by Cora Carmack
First published 2014
Kalliope has spent thousands of years moving between artists. Musicians, painters, actors all need her inspiration to create their greatest works. She feeds on their creativity to survive. The immortal muse never stays long with any one person. Attachment leads to disaster. Then she meets Wilder Bell. He works outside the arts world. He wants her for herself, not for the creative fire she can kindle. For the first time in millennia, Kalliope tastes something real. She wants to build a normal life with this sweet, steady man. But Kalliope cannot control her nature. Her presence begins to change Wilder whether she wills it or not. In small amounts, her influence helps artists create beauty. Too much exposure drives mortals mad with obsession. She has watched it happen before. The longer she remains with Wilder, the more dangerous she becomes to him. Kalliope must choose between her own happiness and the sanity of the man she loves.
Genres: romance, fantasy, contemporary, paranormal
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
284 pages · Paperback · Cora Carmack