Burn (Witchbane Book 2) by Morgan Brice


A quick primer of world building as this series continues. Evan and Seth are busy, training and hunting while trying to establish that they both are in the partnership for the long term.


From the blurb:

Fate and danger threw them together. But once the adrenaline fades, will love last?


Seth saves Evan from a dark witch, and they go on the run together, on the trail of a coven of ritual killers. But when the dust settles, will Evan regret his choice? Seth’s life as a hunter is dangerous, and he’s constantly on the road. He’s fallen in love with Evan and he wants him to stay, but Seth is afraid Evan would be better off without him.

Evan’s whole world has been turned upside-down by the dangerous stranger who saved his life. Evan made a split-second decision and teamed up with Seth when just days ago, he didn’t even believe magic was real. Now Evan’s worried that he might not be able to hold his own, but he’s determined to have Seth’s back. He’s sure of only one thing—his love for Seth.

If they’re going to survive, they need to learn to fight like a team. And if they’re going to make it as a couple, they need time to heal old wounds, confess secrets and fears, and risk trusting each other—body and soul.

Burn is a supernatural, learning-to-trust-again thrill ride packed with hurt/comfort, deadly magic, immortal witches, determined hunters, creepy ghosts, scary monsters, true love, impressive explosions, spooky chills and sexy thrills.


SNik's review:

Second in series (Witchbane), must be read in order. Novella. Paranormal. Established couple. Dual POV. 

Picking up almost immediately after the first book, this is a quick glimpse into Evan learning the hunter trade while Seth questions whether Evan will want to stay for the long term in such a dangerous partnership. The reader gets a quick introduction to a series of supernatural beings and how Evan and Seth must deal with them. 

This story felt more like an intermission as we get a large concentration of world building in a shorter book and more relationship quandaries as Evan and Seth try to settle into a more established and committed relationship. There is plenty of action, steam and a lead up to more honest communication about both men's personal fears and reasons for doubting the relationship will work. I still am invested in these characters and the life they are building together, and look forward to more adventures and spicy times with them. 


Burn is currently available as an audiobook, e-book and paperback

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