Hawthorn Hex — Kater Cheek

When a civil war causes vampires to spill into Seabingen, Kit is ordered to create a city-wide ward to protect the Guild from rogues. A ward like this has never been made before. This kind of ward is only possible in theory.As Kit struggles with dangerous experimental magic, her home life begins to unravel. With Fenwick gone more often than he's at home, Kit has to rely on Tessali to take care of things. But Tessali has secrets which may endanger them all.How can Kit protect her city, and her home, when the enemy is already inside?