64. Sherrilyn Kenyon - Night Embrace

Talon is a Dark Hunter, a human who sold his soul to the Greek god Artemis to gain vengence against those who murdered his family in medieval times. In return, he is immortal and spends his days protecting humans from Daimons, which are basically vampires. As long as Talon keeps his emotions under control, he is a lethal killing machine.

Then he meets Sunshine, a slightly flakey artist, who saves him after he almost gets run over by a Mardi Gras float. The problem with Sunshine is that she stirs up feelings in him that he hasn't felt in close to 1,500 years. And this isn't a good time for him to start letting his emotions get the better of him. Two old gods are planning an attack on the Dark Hunters defending New Orleans in an attempt to regain their godhood.

I found this book in the romance section and was recommended to me since I like Laurell K. Hamilton. Honestly, this book was much better than Hamilton's last book. Yes, it is a romance so there is some sex in it, but at the same time (unlike in Hamilton's book) there is a complex and detailed plot going on. The book was good but the ending felt contrived. I wasn't thrilled with that part. Even still, it was worth the read.