A time when ancient curses and feuds have taken residence in the modern world. A time when mortal flesh falls prey to immortal hunger. A time when all it takes to fall in love forever is just one kiss. That time is now! Jeremy’s life is a daily slog through teenage misery, unaware that change is possible but change is coming. He's about to stumble into an ancient feud between two warring vampire clans and enter the world of Santa Maria, the forgotten queen of the Clan of the Snake who has been imprisoned and left for dead in a shallow grave in the desert of Hell. It has taken centuries but her saviour has finally arrived. Jeremy’s love resurrects Santa Maria's corpse from the wasteland of death and Santa Maria's love for Jeremy raises him from the numbing death of his teenage life. But when Santa Maria needs to move up the food chain to keep her returning strength growing, Jeremy's love is tested. Did Santa Maria ever really love Jeremy or is he just another meal to be devoured?