by M. Leighton
First published 2011
Cat Deen sells houses in Atlanta and lives an ordinary life until everything changes. She learns that demons exist and walk among humans. These creatures know who she is. Cat develops the ability to see through their human disguises to their evil nature. She watches them commit terrible acts that others cannot detect. Detective S. Tegan catches her attention with his blue eyes and makes her heart beat faster. Cat can read his thoughts and knows he hides secrets. She discovers he has fangs and other supernatural traits. Bodies start appearing around the city. Cat realizes her family carries a curse that she must break. She needs allies but cannot trust easily. The detective's real first name remains a mystery. Cat must navigate this dangerous world where supernatural beings hunt her while she tries to end the curse that threatens her bloodline.
Genres: romance, fantasy, contemporary, paranormal
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, secret-identity
Setting: Atlanta
ebook · M. Leighton
Content warnings: violence