Life after death isn't all it's cracked up to be. It's been six years since Blaine Moreau returned to the world of the living, keeping only his fangs as a souvenir. Though he didn't expect the transition to be easy, a heartbeat comes with health problems, a sea of red tape, and the shine of new silver developing at his temples. Dealing with insurance claims and explaining away a shady employment history is enough without the added grief of being unable to satisfy his wife's dreams of having a family. Never mind old problems coming back to haunt him. Without their vampire god to lead them, the clan is subject to a slow extinction, one Grace isn't willing to accept. Clinging to her memories of their time together, she seeks Blaine, the only one who can help her have the life she wants. But he's not so eager to help. With everything else in shambles, the last thing he needs is undead on his doorstep. Especially when one has a simple suggestion that could solve all his problems-or destroy everything he's worked to build.