Isobel Yates is a single mom with no time for romance, but the Goddess has other plans for her. Hail is a Dark Kindred. Since emotions are outlawed on his home world, he is learning to feel now that he lives on the Mother Ship. Strong emotions are bad news, though?they bring out the part of his DNA that is Bolaxian Beast, a race of beings known for their fierce breeding lust. Isobel is afraid to trust the huge Kindred warrior with her heart and the safety of her young son but when fate throws them together, she has no choice. When Hail's beast comes out, will Isobel run from him ... or bond with him?You'll have to read Bonding with the Beast to find out ...