The Dark and Hollow Places: The Forest of Hands and Teeth, Book 3

This series will appeal to fantasy and romance readers, though readers should begin with the first book.

Annah is a scrappy fighter who has learned how to survive on her own for more than three years. She's less naive than her twin sister Gabry, because she has seen a lot of ugliness. Annah can be jealous and insecure, but throughout the book discovers the qualities that make her special, and even beautiful, as well. Catcher once again protects his friends and is incredibly devoted and protective of Annah, Gabry, and Elias. Both Elias and Catcher have to collaborate with the Guardians to save the two women.

Annah recalls the last night she and Elias spent together, when they touched each other and kissed in bed. Elias and Gabry greet each other with passionate kisses and are often shown displaying affection. They also seem to share a bedroom in their living quarters. In two scenes, Annah strips down to nearly topless so Catcher can inspect whether she's been bitten and how she's so scarred. Throughout the entire book, Annah and Catcher give each other many longing looks and make the other blush. When they inevitably get together, it's a frantic and frenzied make-out session.