She wanted to be accepted for her own strengths. She wanted a family that did not link her worth solely to her husband. She was banished by her last Vampire family and wanted to ensure that she never put herself (or her daughter) in the same situation. As a mother I felt and understood all of Maud's apprehensions about falling in love again. I feel bad that some of my favorite reviewers disliked this book because I loved it. However, even though I desperately want to know what's happening at the Inn, I was able to submerge myself into Maud's story. Is me or do these take forever to come out? I must admit I was reluctant when I saw that this was about the sister, Maud, rather that Dina. Maud Demille has never run from a fight, and House Krahr will soon discover that there's a lot more to Maud than they’re expecting.īy Illona Andrew's Narrated by Natalie Naudaus Finally another installment to this series. Maybe she’s not sure about marrying Arland, but House Krahr isn’t going to decide for her. House Krahr is extremely influential and Maud knows that a woman - a human, with a very questionable past - who's turned down a proposal from its most beloved son won't get a warm reception. To sort it all out, she accepts his invitation to visit his home planet. It doesn't help that being human is a lot harder for Maud than being a vampire. Arland is not used to hearing the word 'no' and try as she might, Maud can't just walk away from Arland. One thing led to another and he asked for her hand in marriage. Rescued by her sister Dina, she's sworn off all things vampire.Įxcept.in helping Dina save the world, she met Arland, the Marshal of House Krahr, one of the most powerful vampire houses. Karhari killed her husband, and Maud - completely abandoned by his family - has spent over a year avenging his debts. Once a wife to a powerful vampire knight, Maud and her young daughter, Helen, were exiled with him for his treachery to the desolate, savage planet of Karhari.

But even Maud could never have anticipated what Fate would throw at her. Maud Demille is a daughter of Innkeepers - a special group who provide 'lodging' to other-planetary visitors - so she knows that a simple life isn't in the cards.

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