He is every shade of Wicked – an unrepentant and shameless master vampire, but Ian may have just met his match in this explosive, heart pounding novel. Shades of Wicked is the first in the new Night Rebel series which takes place in the Night Huntress Universe and like all the others fabulous books in this universe, the author paints vivid imagery in her well-developed vampire world. Ian has fascinated readers from the very first book he appeared in as he shamelessly dared readers to overlook him and now, finally he gets all of their attention in his own series. Ian’s never met a rule he liked and he’s made a few too many enemies including the demon Dagon who has laid claim to his soul. As a Law Guardian, Veitas is police, judge and jury to all reprobates like Ian, but she has an axe to grind with Dagon as well so using Ian as bait sounds like a great idea to her. But all’s fair in love and war so these two bold, energetic characters give readers on heck of a thrilling and spirited show as they send sparks flying in every direction.

There is so much sizzling chemistry between Ian and Veritas, readers can feel the current through every turn of the page and these characters demand that readers turn each and every one of them. Emotional turbulence adds depth and feeling to the story as the characters look for the perfect place to set their trap all while fighting their attraction. There are no dull moments in this fast paced story that keeps readers on tender hooks with lots of vibrant energy, thrilling suspense, spirited battles and surprising twists and with intriguing secrets and a suspenseful climax that ensures readers are going to come back for more of this urban fantasy romance series.