Dougal Kincaid wasn't trying to scare Leah Chen when she saw him...er...handling the life–size Romatech blood doll VANNA. And he really wasn't trying to scare her when he accidentally pulled the doll's arm off, spraying Leah with blood.

Incidents like these seem to keep happening to the Scottish warrior vampire. Ever since he lost his hand in battle and has been struggling with a prosthesis, Dougal's sure he's the laughing stock of the clan. But when geneticist Leah arrives, anxious to solve the case of a mutant prisoner, he's suddenly tongue–tied–and very interested. But can she ever see past his gruff, clumsy exterior?

Leah doesn't believe in vampires. At least, that's what she keeps telling herself as she joins their ranks and works alongside some of the world's most talented scientists. Nevermind their fangs. And the quiet kilted one? He's the most fascinating of all.

But when Leah's life is in danger, Dougal must put his fears behind him and find a way to save her–hand or no hand. A daring rescue that circumvents the globe, he's on a mission to save the woman of his dreams...