Burn for Me: A Hidden Legacy Novel

(Paperback)

Available Formats

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

In this spellbinding first novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrewss urban fantasy Hidden Legacy series, private detective Nevada Baylor navigates her way through an alternate world where dynasties, built on inherited wealth and magic, guide the course of humanity.

Nevada Baylor runs a small-time detective agency in Houston, Texas, busting scammers, exposing cheaters, and dealing with petty criminals. Shes very good at her jobhelped by a magical ability to sense when someone tells the truth or lies. But when shes forced into accepting a case to find a radical pyrotechnic who can conjure heat and fire at will, Nevada knows shes out of her league. To bring him to justice, shell have to join forces with someone who wields an even more dangerous power.

Connor Mad Rogan is a former combat mage, a telekinetic singularly responsible for mass destruction in war-torn countries, and a member of one of the most powerful magic families in the world. His nephew has been kidnapped by the fugitive pyromaniac, and Nevada is his best chance at finding them both. But unlike Nevada, Connor could care less about societal law and order, and has no qualms about extinguishing his familys enemy.

Bound by their mission, Nevada and Connor clash over their tactics and moral beliefs, even as things undeniably heat up between them. But the man theyre chasing is involved in a darker conspiracy that threatens to destroy the cityand destabilize the balance of power the elite magical families use to influence every nation on Earth.

Reviews

Andrews serves up a refreshing new magical society, excellent world-building, beguiling characters, and strong storytelling...Romantic sparks and a tangled mystery make this a lively, impressive series debut. -- Publishers Weekly on BURN FOR ME Intriguing, multilayered characters and a fresh, imaginative alternate reality based in Houston help round out the heart-stopping, kick-butt action. Seeing Andrews' name on a book is an iron-clad guarantee of an outstanding reading adventure! -- Romantic Times BOOKclub, Top Pick, 4 1/2 stars, BURN FOR ME The stakes are high throughout, the action is tight, and the romance steamy...Readers will burn for the next installment. -- Booklist (starred review), BURN FOR ME

Author Bio

"Ilona Andrews" is the pseudonym for a husband-and-wife writing team. Ilona is a native-born Russian and Gordon is a former communications sergeant in the U.S. Army. Contrary to popular belief, Gordon was never an intelligence officer with a license to kill, and Ilona was never the mysterious Russian spy who seduced him. They met in college, in English Composition 101, where Ilona got a better grade. (Gordon is still sore about that.) They have co-authored two New York Times and USA Today bestselling seriesthe urban fantasy of Kate Daniels and the romantic urban fantasy of The Edgeand are working on the next volumes for both. They live in Texas with their two children and many dogs and cats.