Savage Blooms

In this lavishly erotic fantasy, Gibson (Evocation) brings to life the magic of the Scottish countryside. A mysterious letter that protagonist Adam’s late grandfather wrote, but never sent, brings Adam to Scotland in search of both the intended recipient, Arabella Kirkfoyle, and Craigmar, the mysterious manor that served as the setting of all his grandfather’s bedtime stories. Nicola, his best friend, has accompanied him on the adventure. At a pub, the pair catch the attention of Finley, who says he can bring them to Craigmar. Adam and Nicola go with him and meet the enigmatic Eileen, lord of Craigmar and Arabella’s granddaughter. Then the road washes away, preventing them from leaving. Stranded together, Eileen and Adam begin the search for evidence of his grandfather’s time at Craigmar—but all is not as it seems. As Adam and Nicola come to recognize a strange sexual dynamic between Finley and Eileen, they give into their own long-ignored desires. Meanwhile, a supernatural danger creeps ever closer, one that Eileen won’t be able to keep at bay much longer. Gibson sets the heat to high on the way to a surprising ending that will have readers clamoring for more. Fans of dark fantasy romance won’t want to miss this. Agent: Tara Gilbert, Jennifer De Chiara Literary. (Oct.)