When a runaway cat leads a betrothed witch to the one man she shouldn't want, a single night could unravel the future chosen for her.

Ivy Winter has always known she would marry for the good of her family's magical line. She has a gown to finish, a ball to attend, and a betrothed she's expected to impress. She might even have convinced herself she wants it?until Mr. Burroughs slips his leash and leads her straight to Anton Stavros.

Anton is a stranger with no place in the future Ivy's family has planned, yet being with him feels dangerously easy. One night in his arms is supposed to be all they have. By morning, Ivy's obligations are waiting, and wanting Anton won't make them disappear.

Then a dark curse forces Ivy to look beyond the life she was born to accept. Following her heart could cost her the family and legacy she's always tried to honor. Following their wishes means walking away from Anton?and from the first choice that has ever felt entirely her own.

The Witch and the Stranger is the second standalone paranormal romance in the Midnight Paranormals collection, with themes of forbidden attraction, family expectations, and a love chosen freely. Each title in the collection can be read in any order.