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Enchanted Hearts #1

When You Burn Me

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When fate strikes, love ignites—and some flames are meant to burn.

Sienna found a family in her fierce, tight-knit coven, yet her past remains a shadow she can’t shake. Haunted by the brutal loss of her parents, she’s determined to find answers. But when long-buried secrets resurface, the life she's built is threatened by a danger darker than anything she’s known.

Damon has always been an outsider, an unwelcome half-breed in a faction of dark witches who thrive on purity and power. Trapped in a world that rejects him, he’s resigned himself to isolation—because no one leaves the Order alive. But when he meets Sienna Quinn, she calls to something in him he thought was long dead, and he’ll risk everything to keep it.

Their worlds weren’t meant to collide, yet their connection is undeniable. They know the light and dark don’t mix. But rules were made to be broken… if they can survive the fallout. Torn between loyalty and desire, will they defy everything they've ever known or will it all go up in flames?

When You Burn Me is the captivating first book in the Enchanted Hearts series. Filled with slow-burn tension, forbidden desire, and the magnetic pull of fated mates, this steamy paranormal romance by Lorelei Johnson will leave you spellbound

297 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 30, 2025

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Lorelei Johnson

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Lorelei Johnson is an Australian romance author, primarily writing Paranormal Romance and Fantasy Romance. She graduated from Flinders University, where she studied English Literature and Creative Writing before she discovered her degree was useless and she hated studying in an institution. She went into administrative work where she learnt just enough business sense to start publishing her own books.

Lorelei is fuelled by caffeine and sarcasm, priding herself as a true 90's kid. She labels her self-publishing as anti-establishment, but really she's just a chicken who decided to avoid the gatekeepers all together and enjoy the freedom to write whatever the heck she likes. Through her writing, she likes to explore the many facets of love and revel in a little magic and a little smut, of course.

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Profile Image for Georgina Rinaldo.
105 reviews8 followers
February 2, 2025
Fated Mates where the MMC knows before the FMC? TOP. TIER. MICRO-TROPE. Especially when it’s dual POV.

She’s confused about why she’s drawn to him… meanwhile, he’s battling his inner need to possess her in every way. He’s protective, obsessive, and gives Damon Salvatore vibes—and his name is literally Damon. Oh, and he’s part Dark Warlock, part demon.

Another micro-trope that will get your heart racing? When he holds her hands above her head with one hand. Forced proximity, all the tension, the yearning, the angst. YES.

And when Sienna (Light Witch) and Damon finally give in to their primal urges? That F it moment? Chef’s kiss.

The plot hooks you right from the prologue, setting up the mystery of a magical mirror, the Dark Witches who will do anything to get it, and why Sienna’s family of Light Witches—its guardians—are being targeted.

This is a quick, well-paced read that keeps you engaged and flipping pages nonstop.

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ The perfect balance of slow burn, tension, and payoff. And when it happens? It’s GOOD.

Special shoutout to Morrigan—Sienna’s devil-on-the-shoulder bestie. She’s funny as hell and steals every scene she’s in!
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1,067 reviews16 followers
January 29, 2025
“When You Burn Me,” by Lorelei Johnson

I’ve read another series by Lorelei Johnson, and I knew this book was going to be good when I picked it up with how good the other series was. I think I even liked this book more than the last series of hers I read. #1 I loved the plot! Dark warlock x light witch, forbidden relationship with a complicated backstory sucked me in right away. #2 I loved the characters so much. Not only the two main characters but also all the side characters were interesting and funny and brought so much to the book. not only do I want more of the main characters but I would love book with the side characters as the main characters, they were that good. I loved that he fell first and his inner dialogue of complicated issue of telling her the truth or not was so good. Definitely a book I will be rereading. 5 out of 5 stars.

-Witches, Demons, Vampires
-Magic
-Dark Warlock X Light Witch
-Slowburn
-He Falls First
-Forbidden Love

Thank you for the ARC, Booksprout.
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57 reviews1 follower
February 2, 2025
This book reminds me of Cupcakes, Trinkets and, Deadly Magic by Meghan Ciana Diodge. It was a bit nostalgic to find that feeling in a book again. I enjoyed this overall but I wish we’d spent a bit more time on some of the world and other characters, especially some of the past guardians. I had problems with some of the main characters, Aunt Terra was pretty unlikable to me and, Sienna is pretty immature. I kept thinking she was at most 20 but then I realized she was 28. It makes sense that it’s because she’s sheltered but I don’t think it works very well for her character.
Profile Image for Megan Mason.
51 reviews
February 14, 2025
❤️‍🔥I absolutely loved this book! The banter was great, the forbidden love was steamy, and the battle between light and dark kept me in a chokehold!

