After years away, Violet Collins returned to her hometown of Alden Glen. An Aelfir with an affinity for gems, she's ready to start rebuilding her life. When she meets hunky Theron McDonal, she thinks things might be getting on the right track.

Theron McDonal, an ex-Hunter with a metal affinity, came to Alden Glen to help stop the forces threatening the town. Strange disappearances, attacks, it adds up to danger for the townspeople. But he discovers a little piece of bliss among the chaos. Violet's gorgeous, welcoming, and the attraction between them is hot enough to burn down the town.

When danger comes to Alden Glen, they'll have to uncover a longheld, secret grudge or the town could be torn apart. Can they survive and claim a future together?