The Gate of Chalandros is a mystical portal connecting the human world to the demon one. No one knows when or how it came into existence... Nalyx has dedicated his life to defending the human world from the hoards of demons attempting to cross the Gate of Chalandros. He lives for his sword, his honour, and the bevy of beautiful women waiting eagerly to reward the warriors each time the Gate closes. But when a serious injury puts Nalyx's career at risk, he finds himself adrift, fearing he is to lose everything he's worked so hard to achieve. Gantalla's world has been turned upside down. Drought, famine and unending heat waves are destroying her homeland of Chalandros, and her only hope for survival is to cross the dreaded Gate into the human world. But the journey is perilous, with an army of warriors poised to kill anyone who dares to set foot on human territory. Against all odds, Gantalla survives the crossing, only to discover that life disguised as a human, in the bustling city of Minia, is far more confusing than she could have imagined. After a series of missteps, she inadvertently finds herself nursing a warrior who was badly injured in the latest battle. Nalyx presents a confounding mix of charm and vulnerability, but Gantalla can't let herself get too comfortable with him. After all, if he ever found out what she really was, he wouldn't hesitate to kill her... This book can be read as a standalone, though many of these characters will show up in minor roles later in the series as well. Books in the Gate of Chalandros series are: Book 1: Whisky and Lace Book 2: Wings of the Night Book 3: Inferno Book 4: Obsidian Scales (coming soon) Book 5: On the Other Side (coming soon)