He was never meant to be hers.She was never meant to hear him.Jocelyn Poe's writing retreat turns into a waking dream when an antique typewriter begins typing on its own and introduces her to Evan Caldwell, a man cursed and bound since the 1950s.Drawn together by longing, late-night conversations, and a magic neither of them fully understands, their connection deepens fast. But freeing Evan requires a dangerous ritual, a midnight reckoning, and a choice that could send him back to a past where Jocelyn never existed.With Christmas looming and the storm outside mirroring the one inside her heart, Jocelyn must decide what she's willing to risk.Because sometimes love isn't about holding on.It's about letting go… and hoping fate brings them back. Sloan McBride is a multi-published romance author who thrives in worlds where danger prowls in the shadows and love burns hotter than fate intended. Her current obsession is the Time Walkers, an elite force born from Sumerian mythology and scattered across the past, present, and future. These warriors battle demons, fallen gods, and the dark ambitions of Kur, King of the Underworld-all while protecting humans who can never know they exist.She also writes romantic suspense threaded with paranormal intrigue, including the Men of Fire Trilogy, featuring fearless, sinfully sexy smokejumpers, and the Talisman Trilogy, where magic and passion collide in the rugged Scottish Highlands.Sloan lives in Illinois with her husband of forty-four years. By day, she serves as Executive Assistant to the Majority Owner of a dynamic law firm. By night, she slips into other realms to craft stories filled with action, mystery, steamy romance, and unforgettable worlds.Connect with Sloan online and join her newsletter for exclusive extras, behind-the-scenes secrets, and early peeks at upcoming releases.
