Ripley Todd just wants to live a quiet, peaceful kind of life. Her job as a sheriffs deputy keeps her busy and happy, and she has no trouble finding men when she wants themwhich, lately, isnt all that often. Shes perfectly content, except for one thing she has special powers that both frighten and confuse herand though she tries hard to hide them, she cant get them under control.Distraction soon arrives in the handsome form of MacAllister Bookea researcher whos come to investigate the rumors of witchcraft that haunt Three Sisters Island. Right from the start, he knows theres something extraordinary about Ripley Todd. Its not just her blazing green eyes and her sultry smile. Theres something else. Something he can detect, but shell never admit. Fascinated by her struggle with her amazing abilities, he becomes determined to help her accept who she isand find the courage to open her heart.