Review & Giveaway: Wildfire by Ilona Andrews

Wildfire (Hidden Legacy #3) by Ilona Andrews
Publisher: Avon
Publication date: July 25th 2017
My rating: 5 Stars
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Just when Nevada Baylor has finally come to accept the depths of her magical powers, she also realizes she’s fallen in love. Connor “Mad” Rogan is in many ways her equal when it comes to magic, but she’s completely out of her elements when it comes to her feelings for him. To make matters more complicated, an old flame comes back into Rogan’s life…

Rogan knows there’s nothing between him and his ex-fiance, Rynda Sherwood. But as Nevada begins to learn more about her past, her power, and her potential future, he knows she will be faced with choices she never dreamed of and the promise of a life spent without him.

As Nevada and Rogan race to discover the whereabouts of Rynda’s kidnapped husband and are forced to confront Nevada’s grandmother, who may or may not have evil motives, these two people must decide if they can trust in each other or allow everything to go up in smoke.

My Thoughts:

Spoilers ahead if you haven’t read the first two books, and if you haven’t, what are you waiting for?! Go. Read. NOW! For a better introduction/breakdown of the Hidden Legacy world see my review of Burn For Me (click HERE).

I’ve been dying to get my hands on a copy of Wildfire, the possible conclusion to The Hidden Legacy series, ever since I finished White Hot. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint!  Ilona Andrews is one brilliant writing team, and they never fail to wow me! I always try to set aside a day to gobble up one of their books, because once I get started I don’t want to set it aside. Thankfully, I was able to tune-out the world and dig in this last Saturday. 

Nevada and her family are in danger now that her evil grandma knows of their existence.  Victoria Tremaine is a powerful Truthseeker, like Nevada, and widely feared. She’s determined to get control of her granddaughters, and fortify House Tremaine. Other than fleeing, and dropping off the grid the Baylors only have one option available. Stay, fight, and establish their own House so that evil grandma can’t touch them for at least three years.  Trouble is they must declare and demonstrate their powers which opens up a whole other box of problems including exposing them to dangers from other Houses. 

The Baylors are faced with this important decision while keeping Baylor Investigations running, and they’ve just landed a new dangerous case.  Rynda Charles, Rogan’s ex-fiancée, turns up distraught, requesting help, because her husband has gone missing, and she fears for his life.  Most believe he just run away for some alone time since the events of the previous book has jeopardized his company’s reputation and connections.

To be honest, I was worried about the ex-fiancée being in the picture.  Especially since Rynda’s described as stunning, and was a prime genetic match for Rogan.  However, I shouldn’t have worried, because there was never a time I thought that Nevada wasn’t first place in Rogan’s heart.  One of the things I absolutely love about Ilona Andrews is they don’t rely on relationship angst and drama (for the most part--I’m looking at you Magic Rises!) to provide interest, and conflict in their stories.  There’s plenty of mysteries, dilemmas, life and death situations to keep me entertained, and on the edge of my seat without relationship frustrations. 

Nevada and Rogan’s relationship is, as always, intense, passionate, all-consuming and oh-so-very HOT! They present as a strong, united couple; in awe of each other’s strengths, and accepting of the whole package, flaws and all. 

Wildfire was exciting, with a world that feels realistic enough that you think it just might be possible.  Nevada and Rogan were characters I’ve grown to love, but the secondary cast, from Nevada’s family, to Rogan’s team, is multi-layered and interesting, as well.  Loved the witty, fun banter between all the characters, providing comedic relief just when you think the story is getting serious and heavy.   

Even though Wildfire wraps up in a really good place, I seriously hope this isn’t the end of the The Hidden Legacy series! There is so much potential for future stories, not only with Nevada and Rogan, but with Nevada’s family.  I want to see them tackling whatever the future holds for them: cases, danger, love and fun!

 The Hidden Legacy series:

(Click on covers for Goodreads link)

Link to my reviews:

Burn For Me

White Hot

 

Connect with Ilona Andrews:

Website | Twitter | Goodreads

I was super excited to hear that Ilona Andrews was coming to a town relatively close to me, and I was able to meet them yesterday (Sunday) at The Ripped Bodice in Culver City, CA.

The place was packed, but I got there early and was able to get a few of my pressing questions answered! Ilona and Gordan were super nice, I only wish I had more time to talk to them. Will they continue The Hidden Legacy series? Maybe. They hope so. The publisher didn't want them to write an epilogue that completely wrapped up everything for Nevada and Rogan, so Ilona and Gordan think they want more books.  I hope so!!  At any rate, here are a few photos from the signing. 

Of course I had a copy of Wildfire signed by the authors to giveaway here on the blog.  Fill out the rafflecopter below for a chance to win. Giveaway is open to US Residents only. Good luck!

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