I swore never to love again. So why can't I resist the one man who's too deadly to touch?After sacrificing everything for a new beginning, I expected to be alone forever. It was better that way. Safer.All that changed when I looked at my reflection in the lake and saw the face of an elemental water-horse instead.If I touch him, I might die. If I let myself follow the forbidden lure of his voice, not even a sorcerer can save me. Behind those ice-blue eyes is a possessive, merciless immortal.He says all he wants is the sound of my voice. But I know that won't ever be enough - not for him and not for me.I've heard the stories - but it's not the risk of drowning that scares me.It's the risk of losing my heart. and "The Gardener and u0026 the Water-horse and " is a standalone high fantasy romance, featuring an immortal, shapeshifting elemental who would sacrifice anything to claim the woman he desires - and who won't ever let go once she says and "yes and ".