by Patti O'Shea
3.5 stars Ryne is seriously TSTL, but I really liked the plot and the other characters.
Ryne is in the midst of an undercover magical war when she accidentally uncurses Deke Summers. Artificial, contrived and completely unimaginative.Can be read online here: http://hbpub.vo.llnwd.net/o16/video/olmk/tor.com/OSheaITMHHTML/OShea,%20Patti%20-%20In%20the%20Midnight%20Hour.html
The author appears to be a student of the Laurell K. Hamilton school of urban fantasy: too much badly-written smut, not enough story. Not recommended at all.