Sometimes sleepy village life can be too quiet. Sometimes a quaint circle of friends can be too small. Ana doesn’t want the thrill of an adventure, she just wants one man in the village who hasn’t known her since she was a baby, understands what to do if he gets her clothes off, and who her mother can’t scare away… at least not until after.

Newly arrived in Petalfall, Edric doesn’t want to continue the hermit habits of his predecessor. As the Forest Guardian, he could live here for the next century or more, and fitting in is important to him. He’s always thought the easiest way to do that would be by finding a partner to ease the way… and once he sees Ana, there’s no other choice.

Viggo isn’t dirty, but he is a secret for the moment. People tend to be apprehensive about Vampires—a truth he knows to his cost—and small towns come with small minds. When Edric tells him the plan, he’s open to the idea. When he finds her collecting moon berries at midnight, he’s smitten.

She might be looking for a single night. They want more.