Review: Passionate and action packed
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 7, 2014
I was lucky enough to discover this authors work last year and heartily recommend her books. Filled with romance, suspense and action they invariably feature a strong heroine and this book is no exception. Colleen is a witch but she's so much more than that as she is also one of three surviving demon hunting witches. Cursed by the Fae to hunt and trap demons and save the human world. Demon activity has started to escalate and Colleen is about to undertake a journey to meet up with her friend when a Sidhe turns up asking for her help. Duncan the Sidhe warrior is immediately struck by the bewitching Colleen and realises that the only way forward is for them to work together. Colleen knows little of the truth behind her demon hunting heritage but it's clear that Duncan has the answers she needs.Duncan really needs Colleen to follow him back to England but agrees to help her with her current mission in Seattle even though he knows the witches don't really trust him. Upon arriving they are immediately confronted by animosity and distrust but it's clear that Colleen is happy to stand at Duncan's side . Can Duncan convince Colleen to travel back home with him or is her place with her Coven? The demon activity has to be stopped but the source of it is about to turn Colleens world upside down . The witches have good reason not to trust any Sidhe and this could well be their last stand .This is a much shorter book than I usually like but as usual from this author the writing and story building just pulled me in. Colleen and her fellow witches Jenna and Roz are sharp and believable characters that suffer so much in order to preserve a balance. These are strong determined women who realise that every day could be their last and are prepared to grab at happiness . Life is for living and I applaud Colleens ability to accept Duncan into her heart so readily. As for Duncan he's over a thousand years old and knows what he wants and goes for it. Duncan may not be the chest beating alpha that some books offer but he's prepared to stand up to his own peers and Queen if that's what it takes .Whilst there was very little sexual tension and build up to the romance I  do think it works in this story but I personally missed the chase that some books offer.This is a story that moves quickly and engages the readers attention. It's more than just romance though as humour is interjected in the person of a very amusing Changeling called Bubba! I adore the use of Celtic legends intertwined with this modern day setting and the forbidden love aspect just added to the fun. If you fancy reading an action packed sexy paranormal with a noble hero and a strong heroine then this could fit the bill. I sincerely hope that Roz and Jenna get their own books and there's one particular Sidhe that tantalised me, oh and I'd like to see much more from the Unseelie court as the author teased with a brief glimpse of their powers.A passionate action packed story!Four and a half from me