Following A Plague of Giants comes the second novel in the Seven Kennings series - an unforgettable fantasy world of warring giants and elemental magic from the New York Times bestselling author of the Iron Druid Chronicles Praise for A Plague of Giants: 'Truly epic fantasy' James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost 'This isn't just a breath of fresh air for the genre, it's a damned hurricane' Jason M. Hough, New York Times bestselling author 'A rare masterpiece that's both current and timeless . . . merging the fantasy bones of Tolkien and Rothfuss with a wide cast of characters who'll break your heart' Delilah S. Dawson

"When friends become lovers, it can lead to disaster or the sweetest mistake."

Firefighter and former Marine Jackson Wilder has tough guy down to an art, but he s learned the hard way that promises were made to be broken. Abigail Morgan was once his best friend, his first kiss, his first love, his first everything. He d just forgotten to mention all that to her, and she blew out of his life. Five years later she s back, and he s battling a load of mistrust for her disappearing act. But for some reason he just can t keep his lips or his hands to himself.

When her stint as a trophy wife abruptly ends, Abby returns home to Sweet, Texas, and comes face-to-face with Jackson her biggest and sexiest mistake. Time and distance did nothing to squash her love for the act-first-think-later stubborn hunk of a man, and when he suggests they renew their old just-friends vow, Abby realizes she wants more. She d cut and run once. Could she do it again? Or could she tempt him enough to break his promise?