The Vampire Bitch Control is something Abigail Bigly lives for-that and watching those beneath her, twist. She's scratched her way to the top of New York's vampire inner circle, reveling in her position as proprietor of The Red Veil , the city's trendiest hot spot and underground center of their shrouded domain. However, being a member of the vampire elite doesn't mean you can deny your master. When she's ordered to work closely with one certain Were, she can't refuse no matter how strong the attraction. The Forbidden is the Hardest to Resist Sent to help keep New York's shadow houses clear of the deadly virus that nearly wiped out the vampires of New York, Dash Collier has his work cut out for him. Especially when teamed with a woman who'd sooner tear his heart out and eat it than look at him. But neither is prepared for the rush when dangerous passions ignite, crushing old taboos. Is it simply hate-born lust or could it be something more?