Angelique Sterling has been blind since childhood. She is a witch who cannot see the colors and shapes that others take for granted, but she can sense and feel them. A call from her Mother alerts her to the fact her sister Electra, the wild child of the family, is missing. Angelique travels to Florida to find her. Yet, her sister will not be all Angelique finds in Florida. A portal to darkness has been opened and evils lurks awaiting its chance.

Nicholas Van Buren is a 351 year old Vampire. He has been cursed by his clan when he failed to save his twin. He feeds upon the dregs of society. He does not hurt the innocent. When Angelique crosses his path he is drawn to her with a hunger that is both passionate and tender. He is determined to help her retrieve her sister from the darkness that has captured her. Nicholas and Angelique are bound together knowingly and unknowingly. Each needs the other to heal and become whole.

What I liked most about Dark Hope is it is so different from other Vampire novels. It does not launch straight into the plot, rather it slowly draws you in. There is humor, tenderness and love in this book. It is as erotic as it is sweet. Nicholas is everything you can imagine a sensuous Vampire could be. Dark, sexy and mysterious. Angelique is strong and independent with an alluring innocence. An excellent book to read on a moon filled night.

Reviewed by: Janet