It is 1821, and all who know the beautiful, mysterious Ann Van Helsing believe she is insane. Yet Ann’s curse is the deep psychic ability that allows her to know everything about another human being—their history, thoughts, and desires—simply by touching them. Overwhelmed by a power she can barely control, Ann roams the woods and caves near her estate, searching for an elusive peace. Here she encounters the man who will change everything…
To atone for an unforgivable transgression against his own kind, vampire Stephen Sincai has become a vigilante who must hunt and kill those whom other vampires have made. When Ann discovers Stephen bleeding in the woods, she reaches to touch him before she can stop herself. In an instant, Ann knows every fiber of Stephen’s being—and the knowledge is at once frightening and irresistible…
Ann and Stephen are drawn together by a powerful force. As Stephen and Ann fight against the evil surrounding them, an enemy bent on destroying them will make them choose between what they love and fear the most…
Industry Reviews
"A darkly compelling vampire romance the plot keeps the reader turning the pages long into the night."--"Affaire de Coeur "on "The Companion"
"Bestseller Squires charts a new direction with this exotic, extremely erotic, and darkly dangerous Regency-set paranormal tale. With her ability to create powerful and tormented characters, Squires has developed a novel that is graphic, gripping, and unforgettable." --"Romantic Times" (4 starred review) on "The Companion"
"Travel through Egypt's deserts and London's society with two of the most intriguing characters you will ever read about. You will encounter a dark world that is intense, scary, and sexy, and a love that will brighten it powerful and passionate captivating Squires has a wonderful ability to keep her readers glued to the edge of their seat." --"Romance Junkies" on "The Companion"
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"A vibrant, riveting, and sometimes just plain scary novel that should satisfy anyone--including the man in your life--who enjoys paranormal tales Squires' saga is off to an intriguing start." --"All About Romance" on "The Companion"
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"Squires does a fantastic job of taking an old tale vampirism, and she spins it into a new and fresh tale with characters who intrigue and captivate." --"Fallen Angel Reviews" on "The Companion"
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"An unforgettable, sensual, and erotic novel that take you places you've never gone before will make you believe in the power of true love." --"Romance Reader at Heart "on" The Companion"
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"["The Companion"] delivers sensual love scenes, an intriguing plot fraught with danger, adventure, and the unexpected which will leave readers anxiously awaiting the next enthralling tale from this immensely talented author." --"Rendezvous" on "The Companion"
"Squires has just taken the traditional vampire novel to a whole new level with" The Companion." With her riveting and compelling writing, she has woven a tale of love amidst the most desperate of circumstances and c