Her banshee scream is a death sentence. His love might be hers.
"You know that feeling people get when something bad is about to happen to someone they love? Or how some seem to know it's their time right before getting into a horrible accident? That's me. I warn that death is coming."
Sadie is a banshee on the run - from hunters, from her past, and from the terrifying truth that she's killed before. As an empath, she's learned to shut her emotions down, because if she feels too much, she could easily turn lethal again.
There are no highs. No lows. No chance of losing control.
But when Sadie falls sick from a hunter's mysterious spell, she can no longer escape into the safety of other people's emotions. Now in a new town with a new identity, she's forced to feel everything. Grief. Rage. Longing. Fear. For the first time in her life, she makes friends, forging connections and breaking her careful rules for survival. And then there's Nathan - the human boy she's connected to by fate.
Falling for him may well be her undoing.
As hunters close in, Sadie must decide whether to let herself lose control-and risk everything that keeps her safe - all to protect those she never meant to love.
Editorial Reviews:
"The worldbuilding never slows down the impressive pace ... a refreshingly understated romance ... The story, which kicks off a series, boasts a superb ending and sequel tease. This exhilarating tale of survival and acceptance hits home even at its most supernatural." —Kirkus Reviews
"Paramour delivered everything I crave in a paranormal romance-original lore, high stakes, and danger lurking around every corner." —Angela Montoya, author of A Cruel Thirst
"Alvarez's brave characterization and impeccable world building will have you turning pages late at night. A compulsive read for those who grieve and love in equal measure." —Leslie Lutz, award-winning author of Fractured Tide and Sweetest Darkness
"... grounded with heart and threaded with music ... Paramour offers a fresh, small-town cozy take on the genre, complete with coffees and cinnamon buns, while the expansive world lore makes anything feel possible." —Tessa Barbosa, author of The Moonlight Blade
"... Alvarez writes with the aching intimacy of someone who understands forbidden love and the fine line between duty and desire. The slow-burn connection ... the ever-present danger, the rich lore, and the unflinching, evocative prose ... all builds to a pulse-pounding twist that sets the stage for a sequel that I can't wait to read." —Mimie Odigwe for Readers' Favorite
"... one of the most unique and intriguing novels I have ever read ... Alvarez delivers an irresistible mix of self-discovery, growth, romance, the supernatural, heightened emotions, and unforgettable characters ... a real pleasure for any paranormal romance fans." —Emma Megan, Readers' Favorite
"... Alvarez bursts through with a brilliant introduction to an ambitious series that promises to deliver. Very highly recommended." —Jamie Michele, Readers' Favorite
