Hearts in Darkness (Nikki & Michael 2) Life has never been so insane for Nikki Ja She has another vampire to contend with Her partner and best friend Jake is in the hospital dying And aelse could possibly go wrong, Michael returns-but not for her This ti from either the case or frooing to let hi Michael Kelly needs is a confrontation with Nikki-especially when his control over his bloodlust is still so tenuous But when a kidnapper steps up his agenda to murder, he&39;s forced into a partnership with Nikki to keep her safe Soon Michael discovers the biggest danger he faces may not be from his need to "taste" her, but from his desire to et her killed Nikki is determined to make Michael see that life apart is worse than death But before she can ht, a specter from Michael&39;s past rises that could destroy any hope she has of a future with him Because this time the threat isn&39;t physical It&39;s a matter of the heartNikki ave up life