Laila is a girl, bored with the world around her, and the lack of human emotion on the many faces of Los Angeles. Working in a bookstore allows her the freedom to escape the monotony of everyday life through fantasy and fiction, But it isn't enough for her. So, when a man named Alex shows up and offers her a high paying job to help study the things that go bump in the night, she jumps at the opportunity without hesitation. The initial excitement wears off when she realizes that the terrifying things she has been studying are real and have existed among us for centuries. Her new job throws her in the path of creatures she never anticipated, including a handsome and mysterious man, leading their hunt. Incubi, vampires, and ghosts are just a few of the things coming after her now that she has tied herself to Alex and her new boss, Tennus, who isn't exactly what he seems. All their hard work pays off when they stumble on the trail of a mischievous demon responsible for the death of an unexpected and close friend. Twists and turns guide this story through the world of the romantic and supernatural, as Laila finds herself struggling to stay alive while protecting the ones she loves from all of the evil surrounding us day to day.
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