Book 41, 2016
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chez_jaeI brought my work book home to finish, which I just did. The book was Witch Fire by Anya Bast. It's the first installment in the author's "Elemental Witches" series.
The story was part paranormal romance, part urban fantasy. Mira Hoskins is toiling as a waitress, not realizing she's a rare and powerful air witch. When a wealthy warlock wants to use her to summon a demon, the Coven sends Jack McAllister to protect her. Jack arrives in time to thwart an abduction attempt, and he whisks Mira to his heavily warded apartment.
The attraction between them is immediate and strong. Jack knows it's because he's a fire witch, and fire and air are naturally drawn to one another. However, he's been warned by his boss, Mira's cousin, to keep things professional between them. For her part, Mira tries to ignore her attraction to Jack, but she is drawn to him like a moth to a flame. In no time, they are acting on their desire for one another, just as the bad guys make a move.
Jack and Mira escape and hole up at the Coven headquarters, where Mira learns she has family she never knew of, and receives additional training in how to wield her magic. Jack tries to avoid her, but once again, he is weak and succumbs. When Mira is once again in danger, it's up to Jack to save the day.
*yawns*
Actually, the sex scenes were hot, but I really get tired of reading stories where the characters literally cannot stay away from one another. I like some UST! Some other things bothered me, too.
When Jack first rescues Mira, for all she knows, he's just another kidnapper. So what does he do? That's right, he locks her in his bedroom, never mind that his apartment features several guest rooms. Wow, way to stay focused and professional, Jack!
Mira is drawn from the Coven when the bad guys kidnap her godmother--the same woman who refused to "hide" with the Coven. Ahem. So, some really REALLY powerful bad people are after your beloved god daughter, yet you can't be arsed to go into protective custody, if not for your own sake, then for hers?!
Also, when word came to the Coven that Annie had been abducted, WHY THE HELL WOULD THEY TELL MIRA THAT?! Of course, she's going to flip her shit and insist on being in on the rescue attempt. Why would you not keep it quiet, stage your own rescue, then let Mira know the outcome? OMG, people. This is simple Bodyguarding 101. DON'T LET THE PERSON YOU'RE PROTECTING LEAVE THE SAFE HOUSE! Gah!
Favorite line: He looked like sin and seemed like salvation.
I'm waffling over stars here. I'd like to give it a three for aggravation factor, but the sex was so yummy...can I give it a 3 1/2? Ha ha! Eh, I can read hotter sex on LJ for free; I'm going with a three, for aggravation factor.
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The story was part paranormal romance, part urban fantasy. Mira Hoskins is toiling as a waitress, not realizing she's a rare and powerful air witch. When a wealthy warlock wants to use her to summon a demon, the Coven sends Jack McAllister to protect her. Jack arrives in time to thwart an abduction attempt, and he whisks Mira to his heavily warded apartment.
The attraction between them is immediate and strong. Jack knows it's because he's a fire witch, and fire and air are naturally drawn to one another. However, he's been warned by his boss, Mira's cousin, to keep things professional between them. For her part, Mira tries to ignore her attraction to Jack, but she is drawn to him like a moth to a flame. In no time, they are acting on their desire for one another, just as the bad guys make a move.
Jack and Mira escape and hole up at the Coven headquarters, where Mira learns she has family she never knew of, and receives additional training in how to wield her magic. Jack tries to avoid her, but once again, he is weak and succumbs. When Mira is once again in danger, it's up to Jack to save the day.
*yawns*
Actually, the sex scenes were hot, but I really get tired of reading stories where the characters literally cannot stay away from one another. I like some UST! Some other things bothered me, too.
When Jack first rescues Mira, for all she knows, he's just another kidnapper. So what does he do? That's right, he locks her in his bedroom, never mind that his apartment features several guest rooms. Wow, way to stay focused and professional, Jack!
Mira is drawn from the Coven when the bad guys kidnap her godmother--the same woman who refused to "hide" with the Coven. Ahem. So, some really REALLY powerful bad people are after your beloved god daughter, yet you can't be arsed to go into protective custody, if not for your own sake, then for hers?!
Also, when word came to the Coven that Annie had been abducted, WHY THE HELL WOULD THEY TELL MIRA THAT?! Of course, she's going to flip her shit and insist on being in on the rescue attempt. Why would you not keep it quiet, stage your own rescue, then let Mira know the outcome? OMG, people. This is simple Bodyguarding 101. DON'T LET THE PERSON YOU'RE PROTECTING LEAVE THE SAFE HOUSE! Gah!
Favorite line: He looked like sin and seemed like salvation.
I'm waffling over stars here. I'd like to give it a three for aggravation factor, but the sex was so yummy...can I give it a 3 1/2? Ha ha! Eh, I can read hotter sex on LJ for free; I'm going with a three, for aggravation factor.
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