"The most powerful man on the island, the most sought after, the most mysterious, the one I was told to never, ever, summon by name, was holding out his hand for me. I set my hand over his and he held it gently as he watched me. I left it there, ignoring the shiver that slithered down my spine. Wela was going to disown me for this. I felt that warning in the pit of my stomach, and it was only then that I pulled my hand from his."

If you aren't familiar with Claire Contreras, you should know that on top of being a 2X breast cancer survivor, she's also an incredibly talented author and all around boss babe. Her books range from contemporary romance to romantic suspense, and now she's dabbling in gothic romance with a tinge of magical realism, and I