Three strikes and you’re out? If only. In my world, it’s more of a one and done situation, even if you get that one strike trying to do something good.I’ve been on the run for years, never staying anywhere too long, never getting attached to anything or anyone because he will always find me. Bane. He’s the best bounty hunter in existence, and I’m the one that got away, well, keeps getting away. … keeps getting away. If he wasn’t so sexy I would hate him for it.
When the cat and mouse game turns more serious, I’m the one that ends up screwed, and not in the fun way.
I won’t survive in prison-not because I’m too delicate-but because my magic has always been tightly under control. Prison, though? When I’m surrounded by sexy shifters and drool-worthy vampires? That’s where it will all get unleashed.
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Wow what a banging start to this new series! This has two of my favourite authors…May Dawson and Helen Scott! These two talented authors have brought out the best in each other and in this book! As soon as I started I was invested in Nas and her survival..she has power as a witch but she also has so much vulnerability. Once she is put into prison you just know she will not survive and I felt like she could not catch a break, always seeming to get injured! But then in comes her mates…a vampire and a wolf. Ambrose has to be my favourite but both him and Christine are dark, dangerous and possessive of Nas. Then there is Bane…he is a mystery, what does he need to do in prison? What is his relationship to the guys? The one negative I did have is that the ending felt like it cut too quickly but now I cannot wait for book two! Great start to an intriguing new series!
This book is fantastic! I could not put it down once I started reading.
I really loved the characters in this story. Nasima is charming, sweet, witty, fun, and along with being kind of a mess with potions and spells she is a witch with a rare, sought after talent. A talent that could give her great power and reward, if she could master it, or be used as a weapon to keep her a prisoner of anyone who knew what she was; this was why as a child her mother made a potion to suppress her gift after an incident occurred leaving her exposed, vulnerable, and with her face and name on a wanted poster. Now she’s on the run and in hiding from the local police, the Black Guard (supernatural police), and Bane (a bounty hunter), going from place to place trying to make enough money to survive all while looking over her shoulder waiting for danger to strike.
She’s had some close calls with the police but has enjoyed her cat and mouse game with her sexy bounty hunter with whom she has a complicated relationship with. He enjoys the chase just as much and they both benefit when he catches her (some sexy time) before she magically escapes him and the chase is on again. Even though they are both virtually strangers, they still share a connection and under different circumstances know they would be more than just bounty hunter and fugitive.
When Nasima’s luck finally runs out and Bane finally makes the decision to bring her in, she spills her guts sharing her secret (knowing what it could cost her) at the hope he will understand and let her go. However, Bane is in a tight spot and desperately needs the money for her bounty along with the fact that his reputation has taken too many hits by her many unexplained escapes he has to turn a deaf ear and stand strong. It churns his gut to turn her in but others depend on him and knowing Nas like does, he knows she will do just fine as long as she follows the rules and keeps her head down. Firm resolve in place, he turns her in and walks away…
When Nas arrives at Nightstone and is literally thrown to the wolves and every other supernatural they house behind the ominous walls of the prison she is terrified and has no clue what to expect; though after her wonderful welcome…she can only imagine it to go downhill from there. She is definitely thrust into chaos when bets are immediately placed on her survival and she’s threatened, attacked, and almost killed more than once upon arriving. And the hits just keep coming because she’s now trapped without her suppression potion and there’s no way she will be able to keep others from finding out what she is.
Yet, there may be hope for her in the form of two sexy powerful alphas that have definitely noticed her arrival. One is housed across from her cell – Ambrose, the grumbly wolf alpha whose wolf is drawn to her, though the man tries to stand back and the other on the opposite side of the prison – Christian, the charming unique alpha vampire who is extremely intrigued by her presence. Things definitely start heating up when these three get together – challenges, fights, life and death, secrets, bonds, and more and when they finally feel they are getting the upper hand, a shocking surprise is dropped at their feet, so to speak, and it will definitely cause more complications and a lot more heartache before everything is resolved.
There’s magic, suspense, drama, action, mystery, danger, funny moments, surprises, sexy times, and more to enjoy in this awesome new series. The writing style is wonderful and the characters leap off the pages. I cannot wait to see what is in store next for Nas and her guys.
Wow this was a fantastic read and a great start for a new series. This series will draw you in from the jump. It ended and my immediate thought was “WHY”!!! I didn’t want to leave this world. I wanted to know more about Nas!!! It also had a great introduction to the Nightstone prison leaving me totally intrigue. I can’t wait to see what else is in store for this series. I received a free copy via booksprout I voluntarily read and review this ARC no monetary compensation was received and the opinions I have expressed are my own.
Holy heck this book! It ended and my immediate thought was “Why did the words end? Where are the rest of the words?” I was not ready for it to end. I got sucked into from the first words and couldn’t put it down until it was finished. I love these characters and cannot wait to see what happens next in the series.
Wow this was an amazing read! These authors are great on there own and wow together. I’m so excited for the next book I can’t wait. I love the characters and the plot was amazing. And great writing what an amazing read.
Mmm mmm mmm! This is a fun and fast read! I couldn’t put it down! I am fully invested in Nas, Christian, Ambrose and Bane! I cannot wait to see what happens next in this series! This was a cleverly crafted world where supernatural beings are prosecuted by humans for being different and because they are afraid. The world is full of corruption and I cannot wait to read more!
I really liked this read. Told in multiple POVs, great storyline and characters, just enough hot steamy scenes to get me going. Prison stories settings are not my favorite reads but nonetheless i wanted to try Potions and Punishment. I was glad that i did, it was hard to put down and i had a great time reading. Now i need to know who Bane is to Christian and Ambrose? How well they know him? I guess i’ll have to wait and see in book 2. Please, please, please be soon!!
I received a free copy of this ARC via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Oh my, where do I even start?!?! This new series will have draw you in from the start. Nasima is cunning, witty, charming and has powers that others want to use her for. She gets the slip on her bounty hunter, Bane, over and over again until her luck runs out. She’s drawn to Bane but can’t explain the pull and even though he is drawn to her, he has a job to do. Once on the inside Nasima has to fend for herself but finds allies in two of the sexiest Alphas in the prison, Christian and Ambrose. Those connections strengthen and I can’t wait to see what happens there. Then all of a sudden Bane comes in. I am intrigued with how the three men know each other and how all of these connections end up. I can’t wait for the next book for some answers.