Heart of the Serpent

Just when you thought the Devil had gotten his due, he’s back for more.Hades’ Carnival, Book 5Now that the five-thousand-year curse that kept him and his fellow shapeshiftingwarriors trapped in animal form has been lifted, Mordecai doesn’t quite know what to dowith himself. He is free—in theory.Hell left its stain on his soul, and his relationship with the warriors who once trustedhim is uneasy. The only bright spot in his life is Jessica, whose shining innocence he darenot taint with his inner darkness. But it’s getting harder and harder to stay away from her.Jessica longs for the days she and Mordecai shared an easy friendship. Now he seemsas distant as the stars. He denies there’s a problem, but she’s determined to penetrate hisshields.Hades has been plotting his revenge from his prison. He can’t harm Mordecai withoutharming himself. But there’s nothing to stop him from wreaking havoc by hurting the onewoman Mordecai would give his life to protect—Jessica.Warning: Vengeance, hot steamy sex and heart-melting romance.