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Elemental warrior Ajax once had a memorable night with the only woman who’s ever taken his breath away , but he had to leave. When he sees her a year later, he’s blown away. Too bad it’s for the last reason he expects.
Emory says the baby is his, but that’s all Elemental warriors are sterile.
He doesn’t know what game his lovely Emory is playing, but he intends to find out.
The truth blows him away.
And when the enemy comes after his newfound family, he’ll have to risk losing them to save them.
A year ago, Emory met the handsome, mysterious Ajax and threw her good-girl nature aside for one night of breath-taking passion. She was fine accepting the consequences for her actions, even being a single mom, and loves her son more than life itself.
But now she desperately needs to find Ajax, because there’s something wrong with their baby…
They grow closer and Ajax says he wants her, but is he just full of hot air? He already blew her off once, and her heart can’t take it a second time.
Can Ajax & Emory overcome their obstacles to claim a breath-taking love?
Each book in this series can be read as a stand-alone; featuring a different couple with their own HEA ending. But your reading enjoyment will increase if you start with book 1 first, BURN!
Emory says the baby is his, but that’s all Elemental warriors are sterile.
He doesn’t know what game his lovely Emory is playing, but he intends to find out.
The truth blows him away.
And when the enemy comes after his newfound family, he’ll have to risk losing them to save them.
A year ago, Emory met the handsome, mysterious Ajax and threw her good-girl nature aside for one night of breath-taking passion. She was fine accepting the consequences for her actions, even being a single mom, and loves her son more than life itself.
But now she desperately needs to find Ajax, because there’s something wrong with their baby…
They grow closer and Ajax says he wants her, but is he just full of hot air? He already blew her off once, and her heart can’t take it a second time.
Can Ajax & Emory overcome their obstacles to claim a breath-taking love?
Each book in this series can be read as a stand-alone; featuring a different couple with their own HEA ending. But your reading enjoyment will increase if you start with book 1 first, BURN!
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Published May 16, 2017
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Blurb:
He gave her a night she would never forget…And a child too.
A year ago, Emory met the handsome, mysterious Ajax and threw her good-girl nature aside for one night of passion. She was fine accepting the consequences for her actions, and loves her son more than life itself. She never thought she’d see Ajax again, but now she desperately needs to find him. There’s something wrong with their baby…
She’s the only woman who’s ever taken his breath away.
Ajax never forgot Emory after their one night of passion. But he couldn’t keep her, because she is perfectly, completely human. And he’s not. But when she walks back into his life, it’s for the last reason he expects. Emory says the baby is his, but there’s just one problem: He’s sterile. All elite Elemental Warriors are. Which means she’s playing some kind of dangerous game, and he needs to know what it is.
When Chaos rears its ugly head, he’ll have to choose between protecting his new family and protecting his secret. One choice will take away everything that is important to him as a Warrior. The other could take away everything that is important to him as a man. Can Emory find something meaningful with the extraordinary father of her child? Or will he sacrifice them in his mission to save the world?
Blurb:
He gave her a night she would never forget…And a child too.
A year ago, Emory met the handsome, mysterious Ajax and threw her good-girl nature aside for one night of passion. She was fine accepting the consequences for her actions, and loves her son more than life itself. She never thought she’d see Ajax again, but now she desperately needs to find him. There’s something wrong with their baby…
She’s the only woman who’s ever taken his breath away.
Ajax never forgot Emory after their one night of passion. But he couldn’t keep her, because she is perfectly, completely human. And he’s not. But when she walks back into his life, it’s for the last reason he expects. Emory says the baby is his, but there’s just one problem: He’s sterile. All elite Elemental Warriors are. Which means she’s playing some kind of dangerous game, and he needs to know what it is.
When Chaos rears its ugly head, he’ll have to choose between protecting his new family and protecting his secret. One choice will take away everything that is important to him as a Warrior. The other could take away everything that is important to him as a man. Can Emory find something meaningful with the extraordinary father of her child? Or will he sacrifice them in his mission to save the world?
May 22, 2017
My Disclaimer: The author offered this book to me in exchange for a read and review. Once I'd read the first book, I had to have the second one and purchased it on Amazon. This is my honest review for which I am not being compensated in any way. All opinions are fully my own.
~ Judi E. Easley for Blue Cat Review
My Review:
I reviewed Ice Hot last week, and that was the prequel to this series. Ice Hot was really quite innocent compared to Burn. Burn lives up to its title in a couple of ways. It's a really hot guy in the starring role. He plays with fire, literally. And when he and his lady get together, the whole world seems to go up in fire.
Have you ever wondered how authors come up with the combination of words that make up the stuff we love to read so much? I kept stopping and thinking about that in this book and the next one. How did Jayelle know that these were just the right words to create that picture in my head? I've always wanted to be an author, but I just can't put words together like that. Plus, I don't have any stories in my head. Ms. Morgan doesn't have either of those problems. She can put words together in such a way that you feel the heat, all of it! And this book certainly has its share of heat.
This series reminds me some of the Black Dagger Brotherhood by J.R. Ward with the hot, powerful ancient warriors and their women. Hhmmm, do you suppose Ms. Morgan can come up with a few more of these delicious warriors? I strongly recommend Burn, book one in the Elemental Hearts series to any of you who like strong, magically talented warrior-types who also seem to have a sensitive side and just want to fight, make love and peace.
My Review:
Well, Ms. Morgan found another story in her head and plenty of words to tell it really well. This book had plenty of those moments that had me thinking about where authors find those words to combine to create just the right feeling or mental image. I could picture Ajax with the serum on the ends of his hair! And I was laughing!
