Archeologist Rurik Wilder is tall, strong, devilishly handsome and more formidable than he appears.  Rurik can change into a powerful bird of prey, but this ability has brought about death and sorrow.  Now Rurik has been given the chance to redeem himself and help his family break a centuries old pact with the devil.

Blocking his path to redemption is the beautiful Tasya Hunnicutt.  Tasya is determined to expose the assassins that murdered her parents.   In seeking revenge, Tasya risks not just her life but Rurik’s as well.  The assassins Tasya aims to defeat are said to have special powers.  Powers that are evilly inhuman.

I have been all wiggly waiting for book two in the Darkness Chosen series, Touch of Darkness.  Thankfully, I didn’t have very long to wait.  I have been drooling in anticipation of Rurik.  And Rurik is sooo drool worthy.  He is smart, gorgeous and bad to the bone.  I couldn’t ask for more!

Christina Dodd’s Touch of Darkness is as sexy, exciting and romantic as the first book in this series, Scent of Darkness.  The utter foulness of the adversaries and the struggle against them will put readers on the edge of their seats.  The passionate romance between Rurik and Tasya will leave readers breathless.  The longing for the third book in this series will fill readers with anxious anticipation.