Forgotten Magic

Butler’s tantalizing fantasy romance, originally self-published as Crimson Cove, burns slow and hot. When the Elam, a talisman that keeps the line between the supernatural and natural worlds taut, is stolen via blood magic, Janiver Benoit, a witch whose specialized magic abilities mark her as a Finder of Lost Things, is pulled back to her hometown of Crimson Cove to help get it back. Returning home after turning her back on her coven 10 years ago would be difficult enough, but on top of that, Bane Illes, the wizard she loved and lost, is leading the charge to recover the Elam—which makes him her boss. When Janiver’s friend Freya is murdered by a mysterious creature, Bane and Janiver set off with a team of supernatural beings to stop the creature, save the Elam, and restore peace in Crimson Cove. The magical elements are electric and the chemistry between Bane and Janiver is delicious. Butler (Infinite Us) builds the tension slowly, carefully pulling story threads to a satisfying but open ended climax. Readers will be eager to return to Crimson Cove. (July)