Shamus is small...really small, but being a leprechaun, that's okay. What isn't small about him though, is his magic. When his father banishes him from not only the family but also his clan, Shamus knows the resulting upsurge in his magic will eventually burn him out. Instead of concentrating on finding a solution to his problem, his thoughts remain on the most irritating man he has ever met, Zee. Zee is a water sprite hiding a dark secret, one that led to the death of his only lover. He can't let anyone in, can't let anyone close-it isn't safe. While he has been able to keep his distance from everyone so far, a redheaded leprechaun with a smart mouth and irresistibly shiny toys tests his resolve. Zee hates Shamus and delights in irritating him, but when the leprechaun goes missing, Zee is going to have to decide if he really hates Shamus, after all, or if he is just lying to himself.