Past fears and future hopes collide in this explosive installment of JE Neal's sexy urban fantasy series Dan Vindico has clawed his way back from the darkness to find love and hope with Fionna Styler. He's dealt powerful blows to the Inferfeci crime network, but it isn't enough because now the evil organization knows about Fionna. They know how powerful she is and they know what she means to Dan. The leader of Elite Iodex and one of the most powerful Shields in the Gifted Realm will stop at nothing to win the war and protect the woman he loves. He'll abide by no rules when it comes to Fionna. The darker he goes, the more he scares her. Focused solely on work, Dan opens the door for danger. How much can one man lose and still find redemption? Which is more important to Dan Vindico: defeating the Wretchkinsides or building a life with the woman who loves him through it all? Energy of Magic Book 8 includes:Powerful magic Breaking all the rules A lingerie bridal shower Protective men Hope in the face of loss Redemption Forbidden magic Vengeance Energy of Magic Series Reading Order:Shield and Shattered Cages (Book 1) Shield and Faltered Steps (Book 2) Shield and Splintered Oath (Book 3) Shield and Humbled Crown (Book 4) Shield and Vile Serpents (Book 5) Shield and Coveted Splendor (Book 6) Shield and Guarded Shadow (Book 7) Shield and Worthy Sinner (Book 8) Shield and Sacrificial Heirs (Book 9)