Can rekindled love survive a plot to destroy the planet?
Miri's secret abilities are ruining her life.
Genetically modified with alien DNA as a child, Miri is now part of a religious order that reveres these very aliens. Her superhuman ability to influence others' emotions often causes chaos. When she's cast out of the Refuge after an emotional misstep, Miri is desperate to suppress powers she never wanted and can't control.
A second chance at love is the last thing Leo wants.
Leo's childhood crush on Miri ended in heartbreak, and now, years later, he's just trying to move on. But when Miri unexpectedly shows up in his hometown, lost and looking for answers, Leo finds it hard to ignore the chemistry still burning between them. She's determined to keep him at arm's length, but their undeniable bond is hard to resist.
Then an impossible murder challenges everything they believe in.
When a shocking crime rocks their peaceful community, Miri and Leo must work together to uncover the truth. As secrets unravel, the investigation pulls them closer and reignites the love they thought was long gone. But Miri's powers have made her a target of dangerous forces that threaten not just their relationship, but the fate of the planet. Trusting the wrong person could mean disaster—both for them and for the world.
A heart-pounding science fiction romance filled with mystery, betrayal, and second chances.