Helpful Score: 3
Burn for Me is my Go-To book for just about everything. If I'm in a reading slump. If I'm sad. If I'm cranky. If I'm mad at the world. Whatever the issue; this book lifts me right out of whatever hole I'm in. Part of that is because The Andrews do a phenomenal job with introspection and motivations. You understand what the character is thinking and feeling as they are reacting and it all goes in so seamlessly you don't notice the mechanics; you are just having a great time. The other part is the story is a foot to the floor thrill ride that never fails to entertain.
I've lost track of how many times I've read it. I've already destroyed my paperback copy. Often a 5 star read drops dramatically on the re-read. The magic of the initial read is gone and I wonder what why I loved it so much the first time around.
That almost never happens with An Ilona Andews book. This is especially true with Burn For Me, it holds up. The characters are so solid and entertaining; the story so engaging, the action so compelling I can fall into it over and over and never get bored. Gordon and llona Andrews build such memorable characters you can't help investing in them. Everything (except for a few irritants that I overlook because this IS fiction and the real world can just go spit) about this book satisfies. The characters, the pacing, the entertainment factor. If they have a fault (and I'm not sure they do) it's that all of their male Alpha characters are very similar, dark and dangerous, with a sly sense of humor that catches you off guard. I Adore Them.
Burn for Me is a whirlwind in more ways than one. A mystery, a dangerous quest and a burgeoning romance between two rock-headed alphas, neither of whom want to give up the wheel. Nevada - smart mouthed, stubborn and stupefying courageous. Mess with her loved ones at your own peril, because God may have mercy on you, but Nevada won't. Mad Rogan - the scariest male in any room. Dark, powerful and wickedly dangerous. He can literally move mountains. They will be rubble when he's done with them but that's beside the point.
Together they do their damnedest to prevent a cataclysm, while testing each others mettle and bumping heads. Watching these two come together is like the proverbial unstoppable force hitting the immovable object. Plenty of friction and a fair amount of Uh-oh!
If I could change one thing it would be the hideous cover. I wish just once Avon books would get details right. There is a character in the book that is allergic to shirts but it is not Connor Rogan.
It would take me all day to explain why I love this book and in the end the words would boil down to this. The writing is superb. The story is amazing. And the characters are fabulous. I wish the Baylors lived down the street from me. I'd hang out at their house all the time. Nevada's mom is a former sniper. Her sisters and cousins are spunky. And when she isn't spitting out clever one-liners, her grandma fixes tanks. Yes, T A N K S. she wears more axle grease than perfume and has enough attitude to keep up with her granddaughters. Nevada may have all the adventures, but I'm more than a little in love with grandma Frieda.
I've lost track of how many times I've read it. I've already destroyed my paperback copy. Often a 5 star read drops dramatically on the re-read. The magic of the initial read is gone and I wonder what why I loved it so much the first time around.
That almost never happens with An Ilona Andews book. This is especially true with Burn For Me, it holds up. The characters are so solid and entertaining; the story so engaging, the action so compelling I can fall into it over and over and never get bored. Gordon and llona Andrews build such memorable characters you can't help investing in them. Everything (except for a few irritants that I overlook because this IS fiction and the real world can just go spit) about this book satisfies. The characters, the pacing, the entertainment factor. If they have a fault (and I'm not sure they do) it's that all of their male Alpha characters are very similar, dark and dangerous, with a sly sense of humor that catches you off guard. I Adore Them.
Burn for Me is a whirlwind in more ways than one. A mystery, a dangerous quest and a burgeoning romance between two rock-headed alphas, neither of whom want to give up the wheel. Nevada - smart mouthed, stubborn and stupefying courageous. Mess with her loved ones at your own peril, because God may have mercy on you, but Nevada won't. Mad Rogan - the scariest male in any room. Dark, powerful and wickedly dangerous. He can literally move mountains. They will be rubble when he's done with them but that's beside the point.
