A Karthan's Kiss: Proper Fantasy Romance

A man running from his past. A woman desperately trying to save her sister. A plot to turn their world upside down. Blake Tomasin is a karthan, a contracted collector of rare items from the islands' six elemental regions. To the world, he is a dark bonded and a reclusive mystery and that's just how he likes it. He has no idea his life is about to be turned upside down by the smart, beautiful scholar, Elle Drayfield, who has but one single-minded purpose; save her sister from an incurable disease.Blake finds himself drawn to this enchanting woman even as his mind shouts at him to run. The more time he spends with her, the more the walls guarding his heart break down. When he learns she's in the middle of a conspiracy to overthrow Harmonia, he is faced with a terrible decision. Dogged by his own demons, Blake must face his painful past and confront his fears if he wants to ensure he has a future worth living.