Once Upon a Villain Series by Dawn Ibanez

Ryan Gold has spent centuries as a magical broker. If you want it, and can pay, he can acquire it. That is, until he's charged with teaching a reluctant witch how to harness her magic. Kalina Benton is a witch with no desire to be one. After being used as a magical battery, she would never wanted to use her magic again. But after meeting Ryan, she is dragged into a world full of myths and legends... moreRyan Gold has spent centuries as a magical broker. If you want it, and can pay, he can acquire it. That is, until he's charged with teaching a reluctant witch how to harness her magic. Kalina Benton is a witch with no desire to be one. After being used as a magical battery, she would never wanted to use her magic again. But after meeting Ryan, she is dragged into a world full of myths and legends. Secrets long buried come to light as they are forced to deal with witch hunters, demons and curses. But will the pressure break them both? Or can true love ultimately prevail? Each book in the Once Upon A Villain series is a standalone. This series does not have to be read in order. less