Inherent Seduction — Ravyn Wilde

Let Them Eat Cake First in the Sentinel series. Marie Antoinette has seen it all. Lived it all. Now happy with her life, she has nevertheless earned the shadows in her eyes. As leader of the Vampyr Council, she has plenty to do. Her two human servants, Brian and Matt, meet her basic needs, even when they irritate her. Every need except one-she hasn't had sex in decades. Then something evil moves into her region, preying on humans and immortals alike. In her search for help, an old human friend introduces Maria to his son. Justin's life hasn't been easy and he's not looking for a long-term relationship. His final military assignment took all the life out of him. His father has the perfect solution-introduce him to the only person he knows with that same faraway look in her eyes. Intrigued with Maria, Justin is amazed to find this very older woman is his perfect match. As it turns out, he can't live without her-literally. Throw in an old boyfriend with a chip on his shoulder, a monster they can't kill and a few rogue werewolves and, well...life has never been so complicated. Or exciting. Written in the Ruby Book two in the Vampire Sentinel series. Nicole Martin's new home-an adorable bungalow nestled on a vast estate-provides the serenity she needs as an erotic romance author. Estate owner Zane Patrick is a gorgeous bonus, serving as sizzling inspiration for her novels. But when two shady agents imply he might be something other than human, Nicky's overactive imagination kicks in. Perhaps it's time to get to know the neighbor... When Zane sold the house to Nicky, he created his own personal hell-every time she writes a sex scene, he witnesses every intimate detail in his mind. He shouldn't get involved with his luscious neighbor, but cold showers can do only so much. When he learns of the agents' accusations, he and Nicky explore their motives...and their lust for each other. Add in an ancient, mystifying ruby once owned by Catherine the Great, and Zane and Nicky come together in ways neither could have imagined-which might come in handy if the agents manage to carry out their evil scheme.