Lauren Parish's hottest fling was with Carson McCullen—a mortal and a huge no-no in her witching world. Hisreappearance in her life has her imagining many newsteamy encounters. Too bad his timing sucks. She's busy avoiding the witch-hunters who want her dead,and her only option is to go underground. And when thehunters spot Carson, he has to join her. Still, there areworse ways to pass the days than in seclusion with sucha scrumptious man. Before long their bedroom maneuvers make theirprevious affair seem G-rated. All too soon, however,they have to return to the real world—and the threatfacing Lauren. Logically, she knows she should let Carsongo. But how long can she go without this hot sex?