Michele Hauf, From the Dark

From the Dark

Michele Hauf

Silhouette Nocturne, November 2006, $5.25, 304

ISBN: 037361750X

Michael is a famous rock star, the lead singer of The Fallen, but he uses his career as a cover to hide his vampiric nature. He drinks human blood, but has never killed a mortal, though he has come close too many times. His friend from the band Jesse Olson lends him his house as a place to regain his control of his thirst.

Jane Renan goes to a client's home to create stained glass windows and to wait until the proper time to participate in the ritual that will allow her to remain immortal, as she is the offspring of a paternal vampire and a maternal witch. When Michael and Jan meet as they share the same abode, he is perturbed by his attraction to her. They begin a relationship, but it remains incomplete, as a witch's blood is poison for a vampire, yet he needs to taste hers if they are to stay together.

This is definitely a thrilling vampire love story starring believable characters that enable readers to accept the existence of vampires and witches, at least in the Hauf universe. Although there is little action in FROM THE DARK, sub-genre fans will feel compelled to read this enthralling romance in one delightful bite.