🔮Demons, witches, vampires, forbidden love (swoon!), and a sassy witch who can kill just by touch! "Try anything and the gloves come off. Literally." 🔥

I cannot wait for book two, when we find out what's in store for Sienna, Damon, and the rest of the light coven! ✨️Definitely team light witch over here! ✨️
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1,168 reviews19 followers
March 28, 2025
When You Burn Me is the exciting and enchanting first book in the Enchanted Hearts series by Lorelei Johnson, filled with magic, mystery, and romance. This young adult fantasy brings readers into a world where witches, demons, and vampires collide, all set against the backdrop of a gripping and emotional storyline.

The book centers around Ienna, a young witch who has found solace and strength in her tight-knit coven. Although Ienna has a family in her coven, her past is a constant shadow over her, one that she can’t quite shake. Haunted by the traumatic loss of her parents, Ienna is determined to uncover the truth behind their deaths, even if it means facing dangerous secrets. As she digs deeper, the story reveals more than just her personal journey—it introduces us to a world of forbidden love, secrets, and dark forces.

One of the things that truly stands out in When You Burn Me is the way Johnson builds the world and the coven. The backstory of how the coven came together is fascinating, and I love how each member has their own unique story that explains why they joined. The diverse personalities within the group make for some delightful dynamics—there’s a sassy witch who can kill with just a touch, and every character brings something special to the table. As the story progresses, you can’t help but get invested in their lives and their relationships.

Ienna’s character is relatable and compelling. Her internal struggle between her past trauma and her desire to protect her coven makes her journey all the more engaging. The emotional depth that Johnson gives to Ienna’s character makes her growth throughout the story feel authentic, and you’ll find yourself rooting for her as she uncovers the secrets of her past.

The romance in When You Burn Me is equally captivating. The chemistry is palpable, and the forbidden love angle adds an irresistible tension to the plot. The slow-burn romance between Ienna and her love interest is swoon-worthy, and it adds a layer of complexity to the already rich narrative. The forbidden love element adds just the right amount of suspense and emotional stakes to keep readers hooked.

The world of demons, witches, and vampires is full of intrigue, and Johnson does a fantastic job of blending fantasy elements with real emotional stakes. The mix of magic, danger, and romance keeps the pacing tight, and each chapter feels like it’s building to something bigger. By the end of the book, you’ll be eagerly awaiting the next installment to see where the story goes next.
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136 reviews7 followers
February 8, 2025
When I saw a new paranormal romance with fated mates, forbidden romance between light and dark, and a brooding half demon - I knew I'd be all in!

We follow Sienna, a light witch who is trying to reconcile her traumatic childhood by finding the dark witches that destroyed her family. But what she doesn't bargain for is stumbling across Damon, a mysterious half witch, half demon who isn't all he seems and holds secrets that could unravel everything she thought she knew.

As they reluctantly join up on a quest to find an artefact that could help take down a powerful enemy, their attraction becomes undeniable. The push and pull between the two MC's is delicious, how Damon fights within himself, wanting what he can't have, mirroring how Sienna feels, and it's so well done.

But what I think I loved the most was the found family aspects within Sienna's coven. Their banter and humour felt real, the love and anger that only someone close to you can give, yet also drive you nuts. It's a beautifully weaved story with characters that come alive and an underlying story arc that will carry over into future books that I, for one, can't wait to follow the journey.

If you enjoy:

🔮 enemies to lovers
🔮 slow burn
🔮 forbidden romance
🔮 fated mates
🔮 sassy strong FMCs
🔮 magic infused world
🔮 banter and humour
🔮 ruthless dark witches
🔮 betrayal
🔮 changing POV

Then this is one paranormal romance you can't miss!

Thank's to Lorelei for the opportunity to read a copy of When You Burn Me prior to the official publishing date.
Profile Image for Merissa (Archaeolibrarian).
4,196 reviews119 followers
January 29, 2025
WHEN YOU BURN ME is the first book in the Enchanted Hearts series with Sienna and Damon leading the way.

