Burn: Enter an addictive world of sizzlingly hot paranormal romance . . . (Dark in You, #1)

by Suzanne Wright

Part of a small demon lair in Las Vegas, tattooist Harper Wallis lives a pretty simple life. That changes overnight when she discovers that her psychic mate, or 'anchor', is a guy who's rumoured to be the most powerful demon in existence. Compelling, full of secrets and armed with raw sexuality, Knox Thorne is determined to claim her as his anchor, creating a psychic bond that will prevent their inner demons from ever turning rogue. The billionaire also wants Harper in his bed. She's not so sure she wants either of those things. No one seems to know what breed of demon Knox is, only that he's more dangerous than anything she's ever before encountered. But he refuses to walk away. And when an unknown danger starts closing in on Harper, it seems that Knox is the only one who can keep her safe. As Prime of his Las Vegas lair and a successful businessman, Knox Thorne is used to being in control. He's also used to people fearing and obeying him. Harper does neither, which unexpectedly amuses him. Unpredictable, elusive and complex, she draws Knox and his inner demon like nothing ever has. Knox is used to getting what he wants, and he wants Harper.
He'll have her, and he'll keep her safe from the threat that looms over her. Because Knox protects what's his. He won't allow anyone to take her from him. Even if it will mean letting the demon inside him rise and wreak the havoc it was created to make.

• ISBN10: 0349413169
• ISBN13: 9780349413167
• Publish Date: 1 September 2016 (first published 26 November 2015)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
• Imprint: Piatkus Books
• Format: Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
• Pages: 384
• Language: English

Reviews

[booksandcats]

This was really enjoyable. I liked Harper, I liked Knox, I like the universe Suzanne Wright created.

I love Harper's no-bullshit attitude, I love how she is really strong herself but doesn't feel the need to constantly prove it, because she is secure enough in herself. I loove to have a FMC who is so emotionally mature, it really cut out a lot of dramatic bullshit that always appears in other books, without taking anything away from the emotional relationship between Knox and Harper. You still get enough drama and problems, but it's seldom from petty, useless crap. That makes reading this a lot more enjoyable, since I am not constantly arguing with the Characters about how stupid they are in my head.

I really like Knox as well. He has a lot less emotional maturity, he is a control freak bordering on something you would never accept if it wasn't in a fantasy book, fated mate-style and if he wasn't freaking hot. But since he is all that, plus he is extremely selfaware about his own faults, it mainly makes it hot when he goes full caveman and expects Harper to play along. I like their relationship and how they are pretty much constantly very openly communicating their thoughts and needs. Also, the chemistry is freaking off the charts, I could practically feel the heat. The sex scenes were to die for, but to be honest (and this is purely personal taste) it got a bit excessiv. But that's really just personal taste, because I tend to like the build up and chemistry more than the actual act itself (as far as reading goes). It just gets old after the third time. Still hot though.

For the plot... it wasn't bad. I actually liked the political discussions and considerations. What bothered me slightly was the pacing I think. Isla was such a big and obvious problem for such a huge portion of the book and then Knox kills her in seconds without really making her realize what is going on? Nu-uh... Bitch deserved to suffer more. It just seemed like the ending was slightly anti-climatic to how well the build up and suspense was. That is probably my only concern. So the plot is a little bit meh, but it get's four stars for main characters, side characters and chemistry. I will definitely read the rest of this series!

[stacey_is_sassy]

I still need Suzanne Wright to give me more...

No change in my rating as I really loved this story and enjoyed the audio experience as well. I admit the audio wasn't perfect but the storyline made up for any deficiencies. It could just be me, but I found the narrators voices a bit annoying. Harper sounds like a whiny kid and Knox's sexy voice was more porn star than sexy.

It was great to visit the Dark in You world again and I will definitely be revisiting again soon.

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Burn left me on a - New Series That Rocks - high...

Hi, my name is Stacey, also known as Sassy and I'm addicted to reading romance. It's been 2 minutes since my last fix and I need Suzanne Wright to give me more....

Wow, Burn just ticked all the boxes on my checklist for favourite paranormal reads. Knox, our hero is a bossy, alpha male who is sexy and takes control of everything in and out of the bedroom. He is the Prime/leader of a demon lair, but he is a bit of an enigma because no one knows what type of demon he is. Harper is a self-reliant and loyal demon who has had an unconventional upbringing. Knox and Harper meet and realise they are each other's psychic anchor. This is a connection that surprises both of them and to some degrees they fight it, especially Harper.

I loved the main characters, but the supporting characters were some of the best I've read in a while. Harper's grandmother, Jolene, is a crack up. She's the Prime of an imp lair and her way of management is to bulldoze over opposition. Jolene is very cunning and the stories, especially the one involving, Lou aka Lucifer and his OCD, had me cacking myself laughing. The Sentinels who serve Knox are strong, loyal and protective of their Prime and anyone attached to him. Harper's workmates at the tattoo parlour are her best friends and also members of her lair. There are the usual baddies including power hungry Primes, an ex-girlfriend not wanting to let him go and an ex-boyfriend, but he was more of a hindrance than a baddie.

I did not want to stop reading at anytime and was getting cranky when life intruded on my happy buzz. Lots of really, really good sexy times for Knox and Harper, with a strong connection between them that forms effortlessly. It wasn't insta-love because neither of them wanted or expected it to happen. It takes both of them a little time to adjust to the feelings that grow between them. Most of the angst and drama is external to their relationship which is a huge plus for me.

I started Burn a little hesitantly as I wasn't sure how I would feel about demons and all of their quirks. Once I started though, I devoured it. I loved the world building and explanations of the different types of demons and the politics involved with running the different lairs.

This is my favourite Suzanne Wright story so far. I've enjoyed her previous work, but this one just left me buzzing. It was sexy, intriguing, funny and heart pumping...exactly what I want in a paranormal romance.

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