Jester Hinkel used to enjoy his job as a book reviewer specializing in romance. Now, after his own love life crashed and burned, he’s grown jaded. As his sister’s relationship collapses, giving a fresh blow to his confidence in happy-ever-after, his magic-obsessed best friend tries to cheer him up by emailing him a picture of a beautiful man. When something strange takes control of Jester’s laptop and brings the man to life, can Jester’s cynicism—and his libido—stand up to the paranormal seduction?