In my family, danger happens faster than a pixie in heat. I'm Marigold Everlee, a middle-aged eclectic witch with a knack for trouble and a soul that houses a piece of my fiery boyfriend Zev's ifrit spirit.

Talk about a girl on fire. Literally.

Sharing a piece of Zev’s soul also gives me access to his fire magic. Oh, yeah, we keep things hot.

After a harrowing rescue mission where I pissed off half the folks in a secret supernatural realm—not to mention a snake goddess who wants Zev all to herself—I knew trouble would find us again.

I just didn't expect it to show up on the same freaking day I brought Zev home. Someone who clearly missed the memo on "leave the people I love alone or get fired from life" has kidnapped my brother Rowan. 

What do they want? Zev, of course. My popular fire djinn can't catch a break. 

With few options, we enlist the help of Carver, an eclectic witch friend and mentor. Then, we're off to unravel the mystery of Rowan's disappearance. With their help, I'll face this challenge like I do all challenges—head-on.

The kidnappers obviously don't know who they're messing with.  And if they harm a hair on my brother’s head, I will burn their world to the ground. And stomp on the ashes.

Familiar allies. Old friends. New enemies. And a dead werewolf. Paradise Falls has never been hairier.

Chief Hazel Kinsey runs the show—crime here is about as common as a good hair day in a tornado, and peace between shifters and witches has never been smoother. Her familiar, Tizzy the squirrel, keeps Hazel entertained with her acorn-fueled antics, while her bear shifter hubby, Ford, makes her feel like the safest witch on the planet.

She should’ve known bliss never lasts. Like a vegan at a barbecue, trouble rolls into town in the form of a pack of werewolves. These furry interlopers aren’t here for the scenic hikes or the artisanal honey—oh no, they want a piece of Paradise Falls, and they’re not asking politely. When the Witch-Shifter Coalition votes to boot the wolves. The head howler throws down the gauntlet, declaring the sacred Rite of Arphlitian—a ritual fight to the death as ancient as the town’s oldest oak tree.

With no choice, the town must choose a champion. And guess who volunteers? Yep, Hazel's honey-bear, Ford. As the new mayor, Ford steps up to the challenge, determined to defend their home.

But when the alpha werewolf is found dead, all paws point to Hazel as the prime suspect. Hazel is sure someone in town is conspiring with the newcomers to take down the leadership in Paradise Falls. But who? And how far are they willing to go to ensure Ford loses the fight?

Unfortunately, in Paradise Falls, the only thing more magical than the town's charms is this unsolved mystery.