Meet Val. She loves coffee, birthday cake, and justice. Yes, in that order. When she’s not lusting after the man she can’t have, she’s busy bringing back rogue Empyreans who have overstayed their welcome in the human world. As Empyrean Enforcers, Val and her best friend/partner Gabe walk a fine line between peace and chaos. They do their best not to let their magical world collide with the everyday, mundane existence most humans are accustomed to, but Val knows one of her kind is behind the inexplicable and bizarre events of this year. Until recently, they haven’t had much luck in his sick game of cat and mouse. And there’s a problem. Well, one more problem. She needs to ask her ex for help. Will old flames be rekindled? With all the skeletons Val has kept locked up tight, will love or heartbreak win out? Can Val and Gabe spare the humans the grisly aftermath of 2020, or will the one targeting them - targeting Val - prevail? Empyrean Born is book one in the urban fantasy series Origins. A note from the author: Though this book does not seek to make light of COVID-19 or trigger anyone with a personal experience with the virus, one of the settings is America in the year 2020, so COVID-19 is mentioned and acknowledged throughout the story.