Can love conquer all, even death? It is the question that comes to mind when reading Bianca D’Arc’s Sweeter Than Wine.

One of only a few single Vampires left in his tight knit group, Sebastian has bided his time, waiting for the day when the love of his life, Christina, would be free of her tumultuous marriage. When a late night phone call advises him that Christina is dying, beaten beyond repair by her psychopathic husband Jeff, Sebastian knows what he must do to save her life – bring her to the other side.

For Christina it’s been a long battle to be free of her violent husband; a battle that nearly took her life. Now changed by Sebastian to be immortal, she undertakes the chore of learning how to defend herself so she’ll never be afraid again.

Knowing Jeff will soon discover the truth about her, Sebastian calls in a few favors to help protect Christina while she hones her skills. The one thing none of them realize is that Jeff has a connection to an evil so powerful it threatens to wipe out all supernatural life on earth.

In the end, it will be up to Christina to defend not only herself but also her new friends against the evil, but after being on the receiving end of violence once before, will Christiana have the wherewithal to fight?

If you love a good vampire story, Sweeter Than Wine will fit the bill. The love shared between Sebastian and Christina is only surpassed by the need they have to fulfill each other’s desire. Violence, danger, hot steamy sex and a love that runs deeper than time itself; this story has it all. So, stop by Samhain Publishing and pick up Bianca D’Arc’s Sweeter Than Wine. You’ll be happy you did.

Reviewed by Michelle Cary
© April 2008