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BLOOD OF FIRE ( The Blood Burden Series #2) by Wenona Hulsey-a review

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BLOOD OF FIRE (The Blood Burden Series #2) by Wenona Hulsey-a review

BLOOD OF FIRE (The Blood Burden Series #2) by Wenona Hulsey

BLOOD OF FIRE is the July 2012 release in Wenona Hulsey’s Blood Burden series that follows the life of Nichole Keenan. In the previous storylines, police officer Nichole Keenan discovered that her ability to ‘hear’ the thoughts of other people is a by-product of her blood heritage. As a descendent of both the Irish Fae and the Warrior Guardians, Nichole has been blessed (or cursed) with some amazing powers, but both family lines are willing to risk everything to see her take her rightful position on the throne. The only problem-the Fae and Warriors have been at war for hundreds of years and someone wants her dead.

This particular storyline begins immediately following the events of the previous novel and leaving behind everyone she loves will force Nichole to take a step back and discover exactly who and what she is. But the beautiful country of Ireland has some hidden secrets and Nichole is about to embark on a journey that will present several paths and options.

Before she confronts the Warrior who has terrorized her dreams, Nichole must learn what it is to be Fae in a world of humans and finding an all too eager beautifully handsome, millionaire hotel owner offering his aid, will affect Nichole in more ways in than one. When her powers suddenly become non-existent Nichole’s only means of defense becomes her physical abilities, and even those are lacking against a monarch who sees Nichole’s presence as a major liability. The war between Fae and Warrior will find that there are people willing to destroy the last of the royal bloodline, and others who only seek of the power of the throne.

Nichole’s affections for her Guardian will come into question when a powerful Fae desires everything that Nichole can offer. But Luke’s need to defend and protect Nichole has never waivered and their relationship will take the next step when Nichole discovers that her soul mate has been by her side the entire time. To reclaim her rightful place, Nichole must enter a war between Fae and Warrior, but not before someone she loves is destroyed in the process.

BLOOD OF FIRE is an exciting and revealing instalment in the Blood Burden series by Wenona Hulsey. The death of a friend will bring into focus the true meaning of evil, and Nichole must face the reality that all is not fair in love and war. Sometimes everyone is out for a piece of the pie. Wenona Hulsey blends modern day Ireland with the hidden land of the Fairy, elemental gifts and magical powers.

Read our reviews for Blood Awakening and Burden of Blood -the first two storylines in the series click HERE

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Blood Awakening/Burden of Blood by Wenona Hulsey

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Blood Awakening and Burden of Blood by Wenona Hulsey

BLOOD AWAKENING (The Blood Burden series novella) by Wenona Hulsey

BLOOD AWAKENING is the 0.5 novellette in Wenona Hulsey’s Blood Burden series. Introducing Nicole Keenan and her new found abilities to hear ‘evil’ thoughts and dreams of warnings and what’s to come.

Nicole and her BFF Kat were heading to Florida for a few days of fun and relaxation. Kicking back, drinking, dancing and shopping were the only things on the agenda, but finding a sexy, good looking man by the name of Nick Read was an added bonus. But a short walk on the beach found Nick and Nicole in the hospital after blacking out for some unknown reason.

Nicole remembers exactly what happened. Her terrifying nightmares were coming true. The man in her dreams had somehow dropped into her reality and warned her of things to come. His startling proclamation that he had ‘awakened Nicole and one he would come back to take her and her power, when the time was right’ was enough to think she as crazy. But the reality of the situation was coming to light when Nicole began to hear the ‘evil’ thoughts. And just to prove her theory, someone in the hospital was planning to act out a grievous plan, and Nicole was the only one who could stop it before it started.

BLOOD AWAKENING is a quick read, approximately 3 short chapters in length. As the introduction to Wenona’s Blood Burden series, Blood Awakening is a must read, if only to keep you from wondering-how it all began.

 

BURDEN OF BLOOD (Blood Burden series) by Wenona Hulsey

BURDEN OF BLOOD is the first book but second storyline in Wenona Hulsey’s paranormal/urban fantasy Blood Burden series. If you are interested in the series, I would recommend reading the prequel novella Blood Awakening, which explains how the heroine Nicole discovers that she has an unwanted ability to hear ‘evil’ thoughts.

Nicole Keenan is a small town cop with an impeccable record of finding and arresting the bad-guys. What her fellow law enforcement officers do not know (about) is her ability to hear ‘evil’ thoughts. Now, that would be convenient for just about anyone, but evil thoughts surround Nicole wherever she goes, including the local bars and pubs. And when her friend Kat finally convinces Nicole that a night out on the town would be a perfect distraction, Nicole knew that it would be an early night-especially when Luke was invited along for the night’s festivities.

Luke is also a police officer and Nicole’s partner. Since Luke’s arrival on the force, Nicole has been distracted by his good looks, charm and ‘warrior’ like ability to get the job done. And Luke is most definitely attracted to Nicole, in more ways than one.

In a small town there are always those residents who keep an eye out for anyone suspicious and Nicole will suddenly find herself the topic of conversation when a mysterious stranger appears asking about her family and friends. But when Nicole finds herself hunted like prey, it will be Luke that will profess to be her guardian and protector-for all time.

The mystery of Nicole’s abilities will soon become the overriding premise to the hunt when it will be revealed by her father (and Luke) that Nicole’s abilities are descended from the family line of both Royal Fae and Irish Warrior. To complicate matters, she is the sole surviving member of the Royal Fae family. And where does Luke stand?-he is the centuries old Warrior that has been ‘sentenced’ to guard and protect the only surviving member of the royal Fae. Luke has been waiting most of his life for Nicole and he is more than drawn to Nicole as her protector-he is in love with the feisty Fae, and she to him, but life has a funny way of directing you on a chosen path. When Nicole’s full-powers are finally reveal, she knows that there is only one thing she must do-and that is to eliminate the threat to her family and friends, by hunting down the people responsible for destroying her life and to reclaim the family name. But by claiming her independence she will alienate the one person who has sworn to protect and guard the feisty Fae with his life.

BURDEN OF BLOOD is a wonderful storyline. The story is well paced and well written. My only complaint would be the ending. When the heroine walks away from both family and friends, she is also walking away from the man that she loves, all in the name of honor. Luke has sworn to protect and guard, but she pushes everyone away knowing that she risks her own life because of her stubbornness to ask for help. So, yes, the ending pissed me off, but hopefully Wenona will eventually bring Luke and Nicole together-as in a HEA, but it is Urban Fantasy and sometimes, there is rarely a HEA.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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