A kiss of shadows

About “A kiss of shadows”

Meredith, the Elven American Princess, has been hiding in Los Angeles, posing as a human and working as a private investigator who deals with supernatural crimes. Her aunt, the Queen of Air and Darkness, can hear anything said in the dark, and her magic often follows false trails. For three years, Meredith has been a tabloid favorite, with rumors about her whereabouts ranging from skiing in Utah to gambling in Vegas. Despite the speculation that she might be as dead as Elvis, she remains a front-page story. Doyle, the Queen's chief bodyguard and assassin, is sent to bring her back, making her a pawn in her aunt's plans that could affect the future of the entire UnSeelie Court. The job requires her to be with the most beautiful and immortal men, with the reward being the crown and the chance to live, but the penalty is death. This is from a 2000 novel by Laurell K. Hamilton.