by Kari Edgren

RWA 2013 Golden Heart Finalist

Pennsylvania, 1730

The power to heal is her divine gift—the fear of discovery, her mortal curse.

Selah Kilbrid is caught between two worlds. A direct descendant of the Celtic goddess Brigid, she is bound by immortal law to help those in need. Yet as a human, she must keep her unique abilities hidden or risk being charged as a witch. The Quaker community of Hopewell has become a haven for religious freedom—and fanaticism—and there are those who would see her hanged if the truth were revealed.

For eighteen years, Selah safely navigates the narrow gap between duty and self-preservation—until the day an ambitious minister uncovers her secret. Already tempted by Selah’s large estate, he soon lusts for her power as well, and demands marriage in exchange for his silence.

Terrified, Selah flees to Philadelphia where she strikes a deal with an arrogant stranger. It doesn’t matter that she suspects Henry Alan harbors his own dark secrets. Once he agrees to the scheme, Selah refuses to look back. But as unseen forces move against her, she’s unsure which poses the greater danger—a malignant shadow closing in from outside or the fire that threatens to consume her heart.

5-Star Amazon Reviews

“If you’re looking for something engaging, enchanting, and rich in Celtic mythology, read this.”

“Edgren’s strong debut is a beautifully written historical romance, set in the Pennsylvania countryside not long before the Revolution. The main character’s inherited talent for healing provides the perfect dollop of fantasy to sweeten the suspenseful plot without overwhelming the authentic feel of the 18th century world the author so deftly created. I’m eager to read the sequel.”

About The Author

Kari Edgren is the author of the Goddess Born series. In 2010 and 2011 she was a semifinalist for the Amazon Break Through Novel Award. In 2013 she was a RWA Golden Heart finalist. Ms. Edgren enjoys writing both historical and contemporary fiction, so long as there’s a spark of paranormal. She resides in the Pacific NW where she spends a great deal of time dreaming about the sun and torturing her husband and children with strange food and random historical facts.