by M. Leighton
First published 2012
Madly and Jackson have completed their mission to imprison Wolfhardt's spirit in the ocean depths. They believed saving Atlas would bring them peace. Instead, they face new enemies who recognize something extraordinary in Madly. She possesses abilities that no one anticipated, and malevolent forces will stop at nothing to claim her power for themselves. These enemies understand that Madly's strength lies not just in her magic, but in her bond with Jackson. To capture her, they must first isolate her completely. They need her broken, defenseless, and dying. Jackson stands as the greatest obstacle to their plans. As the most powerful of his kind, he cannot be defeated through conventional means. The dark forces devise a different strategy. They will tear away Jackson's love for Madly, wiping it from both his thoughts and emotions. Without his protection, Madly will become the vulnerable target they require. The question remains whether their connection can survive this ultimate test, or if love itself can be permanently destroyed.
Genres: romance, fantasy, action, paranormal
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, power-dynamics
Setting: Atlas, Ocean
280 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Content warnings: violence