My name is Ruby Monroe, but most people know me by my other name: the One-eyed Hawk. Back in the day, I wanted to be a superhero, hunt down bad guys and make them pay for doing bad things. Four years later, I’m still paying the price for thinking that there is such a thing as justice in the world. The only thing I have left of that life is a blind eye and the stupid nickname.When the woman who … nickname.
When the woman who raised me goes missing, I have no choice but to go back to my old home to find her. As if that wasn’t bad enough, some supervillain-wannabe starts kidnapping the most powerful magians in the city, and I somehow always end up in the wrong place, at the wrong time. The authorities are looking for someone to blame, and who better to take the fall than an already wanted murderer?
Lucky for me, I don’t give two shits about what people think. With the help of a walking, talking flame-thrower named Logan, who just so happens to be as hot as the fire he makes with his hands, I’m going to have to do the impossible and bring justice to this lawless city for once.
Better watch out, Mr. Bad Guy. Ruby Monroe is in town, and she’s coming for you.
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Blood and Fire by D.N. Hoxa is such an awesome story to read. This is book number one in this awesome start to a brand new series that I can not wait to read the rest of this series. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about magic and fantasy in their stories.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
First let me state that I received an advanced reader copy, (ARC), but this in no way influences my review. I always leave an honest review.
Holy shiznet!!! This book was good. It started a little slow, but picked up pace quickly. This author sure knows how to keep you riveted to a story. I recommend this read. 5 Thumbs up
ONE NON-STOP LANDSLIDE OF FUN!!!
Holy hell! Hoxa hit the ground running with this thrilling piece of perfection riding this artfully composed bombshell, boasting one mind-blowing storyline and gripping plot, rocking this bad boy right on home, melding this baby together flawlessly. Carrying the load and stretching the limits, presenting this non-stop action packed, pulse racing, heart pounding, adrenaline pumping, page flipping, block buster, blasting this baby to life beautifully. Coiled, knotted and tightly woven, displaying the explosive ups and agonizing downs, grounding in it’s simplicity and awe inspiring in it’s depth. Shenanigans, escapades and mayhem rule the roost, rolling with the drama, turmoil, intrigue, danger, spiraling suspense and intense situations, along with a double dose of moxie and sass while dodging deadly intents, you have one intoxicating masterpiece. The characters are complex and authentic with depth and traits that blend and flow, transforming into genuinely relatable personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and depictions creating a colorful backdrop that makes the storyline pop. Amazing job Hoxa, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
Blood and Fire (The Marked #1), my first read/listen from author D.N. Hoxa, an author I’d wanted to read for some time and never got around to. I was given a Kindle copy of this book and I’m voluntarily reading & reviewing it because every great book needs reviews. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it. I look forward to reading more from this author and I definitely need to read more in this series, in fact I just went out and got Deadly Secrets (The Marked Book, #2)! (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 – July 24, 2018).
Ruby is on her own for the past 4 years, ever since she ran from her conclave. She is wanted for crime by the Magican Ministry. The incident caused her to lose sight one eye, her best friend lost her life and her magic was taken from her. She is hiding in Nashville, when a guy comes to her. He tells her that her Nana was taken, he said she sent him. Ruby said she would never go back, but she will for her Nana.
She gets to the her Nana’s enclave. She sees for herself that it what the guy said is correct. Her Nana was taken, there is enough evidence. She is surprised by an attorney that says her Nana left the enclave to her. While she is looking a Ministry agent shows up. He leaves her, promises more agents will come.
Ruby meets another man named Logan, he is after her Nana. He wants see her dead and won’t tell her why. Ruby and Logan team up to find the truth of what is going. They are on a dangerous track. This person seems to be able to do magic only high priests can. They will follow the leads. They turn to the detective that wants to lock her up. Together they will try to find the missing people and stop whatever is going. What Ruby doesn’t see is the one of them is working with the enemy will turn against her at the worst time
Ruby will do everything she can to save her Nana, she also have to confront her past that she has been running from.
This book was so good, hooks you from the first page. There will be twists and turns that you will not see coming. The female character is strong survivor that has a lot of flaws. There is great chemistry between her and Logan. This author knows how to draw you, so you can’t put down the book. I can’t wait to read more from this series. There are a lot of details that I didn’t write, don’t want to give any spoilers. I highly recommend reading this book/series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A good story. A lot of excitement, danger and intrigue. Different from what I thought when I read the what the story is all about. I received a complimentary review copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.