—Meljean Brook, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Duke
“A dazzling debut, sexy and thrilling. Callihan now has a place on my to-buy list.”
—Anya Bast, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Enchantment
“Utterly phenomenal! Sword fights, magic, a heroine with secret strengths, a hero with hidden vulnerability, and, best of all, a true love that’s hot enough to burn the pages.”
—Courtney Milan, New York Times bestselling author of Unraveled
“A compelling and emotional pageturner that will have readers burning the midnight oil.”
—Anna Campbel, award-winning author of Midnight’s Wild Passion
“A fantastic debut that has everything I’m looking for in a story: compelling conflict, beautiful writing, gripping sexual tension, and strong, intelligent characters.”
—Sherry Thomas, RITA Award–winning author of His at Night
“Lush and imaginative, Firelight will sweep you away.”
—Zoë Archer, award-winning author of Devil’s Kiss
“Combines romance, wit, and suspense in a fabulous retelling of Beauty and the Beast… with a supernatural twist.”
—Colleen Gleason, international bestselling author of The Gardella Vampire Chronicles
“Passionate and romantic, beautifully written and dark.”
—Elizabeth Amber, author of Bastian: The Lords of Satyr
Contents
Front Cover Image
Welcome
Dedication
Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
About the Author
A Preview of Firelight
A Preview of Moonglow
Acknowledgments
Also by Kristen Callihan
Praise for Firelight
Copyright
Copyright
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are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events,
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Copyright © 2012 by Kristen Callihan
Excerpt from Firelight copyright © 2012 by Kristen Callihan
Excerpt from Moonglow copyright © 2012 by Kristen
Callihan
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