Dark Secret (novel)
2005 novel by Christine Feehan
Dark Secret is a novel written by American author Christine Feehan.
Plot introduction
Rafael De La Cruz has spent centuries hunting vampires alongside his brothers. Over time, his ability to feel emotions has diminished almost entirely, leaving only sheer willpower to prevent him from becoming the very creature he hunts. Yet it may take more than willpower to keep him from the woman who is destined to be his alone.
For five years, rancher Colby Jansen has been the sole protector of her younger half-siblings, and with fierce determination and work she has kept her family together and the ranch operational. De La Cruz brothers are threatening that stability. Colby was illegitimate, but she viewed Armando Chevez as her father. The Chevez family have worked closely with De La Cruz family for centuries. When Armando Chevez married Colby's mother the Chevez family patriarch was displeased and disinherited Armando. A plane crash left Colby's mother dead and Armando paralyzed.
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