'The flames in the hearth had died down, but Ichiro's desire continued to burn as he awaited Kumiko's response.' Japan, late sixteenth century. When Ichiro, a young and inexperienced merchant's son, travels to collect wares for his family's tea business, he encounters obstacles in the form of ruthless bandits and supernatural creatures out to cause mischief. Among them is Kumiko, an impulsive fox demon who begins to rethink her purpose in life after saving him from danger. As feelings of lust blossom into love, can they earn each other's trust before it's too late? Cover designed by @annie1loves1you