Hidden Legacy, Book 1
Synopsis: #1 New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews launches a brand new Hidden Legacy series, in which one woman must place her trust in a seductive, dangerous man who sets off an even more dangerous desire…
Nevada Baylor is faced with the most challenging case of her detective career—a suicide mission to bring in a suspect in a volatile case. Nevada isn’t sure she has the chops. Her quarry is a Prime, the highest rank of magic user, who can set anyone and anything on fire.
Then she’s kidnapped by Connor “Mad” Rogan—a darkly tempting billionaire with equally devastating powers. Torn between wanting to run or surrender to their overwhelming attraction, Nevada must join forces with Rogan to stay alive.
Rogan’s after the same target, so he needs Nevada. But she’s getting under his skin, making him care about someone other than himself for a change. And, as Rogan has learned, love can be as perilous as death, especially in the magic world.
Review: Okay, I love Ilona Andrews and each of the books I read from the authors is a real treat. With the announcement of the release of a new paranormal romance novel, I admit that I was immediately intrigued. This is a genre that is quite delicate and it can be a hit or a miss for me. So yes it’s true I was nervous … But what a mistake!!! This novel is just at the height of all the novels I’ve read of the authors and it is just sublime! Oh yes and I am very excited to be able to have more now.
Nevada is a young woman who has the power to know whether someone is lying to her or not, the kind of things that can help her a lot in her private detective work. She is the sole provider for her family and she is doing the best she can with their help to maintain the company. Their business is doing quite well until one event will change everything, upsetting the peaceful life of this family. Blackmailed, and with the fear of losing everything she has built until now, her boss, a Prime (someone with a great power) asks her to bring Pierce back, a man with phenomenal powers. Indeed, He is sought by everyone after a robbery where people were killed. But he is a man to be taken with care because of his ability to burn whatever he wants to. However, her path will cross Connor “Mad” Rogan’s, a man who will do anything to catch Pierce, regardless of who is on his way. But teaming up with him could wobble her choices.
I really loved this story! It was fascinating to find out what exactly was going on with Pierce, to understand what he was going to do, to see his actions and to try to know the truth. Besides, I can tell you one thing, this novel is not a lambda paranormal romance that we can easily find. Oh no because it’s much more than that, we have tension, a great plot and a relationship evolving and without everything being really wrapped at the end of the story. But the best thing here was the discovery of Rogan and Nevada. How I loved these characters! There is not a single moment when I did not take pleasure in discovering more about them.
Nevada is a young woman wounded by life but she is also strong and ready to do anything to save those she loves, even to lose her own life. It was touching to see that her family would always be first whatever may happen and that she would do her best. She does not know her potential and it was very interesting to see what she could do and so observe her evolution over the chapters. Her family also brings a real twist to the story as secondary characters and we can only love this grandmother a little dippy, this former military mother and all the children are adorable and very realistic. Yes you can see, I was conquered by all the characters here. But would I forget to mention Connor “Mad” Rogan? How is this possible? Our relationship with him began auspiciously I must say. He does not make us a great impression with his actions once he appears in the book. Yet he is a much more complex character than we think at first and the subtleties of his character are discovered gradually over the chapters. Oh yes, because this man is not afraid of anything, does not know about refusals and he controls everything and anything. He is a Prime with some extraordinary powers who is determined to do as he wishes. Killing does not bother him one second and violence is something he particularly appreciates. So yes, it’s quite a different character but despite his specificity, he takes up a place little by little in our heart. We understand perfectly how Nevada happens to fall under his spell and I confess I do not know how she manages to resist him that much. I admit that, no, I would not have the same control in this case. This is a man who will change at her contact and who will decide that she is what he wants. Yet it is not certain that the young woman would fell at his feet that easily.
So it was a pleasure to finally have a romance that actually progresses, which is not easy and is far from over. A romance that we understand and that seems much more realistic with all the difficulties it presents. But it’s also a romance that touches us and which we hope soon to learn more about. I can’t tell more about the sequel, but I think it is distinctly possible that the same characters would be featured or at least I hope at the highest point since nothing is finished and everything is just beginning.
It was in any case a sublime novel, living up to everything I’ve read by the authors and I can only advise you to read it as well. You will be blown away by this new story!
Tour Giveaway
1 print copy of BURN FOR ME along with some BURN FOR ME swag. Open to US Shipping
miki
i really <want this one! why teh blog tour is only open to US when she has so many international readers/ fans i wonder
melliane
you’ll love it! It’s just awesome! Loved loved it! Yeah sorry for the blog tour but maybe it’s from publisher.
Jennifer Bielman
OMG, I can’t believe I missed this blog tour. I am dying to read this book. I love everything Ilona. That writing duo can do no wrong in my eyes. “)
Melliane
You’ll love it, it’s just awesome! I agree they’re good with books.
Tracy Terry
Ooh, not sure if I’d like the power to tell whether people are lying to me or not.
Sounds like a read with a bit of a difference in that it had a romance you could relate too.
Melliane
I think many people lie, it must ve difficult.
Melanie Simmons (@mlsimmons)
I’ve preordered the audiobook. I thought it came out today. I was said when I realized I had to wait another week.
Melliane
soon!!!
