Her father's death has long haunted shape-shifter Bess Suncatcher, leading her deep into the Northern California forests in search of healing...and peace. But that peace is threatened when she discovers a dead human body -- and is detained by a dangerously sexy stranger.

As a Soul Whisperer, Cesar Garza is fated to use his gifts to track demonic predators. But he can't crack this case alone. He needs the talents of the mysterious woman who piques his suspicion...and his desire. Cesar is determined to fight his attraction to Bess and focus on the investigation. For theirs is a potentially deadly -- and forbidden -- alliance....