Parched: A Gripping Urban Fantasy of Secrets, Power, and Forbidden Love

· Parched Book 1 · Flaming Hearts Press LLC
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She can read your thoughts and emotions—but she’s never felt more lost. Clarity Parker is about to uncover the truth about her past, her powers, and the man who left her behind. Fans of Deborah Harkness and Nalini Singh, this one’s for you.


Clarity Parker has always been different. She can hear thoughts, feel emotions, and sense truths no one else can. It’s a secret she’s buried beneath designer clothes and a polished smile, using her abilities to dominate the high-stakes world of advertising. But her carefully constructed life begins to unravel when Baron Ford—the man who disappeared from her life five years ago—suddenly reappears.


This time, he’s brought trouble with him.


The fog that follows him is more than weather—it’s a warning. Baron knows things about Clarity’s past that she can’t explain, and his return plunges her into a hidden war where she’s the prize. Whispers about her blood and its power become impossible to ignore, and the abilities she’s always feared might be her only chance to survive.


As danger closes in, Clarity must decide if she can trust the man who broke her heart. Together, they’ll uncover buried secrets, face deadly enemies, and confront a destiny that could change everything. If Clarity doesn’t figure out who she really is soon, she might not live long enough to find out.


Parched is a pulse-pounding blend of urban fantasy, forbidden romance, and suspense that will leave you breathless.

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3.9
1.16K reviews
Kelly Struempf Chapman
October 31, 2021
this sub par book ended in the middle of the story. although I thought for a while that it showed promise, I was disappointed even prior to last page. I only read hae and was not even close. plus missing all points in between. Just terrible. My review: Do Not Buy
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KIMBERLY (KIMBABY)
March 7, 2024
I really became find of these characters and was heartbroken at how much of a DICK Baron turned into. Just goes to show, you can't give it away unless you have the ring!
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Natalie Jones
December 17, 2013
I liked the fact that the author took time to build the characters and provide background information. I also like there weren't sex scenes on every other page. However, that's about it. The first book was hardly about romance. It was more like an one-night stand. Didn't build into how they reunited and ends as if love is lost. I would've been more interested in focusing more on Clarity and Baron's love. However, this book is all about her and I'm sure not about to read 7 books to figure out if they come back together. This book also has an enormous amount of spelling and grammatical errors that makes it hard to follow.
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About the author

Z.L. Arkadie’s personality shines through in her books, which put a modern spin on romance. The L.A. based author’s LOVE in the USA series follows an interconnected web of young professionals across the country as they establish their careers and navigate the pitfalls of love. Even when Arkadie puts a paranormal twist on her stories—as in the Parched series—she focuses on conversations and emotions that feel familiar. 

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