Together they do their damnedest to prevent a cataclysm, while testing each others mettle and bumping heads. Watching these two come together is like the proverbial unstoppable force hitting the immovable object. Plenty of friction and a fair amount of Uh-oh!
If I could change one thing it would be the hideous cover. I wish just once Avon books would get details right. There is a character in the book that is allergic to shirts but it is not Connor Rogan.
It would take me all day to explain why I love this book and in the end the words would boil down to this. The writing is superb. The story is amazing. And the characters are fabulous. I wish the Baylors lived down the street from me. I'd hang out at their house all the time. Nevada's mom is a former sniper. Her sisters and cousins are spunky. And when she isn't spitting out clever one-liners, her grandma fixes tanks. Yes, T A N K S. she wears more axle grease than perfume and has enough attitude to keep up with her granddaughters. Nevada may have all the adventures, but I'm more than a little in love with grandma Frieda.
Helpful Score: 1
I thought this was great fun - kind of like reading a superhero comic book but without all those annoying pictures for this text lover. The heroine's family and her resistance to her attraction to the hero were some of my favorite parts. The only downside I see is that we have to wait for book two to be released. I am notoriously frugal and love pbswap and bookmooch and used book sales. It is really rare for me to ever pay retail for a book, but Andrews is the one author where I feel like it is always worth it. I have never been disappointed in one of their books.
Helpful Score: 1
In 1863, in a world much like our own, European scientists discovered the Osiris serum, a concoction which brought out one's magic talents.
So begins this absolutely fascinating book. Magic users have been separated into families or Houses and designated as Minor, Average, Notable, Significant and Prime. Nevada Baylor runs a small family owned business that investigates fraud and cheating spouses. The business was bought out by the Montgomery House after the death of her father. Nevada is tasked to apprehend Adam Pierce, a Prime pyrokinetic who is responsible for the death of a security guard following a fire at a bank. Nevada realizes the case is a suicide mission but has no choice but to take it. Enter Connor "Mad" Rogan. Mad is a Prime so off the charts that he has become a folk legend. Mad's cousin is the second suspect in the fire and he has promised to find him for the family. Mad kidnaps Nevada to force information from her.
I'm trying very hard to not reveal spoilers of the story. Mad is a seriously scary man yet Nevada stands her ground repeatedly. The magic that occurs between the two of them is amazing. I love the character building, the unreal situations and the tension of the inevitable relationship. Adam is such a strong demented character. His spoiled rich boy persona starts to wear thin but he is the ultimate sociopath.
I believe my reaction at the end of the book was just "Wow!" I am so ready for the next one in the series. Excellent, excellent read! (less)
So begins this absolutely fascinating book. Magic users have been separated into families or Houses and designated as Minor, Average, Notable, Significant and Prime. Nevada Baylor runs a small family owned business that investigates fraud and cheating spouses. The business was bought out by the Montgomery House after the death of her father. Nevada is tasked to apprehend Adam Pierce, a Prime pyrokinetic who is responsible for the death of a security guard following a fire at a bank. Nevada realizes the case is a suicide mission but has no choice but to take it. Enter Connor "Mad" Rogan. Mad is a Prime so off the charts that he has become a folk legend. Mad's cousin is the second suspect in the fire and he has promised to find him for the family. Mad kidnaps Nevada to force information from her.
I'm trying very hard to not reveal spoilers of the story. Mad is a seriously scary man yet Nevada stands her ground repeatedly. The magic that occurs between the two of them is amazing. I love the character building, the unreal situations and the tension of the inevitable relationship. Adam is such a strong demented character. His spoiled rich boy persona starts to wear thin but he is the ultimate sociopath.
I believe my reaction at the end of the book was just "Wow!" I am so ready for the next one in the series. Excellent, excellent read! (less)
Based on the cover of this book, I was worried that it was going to be hundreds of pages filled with descriptions of the main characters gazing into each others' eyes. The romance elements were delayed until towards the middle of the book, and this instead turned out to be an entertaining (though a tad cheesy) paranormal thriller.
