When Emma Blackwood discovers she's a witch, learning to conjure magic is only one of her problems... Emma's life has been a roller coaster of supernatural surprises. But as she soon discovers, taking control of her abilities as a witch is the least of her worries. While she strengthens her abilities, the world around her becomes a perilous place. And when a familiar foe is out to destroy her, the one spell Emma needs to defeat the unlikely enemy lies just out of her reach. Sebastian Blackwood will sacrifice anything in his quest for power-even his own daughter... An evil warlock like Sebastian won't tolerate being second best. When his gifted daughter Emma realizes her true potential, the threat of being conquered is too great. He is determined to reclaim his rightful status, but as Emma grows closer to the single spell capable of defeating him, it's clear his only option is to take her out. When witches and warlocks battle for power, only one can be the victor... Trapped between life and death, Emma is forced to choose between eliminating her father, or becoming another helpless victim of his crazed lust for greatness. Sebastian will stop at nothing to regain his title, and Emma refuses to go down without a fight.