Dark Heart of the Sun

Destiny has a plan for her. So does the vampire she just moved in with…

A relationship gone wrong lands rookie journalist Cassidy Chandler in off-the-beaten-track South Florida. As she settles into her new job and a run-down rental cottage, challenges abound. But none greater than her unexpected roommate, volatile Frenchman Dominique Marchant. He's got a fondness for sharp swords and obnoxious commentary, and Cassidy struggles to ignore him – until she realizes he harbors secrets even darker than his eyes.

Only last year, Dominique was a carefree playboy in the sun-drenched Caribbean. Now he's a vampire confined to the night and tormented by the lives he must take. When the intrepid Cassidy invades his hideaway, he sees a way out of his immortal misery. If only he can maneuver her into ending him before his bloodlust ends her.

Instead, Dominique is swept into Cassidy's chaotic life and finds something he thought lost for good – his humanity. Soon, he desires her in ways that can never be fulfilled while she continues to unravel the mystery of the troubled man stealing her heart. Discovering his truth could kill her. But a secret from her own past is about to find them…and this one could destroy them both.

This is book 1 of the Dark Destinies series of books. Fans of Anne Rice, Charlaine Harris, and Deborah Harkness will love watching these complex characters struggle for redemption and find love against all odds in this addictive series featuring fish-out-of-water characters, slow-burn romance, and small-town paranormal suspense.

Editorial Reviews:

"A fantastical journey and a brave new take on the Vampire genre, present day Florida is the setting for the first installment to what should be a beacon for vampire junkies." ~InD'tale Magazine

"This was fast-paced read, with plenty of action, romance and witty dialog." ~ Uncaged Book Reviews

"I love a gritty story when it comes to the supernatural and Dark Heart of the Sun pushed all the right buttons." ~ Lampshade Reader

"Combines the wonder of vampires with the dark and gritty life that they must lead... A great start to Ryder's new series. I definitely can't wait to see what happens next." ~ Pure Jonel

Reader Reviews:

"A paranormal romance that is so much more."

"A Beautiful Love Story where Belief in your Mate is the Key to Everything."

"If you are looking for a fresh take on vampires in a great book you won't want to put down, you must give Dark Heart of the Sun a read."

"Not only do I recommend this work, but I suggest you read it over a weekend, because you won't be able to put it down."