employed at Lancer Services by her grandfather. Recently she has been experiencing strange dreams and compulsions- some of which involve the new employee, Alec Reynard. When she and Alec are assigned the job of protecting an old friend of hers, now a famous celebrity, from a stalker- she is attracted to Alec in spite of the danger they find themselves facing.

Reynard's new job has brought him something unexpected- the woman he was destined to claim. But before he can do so, he has to protect her both from outside danger and from the danger he poses to her. It is important that he get himself under control and not give in to the baser instincts of the vampire before he makes her his.

I BURN FOR YOU is an interesting twist on the vampire story. Alec has found a way to function in the world of humans, even in daylight, but the process takes a terrible physical toll. I found the book quite interesting, but frustrating in that I wanted more explanations as to the reasons why it was so important for Alec to live in the world of humans. Other background information was rather vague as well, but I think the reader who can accept the story at face value will enjoy this tale.

Reviewed by Janice Bennett
Posted September 24, 2003

Summary

The world holds great danger for Alec Reynard and his kind. As the dark hollows of his soul threaten to overwhelm him, he undergoes secret medical treatments that allow him to bear daylight. Living a double life as a bodyguard, he must also battle the powerful chemistry that explodes between him and Domini Lancer, a mere mortal—and unbelievably, his soulmate.

Domini knows nothing of Alec's true nature. But when danger threatens, he kidnaps her to his clan's stronghold to protect her...and there, he can no longer hide who—or what—he is. As the forces aligned against Domini draw near, Alec wonders whether she'll accept the darkness within him—or whether she's actually a vampire slayer who's cleverly infiltrated his clan.