The Darkest Touch by Gena Showalter — book slip

Torin, an immortal warrior cursed with the demon of Disease, lives a life where touch is deadly, spreading sickness and death.

His iron will has kept him from succumbing to temptation, but that control is tested when Keeley Cael, the Red Queen, escapes her imprisonment. Their mutual desire is intense, but Torin's touch could mean Keeley's end.

As they navigate their dangerous attraction, Torin must confront his fears and the possibility of redemption.

Part of the Lords of the Underworld series, this book offers a blend of dark fantasy and romance for fans of intense, forbidden love stories.