Being an unmatched warlock serving as the head of a coven wasn’t easy. The desire for a feminine touch to help preserve harmony among his witches made Warren Ainsley long for his fated consort more than usual.Then she finally showed up in the local diner. Only Opal Smith had no idea magic existed and didn’t know what a consort was.Can Warren convince Opal that the magic between them is real?
I wish I could say that I enjoyed this story but I didn’t. There was no chemistry between the main characters Warren and Opal. The story moved at a fat pace but regardless of that I found it boring. There were a few other things that bothered me about this story but this story just wasn’t for me.
I absolutely with my whole heart loved this short story. I normally don’t read paranormal but I cannot wait to dive into the other series by Rochelle Paige! Warren and Opal were the sweetest couple with plenty of humor and love and a little suspense. Warren had the insta-love going strong while Opal took a little while to accept it. There was of course a happily ever after with the possibility of more stories from this world!
The Empress by Rochelle Paige is a Cards of Love tarot-based standalone story about Warren Ainsley, an unmatched air warlock and head of the Ashburn coven and Opal Smith, an untrained fire witch who is not aware of her powers and that magic truly exists in this world. Warren is yearning to find his consort since the moment he took over his mother’s position as the high priest. But since Opal doesn’t have the slightest clue what a fated consort is nor his significance for a witch/warlock’s happiness and fulfilment Warren will have to convince her that the instant sizzling chemistry and strong pull between them is real and that they were simply made for each other.
I absolutely adored the main protagonists of this story. Warren was a sweet and understanding guy who also had strong Alpha tendencies with his protectivennes and jealousy when it came to his sweetheart. What I truly liked about him was that he gave Opal enough space and time to get used to her magical power and his role in her life. She was a strong and resilient woman who didn’t have it easy in life because she always had to rely on herself only but with Warren and his coven she has finally found a family and a new home.
Rowenna, Warren’s mother and former high priestess, was such an endearing secondary character. I loved how she meddled in her son’s life and was asking him to give her grandchildren. She was very welcoming and kind towards Opal and helped her to develop her magical skills.
If you enjoy short reads with an engaging plot and intriguing characters and paranormal is your cup of tea than the Empress is a must read for you! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it and sincerely hope that Rochelle will give us more stories about the Ashburn coven and their befriended shifter clans. I will definitely one-click the hell out of them.
The Empress was such a sweet, sexy and enjoyable read! I’ve devoured it in one go and couldn’t put it down for the life of me. I’ve always loved the world of witches and warlocks. Which young girl hasn’t dreamed of having magical powers? So when the chance occurred for me to read The Empress, I was all in. Especially because it was written by Rochelle Paige whose books I’ve read and loved before. She is a very talented and versatile author!
Warren Ainsley is serving as the head of his coven as high priest. He’s young, powerful but unfortunately unmated. Warren knows that having his fated consort by his side would help preserve the harmony among his witches and finally set his mother at ease who wants nothing more than having grandchildren. All he needs is to finally find her.
When Opal Smith suddenly shows up at the local diner, inevitable things are set in motion. Now Warren needs to convince the shy beauty that they are meant for each other. Too bad Opal has no idea magic exists and doesn’t even know what a consort is. Warren feels that convincing her won’t be easy, but he’s determined to win her over and never let her go.
Warren and Opal stole my heart. I loved them both so much! The instant connection they felt was so special and the chemistry between them nothing short of true magic.
Please do yourself a favor and read this amazing book! It will put a huge smile on your face and make you wish for more! Great job dear Rochelle. I can’t wait to read more of such books from you in the future. 5 stars!