BOOK INFORMATION
Witches Be
Burned
Magic & Mayhem # 2
Magic & Mayhem # 2
By: Stacey Kennedy
Releasing May 19th, 2015
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BOOK SUMMARY
In Stacey
Kennedy’s steamy paranormal romance novel, a rookie guardian sworn to combat
the undead risks life and love in a world of violence, witchcraft, and
seduction.
Nexi Jones has lost her family, she’s been stripped of her guardian duties, and she’s still learning the ins and outs of white magic. At least she has Kyden, the smoldering hot elite guardian who’s been there for her every step of the way. But just as Nexi completes her training, tragedy strikes the Otherworld when a fellow guardian is murdered by a group of rogue vampires. Ready or not, she and Kyden trek into the Earthworld to hunt down a killer—and Nexi alone will be put to the ultimate test.
Although Kyden knows that Nexi must fight her own battles, his guardian instincts are raging as he struggles to keep her close. The ruthlessness of these vampires is like nothing he’s ever seen. And at their helm is the Black Witch Astoria, a demon with one burning desire: to shed Nexi’s blood in the name of vengeance. What troubles Kyden even more, though, is the warlock who covets Nexi’s heart. Let the devil do his worst . . . all Kyden can do is love and protect Nexi until his last breath.
Nexi Jones has lost her family, she’s been stripped of her guardian duties, and she’s still learning the ins and outs of white magic. At least she has Kyden, the smoldering hot elite guardian who’s been there for her every step of the way. But just as Nexi completes her training, tragedy strikes the Otherworld when a fellow guardian is murdered by a group of rogue vampires. Ready or not, she and Kyden trek into the Earthworld to hunt down a killer—and Nexi alone will be put to the ultimate test.
Although Kyden knows that Nexi must fight her own battles, his guardian instincts are raging as he struggles to keep her close. The ruthlessness of these vampires is like nothing he’s ever seen. And at their helm is the Black Witch Astoria, a demon with one burning desire: to shed Nexi’s blood in the name of vengeance. What troubles Kyden even more, though, is the warlock who covets Nexi’s heart. Let the devil do his worst . . . all Kyden can do is love and protect Nexi until his last breath.
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EXCERPT
Kyden was sprawled out like a God in the
double-size claw-foot bathtub. Appreciating the view, she leaned against the
door frame, gazing at muscles layering muscles. In his presence, it was as if
he took over her senses, her thoughts, her desires.
His head rested against the edge of the tub,
his knees poked out of the sudsy water, and she salivated. The warmth in the
air from the water mirrored the heat building inside her. Kyden was a man
designed from a perfect mold. She ached to run her fingers through his hair,
and to see those piercing eyes burn with passion for her.
She sighed with blissful longing.
For all the danger that surrounded their
lives, sometimes she wished they had more moments like this. It was such a
simple thing to come home to her man and have a relaxing night, instead of
worrying over evil plots and fighting rogue vampires. Even if they fought
tonight, it all ended well—for them anyway. A dangerous vampire was on the
loose, and now he was dead.
Done and done.
Leaning forward, she peered beneath the
water to view her favorite part of him, but the bubbles in the water, smelling
of eucalyptus, concealed her view. It wasn’t often Kyden took a bath instead of
a shower. In the month of living with him, he’d taken a bath only when she had,
because she loved her baths, and now he knew that.
Perhaps he was waiting for her . . .
Without opening his eyes, he asked, “Are you
going to get in?”
She blinked away from her outright ogle of
appreciation of him, her body humming in desire. Though she also wasn’t kidding
him earlier, watching him fight did rev the engines. He was pure masculinity,
and gorgeous at that, and, well, she accepted she didn’t have any willpower
when it came to Kyden. She murmured, hearing the huskiness in her voice,
“Sounds like you are propositioning me to do very naughty things.”
He peeked open an eye, the light emerald
color stealing her breath. “I am. Get in.”
Tempted by him, aroused by him, and aching
in all the right places for him, she reached for the strap of her leather bra.
