Date of Publication: 9/20/24
Number of pages: 131
Book Description:
Mysterious deaths. Impossible magic. And the sexy
dragon who might drive her to murder.
In the shadowy heart of modern-day New Orleans,
where the supernatural simmers just beneath the
surface, Phoenix Duvall is a force to be reckoned
with. As a formidable fairy enforcer, she stands as
the city’s last line of defense against the demonic
threats that prowl the night. She’s trained from childhood and is armed with lightning-fast
reflexes, mastery over fire, and deadly weapons, Phoenix knows she’ll only come into her full
power when she finds and bonds with her fated mate. But Phoenix has never been one to wait for
fate—until it throws her into the path of Griff Broussard, a hard-nosed dragon shifter detective
with secrets of his own.
Griff has been investigating a series of gruesome deaths that defy all logical explanation. As their
paths intertwine, Phoenix is forced to confront the truth: Griff is her fated mate. Together, they
form an uneasy alliance to combat a rising demonic cult. But as their chemistry ignites, so too
does the danger surrounding them.
Griff becomes possessed by the very demon lord they’ve been hunting. Phoenix faces an
impossible choice: uphold her duty as a fairy enforcer, or risk everything—including her life and
the fragile balance between worlds—for the man she’s come to love.
As the battle for New Orleans intensifies, Phoenix must confront her deepest fears and make a
heart-wrenching decision in a final showdown that will determine the fate of both worlds.
Magic Unleashed, the first book in The Grimm Files, is a gripping paranormal romance where
love is a double-edged sword, and the price of power could be everything.
Excerpt:
With no warning whatsoever, Phoenix bolted after it—whatever it was. She might be some
badass faery enforcer, but he wasn’t about to let her go alone. Griff flung a handful of bills at Finn
and bolted out the door behind her.
The muggy night smacked him in the face like a slap as he emerged, keeping one eye on the
retreating figure and the other on Phoenix. Whoever or whatever it was, was fast, but Phoenix was
faster. She seemed to levitate just above the ground—even without her wings—as she closed the
distance.
“Phoenix!” Griff called, but to no avail. Phoenix didn’t break stride, turn around, or even
slow down. The figure ducked into an alley, and Phoenix followed, the darkness swallowing her up.
Griff raced to catch up with her, rounding the corner just in time to see the figure disappear
through a door at the end of the alley. Griff saw Phoenix skid to a halt. He could feel the presence of
magic in the alley. Many parts of the city felt as if magic had been mixed into the mortar that held the
buildings together.
Griff caught up to her, breathing heavily as he glanced at the door. “Looks like we found our
lead.”
Phoenix nodded, her grip tightening on her knives. “And it’s not going to wait for us.”
With one last glance at Griff, she pushed the door open, stepping into the unknown.
Griff Broussard wasn’t a stranger to darkness. It lingered at the edges of his life, always
threatening to swallow him whole. But tonight, as he stood at the threshold of the old door, staring at
the door Phoenix had just disappeared through, that familiar darkness felt different. It was alive,
pulsating with magic and danger, pulling him into its depths like a predator sizing up its prey.
The metallic tang of the night air filled his lungs as he pushed through the door behind
Phoenix, muscles tense and instincts flaring. His senses sharpened. Even in human form, his dragon
nature simmered beneath his skin, the beast pacing impatiently, ready to be unleashed at the first hint
of a threat. He couldn’t help it—not here, not now, not with the echoes of his father’s unsolved
murder still whispering at the edges of his mind.
Phoenix was already a few steps ahead, her movements fluid and silent as she navigated the
narrow hallway beyond the door. Griff’s gaze swept the space, noting every detail—the cracked tiles
on the floor, the flickering overhead light, and the faint trace of something old, something ancient
lingering in the air. Magic. He could smell it, thick and oppressive, curling around him like smoke.
“Phoenix, wait,” he hissed, his voice low but urgent.
She glanced back at him, her eyes sharp and alert, but there was a flicker of impatience in her
expression. Phoenix always charged headfirst into danger, relying on her instincts and speed.
Griff had always been the opposite—calculated, methodical. He needed to understand what
they were walking into before they stepped too deep. But there was no time for planning now. The
person they’d been chasing—their only lead—was somewhere ahead, and they couldn’t afford to
lose it.
Without another word, Phoenix continued forward, her hand brushing the wall as she moved.
Griff followed, the tension between them thickening with each step. He knew she could handle
herself—hell, she was probably better suited for this than he was—but that didn’t stop the protective
instinct that flared in his chest whenever they were in a situation like this. He hated that about
himself. Hated how being around her always made him feel more… vulnerable. More aware of the
fact that she was a storm he could never quite tame. Murder, magic, and a fated mate. Fairy enforcer Phoenix must stop a demon cult—and save the dragon shifter she loves. Can she risk everything?
About the Author:
Delta James is a USA Today bestselling paranormal
and contemporary romantic suspense author, whose
goal is to captivate readers with stories about
complex, curvy heroines and the dominant alpha
males who adore them. For Delta, romance is more
than just a love story; it’s a journey with challenges
and thrills along the way.
After creating a second chapter for herself that was dramatically different than the
first, Delta now resides in Florida where she relaxes on warm summer evenings
with her loveable pack of basset hounds as they watch the birds, squirrels and
lizards. When not crafting fast-paced tales, she enjoys horseback riding, walks on
the beach, and white-water rafting.
Her readers mean the world to her, and Delta tries to interact personally to as many
messages as she can.
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