by Nalini Singh
Part of Psy-Changeling, book 13
First published 2014
Vasic lives in shadows as an Arrow, his hands stained with blood from countless missions. The Psy race faces extinction from a deadly contagion that drives people to murderous madness. Only awakened empaths can stop the wave of death sweeping through their world. Vasic receives his most crucial assignment: protect the empaths as they emerge from hiding. Ivy Jane survived brutal medical procedures designed to crush her empathic abilities. She rebuilt her shattered life and should flee when the frost-eyed assassin appears at her door. Instead, she chooses to fight for her people alongside this dangerous man who believes himself beyond saving. As Vasic becomes her shield against those who would destroy her, Ivy sees past his cold exterior to the wounded soul beneath. The world bleeds crimson around them while the contagion spreads. Ivy must use her growing powers to heal not just her race, but the Arrow who stands between her and death.
Genres: science-fiction, fantasy, action, paranormal-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
448 pages · Kindle Edition · Berkley