Ensorcelled Series by Augusta Li

1974. When the residents of the backwater town of Epiphany, Nevada, drive off a hurt and hungry young man because he has long hair, timid diner cook Elijah Tupper can't find the courage to stand up to them. Later, both guilt and strong attraction compel Elijah to seek out the drifter who calls himself only Dust. He finds him camped in the Mojave, and Dust and Elijah agree to travel together, though Elijah can't possibly imagine the task that awaits them... more1974. When the residents of the backwater town of Epiphany, Nevada, drive off a hurt and hungry young man because he has long hair, timid diner cook Elijah Tupper can't find the courage to stand up to them. Later, both guilt and strong attraction compel Elijah to seek out the drifter who calls himself only Dust. He finds him camped in the Mojave, and Dust and Elijah agree to travel together, though Elijah can't possibly imagine the task that awaits them. Dust's painful past has left him mistrustful of people and the world. He also possesses mysterious powers, though hunger and injury have left him weak. Elijah vows to aid and protect him, even if Dust can't believe that Elijah has no ulterior motives. A fragile trust slowly forms between them, despite Dust's cynicism and Elijah's insecurity. As they seek to recover the magic that will save Dust from the forces trying to destroy him, they must enlist the aid of the county sheriff who originally banished Dust from Epiphany. Though Sheriff Sam Woodward doesn't approve of Dust or his blossoming relationship with Elijah, he agrees to help the young men to protect his town from Dust's enchantments. In order for the three men to succeed and survive their dangerous, magical journey, each of them must adapt and grow. They'll need all of their skills to survive the corrupt city of Las Vegas and the twisted, supernatural realms beyond. less

After the events of Epiphany, partners Elijah Tupper and Dust decide to support themselves as freelance wizards. Their work brings them to a tiny town in Upstate New York where a killer is targeting magic-users. It seems like a local legend might be responsible for the murders, but Elijah and Dust sense something wrong with the secretive community. They find it difficult to decide who to trust, as almost everyone seems to be hiding something... moreAfter the events of Epiphany, partners Elijah Tupper and Dust decide to support themselves as freelance wizards. Their work brings them to a tiny town in Upstate New York where a killer is targeting magic-users. It seems like a local legend might be responsible for the murders, but Elijah and Dust sense something wrong with the secretive community. They find it difficult to decide who to trust, as almost everyone seems to be hiding something. Though they're in danger, the two young men desperately need the paycheck. The appearance of a mysterious man with connections to the legendary protector of the town complicates their efforts. Their investigation reaches a standstill, and if they can't find the culprit by Halloween, when magic is at its most powerful, they might not have a chance to save the small town or themselves. CONTENT ADVISORIES: This title contains rape/near rape and a "happily for now" conclusion. Epiphany- Ensorcelled #1 The Midnight Children- Ensorcelled #1.1 Wisp and White Hart - Ensorcelled #1.2 less

Being stranded in rural Yorkshire on Christmas Eve offers Elijah and Dust a romantic vacation from their dangerous work, until a strange man with unfathomable motives appears in need of their assistance.