title: Reaper's Mark
author: Alters, Jade
description: She came for his soul. He gave her his body and his love instead.Arla's never had trouble following the first rule of reaping – Don't let things get personal – until she meets the last person on earth she'd expect to twist her panties in a bunch.Axel Lacroix is a lot of things—none of them approved by the Office of Magical Affairs, but he could care less. He's easy on the eyes, irresistible, and loves causing a little ruckus now and then. When his meddling threatens to upset the very balance of the natural and supernatural world alike however, Arla's tasked with carrying out a more permanent solution.Heading off to deliver Axel's final sentence, Arla couldn't be happier to rid New Orleans of the constant troubles he's caused for good. Her plan seemed foolproof enough, but little does she know how her spell's unintended consequences, would ignite desires she never even knew she had...Will Arla prevent a supernatural war from erupting and keep a broken heart at bay, or will their undeniable attraction spell disaster for them? Reaper's Mark, is a steamy Paranormal Romance with a HEA. It features a strong heroine in her forties who inadvertently falls in love when she's not looking. Filled with a mix of real and mythical references to magical city of New Orleans, lovers of the Crescent City are guaranteed to be delighted.***Previously published as Magical Midlife Reaping.***Select goodreads Reviews:★★★★★ Axel and Arla were amazing characters, the world building was superb, and the entire story was so full of action and mystery that it kept me entertained until the end. I can't wait to read more in the series!★★★★★ Loved it!! Lots of action, seduction and questions. So much happens so fast, it kept me with my nose in the e-reader until it was done! It's so hard to choose between the people that you love. A must read! I highly recommend this book. You won't be disappointed.★★★★★ I loved this book and could not put it down. I felt like I was in New Orleans and the bayous. I laughed at the antics of the characters and was on the edge of my seat to see what would happen next. I cannot wait to see if there will be more set in this world.