Sweet Ruin by Kresley Cole — book slip

Josephine, an orphan with mysterious powers, has always been an outcast. Her life revolves around protecting her perfect baby brother, Thaddeus.

When he is taken away, Jo's transformation begins—from a troubled girl to a would-be superhero to an enchanting villain. Archer Rune, a lethal enforcer, is on a mission to eliminate the oldest living Valkyrie.

But before he can strike, a vampiric creature disrupts his plans, leading to a dangerous and passionate entanglement with Jo.

As they chase down a common enemy, Jo and Rune must navigate their intense attraction and the secrets that threaten to tear them apart.

A stand-alone installment in the Immortals After Dark series.