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Ninian Malcom Siddons belongs to one of the strongest magical lineages and has spent her life using her witchcraft to heal her village. She remains devoted to the good of her community and keeps her powers for healing rather than spectacle.
Lord Drogo Ives, a rationalist, dismisses supernatural folklore and believes that science alone can explain the world’s marvels. His skeptical nature is challenged when he meets Ninian and is drawn into a love that bridges their disparate beliefs.
As their bond deepens, the pair face growing danger that forces them to choose between their love and their way of life, testing whether devotion can survive against powerful opposition.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Romance/Paranormal Romance
Authors: Patricia Rice
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