<p><strong>The vivid intensity of <em>A Discovery of Witches</em> meets the small-town vibe of <em>Virgin River</em> in this paranormal romance about two strangers bound together forever.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rejected by his own people in Transylvania Old-World vampire Vasile Lazăr is given a chance to remake himself within a hidden community of Vârcolac. But he struggles to fit in with a modern culture and unfamiliar language and he's nearly overcome by the awakening of a searing hunger for one special woman. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Cut off from the mating urge by his old masters Vasile never had much interest in females. Now he'll push himself past every limit to earn the love of a softhearted Dragon woman.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Orphaned as a baby idealistic lawyer Corky Disdale yearns for a family but she always blows it by picking the wrong men. And now she's doing it again. The towering somber Vasile although kind meets all her criteria for a typical Man Mistake. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Then one night a gang of murderous witches tries to abduct Corky for a secret she unknowingly carries and Vasile nearly dies protecting her...but his rash actions end up trapping Corky in her worst nightmare.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With any chance of happiness drifting farther out of reach Vasile fights to connect with Corky to prove his devotion even if he doesn't have the words. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But will his unique style of caring be enough to give them a fresh start before old threats rip them apart...?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>HALF-MOON RISING is a slow-burn romance full of passion tears laughter and all your favorite characters from The Community Series.&nbsp;</em></p>