WITCH FIRE

Author: Anya Bast ISBN: 0425216144 6/2007 PARANORMAL Publisher: BERKLEY SENSATION

Mira Hoskins doesn’t know she’s a natural born witch who possesses the rare—and powerful—element of air. She also never expected to find herself tied to a mahogany bed frame, captive to a man who aches to fulfill her every desire and let loose the magick that dwells inside her… Heat emanates from elemental fire witch Jack McAllister. The Coven, a governing authority of witches, has sent him to protect Mira from a band of warlocks who drain witches of power… and life. Long ago, he saw Mira’s parents murdered by this same dark magick. He’d like to quell his guilt and offer her everything she deserves. But she’s the long-lost cousin of his boss—making seduction off-limits. With Jack’s strong guidance, Mira is luring forth her inner magick. But his sense of duty is quickly swelling into insatiable hunger. They warned him about the natural attraction between air and fire. Now he risks being consumed by the woman he shouldn’t want—but can’t stay away from …Witch Fire.

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

WITCH FIRE by Anya Bast tells the story of Mira, a waitress who is unaware she's a natural-born witch, and Jack, a man (also a witch) who is sent to protect her from the evil forces that are determined to catch—and ultimately kill—her. Jack arrives in time to help Mira escape the first wave of goons sent to snare her and whisks her to his penthouse to hide her.

Jack, whose element is fire, is attracted to Mira immediately, but he harbors a terrible secret. His past is tied to hers in a way that is so evil and dark, he can't admit what binds him to her. Mira, who learns her element is air, struggles to control her newly found magic while her desire for Jack threatens to overtake her completely.

This is an entertaining story that covers all the bases. The main characters are interesting, the story is a classic good vs. evil scenario, and the exchanges between hero and heroine are passionate. I wished for more back story, but even without that, this book was enjoyable. Witches, magic and romance fill the pages of WITCH FIRE, and if that is your cup of tea, this book is sure to please.

Kay James