The story sweeps through a world that breathes magic, as the lilting voice of Boudreaux escorts us down the cobblestones of Salem, Massachusetts. We meet Kash, a strapping, lonely incubus with a grave secret. His very touch can siphon the life force of mortals, a curse he cannot escape. With despair as his constant companion, he yearns for companionship, unaware that the cosmos is about to answer his plea in the most enigmatic manner.
When the mischievous sorcerer Zade surfaces in the pages, an ethereal zephyr gusts through Kash’s life. With whispers of forgotten spells and the scent of antiquated parchment, Zade is not merely seeking refuge from an arcane mishap that has rendered his powers uncontrollable; his destiny is intertwined with Kash’s.
For those who are impassioned by E.J. Russell’s alchemy of romance and fantasy, you might find solace in the mystical realms of her other works such as Duke the Hall and Five Dead Herrings. Transport yourself into these enchanting universes as quickly as possible.
As Kash and Zade’s destinies collide, the town of Salem becomes an orchestration of enchantments, shadows, and unspoken desires. Side characters such as Morbelda, a crafty spell-caster, and Rez, a wise elder with secrets of his own, play pivotal roles as they weave their own spells and secrets into this mesmerizing tapestry. The revelation of a prophecy bonds Kash and Zade, not just by the heart, but through the very essence of their beings.
Love, though coveted, is not easily won. As the burgeoning romance between Kash and Zade blossoms amidst the eldritch fires, they face adversities that test their resolve. Can love be an oasis in a realm bathed in shadows and whispers, or will the undulating darkness consume their very souls?