“If this is what you consider a punishment, then you can punish me any damn
time.”
His heated eyes followed her every move as
she dropped her guardian gear and removed her tiny black shorts beneath her
kilt. Of course, to make it more sensual, she undressed slowly, teasing him,
tempting him. Under his passionate study, her nipples puckered, ready for his
perfect mouth.
Intent to make that happen, she stepped into
the tub, instantly surrounded by warm water, and climbed onto Kyden’s lap. His
hefty, hard cock pressed between her thighs and it took all her strength not to
lift a little higher, taking him deep inside her.
Apparently, his restraint wasn’t as strong,
as he slid his nose against her neck, inhaling her scent, seemingly desperate
to drag it through him. While she was tempted to succumb to him then and there,
she knew they needed to talk. Sex couldn’t delay this conversation. “Do you
think it’s odd to have more trouble in Salt Lake City?” More vampire trouble in
the same city as Lazarus’s reign of terror didn’t sit right.
A low, masculine sound rumbled from Kyden’s
chest before he begrudgingly moved away from her neck and rested his head
against the tub. “All the vampires connected to Lazarus were not newly made. If
they had been, I would lean the way you’re thinking and conclude what I assume
you do: that our troubles with those who followed Lazarus aren’t over.” He
brushed his thumb over her bottom lip, following the move with his eyes as if
he’d planned out a path to kiss her next. “The vampire tonight was suffering
bloodlust—nothing more.” His intense gaze lifted to hers, and, oh, how his eyes
blazed. “I saw a witch at the house tonight that raises some questions, since
Alazar couldn’t track her scent.”
“You mean she vanished?” At his nod, she
asked, “Isn’t that weird?”
“Very,” he replied, shifting up straighter,
sending bubbles to pop as the water rippled. “But the Council knows of it now,
so they’ll keep an eye out for her again. That said, it’s not our problem.” His
gentle smile that Nexi knew was only for her and no one else spread across his
face. “Not to worry, Álainn, any trouble with Lazarus is behind us.”
She returned his smile, unable to help
herself. Kyden could, and often did, make things better, even when things
were—and had been—so very bad.
He dragged his knuckles across her cheek and
then added, “We’re sensitive to what happened with Lazarus and drawing
conclusions. There’s no reason to tie it all together. Nothing told me tonight
that that vampire had anything to do with Lazarus.” He shifted beneath her,
grinding his cock against her sex and sending the water splashing around the
tub. “Now, no more talk of vampires.” His voice became harsher, deeper with
need. “I need to see to this punishment that you deserve.”
CAT'S REVIEW
Ms. Kennedy has written an entertaining tale that is full of edge of your seat thrills with a love story mixed in. Nexi, our heroine, is a strong woman that can certainly hold her own and will do anything for those she loves and cares about. Kyden, our Hero, is strong and alpha. What I loved about him is his respect for Nexi - he recognizes her strengths and realizes that together they are a force to be reckoned with. If you enjoy paranormal - this one has a little bit of everything - there are vampires, witches, and magic. This is book two of the series, and even though I have not read book one, I had no trouble following along. Ms. Kennedy includes the necessary background without taking over the story. I sat down and enjoyed "Witches Be Burned" and when I finished, I knew I would anxiously await the next story of the series (and read Book 1). (received copy for honest review)
★★★★
AUTHOR INFO
Stacey Kennedy is the USA
Today bestselling author of the Club Sin series. Growing up, Stacey’s mind
wandered the path less traveled, and that path most often led to love. She has
always broken rules and she continues to feed off emotion—always staying true
to her heart. Those traits are now the bones of her stories. She lives in
southwestern Ontario with her husband, who puts any of the heroes in her books
to shame, and their two young children. If she’s not on Mom duty or plugging
away at a new story, you’ll find Stacey camping in the summer, hibernating in
the winter, and obsessing over Penny Dreadful, Game of Thrones, and Sons of
Anarchy.
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