The Keeper of Flames

 Sometimes the most infuriating partner is exactly who you need.

Jayne wants to focus on finding her missing father. The CIA has other plans: Go to Rome, acquire a necromantic grimoire linked to a fire goddess, and—oh, by the way—work with an arrogant new partner who knows exactly how to push every single one of her buttons.

This book delivers:

•Enemies-to-allies tension with a new magical partner
•The Roman adventure you've been craving (ancient ruins, Vatican secrets, fire magic)
•Real progress on the missing father storyline
•The discovery of a secret magical society on the brink of extinction

For readers who love competence paired with banter, this is where Jayne really comes into her own. She's not a rookie anymore—she's a magical operative who can hold her own against terror organizations while verbally sparring with a smug magician who might actually be useful.

The grimoire count: 3 down, 2 to go. The father mystery: Getting closer.

If you loved the first two books, Book 3 gives you the Roman setting, family revelations, and proof that Jayne's sister is just as fierce as she is.