Lord of the Night

Since vampires murdered her parents, Kacie Renault has sworn to slay any that cross her path. After casually dispatching a bloodsucker in her father's town of Hocksley, England, Kacie is surprised to find that she's become the target of a deadly vengeance campaign organized by the dead vampire's powerful family. What she doesn't know is that her old vampire friend, Erik Winslow, is the victim's brother; torn between family and his powerful feelings for the slayer, Erik reluctantly stands against his siblings to protect Kacie. As the unlikely duo go on the run, ultimately yielding to growing passion, they discover that the situation is far more complicated, and deadly, than they believed. The third entry in Popp's Night Slayer series (following Tempted in the Night ) bristles with action; Popp's ability to keep tension crackling and sensuality palpable while crafting a twisty, satisfying story justifies her growing popularity among fans of paranormal romance. (Dec.)