A Dangerous Affair in Venice — Cate Masters

He's lost everything. except her… From beasty man, bitter and lonely, Bruno diCesare's transformed by Melina's love. Fire destroyed his quarters and everything he loved. But his love for Melina is stronger. So strong, it threatens to blind him to danger. She's given up everything for him. Melina Weaver also transforms-from shy, bumbling scientist. to student of magic. to powerful fire mage. She has no money, no job, nowhere to go-and she doesn't want to. Bruno is her life now, but his world threatens to destroy them. Their only hope? To join with the rogue magicks and overthrow the Council's dictatorship. If they survive the battle, will they be able to create a new world for themselves?