Tarianna must pay with her body for the gift of healing she gives to others. When she is hired to ease a young man’s pain, she pushes herself to new limits in order to grant him a reprieve from his illness. However, drawing so deeply on her power creates a ravening hunger in her soul. Men are the tools she uses to feed her gift. But there is one man she truly wants to fill that void - one proud, wounded young man who’s touch she craves. 

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Reviews for In a Dark Embrace: "In a Dark Embrace is a well-written paranormal story filled with passion and desire, and the intense physical/emotional attraction between Lee and Jeremy is believable and realistic." Literary Nymphs Reviews, June 2008 "I thoroughly enjoyed the sensual aspects of the story, and was intrigued at the dance between two such strong, dangerous characters. How do a witch and a werewolf mesh? Very carefully - read and find out." Night Owl Romance, July 2008 In a Dark Embrace has a lot going for it. The characters are interesting plus witches and werewolves mix beautifully. The world that Simone Bern has created is definitely unique and her characters have flaws that make them more likable. The story is very sexual and hot. The passion that flares between Lee and Jeremy makes it that much more entertaining.... The heat that is produced from the story is definitely what carries this novel and makes it one that should be read. This is definitely an author I want to see more of...” Sensual Erotic Romance and Erotica, June 08 "In A Dark Embrace is a provides a new twist on the werewolf mythology, that is not so far removed from traditional mythology as to knock the reader out of the book. Ms. Bern has also created a unique take on witches which is a combination of Bewitched and training. Filled with passionate romps between Jeremy and Lee, that are well written and hot... If you enjoy reading witches or werewolf novels, you will enjoy this book." Simply Romance Reviews, August 08  "This is probably one of the few times that a read had me rooting for the man from the first few pages. I found the needs, betrayals, strengths, fears, and ultimately the love they found as they worked out the relationship to be a totally enthralling read. It was for me an all too quick read as it seemed to end far too soon. Ms. Bern has given me one to put on my top shelf." Alternative Read, August 08

Lee Gibson is trying hard to be normal. It isn’t easy to blend in when you’re a witch–especially a witch with a motorcycle and a penchant for big men and rough sex. When she meets a gorgeous and very unusual man under a full moon she indulges in a hot sexual encounter, never intending it to be anything more. There’s no room in her life for a half-wild werewolf, no matter how sexy he is.

Jeremy Blake has given up on meaningful relationships. Sooner or later the wolf in him tears through the carefully structured façade and his lover either crumbles into cringing servility or runs away. Usually they run. Then he meets a woman that responds to his werewolf form with a smile and an invitation–a small, green-eyed witch with no fear and an insatiable desire for his hard, willing body. He isn’t about to let this one get away.

Vankor is beautiful and pitiless. Rianne is his victim, her innocence repeatedly scarified to the demons that answer his call. She is also his wife and bound to him by a spell more secure than any chain. Rianne burns with hatred even as her body betrays her passion. But when the old gods answer her prayers, she finds herself with a choice. Does she truly desire his death... or his heart?