title: The Darkest Touch: A spellbinding paranormal romance novel (Lords of the Underworld)
author:  Gena Showalter 
description: "Showalter's signature blend of sizzling attraction, breathtaking worlds, and lethal stakes rocks me every time!"-Sylvia Day, #1 New York Times bestselling author<br /><br />"With compelling stories and memorable characters, Gena Showalter never fails to dazzle."-Jeaniene Frost, New York Times bestselling author<br /><br />"For fans of expertly written, gritty paranormal romance that is laced with hope, Showalter has just the book for you."-RT BookReviews on Burning Dawn<br /><br />"Showalter does her magic with an intricately developed world, complex and intensive character arcs and dark, compelling paranormal themes. She releases that literary punch to the gut with excruciatingly detailed scenes that haunt the senses long after reading the pages."-USA Today on Wicked Nights<br /><br />"The Lords of the Underworld series...keeps getting more satisfying. Sometimes with a long-running series, characters or storylines can run their course, but not with Showalter's talent. The chemistry has never been hotter and both the characters and the world they live in are beautifully detailed."-RT Book Reviews on The Darkest Craving<br /><br />"One of the premier authors of paranormal romance."-#1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole<br /><br />"Passion, humor, pulse-pounding action and just plain fun...Showalter's books are always a refreshing escape!"-New York Times bestselling author Lara Adrian<br /><br />"One of Showalter's biggest strengths is her ability to create wounded characters who are riveting and intense, but who also hold out the hope of redemption."-RT Book Reviews on Beauty Awakened<br /><br />"Bold and witty, sexy and provocative."-New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips on Animal Instincts
zlib_text: Magic Touch
   
  M/M Paranormal Romance
   
   
   
   
   
  Jayda Marx
  
  Author’s Note
   
   
  This M/M paranormal romance features my take on an enchanted magical world. The spells,
  powers and rituals described are fantasy, for entertainment purposes only, and do not attempt to
  portray any particular type of magic. This low angst book contains insta-love between fated mates
  and features their fast track romance. Be on the lookout for steamy scenes and a dash of humor. I
  want my readers to finish my books with a smile on their face and a fierce case of the warm and
  fuzzies. Laughter is guaranteed, and each read delivers its own type of drama. Thank you for taking a
  look and happy reading! 
  
   
  Chapter One
  Indigo
   
  Room 317. Night after night, I visit this unassuming white door with three gold numbers
  attached to it, surrounded by nothing but darkness. I’m drawn to its mystery; every time I look
  upon it, I’m engulfed by the feeling that it hides something life changing. Everything I desire is
  kept from me