Review: Loved, loved, loved it!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 10, 2013
I eagerly waited and anticipated this next book in the series, it didn't disappoint. Rowan Summerwaite is her usual snarky, funny, provocative self. She can't help but needle those people who take themselves too seriously. Once again we find Rowan in the middle of a political storm. Rowan is a Hunter and full partner in Hunter Corp. a corporation in charge of eradicating rogue vampires. She is also a Vessel for the Celtic Goddess Brigid, she has many duties, and keeps acquiring more much to her dismay! Her latest job addition is as Vampire Liaison, part of her duty is to enforce the Treaty between the Vampire Nation, and Hunter Corp. but 3 months ago the Vampire Nation kept valuable information away from Rowan and the rest of the hunters about the 'blood barrier' being broken. The barrier is what used to stop vampires from getting high. But one very old and now very dead, thanks to Rowan, vampire did indeed figure out how to change all that.The vampires knew that, and purposely kept that information away from Rowan, and she lost valuable time and more humans lost there lives due to this hidden information. Rowan is now taking matters before the Joint Tribunal of which she is a Co-Chair and asking for an amendment, that would force the Vampires into releasing that type of information to Hunter Corp. or face Rowan's blessed blade!Of course nothing that is worth doing comes easily or without sacrifice. Rowan is now at The Keep, her foster father the big bad First's home. Rowan ran away from the keep when she discovered that he had lied to her, but now she is at the very place where her nightmare of a childhood happened to her. Not only is she there, but her Valet David whom she loves for his loyalty, is also there. Rowan must protect him, get the amendment passed with as little bloodshed as possible and get out before the eradication of the Treaty happens.Along for the ride is her very hunky, and gorgeous vampire boyfriend Clive Stewart. Rowan is learning how to become part of a new relationship, and Clive is wonderfully loving and supportive of her many roles. As a Scion of the Vampire Nation he is very old and very powerful, he will make it known to any and all that Rowan is his!Rowan has repaired her relationship with her father, and because of his giving her so much blood to save her life in the previous fight with the tweaker  ancient vampire she was forced to kill, she is much stronger, and can see better. She is faster and deadlier than ever before. But unfortunately the pesky, stupid vampires at the Joint Tribunal keep underestimating her. They have an agenda of there own, they want to rid themselves of the Hunter Corp. and there inferior oversight. Humans are just food, meant to be played with, then thrown away.But the vampires aren't the only ones wanting to see the end of the treaty, there are people from Hunter Corp. who want to start a war with the vampires and kill all of them. As Rowan works hard to keep all the parties involved from killing each other and starting a war, she must also deal with magical nightmares, poison wielding vampires, and keep the First from ending her boyfriend.With humor, love, and her badass attitude will Rowan manage to get the treaty passed and get out of the Keep in one piece? You will laugh, cry, and cheer for her as she includes you in her journey to becoming a stronger, better daughter, lover, friend, and Hunter. Grab a warm glass of Apple cider, a blankie, and find a nice quiet place to settle into with this awesome story. Rowan and Clive will make sure you enjoy the ride!Thank you Lauren Dane for another wonderfully funny, warm, and straight up badassiery book. You and Rowan never disappoint!