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Holly McClure lives in New York City as a successful writer and a practicing witch who keeps her powers hidden. When a local magistrate summons her for a coven’s special task, Holly must also navigate a fraught romance with federal marshal Evan Lachlan, who works alongside her best friend, Assistant District Attorney Susannah Wingfield. A murderous black coven soon threatens the city, and the only way to stop them is through the very magic Holly wields—her blood’s power to strengthen and bind spells. Facing danger, love, and political intrigue, Holly learns to risk everything to protect herself and those she loves.
First publish date: October 17, 2006
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Melanie Rawn
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