Kris Starr used to be famous. Rock and roll. Sold-out shows. Literal magic. Empathic talents and screaming fans. But he has a problem or two. He's having a hard time writing new music. It’s Midwinter, which means he’s surrounded by depressing holiday cheer. And he's in love with Justin, his manager, who has a talent for rescuing almost- or once-famous bands ... and who’s hiding secrets of his own. Justin Moore, on the other hand, is very good at keeping those secrets -- he's had to be for years. One secret involves a demonic inheritance that would make him a target of suspicion. Another involves his past. And the third involves Justin’s feelings for Kris Starr, rock and roll icon and now his client ... and a powerful empath of his own.

A Demon for Midwinter

And Brendan “Chaos” Alvarez was evidently Justin’s ex. Or something. A one-time thing. While writing a profile piece. And Justin missed being a journalist sometimes.


“I mean, if you don’t want to,” Justin said. “I mean I could call him back and say no? I mean I thought you might—but if you’d rather not, or you don’t like them—”


“No! I mean yes! Yeah, sure, I’d—yes, I would. Um. Tour. With them. You—” Justin had called an ex and asked for a favor. For Kris’s career. “Thanks.”


“Oh, that’s an easy one. No problem.” Justin peeked into the window of a clothing shop as they passed, momentarily interested in holiday purses. “That shade of green is frightening, isn’t it? I had green hair for a while. Before I met you, I think. Not that kind of green, though. Do you actually know Incantation? I’ll get you some of their records if you want.”


Chapter 13