Magic is real, and Marcia's life is a fairy tale. Except she's the wicked stepmother of this story according to her stepdaughter.  Undermined by a meddling godmother, Marcia is struggling to raise three teenage children in a world of enchantment, but also monsters. When she is introduced to a Night Elf who appears half her age, love is the last thing on her mind.

Count Darerick Razvano is a Night Elf-please don't call him a vampire! Fighting for the survival of his race, he has no time for matters of the heart. When an encounter with a charming widow threatens the Night Elves's most carefully guarded secret, Darerick only seeks out Marcia to save his people ... really.

Marcia's devoted to her children. Dare's determined to save his race. They aren't looking for love, but love might find them and be the key to the future of Night Elves and humans alike.

A standalone, slow burn, paranormal romance in the world of I Bring the Fire.