Of Purest Blood Book 4 - Part 1 — Ranay James

Gage McKinnon, fourteenth Duke of Seabridge, is not the typical aging knight holed up in some drafty, deteriorating castle. He is a jet-setting playboy philanthropist with intelligence to match his good looks. Tall, dark, and handsome fits the bill nicely, and he has charm and wit to spare. Meeting the woman of his dreams, the beautiful, intelligent, and classy Doctor Sara Reed, he is prepared to marry her until he discovers she has a secret-one that would rock the world if it gets out in the open. Sara is of the Maji-an ancient race of feline shapeshifters. Sara did not plan on capturing the eye or heart of the most eligible bachelor on two continents. Gage is not her type and her career always comes first. But before she can stop the momentum, she is in love and affianced to the dashing Duke of Seabridge. Opting for the truth, Sara shares her family history and bloodline with Gage, who abruptly breaks off the engagement. Their parting is less than civil. Now, seven months later, circumstances are throwing Sara and Gage back together again. The Maji's numbers are dwindling, and the race is on the verge of extinction. That eradication is being accelerated by The Hunter's Society whose leader, Victor Sherman, has found the last of the pureblooded females in spite of the Maji's best efforts to keep them safely hidden. This turn of events leaves Sara as the Maji's only hope. As Sara abruptly reenters his life, Gage finds himself in an uncertain position. Does he help to save the Maji, a race he fears and despises, or will he do nothing and let them die? Can he live with the guilt of inaction?And what is the cost? There is always a price to pay when fate steps in. Please note that this is part of an ongoing series by Ranay James and not a stand-alone novel.