Novelist and professional companion Evangeline Ames has rented a cottage
in the outskirts of Little Dixby, far from the London streets where she
was recently attacked. Fascinated by the paranormal energy of nearby
Crystal Gardens, she finds some pleasurable diversion in sneaking past
the wall to explore the grounds. And when her life is threatened again,
she instinctively goes to the gardens for safety.
Lucas Sebastian has never been one to ignore a lady in danger, even if
she is trespassing on his property. Quickly disposing of her would-be
assassin, he insists they keep the matter private. There is plenty of
whispering about him already, with rumors of treasure buried under his
garden, and occult botanical experiments performed by his uncle--who
died of mysterious causes.
Immediately sensing each other's psychic talents, as well as their
mutual desire, Lucas and Evangeline find themselves with an even more
pressing concern. Whoever tried to have her killed will try again. But
who would want her dead?
With Evangeline's skill for detection, and Lucas's sense of the criminal
mind, they soon discover that they share a common enemy. And as the
dangerous energy emanating from Crystal Gardens grows stronger, they
realize that to survive they must unearth what has been buried for too
long.
