Sick and tired of magical men and mayhem, alex a city witch, pledges to give magic a rest. her vow is put to the test when she finds herself snowbound with a hunky mortal. she attempts life without magic even when faced with a demonic hen, a cow that acts like a dog, and a dog that acts human. but when all magic breaks loose and a unicorn shows up, it's the last straw. how will she keep her magic a secret? steve, a reclusive prospector, lives alone in a remote colorado valley because he doesn't trust himself around humans, especially those of the female persuasion. once he meets the feisty alex, breaking self-imposed rules is just the beginning. but how can he keep her safe from what lives inside him? their connection grows, but the secrets they hide keep them from confessing their feelings. will they be able to accept and control who and what they are in time to give their love a chance?