Sienna is a light witch in a small but powerful coven, who is one of the last guardians of a key which keeps a powerful dark witch locked up. Damon is the half-breed son of the prisoner, who is only alive because the dark coven is saving him for his 'mother'. When she is free, she will take his power which will also kill him. Obviously, Damon's none too keen on her being freed.

This was a great story with plenty of side characters to help give it some flavour. One of my favourites was Morrigan, a sassy and sometimes grumpy light witch who can cause death by the simple touch of her hand. One of the characters I didn't like so much was Terra, Sienna's aunt. I kept waiting for her to grow on me but it never happened.

A good start to a new series that I definitely recommend, and I can't wait to see what happens next.

** same worded review will appear elsewhere **

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
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Jan 29, 2025
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392 reviews8 followers
January 31, 2025
I love the tension that this book starts off with right off the bat. The storyline engulfed all my attention and I devoured this book. I love how we got the backstory of how the new coven was started and also how each member works their own way in after entering the coven for different reasons. Each character is vastly different on what they bring to the table as far as gifts. I love the flow of this story and I'm a huge fan of LJ's writing style and I can't wait to see what happens next.

I love how true to herself and how loyal Sienna is to her coven. Even when she thinks she's making some selfish decisions in her eyes she is just trying to stop the danger for her family and coven once and for all. I was a huge Damon fan right off the bat. It didn't take long for him to build the 'touch her and die' feeling at all. I hate that he felt he had to hide his true identity but I also understand his reasoning and I love how they balance each other out!! He's the dark to her light!!! MOrrigan is definitely my favorite side character and I need more and possibly her POV!!
1,605 reviews12 followers
March 1, 2025
When You Burn Me is a phenomenal paranormal romance, which is another fantastic book by Lorelei Johnson. Lorelei Johnson continues to create and write fantastic paranormal romance which I have absolutely enjoyed reading. In my opinion, Lorelei Johnson puts her all into the stories she creates and writes for her audience’s enjoyment. When You Burn Me follows the journey of Damon and Sienna. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about who Damon and Sienna were as the main characters of this story. The chemistry Damon and Sienna is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful and undeniably irresistible. The characters are phenomenally written and beautifully executed throughout the story. I couldn’t get enough of Damon and Sienna’s phenomenal story, and I was rooting for them to have a happy ending. I would most certainly give this book as a suggestion to anyone who is looking for a new paranormal romance to read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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450 reviews7 followers
March 27, 2025
Another start, or should it be midway, to a great series of Enchanted Hearts this time as enjoy all of Lorelei Johnson's series.
I especially enjoy being engaged and delve into magical supernatural worlds when there is two POVs from the two main protagonists in the story and so we get to experience and enter the minds of both Sienna and Damon in this book.
There are also a great larger cast of characters that still are inspiring and enjoyable as a nice mix of banter, action, vulnerability, magic and magical adventure in this book with more to be discovered and unveiled in next book.
Nice twists, turns and some unexpected narrative so good to be surprised and keeps the story progressing with just enough to be a page turner to see what will happen next.
Excited for next book in the series and for next future books from an author I really enjoying reading and lovely storyteller.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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27 reviews2 followers
February 13, 2025
I read the novella first and I wasn't into it so much, it was missing something... So honestly I thought I wouldn't like 'When You Burn Me' either, but it was such a page turner for me. They went through a lot throughout the book. It had a perfect amount of action, romance and plot twists, which is rare. It's either too much or not enough in the other books I've read, so that's a big plus. I would recomend this one to those who love romantsy, enemies to lovers, forbiden love, he falls first, strong fmc, demons, witches. I'll look out for the next part of the series, thanks for this new world I got to experience :).

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96 reviews3 followers
February 22, 2025
Light witch, Sierra, lost her parents when she was little as they tried to prevent a Dark Coven from getting an ancient artifact they were tasked with protecting. Now Sierra wants to do what she can to avenge them. Which forces her to team up with a Dark Warlock, Damon. Light and Dark are not supposed to be together as it goes against the Coven laws. But as the plot unfolds a deep connection between them starts to form. With everything fighting against them, they must make hard choices that can impact not only their relationship but all immortals. I could not put this book down! This book series has a fantastic plot that keeps you on your toes as you follow along. Sierra and Damon’s slow burn chemistry is to die for!
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288 reviews1 follower
February 23, 2025
I really enjoyed this first in the Enchanted Hearts series!

