Allegra Hostetter has always found solace in the world of art, lost in the beauty of her creations and the quiet comfort of her galleries. Atlas Cavendish, on the other hand, is a ruthless businessman with a reputation for getting what he wants. When their worlds collide during the holidays, the spark between them is intense, undeniable, and impossible to ignore. But the connection they share goes deeper than simple attraction. As the holidays unfold, Allegra and Atlas find themselves drawn to each other in ways neither can explain. Their chemistry is a force of nature, but could their union be forbidden in more ways than one? Soon, they discover that their families are connected by dark secrets, and the mansion where they're gathered hides far more than just luxury. Hell hounds roam the property’s grounds, mysterious portals lead to places beyond their understanding, and long-buried family secrets threaten to tear them apart. Allegra and Atlas must confront the supernatural forces that have been waiting for them and uncover the truth about their families’ tangled pasts before it’s too late. As they fight against more than just high society’s judgment, Allegra and Atlas must decide whether their passion is enough to overcome the curse that binds them. Will love be their salvation, or will the ancient magic that surrounds them destroy everything they hold dear?