What do you do when you find out your life has been an illusion? For seventeen years, Elara lived a typical life with only one goal, finish high school. It took one stupid party, one bully, and a mysterious stranger to change it all. The world Elara knows begins to crumble piece by piece. Secrets of the past are revealed. Enemies come from the shadows. Strangers are found in plain sight. No one is who they seem, and nothing will ever be the same again. Can Elara come to terms with her new future or will it swallow her whole? *** Dear Readers, Smoke and Shadow is a paranormal romance and the first book in the Waking the Divine Trilogy. It is a roller coaster ride of sweet and slow, hot and heavy, and love & loss. It is a medium burn traditional M/F relationship Recommended for 18+. Please be aware that this book contains physical and sexual assault, kidnapping, and harsh language. If these are situations that you would not like to read about, this book is not for you.