We met Sienna, a guardian who is in a coven with the characters from the prequel novella.

I really enjoy this world, it’s got elements that reminded me of a mired adult Harry Potter, with a big bad who has negative feelings towards mixing bloodlines.

An easy read, I enjoyed the writing, the new characters (especially Morrigan) and the suspense as we moved through the story.

Damon and Sienna’s romance was great and I was shipping them from the start!

Ending on a cliffhanger, I’m excited to find out what happens next!

I received a free copy via booksprout and this is my honest review.
Profile Image for Hyde.
51 reviews2 followers
February 2, 2025
Witches, warlocks, and vampires, oh my!

Sienna, a light witch, learns that there are dark witches after her - as she holds the key to their future plans for domination. Damon, a half-demon dark warlock, deviates from his coven to find out more about this witch he finds himself drawn to. A war between light and dark is brewing, and Sienna and Damon must learn to trust each other if their worlds are to survive.

If you enjoy unique magic, paranormal romance, fated mates, and mini quests, this one is for you!

Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
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578 reviews9 followers
February 2, 2025
This book was SUCH a treat!!! For a quick read, I could have gone back and read it twice. 4.5⭐ rounded up!! Extremely grateful to have received this ARC.

Paranormal Romance
Slow Burn
Fated Mates
Forbidden Romance
Betrayal
He Falls First
Witches, Vampires, and Demons (oh my!)

I absolutely loved the character development, their relationships, the plot twists, & definitely the spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️

This is an absolute must read, and I can't wait for book 2!!
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1,019 reviews
February 11, 2025
This book pretty much had it all. Damon, in his best interest, must protect Sienna from his dark coven. While Sienna was trying to discover why her family was taken away from her that ultimately got a taget on her back. The plot was good which will continue on throughout the series but Sienna and Damin has their HEA.

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2,194 reviews28 followers
February 25, 2025
Sienna and Damon, light and dark, make a good couple, that brings forth a good and interesting full length story that had me needing to know what would happen next. The book had all of the things that I love, Romance, spice and a story that held my interest and kept me reading nonstop! Waiting at the cliff! I Loved It!!! I Recommend! No Spoilers!.

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1,814 reviews8 followers
March 2, 2025
Sienna needs to know who took her parents from her, but will knowing this help her? When Damon strolls into her life, will he bring her more danger or finally some answers to her questions. If Damon's secrets come out will he lose her? I loved Sienna and Damon's complicated but scorching story, and look forward to the next book.

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2,416 reviews15 followers
March 10, 2025
I'm definitely awaiting the next book. I wish there would have been a little more of a conclusion with Damon and Sienna as far as his mother goes. Sienna was getting on my nerves because she kept going behind the back of her family. I found her to be extremely Reckless. But Damon made up for all of that. My heart absolutely broke for him and everything he had to endure.

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65 reviews7 followers
February 21, 2025
This is the first book in the series. The slow burn tension is well written and don’t we all love fated mates.
The plot is well thought out and engaging. And you get to know the characters well.
The chemistry between the characters is so good. I can not wait for the second book in the series. It kept me hooked from chapter 1
1,131 reviews7 followers
February 26, 2025
Loved the writing and the plot in this story. It was also fast paced and action packed with some mystery, tension and steam. I loved the characters also and we get to see glimpses of Elspeth and Roman from the prequel again.

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208 reviews
March 3, 2025
Loving this series so far. All of the characters are unique but fit together in this story like a puzzle. Cannot wait for the next book.

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263 reviews6 followers
March 6, 2025
I loved this book, and I am very glad I read the prequel first as it ties in so nicely with all the characters! Sienna and Damon’s story fits so well alongside the snippets we see of Elspeth and Roman, and I really hope to see more of the other characters (especially the twins) in the next book!
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160 reviews2 followers
April 7, 2025
Urban fantasy with witches, demons, vampires, etc.
Mysteries to unravel, weapons to find, truths to be uncovered.
Fated mates with a nice level of spice.
Good banter! Enjoyed our MCs first meeting! 😂
Can't wait for book 2!
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1,685 reviews15 followers
January 27, 2025
There's so much expected of her as she's one of the last guardians and she takes it seriously.
But she's got help from an unexpected source that comes to mean so much more.
She's not doing it alone anymore.

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