Emmeline O’Shea is determined to save the world—single-handedly, if necessary. A strong voice for societal reform, she is the natural choice to deliver a key speech at the end of the International Shifter Rights Organization’s week-long Summit in Scotland.
But when a death threat arrives at Emme’s home, she is immediately placed into protective custody, watched over by none other than her personal nemesis, Detective-Inspector Oliver Reed. The two have crossed paths many times, with disastrous results, but now they will have to work together in order to reach the Summit before midnight of the last day in order to ensure legislation is passed to protect the Shifter community.
As unseen enemies close in around Emme and Oliver, they struggle to reach Edinburgh by any means necessary, only to find Emme’s vindictive stepsister, Oliver’s vampire brother, and a dangerous political minefield awaiting them in Scotland.
Even more difficult is their own refusal to admit that the fiery animosity that once burned between them might be turning into the heat of romantic passion. Could a straitlaced policeman determined to uphold the law and an outspoken activist willing to break the rules ever find true love? Or will all their dreams shatter like glass when the clock strikes midnight?
Opening line:
Emmeline Castle O'Shea stood at a podium in the balcony of the Municipal Hall for Citizen affairs and looked out with satisfaction a the murmuring crowd, feeling the energy build in the large room as she finished speaking."
Emmeline O'Shea lives in an era of shape-shifting creatures who are treated unfairly, just because they are not like everyone else and she is one who is determined to make things right, even if it means ignoring death threats AND trying to keep out of Oliver Reed custody.
Oliver Reed is a Detective-Inspector who sees the injustices of his world as well, but he is determined to keep the peace and keep the citizens safe, including Ms. O'Shea.
What a fun, romantic, daring, adventurous story Nancy has written for us! It's worth your time to read all four of the stories she's written in this series, though all can be read as a stand-alone book. The world she's created comes alive under her pen and the characters are distinct and relatable. (I personally loved Gus Gus).
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