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.
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.