Librarian Emily has spent years dreaming of vampires. But the truth is more dark, disastrous, and seductive than she realizes. When Emily picks up the blood-stained diary of a French madman, she marks her fate. She becomes the target of a real vampire.The dark and brooding Alex will stop at nothing to retrieve the diary because it will save his coven and humanity from destruction. Even if taking the book of secrets means watching a human die.Or so he thinks, until he lays eyes on Emily.She's beautiful, kind, and everything his beastly nature is not. And when the opportunity to save her arises, he can't resist her.Or her kiss. The kiss that seals their fate and unlocks an ancient power.Emily becomes a beacon to every vampire in the city. Vampires who are bloodthirsty, have been searching for the book, and won't hesitate to spill Emily's blood to get what they want.