Jenny @ Supernatural Snark
YAY!!!! I just finished this one and really loved it too Melliane! Nevada was awesome, I just adored her. And the romance with Rogan was fantastic. I like how slowly it built and how much farther the clearly have to go in future books. I look forward to watching them match wits as their story continues:)
Melliane
right right? it was just so good!!!! I agree Romance and Nevada are wonderful together. Me too!
Molly Mortensen
A woman lie detector is a fun premise. I haven’t read Andrews before, but I’ll have to add one of her books to my list. The romance sounds interesting, I like the tension and evolving relationships. I love books with great characters and this one looks like it even has a good villain! Nice review! 🙂
Melliane
yes it was interesting. You really need to try her, their books are all wnderful! Must read!
kindlemom1
I love this writing duo so I am excited to see you give this 5 stars!
Melliane
it was just too good!
Joy (Joyousreads)
Oh wow. Five stars! Though that’s hardly surprising considering the author! I just wished I’d continued on with her other series.
I love Nevada’s abilities!
Melliane
yeah, it’s always a hit with them! I love the other series as well.
Lupdilup
Wonderful review!! And I’m now even more excited (if that’s even possible) about this audio release. I got an ARC back in May when I went to the RT, and so many times I almost picked it up to read it, but I wanted to wait for the audio…LOL and I can’t belive you are temptimng me so bad to pick it up after having had all this will power for months…LOL
Great job!
Melliane
lol evil reviewers. I can’t wait for you to listen to it. I’m sure you’ll love it as much!
anna (herding cats & burning soup)
Oh love them! So glad to hear they did an awesome job with it. Can;t wait for some free time to read it 🙂
Melliane
I can’t wait for you to read it because it’s just awesome!
Northwoman
I am so excited for this book! I love everything by them.
Melliane
I’m sure it will be the same with this one. I’m so impatient for the next one. The wait will kill me.
blodeuedd
Omg want it badly, madly
Melissa (Books and Things)
You wow me with the review and then have a giveaway of the print book? SO COOL! So want this one!
Melliane
it’s so good!
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
Wow, this is the start of another new series by her? I’m still working on her other series, ahhh slow down! Thanks for hosting the giveaway though, I want to check this out and I’m definitely entering and trying my luck.
Melliane
you really need to try it! I’m sure you’ll love it as well.
Pamk
I so need a new Ilona Andrews book. I love their books.
Melliane
me too!
kimbacaffeinate
Heck yes Melliane..this was a five star for me too. My review comes out on release day. I love every dang thing about it 🙂 So glad it rocked your world too!
Melliane
I can’t wait to read your toughts.
LilyElement
This one caught my eye a few weeks ago. Have it on my TBR 🙂
Melliane
I hope you’ll lov it too!
Diane
I haven’t read this author though a friend of mine keeps telling me to try her…I might now!
Melliane
you really really should try!
Faye
I started Ilona Andrews this week with Magic Bites and I am absolutely loving it so far. She’s well on her way to becoming one of my favorite authors with the way she writes. I am actually asking myself why I’ve waited so long to try her out! With this review, I’m becoming even more convinced that she’s the author to beat in her genre ^_^ I can’t wait to try Burn For Me, too!
Melliane
Their books are just awesome! I love them all. YOu’ll love this one. I need to try her Bayou series too.
aurian
I so want to read this book, great review Melliane! And I am so sorry I can’t enter for the swag!
athlios
I am REALLY looking forward to this book.
Melliane
it was awesome!
Mell
I’m really looking forward to this book too! Ilona Andrews are great authors.
Melliane
totally agree!
Sara s
Ilona Andrews is most definitely my favorite writing team!!
Brittany T
I love this amazing duo and their tales!! Cant wait to read this one as well even though i think Dina will always be my favorite
Melliane
I think it’s Kate for me.
Kathleen
The Andrew’s are an insta buy for me. I’ll read anything they write. So excited for this book!!
Melliane
I agree we’re never disappointed
Sherry
I have pre-ordered this book and cannot wait for it!
Melliane
it’s just awesome!
Kirsty-Marie
Yay, glad you weren’t disappointed, I’m always anxious once I start a new series by an author, before I wasn’t because I KNEW I’d love it, and for most of the time that’s the case, but recently I read one from an author I’ve read a few books from and loved, but the new one? Not so much, I kind of hated it actually, so it proves you can not like a book from the same author. Glad it wasn’t this case for you! 🙂
Melliane
yes it was just so good! I was so impatient and now I want more. Soon!!!
Make Kay
I’ve been loving the snippets Ilona’s been posting. Can’t wait to read the book!
Grace Fonseca
Awesome review. I so now want to get this novel. I really do love paranormal romances. Ilona Andrews is a great author.
Grace
Melliane
it’s a mix between UF and PNR I think. But wonderful book!
Krista
I can’t wait to see what Team Andrews has come up with this time!
Taylor
Can’t wait for this book!
Melissa (My World...in words and pages)
Oh I’m so glad to see there are more new books from Ilona and Gordan. 🙂
Texas Book Lover
This book has gotten so many 5 star reviews I am so excited to read it! It sounds amazing!!!
Thanks for the chance!
kara-karina
It was sublime, I agree! Fabulous review, D.! 🙂