Kiss The Dead brings to light more of the powers and monsters that are out in the world and crossing Anita's path. This books also has Anita questioning how can she "love" so many people and if it is true love or not. 
 Without giving away too much story, I am sad to see Asher continue to shall we say, "not play nice." For someone of Ashers powers his insecurities come full circle to bite him in the ass. Jean-Claudeand Anita even Asher himself are all tired of Asher's full out right demands that someone love him fully and completely. 
 The shower scene with Anita and Nicky was downright, HOT, especially since Anita didn't feed the ardeur, she simply enjoyed sex for the sake of enjoying good sex. What does that say about Anita? Is she finally coming to terms with the fact that it's ok to make love to someone and actually enjoy it?