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

“I’m still here,” Kris agreed: to her, to the man he loved, to the family. “Tell me what I can do.”


This got a quick squeeze of fingers, tight and tangible. “You’re always here for me. I said that once before, too, didn’t I…”


“Justin,” Kelly said, “the family—”


Sheer horror landed another blow across Justin’s face; but he drew a steadying breath and struggled for rational thought. “He’s angry with me. Not you. It’s personal. He thinks of himself as the hero. The honorable one. He won’t drag kids into the crossfire.”


“Are you sure?” Kelly was watching her stepson with heartbreaking compassion, and equally heartbreaking practicality.


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