Review: 4 Stars of great Jack!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 24, 2014
I love paranormal romance and I really enjoyed this different take with a different type of supernatural creature, breaking away from the vampires and werewolves and witches.Miriam has experienced the worst of luck and heartache never realizing she deserves more. Stuck in one abusive relationship after another. One night during one of the beatings her boyfriend Ben was dishing out she was saved by Jack, he swooped in like a white night and wisked her away. But escaping Ben would never be that easy. There is an instant attraction between Miriam and Jack. He is unlike any man she has ever met. But all men are great in the beginning, she is sure he will turn out just like the rest.Miriam has an unknown gift that starts to present itself, her skin feels like it is on fire. Strange objects start to appear almost as if wishes are being granted. She is a freak in her own mind.Ben is Miriam boyfriend, after two tours in Afghanistan he has come back wrong. He is violent and prone to fits of rage. He drinks excessively and beats Miriam when she doesn't obey. He will never let her go, especially after objects start appearing that he wishes for.This is a story of Miriam discovering her elemental ability. Learning that she is worthy of a good man and love. Fighting to distance herself from her distructive past. Realizing that she now has the ability to defend herself. Ridding herself of Ben the only way she can before he kills her and Jack.Detective Carson is the person assigned to this case when Ben is found burned like a toasted marshmallow with no clues as to how it happened. He is quintesential to the lives of the people involved. Unsure of how they all fit together but determined to open his mind and believe.I really wanted this to be a five star read but I am curious where Jack came from. Did Miriam call out to him? Or was he just in the right place at the right time? It kind of droned on when Miriam was learning her power. I do like the premisis for the story. The writing was great. I am genuinely curious as to where the story is going. I did love Jack's grandfather, Sean was awesome. I think I will read the next one. I am hoping they get better as they go. This one didn't need much improvement so I am guesing the next one will be 5 stars all the way.