Once Bitten, Twice Burned Lib/E

Ryder Duncan keeps his secrets. With a twisted scientist starving him in a 10 by 12 cell, it's not easy to conceal the abilities that set him apart from other vampires, or his plans for escape. But survival--and revenge--are worth waiting for. Until the so-called doctor tempts his appetites with something special: a woman, with a soft Southern accent and a scent like flowers. Sabine. Sabine Acadia didn't volunteer to be dinner. She was kidnapped and tossed into the cage of a monster. A monster with fierce green eyes, a body that speaks of ruthless power--but a touch gentle as a caress. Ryder knows things about her, secrets Sabine needs to learn fast. Because while they might soon escape this prison, she's fighting an urge to set all her desires free . . . Contains mature themes.

Growing up on a steady diet of horror movies, chocolate, and happy endings, Cynthia Eden nurtured an abiding desire to write that blossomed into a bestselling author's career. In addition to Die For Me, Fear For Me, and Scream For Me, she has written a slew of other romantic suspense and paranormal romance thrillers -- including Immortal Danger, Belong to the Night, and Everlasting Bad Boys. Along the way, she's collected a host of awards and honors, including two RITA(R) Award nominations. She lives in Mobile, Alabama.