First published 2014
Magnus Bane has lived for centuries, but nothing prepared the powerful warlock for this moment. Alec Lightwood sits across from him at dinner, fidgeting with his napkin and avoiding eye contact. The Shadowhunter who fought beside Magnus against demons now struggles with something far more personal. Their worlds couldn't be more different. Magnus embraces his magical nature and centuries of experience. Alec follows the rigid codes of the Nephilim, trained to hunt the supernatural. Yet sparks flew when they first met, and now they're trying to build something real from that initial attraction. The evening unfolds with awkward silences, tentative conversations, and moments of genuine connection. Magnus watches Alec wrestle with his feelings, knowing the young Shadowhunter has never been with a man before, let alone an immortal warlock. As their first date progresses, both men discover that love requires more courage than any battle they've faced.
Genres: romance, fantasy, lgbt, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
40 pages · ebook · Margaret K. McElderry Books