Moving from Seattle to San Francisco in hopes of locating her sister, Gabrielle Langston spends her waking hours searching for Linna.

As a sentinel in the Order of the Guardians, Davin McCain spends his time patrolling the city to protect the innocent.

Unbelievable as it seems, Gabrielle learns that her Goth sister has fallen in with the city’s vampire crowd.  As crazy as that seems she learns that a group of gargoyles strive to keep them in check.  Gabrielle finds it hard to believe either group exists, but the proof is there when vampires target her and she is saved by Davin.  A special bond is formed between them, but the vampire leader wants her – the fight is on.

The age old battle of good verses evil plays out with a refreshing and unique new cast of characters in The Combat by multi talented author Crystal Kauffman.  The Combat, part of the Guardians Realm stories, is a high octane, emotional powerhouse tale of forbidden love.  Gabrielle is a strong willed, feisty heroine equal to the being she falls for while Davin is honorable and tender.  Good characters and unexpected events, along with several very erotic encounters make The Combat a truly enjoyable tale.