Duncan has been Raphael's lieutenant for many years, but it now time for him to have his own territory and he takes over the D.C. district. Almost at once he meets Emma Duquet who works for a Congressman but is looking for her missing roommate and friend. Together they must get to the bottom of the missing Lacey's disappearance as Duncan consolidates his power in his new position as Vampire Lord. 
 I loved Duncan in all the books, but I was a little bit disappointed with the 3rd and 4th books of the series so I was hesitant about continuing the stories. I'm glad I did. Duncan is a return to the first two books, fast-paced, hot and sexy, and with a strong heroine who is the equal of Duncan. Duncan's backstory is told and explains why he has so much empathy and is such a good man/vampire. 
 I'm really glad I read this and now I'm ready to go onto the next book in the series.