I just love Vlad and Leila- not as much as I love Cat and Bones but it's a very close second. I've always loved Vlad, even in the Night Huntress books, and I'm so glad that he got a delicious series all his own. I enjoyed this installment...it was filled with danger, a kick-butt rescue mission, and a hot after wedding smut session that was AH-may-zing! There were also a few big surprises. (view spoiler)[It made me really sad when Vlad let Maximus go from his line for good, even after everything Maximus had done to ensure that Leila would be okay and wouldn't endure even worse torture at the hands of Szilagyi. Maximus is a true friend, and although Vlad realized that in the end, he couldn't let him remain in his line when there was a tape released all over the vampire world of Maximus raping his wife...it would cause him to appear weak in the eyes of his enemies, and the eyes of his allies...it was still so sad though. I was also SO damn happy when Vlad finally put Hugh Dalton in his place...that was a long time coming, and he deserved every bit of it...it was nice of Vlad to heal him when he had a heart attack, and to give him the added bonus of taking away his old war injury so that he would walk without a limp again. Vlad did that for Leila, though...not for Hugh. (hide spoiler)] I think Vlad would do absolutely anything for Leila- he loves her with ferocity- and THAT is a beautiful thing.