Secret Ones — Nicole Murphy

Fabulous new urban fantasy series from a new young author ... magic, romance, betrayal and family feuds set in Ireland and Australia ... irresistible!
She's from an ancient clan. He has no family. Can they save the world ... together?Maggie Shaunessy is used to keeping secrets. She's a fantastic teacher, but she's also gadda, part of a hidden, powerful race - and she has a habit of annoying the wrong people.Until Lucas Valeroso meets Maggie, he had no idea what awaited him: super-human powers, a smart and beautiful woman interested in more than unlocking his new abilities and, above all, a sense of belonging.But dark ambition and dangerous bigotry are emerging in the gadda ranks. Lucas's new family might cast him out before he's even truly found his place. And Maggie must work with new allies to find and retrieve a missing artefact before the entire world is changed for all time.'fresh and interesting approach to an urban fantasy series' Bookseller+Publisher