Captured Desires by Jamie K. Schmidt

A tale of forbidden love and second chances

Pearl Thompkins, a seasoned Pinkerton agent and skilled vampire hunter, has always lived by one rule: never trust the undead. But when she’s tasked with infiltrating the notorious Maverick gang and bringing their enigmatic leader to justice, she finds herself drawn to the very creature she’s sworn to destroy.
Maverick Richman, once a respected sheriff, now leads a band of outlaw vampires on the fringes of society. Fiercely loyal and dangerously charismatic, he walks a fine line between darkness and redemption. As he and Pearl navigate a treacherous web of secrets and lies, they discover a connection that defies all reason – a bond that could save them both, or tear them apart forever.
With enemies closing in on all sides and their own desires threatening to betray them, Pearl and Maverick must decide where their loyalties lie… and how far they’re willing to go to protect the ones they love.