by M. K. Hobson
First published 2015
Emily Edwards boards a magical railcar bound for California with her new husband, the man who once called himself Dreadnought Stanton. They have escaped New York City and look forward to starting fresh together. But their journey takes an unwelcome detour through New Orleans, where a powerful coven called "The Ladies" waits for them. These witches know about Emily's bond with the Spirit of the Earth, and they believe she poses a threat that must be contained. The Ladies will use any means necessary to break her connection to this ancient power. Emily and her nameless husband must navigate the treacherous politics of the South's magical society if they want to protect their future. They face not only The Ladies but also their male counterparts, the gentlemen who control the region's supernatural hierarchy. Emily's divine nature makes her a target, but it may also be her greatest weapon in the fight ahead.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, 20th-century, fantasy, magical-realism, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: California, New Orleans, New York City
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century
134 pages · Kindle Edition · Demimonde