Review: kept me glued to my kindle
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 18, 2013
This book is a part of a much larger series but reads perfectly well as a stand-alone.  Bandit Creek is a small mountain community that has been rocked by a double murder.  Avalon Gwynn returns home after learning of her parent's untimely demise to find her childhood home ransacked and worse.  A friendly dog shows up who she immediately feels connected to.  As she tries to make sense of the tragedy, Busby, her new pet gives her solace.Marcus Egan is a powerful guardian who is sent from The Otherland to investigate the unusual murder in Bandit Creek.  There he discovers Avy, a young, grieving witch, with tremendous power; untrained, frightened, and angry.  The Council instructs Marcus to retrieve two powerful amulets and then kill Avy because they fear her unbridled powers.This exciting story kept me glued to my kindle.  Avy is a sympathetic character with a lovely voice.  She and Marcus are a delightful couple.  There is plenty of action and humor in this clean romance that moved along without any sags or bogs.  I enjoyed the adventure, loved the characters, and thought the remote setting of Bandit Creek perfect for this story.This book was given to me by the author in exchange for my honest review.Reviewed by Laurie-J