HEAT OF THE NIGHT -  Sylvia Day 
Dream Guardians, Book 2
La Grande Mort
Avon Red
ISBN: 978-0-06-123103-2
January 2008
Erotic Paranormal Romance

Temecula, California - Present Day

When the rebel leader of the Elite Warriors, Connor Bruce, finds a deadly new weapon in the hands of the Elders, he must travel to the mortal realm in order to warn his friend and rebel instigator, Aidan Cross (Pleasures of the Night), of the new threat to Aidan and his girlfriend, Lyssa Bates.  It will be a one way trip for Connor, who has always been content living in the Twilight, but one he must undertake if the rebels have any hope of succeeding.  Arriving at Lyssa and Aidan's home, in pain and weary, Connor is greeted by a tempting and sassy woman.  While waiting for Aidan to return, he and Stacey spend a lot of time together, and the more he finds out about her, the more Connor is determined to have her.  Stacey is the only woman he has ever met that both soothes him and turns him inside out.  First however, Connor must face a vicious threat and keep them alive.

Lonely and upset, Stacey Daniels is house-sitting for her boss while her son is reconnecting with his irresponsible, absentee father.  When an unexpected visitor arrives on the doorstep and pushes his way into the apartment, all of Stacey's warning bells go off.  She has always been attracted to the wrong type of man, and the golden bad-boy who has just entered her life is no exception.  Bossy, arrogant, and sexy, he is sure to run roughshod over her if she doesn't hold her on to her control.  But, holding out on Connor Bruce for the dream of a stable, happy family is not going to work.  When Stacey gives into the fantasy Connor offers, she doesn't realize the danger that will follow.  She is now in danger of losing her life, her son, and her heart.

HEAT OF THE NIGHT is a richly woven delight.  Connor is a man with no emotions or connections, making him a fierce warrior, until he meets Stacey.  She makes him want things he has never dreamed of and becomes his sole vulnerability.  Single mother Stacey has had a life filled with heartache and hardship.  She doesn't trust herself or her emotions when it comes to men.  Their intimate encounters are filled with both heat and emotional depth.  The suspense, action, and mysteries are intense and imaginative.  Excellent pacing, writing, and characterization will have readers glued to the story.  This second Dream Guardian book stands well on its own with plenty of background, but reading the first book will add insight.  This book takes the series to a new level, earning it the La Grande Mort  rating and builds high anticipation for the next tale.  HEAT OF THE NIGHT is a very highly recommended book you won't want to miss.

Jennell