Touched by Magic: Dragon

Being a mercenary has made Sophia an expert at kicking butt, and her heritage has made her a professional at hiding in plain sight. Sophia is Fireborn, the supernatural community's public enemy number one. Fireborns have the ability to absorb magic-a gift that turns them into insane, power-hungry murderers. After years on the run, Sophia and her sister have finally found a home for themselves and jobs at the Mercenary Guild. Killing monsters may be hard work, but she doesn't need magic to do it. And as long as she keeps her powers under wraps, they're safe. When a super powerful, super sexy mage comes into her life with a job she can't refuse, all Sophia wants to do is run and hide. But she's sick of running. Too bad this job is connected to her in ways she never imagined. Not to mention Mr. Tall, Dark, and Trouble has picked up on the fact that she's not all she appears to be. And if he keeps digging, this job will be the least of her worries . . .

Sophia's life is about to take a hard left off a high cliff. Again. After spending a lifetime hiding her magic, Sophia is now practicing her arts with the most dangerous person she could possibly be involved with. Adam Pierce is a man with pretty eyes and heartwarming words . . . who just happens to be closely associated with the very people who cry for Fireborns like Sophia to be executed. Adam doesn't know the truth about Sophia's past. Come to think of it, neither does she. Being public enemy number one used to be her biggest problem. Now, the monster who took her as a child is back in play, and hiding in plain sight is the least of her worries. When two women are murdered, both connected to someone important to her, Sophia learns that the upheaval of her world is just beginning. And if she continues to keep everyone she cares for at arm's length, her friends may not be the only ones paying the price . . .

Sophia is finally getting control over her magic. Which is great, because if she takes any more time off work, she and her sister will be out on the street. Being a mercenary keeps her off the Council's radar, so she really doesn't want to get fired. Unless she wins the lottery. Then, she does. In a sense. A big job comes her way, and the pay is enough to keep her afloat the rest of her life. Except her client is Liam Pierce, her boyfriend's father and an important member of the Council that wants all Fireborn like her dead or in prison. The word "no" escapes her lips before he can even get the question out. But the job hits close to home, and Sophia can't bring herself to refuse. As long as she keeps her distance from her "boss," things should be fine, but Sophia's about to learn there's more to this job that meets the eye . . . and it could cost her everything.

Sophia Sinclair has hit rock bottom. Her biggest fear has been realized: she's been thrown in the Black Citadel for being a Fireborn. Except she's not a Fireborn-and for once, that's a problem. With her powers gone, it's only a matter of time until the Council of Magic sets her free. But is she truly free without her powers? She may have despised the target her gift painted on her back, but it was still hers. Who is she without it? As if an identity crisis wasn't bad enough, one of Sophia's friends goes missing, leaving behind a ruined, blood-stained house. Help comes to her in the form of an old enemy, one that causes problems between herself, Fiona, and Adam. Add to that an evil sea witch bent on destroying the world, and Sophia won't have time to feel sorry for herself. The question is: how will she make it through this without her magic?