Midlife is supposed to be a time of peace and self-discovery, right? That's what all the books are saying these days, anyway. Violet Devoux just wants a little piece of the pie. Forget that self-discovery nonsense. She doesn't have time for such things between fibromyalgia flares, drinking coffee until she sees sound, and teasing her college-age son when he comes to visit.

Violet enjoys her self imposed isolation in her small hometown. Long walks with her two dogs, gardening and staying busy writing her latest novels. That's her idea of peace. Until the hot new barista shows up in time to save her from her worse than usual klutz attacks. His warm soothing voice and glowing eyes the color of her favorite drink are a lure she finds hard to resist.

Zander Teagan has spent centuries exploring his new home. Escaped from his war-torn homeland, He eagerly answers his mate dream. Only to find her as a walking cyclone of disaster. His need to protect his mate battles the fear of scaring her off when he discovers she has no idea who or what she is. Or that the town she lives in is run by her father, the leader of the shifter elves, and all who remain in the pretty little portal town.

Love might be just around the corner, but so is an angry Karma. Eager to gain revenge, she'll stop at nothing to finish the innocent woman and any who stand in her way.