A WITCH WITH THE GIFT OF LIGHT Calliope the Soother is a witch devoting her life to easing the pain and misery of others, drawing out the darkness and replacing it with light. A HALF-BREED WITH THE CURSE OF DARKNESS A powerful wizard by birthright, Krystoff Dubhar s tainted blood carries shadows destined to possess his mind and soul. Only with outlawed, dangerous blood magick can he hold the shadows at bay. HIS SHADOWS WEAKEN HER In the shadowed realm of Mistropa, Krystoff falls to overwhelming odds. Just as the Queen of Shadows is about to claim his power - and his life - Calliope hears the foreboding cry of the banshee, and the Soother becomes the wizard s savior. As Calliope heals her mysterious fanged enemy, her heart is sent into overdrive. Is her accelerated pulse prompted by fear or desire? Either way, Krystoff's shadowed presence proves dangerous. His sensual words ignite a fire long held dormant. His kiss reveals a forbidden passion. HIS HUNGER MAY VERY WELL KILL HER Seeking vengeance, the Queen s dark army turns the Soother s village into a battleground rife with death and destruction. Calliope fights to save her coven. Krystoff fights to save the Soother who has captured his heart. One bite changes everything. Can love survive the never-ending battle between light and dark?