Review: Great Paranormal Romance-Fantasy
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 25, 2012
This book is a paranormal romance but also has a fantasy element to it.  The society of "Pure Ones" is in battle with the mostly evil, soulless vampire society.  The Pure Ones are governed by law and the characters are labeled by their purpose: The Protector, The Strategist, The Healer.There are several sub plots within this book but the main story is between Valerius, the Protector, and Rain, the Healer.  Rain takes a lover every 10 years in order to replenish her healing abilities.  She drinks their blood but also gets nourishment through sex.Val is in love with Rain and struggles with his feelings towards Rain, knowing that their relationship is only temporary.  In addition, he was abused as a child; sold into sex slavery, he was emotionally and physically beaten down.  He is not even sure that he can please the woman he loves, Rain.  Rain also soon realizes that she is in love with Val, no matter her status as a healer.This was a very interesting take on the vampire theme, and it should be interesting to watch how the other character's stories play out in books to come.  If you enjoy a paranormal romance with a fantasy twist, this book is a must read.