Bloodchained" is the story of Grace Gilder and her brother Sebastian, who run an elegant inn in the city of Audacacia, home of the famous Temple of Love. Their inn hosts pilgrims journeying to petition the power of the Temple to intervene in matters of the heart. It"s also the tale of Finn Equain, an enigmatic gentleman who harbors a secret and unhealthy obsession with the Roicans, the legendary race of blood-drinking immortals. By the time Grace and Finn"s paths cross, powers beyond their control are at play. Figuring into their fates are two more mysterious characters: the delightfully charming Liam and his shy but ravishing sister Nessa. The fates of these five will be decided by the ultimate conflict between supernatural powers of lust and loyalty, desire and devotion...............Roicans are a completely new twist on vampires: forget what you know about crosses, garlic, sunlight, and bats. Blood sustains Roicans, but only special blood. They are indestructible and have only one weakness: their dependence on their mates. There are as many good, moral Roicans as there are evil, depraved ones--and you can"t always tell which is which. Theirs is a rich and ancient culture, shrouded in secret, and their origins will surprise you. You"ll hate them, you"ll love them, you"ll pity them and you"ll envy them. And occasionally, you"ll wish you yourself could become a Roican--by the bite of the right Master!