Sugar & Gold

Nikolai Alexei Young is an empath, able to sense the emotions and memories of those around him, which has led to a life of loneliness and exile as he wanders the U.S. playing underground poker. Meanwhile, Fiona Starling is rebuilding her life after escaping a troubled past, dreaming of a fresh start in Costa Rica. Their lives intertwine over a few sultry nights during a summer storm, igniting a powerful connection that offers Nikolai the peace he's long sought, but Fiona's hidden secrets threaten to unravel everything. As their relationship deepens, Nikolai's unusual ability may hold the key to saving Fiona when tragedy strikes.