Mac Argeneau knows all too well: immortals can be killed. Not with holy water or silver crosses, but by beheading or burning. So when Mac's house catches fire with him inside, he's sure it wasn't an accident. But who would want to kill a scientist specializing in hematology? Every cloud has a silver lining: a blond investigator appears on the scene and awakens in him feelings that have been dormant for centuries. CJ Cummings is in town on a special investigation, but local police ask her to help sort out an arson case. The biggest mystery is how this sexy scientist with silver-blue eyes walked out of the burning inferno without a burn mark. He's clearly hiding something. Of course, she'd like to see him without his lab coat, but she has a job to do, despite his insistence that he needs a bodyguard and... he wants her. But when a second attempt on their lives puts C.J. in danger, it's Mac who will do the everything to protect the woman who is destined to become his life partner. Note It's time to introduce some new blood and one of Catrisia's many siblings in the Argeneau series. This story also introduces us to a new small town, as well as some very nice locals. And, of course, the extended Argeneau family comes into play.