Five men are bound throughout eternity by one woman: Ciarah. In the post-Shadow War era, street witch Leilah Crowe returns to New York to investigate why her dead grandmother has been convicted of consorting with their ancient enemy, The Shadows. When Raith, one of Margidda’s oldest and most ruthless vampires, tries to draft Leilah into the famed Illumina Academy, Leilah refuses. Raith’s … Raith’s right-hand man Ethan Bordeau, an ancient dragon, is sent to mark Leilah with his sigil, which forces her to comply.
Illumina Recruiter Ethan Bordeau is shocked to learn that the newest Illumina High Potential he is sent to recruit is none other than the woman who keeps appearing in their lives throughout the centuries. The woman none of them can live without.
Until now…
Raith no longer wants Ciarah in his life.
Ethan must protect her at all costs, even against Raith, if necessary.
Fae playboy, Blade Tyrion, will love her no matter what.
Wolf shifter Caleb Brennan and Gargoyle Mattias Silanus have been missing for decades. Without them, the fragile balance that holds them together is lost and they could destroy one another.
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Our heroine is getting far more attention than she likes and that doesn’t look like it is going to change any time soon. If only she can figure out who is really on her side.
This is a paranormal romance with academy and reverse harem elements. The story is well written, but not necessarily easy to read. There is a lot going on here with different characters and factions all having their own agendas. Which is cool and keeps things from being bland, but it can be a lot to keep track of at times. The characters are generally well developed and most fall into the love ’em or hate ’em categories, with few treading the middle ground. All of that makes for a rather intense roller coaster of a road which keeps you busy right up until the end.
Recommended.
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Reckless Witch by Tarah Scott is a wonderful story that I have had the privilege of reading. This is book numbr one in this wonderful start to a brand new series writen by a brand new author. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about witches, contemporary and paranormal romances.
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A SPECTACULARLY ENTICING TREAT!!!
Holy hell! This talented and gifted dynamic duo is kicking ass and taking names, delivering one fantastic thrill ride, never fails to bring everything they have, nailing this baby from start to finish. A surging vortex of fervent events and baffling circumstances, blow this bad boy wide open. Sparks fly as drama, intrigue, tension, turmoil, danger, mounting suspense and perplexing situations along with a boatload of trouble, you have one prize winning masterpiece. Cognizant of the instant realization and charged atmosphere, along with a bevy of nerve racking twists and shocking turns, testing our characters in ways they could have never envisioned. Anarchy, escapades and havoc run amuck, kicking this gem into a roaring tempest, blasting it into a tailspin with a life-altering denouement. The dynamics and countenance in layer upon layer that you peel back with each page your drawn into this web so deep until everything else ceases to exist. The characters are complex and authentic with depth and traits that blend and flow smoothly transforming into genuinely relatable personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and descriptions creating a colorful backdrop that makes the storyline pop. Remarkable job guys, thanks for sharing this little treasure with us.
Wow, this is a full cast of characters right at the very start! The different POV method gives us a better idea of what each character is like and how they relate, which is helpful when a new series starts. Leilah, a street witch who specializes in black market potions, is a strong and likeable character who gives the impression of being quite able to take care of herself.
The story starts with the Illumina Academy which convicted Leilah’s dead grandmother (Miriam Crowe), a High Witch of the Light, of consorting with The Shadows (the bad guys). Leilah was 4 at the time of the Shadow War, and Margidda lost 80% of their population. Now she hides her magic from the Illumina because their leaders forbid Margidda from practicing magic without their permission. (Illumina is the world government that rules over all Margidda.)
War hero and Illumina Academy student recruiter Commander Ethan Bordeau and Illumina Cadette Commander Raith Vanderkoff are two of the oldest beings to have survived The Shadows. Raith, a vampire, wants Leilah in Illumina Academy, which is by invitation only, but she refuses. Ethan, an ancient dragon and Raith’s right-hand man, shows up where Leilah is to meet someone and marks her with his sigil imbued with dragon magic so she is forced to comply with the “request”. She was identified as a High-Potential student, and even if she doesn’t want them, they want her. Ethan told her the angel Zadkeil is leading the investigation of her grandmother – and she trusts the angel even less than she trusts Ethan! What could Raith or Ethan have to do with an investigation into her grandmother’s death— and why are angels involving themselves in a witch’s death?
When his dragon energy leaped to meet Leilah’s in the alley, Ethan is shocked to realize that after centuries Ciarah has returned as Leilah – their newest student is the woman who binds together the five immortals (which includes him), the one they “couldn’t live without”. Dragon energy is never wrong. The last time all five of the immortals were together was the day Ciarah died in Caleb’s arms.
Yet now, after Raith wanted her IN the Academy, he now wants to bar her entrance to Illumina—and his life—forever. Olympia, Grand Witch of the North and Superintendent of all Illumina Academies, is coming to the Academy to set up the virtual Shadow World for the War Games. She will be discussing the new Headmaster candidates when she arrives. It will all begin then. Ethan will have to protect her. And Fae playboy, Blade Tyrion, loves her no matter what. Two others have not made an appearance yet. Wolf shifter Caleb Brennan and Gargoyle Mattias Silanus have been missing for decades, and they are not even sure if they are still alive. Without Ciarah in their lives, too much time spent together can be dangerous. Her presence balances their life forces. So this is a busy beginning for Book 1; be sure to grab a copy so you’re ready for the next one!