Flamebound by Tessa Adams – a Review

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Description:
After Xandra’s nasty run in with the Arcadian Council of Witches—where she was almost killed and her boyfriend, Declan, was almost framed for it—her plan is to lay low and figure out why its members would torment the people they are supposed to protect. Declan, temperamental and protective warlock that he is, doesn’t feel so reticent. And when violence erupts again, there’s no stopping him from pursuing revenge…

When a council member is murdered in a fashion that screams dark magic, Declan claims someone else beat him to it. Xandra doesn’t want to believe he could commit such a brutal act, but she knows he has a dark side—one that his former love interest Tsura understands better than she ever will. With Tsura back in town, Xandra doesn’t know whom to trust. And a killer targeting witches and wizards is still at large

Review:

Flamebound by Tessa Adams is the 2^nd book in her Lone Star Witch series.  We met our heroine, Xandra Morgan, in the first book, Soulbound.  Xandra is the 7^th daughter of a 7^th daughter, and though she was powerless for years, and gave up any hope, she discovers that she does have some unique powers.  However, these powers are not what Xandra really wanted, as she sees and feels visions of terrible deaths that call her for help or to find the body.   In Flamebound, Xandra’s powers become much more, and with our hero, Declan’s help, they work on helping her control those powers. 

The crux of this story, besides Xandra trying to maintain control of her powers (she now can shoot flames); is her romance with Declan, which has grown magnificently, especially now that they are soulbound.  They have become such an awesome couple, and a very sexy one.  I loved Declan in this book, as he devotes himself to protect Xandra, not to mention show her his feelings.  I mean their sexual chemistry was off the wall.  I loved them together.  Also, the main storyline is a series of murders against the evil Council of Witches that tried to kill Xandra in Soulbound. Xandra worries that Declan is behind the killings in revenge against council members who hurt her. 

What follows is an exciting story, filled with non stop action, excitement and suspense.  A major part is Xandra’s physic connection to a kidnapped girl, as they desperately try to find her. Tessa Adams does a fantastic job of putting the complex pieces together, as there were a number of twists and surprises.  Will Xandra and Declan be able to find the young girl?  Who is behind the murders of the council members, and why?  Will Xandra survive her growing extraordinary powers?

Another wonderful thing about this series is that Adams has created a great group of secondary characters, including Xandra’s best friend Lily; Detective Nate, and her large royal family of witches.  The ending was very exciting, and a total surprise.  This is a great series, with a kick ass heroine, and an awesome powerful and sexy hero.  I intend to continue reading this series, as long as Tessa Adams writes them. 

Reviewed by Barb

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