Midnight Surrender
Cassie Alexander's life is The Lexicon, the newspaper she took over after her father died.  She is a modern woman in the Victorian age, determined to live her life the way she wants without relying on a man for anything.  But ever since she met her new neighbor, Louis Radcliffe, her thoughts have been about him.  He is very attractive  and very dedicated to his grandmother, Arabella Radcliffe.  Cassie is affected by him in a way she's never been by any man but Louis is no ordinary man.   Louis is attracted to Cassie's youth and beauty and her independent spirit.  But she doesn't know he is a vampire and that Arabella is not his grandmother, she is his mortal wife.  He knows Cassie has feelings for him and that Arabella is encouraging her but it is hard to lose someone he loves so dearly and have her replaced by someone who doesn't know what he is. Arabella tells him to trust Cassie but will Cassie trust Louis?   Arabella makes Cassie promise to take care of Louis after she is gone because her last wish is that Louis not be alone.  She tells Cassie that she will have to make a sacrifice to be with Louis, but it will be worth it. Cassie doesn't understand Arabella's cryptic warning, she only knows that Louis is the man she wants to be with  whatever the cost.  When a madman starts killing girls that look like Cassie, she investigates, concerned that she may be the next victim.  Knowing that Louis has something to hide, she begins to suspect him.  Keeping his promise to Arabella, Louis looks out for Cassie and discovers that he cares for her more than he ever wanted to.  He fears losing Cassie and must protect her from their enemies both human and vampire.Nancy Gideon is a one of a kind author!  She has the ability to make us believe in vampires and she leaves us begging for more! Darkly sensual and suspenseful Midnight Surrender is nothing short of special! Nancy Gideon is carving her niche in a new and exciting genre!  Her fans will be delighted with her newest offering! Lovers of vampire romances should take notice of Nancy Gideon!Kristina Wright  --Copyright © 1994-97 Literary Times, Inc.  All rights reserved--FromLiterary Times