WHEN DARKNESS CLAIMS MY HEART I never expected to be crowned Queen. After killing my father and watching the Mercenary Stronghold fall to Variant's army, I find myself leading what remains of the rebellion against the darkness threatening to consume all realms. But I'm not facing this battle alone. Five extraordinary men stand by my side, each bound to me in ways I never imagined possible: Dragan, the fierce gargoyle king whose protective nature sends shivers down my spine; Baron, the seductive vampire whose dark hunger matches the intensity burning within me; Pyre, the enigmatic necromancer whose touch ignites flames I can't control; Theren, my first love whose forbidden magic and eternal devotion still haunt my dreams; and Cambion, whose light balances my darkness in the most intoxicating way. As we establish a new sanctuary in the ruins of what was once called the City of Angels, the bond between us deepens. Each of these powerful men offers something I desperately need-protection, passion, and a connection that transcends the physical realm. But with Abedon awakening and dark forces gathering, our fragile peace won't last. The prophecies that once guided our path have been rendered obsolete, leaving us to forge our own destiny in uncertain times. Will the strength I find in my guardians' arms be enough to face what's coming? Or will the darkness that claims my heart ultimately consume us all? MOONLIT GUARDIANS is the ninth installment in the SHADOW GUARDIANS series, featuring a strong heroine surrounded by powerful men who would do anything to protect her.