All Tash Redman wants is to lead a normal life, but she’s far from normal. Tash is a descendant of the magical kind fated to fulfill her destiny as one of the Well Watchers of Breckin River, entrusted to serve and protect. She just doesn’t know it yet.
When a tragic accident results in her husband’s death, she learns about his mounting debt. Her only way to pay it back was to work it off at the hands of Chicago’s most devious loan shark, Blake Simmonds. Now she’s paid the debt, she wants out, but Blake has other ideas. He’d rather have Tash killed than let another man touch what belongs to him.
The threat on her life ignites Tash’s powers, leading her down a mysterious path to a past she didn’t know existed.
Detective Kayden Langford lives for the job and the next drug bust until he lets his guard down, and his partner pays the ultimate price for his mistake. Determined to right his wrong, a chance meeting with Tash interrupts his plans, setting the wheels in motion for an explosive encounter.
Her life is in danger once again when her past catches up with her, Tash must embrace her new existence if she has any chance of surviving. With Kayden on the case, can she let her guard down long enough to trust him before time runs out
Australian author Polly Holmes delights readers with paranormal and culinary cozy mysteries bursting with charm, mischief, and a dash of magic. Her stories blend action, humour, and unforgettable characters, creating page‑turning adventures that linger long after the final chapter.
When the clues turn darker and the stakes rise, she writes as P.L. Harris, delivering gripping paranormal and contemporary romances filled with heart‑pounding suspense and irresistible heat.
Both pen names belong to an internationally recognised, multi‑award‑winning storyteller. Her work has been celebrated across the Daphne du Maurier Awards, the RWAus Ruby and Sapphire Awards, the Silver Falchion Awards, the Davitt Awards longlist, and numerous national business and literary honours.
When she’s not conjuring mysteries or crafting romance, Polly can be found in her favourite café with a coffee in hand, rewatching classic whodunits, or strolling along the beach soaking up the salty Western Australian air.