A worldwide rise in Breeds turning feral and attacking human females endangers peaceful coexistence among the Breeds and with humans, who for the time being remain unaware of their existence outside myth and fiction. Tambra Ellis is a Las Vegas cop who is attacked by a Lycan while tracking a perp. When it turns out that the Lycan that attacked her was a Pure Blood, Tambra is thrown into the center of a struggle for power and control between Lycans, Weres, Vampires, and other Breeds.

Tambra is tough, independent, and a fighter with attitude, all of which helps her to survive the chaos her life becomes after the attack. Despite seeing a number of strange and impossible things, it takes Tambra a while to fully acknowledge or accept the existence of Vampires and Lycans, even the fact that she will become one of the Breeds if she survives.

As an enforcer and leader for the Breed Tribunal, Marcus Valerian ensures the safety of all breeds and protects humans from both harm from the breeds and knowledge of their existence. He was a Roman slave who was turned into a vampire many centuries ago. Marcus encounters Tambra fighting off a Lycan while on patrol for feral Breeds.

After saving her life, he takes her to his home base and cares for her after the attack to see her safely through her transition to a Lycan. He quickly finds himself deeply drawn to her for her beauty and strength even more than for the information he hopes she can offer. Marcus is honorable, smart, and a deadly warrior, yet gentle and fiercely protective of Tambra. The chemistry and the development of the attraction and relationship between Marcus and Tambra are handled nicely.

Dark Passion Rising is a quick read with surprising twists, action, steamy romance, suspense and intriguing characters. While the pacing and story development lags a bit, overall it is a satisfying read and a promising start to what should be an interesting series.

Book Stats:

• e-book, digital format
• Publisher: Evernight Publishing
  
• Book Length: Novella
• Language: English
• ISBN: B004TNGO5E

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Books in the Dark Breed series:
Dark Passion Rising
Passion’s Flight