The moment that stayed with me out of the whole book was the closeness created when Emory was lying in bed and Ajax brought Jackson back to bed in his clean diaper and pjs and tucked him in next to her and climbed in so the baby was cuddled between the two of them. The way Jayelle wrote it, I was able to see it and almost feel it. I was such a strong visual image for me that it has stayed with me still. Yet she can do fighting with knives cutting into flesh with the best of them. I like it that the Elementals heal quickly, though. Only Micah ever needed medical attention. Emory stitched him up while he held Jackson and sang his rumbly earth song to him.
Another thing Ms. Morgan is really good at is conversation. She writes it the way people speak. It's not stilted or awkward. It flows and stumbles just the way it does coming out of your mouth. Cuss words and all. LOL! It's not excessive, it's just the way it is in life. Some people do it more than others, some not at all.
I think I liked Rise even more than Burn. Maybe it was the baby aspect of it. These big strong guys dealing with the baby was pretty cool. Each one went gooey!
Now, I'm waiting for Micah's story. There's also Walker, the boss. I'm sure he has a story. And there are other bases for sources. If we all buy and read enough of her books, I'm sure we could convince Ms. Morgan to keep on writing these stories. I'll bet she's got lots more in her head! So, go get your copies of Burn and Rise today and write your own reviews so more people will hear about her books!
~ Judi E. Easley for Blue Cat Review
My Review:
I reviewed Ice Hot last week, and that was the prequel to this series. Ice Hot was really quite innocent compared to Burn. Burn lives up to its title in a couple of ways. It's a really hot guy in the starring role. He plays with fire, literally. And when he and his lady get together, the whole world seems to go up in fire.
Have you ever wondered how authors come up with the combination of words that make up the stuff we love to read so much? I kept stopping and thinking about that in this book and the next one. How did Jayelle know that these were just the right words to create that picture in my head? I've always wanted to be an author, but I just can't put words together like that. Plus, I don't have any stories in my head. Ms. Morgan doesn't have either of those problems. She can put words together in such a way that you feel the heat, all of it! And this book certainly has its share of heat.
This series reminds me some of the Black Dagger Brotherhood by J.R. Ward with the hot, powerful ancient warriors and their women. Hhmmm, do you suppose Ms. Morgan can come up with a few more of these delicious warriors? I strongly recommend Burn, book one in the Elemental Hearts series to any of you who like strong, magically talented warrior-types who also seem to have a sensitive side and just want to fight, make love and peace.
My Review:
Well, Ms. Morgan found another story in her head and plenty of words to tell it really well. This book had plenty of those moments that had me thinking about where authors find those words to combine to create just the right feeling or mental image. I could picture Ajax with the serum on the ends of his hair! And I was laughing!
The moment that stayed with me out of the whole book was the closeness created when Emory was lying in bed and Ajax brought Jackson back to bed in his clean diaper and pjs and tucked him in next to her and climbed in so the baby was cuddled between the two of them. The way Jayelle wrote it, I was able to see it and almost feel it. I was such a strong visual image for me that it has stayed with me still. Yet she can do fighting with knives cutting into flesh with the best of them. I like it that the Elementals heal quickly, though. Only Micah ever needed medical attention. Emory stitched him up while he held Jackson and sang his rumbly earth song to him.
Another thing Ms. Morgan is really good at is conversation. She writes it the way people speak. It's not stilted or awkward. It flows and stumbles just the way it does coming out of your mouth. Cuss words and all. LOL! It's not excessive, it's just the way it is in life. Some people do it more than others, some not at all.
I think I liked Rise even more than Burn. Maybe it was the baby aspect of it. These big strong guys dealing with the baby was pretty cool. Each one went gooey!
Now, I'm waiting for Micah's story. There's also Walker, the boss. I'm sure he has a story. And there are other bases for sources. If we all buy and read enough of her books, I'm sure we could convince Ms. Morgan to keep on writing these stories. I'll bet she's got lots more in her head! So, go get your copies of Burn and Rise today and write your own reviews so more people will hear about her books!
February 14, 2018
I received a free copy of this book and I opted to leave a review. This is book number two in Jayellle Morgan's Elemental Hearts series, and as good as Burn was, Rise is even better! It's all about Ajax, the Air Elemental Warrior who controls wind and air, but fights the agents of Chaos with knives. Ajax, the resident A-hole of his warrior post, who needles the others for fun and doesn't care who he ticks off. Everybody knows he's a player, rockin' the movie star hair and the smooth moves. Nobody knows he's been celibate for over a year, haunted by his one-night stand with Emory. Beautiful human Emory, who he can't forget and can't love, because it is forbidden for Elementals to mate with humans. And nobody knows Emory's secret, one she's desperate to keep, but she needs Ajax' help with that. When she finally shares the secret with Ajax, there's a serious question as to which version of Ajax will show up - the arrogant jerk, or the responsible warrior? Keeping this secret is hard, what with Chaolts getting bolder, kidnapping more powerful Erratics, showing up and disappearing into thin air - when the war against Chaos envelops Ajax' and Emory's personal struggles, Ajax has to choose: the lives of those he cares for, or the mission that is his entire reason for existing? I came to love Ajax, whose F-U attitude and rude behavior hide the sweet, steadfast, loving heart of a truly noble man. I liked that he worked through this emotions rather than just knee-jerk reacting. I didn't like Emory as much - she was so set on achieving her goals HER way that she stubbornly refused to be open to Ajax' love even as he met her more than halfway. Thank goodness the author gives her the wit to choose better at the end. I cheered and feared for Em and Ajax the whole way through this book. There was plenty of suspense to keep things moving; the twists and uncertainties in the love story are as gripping as the overall fight against Chaos. There's enough boom, bang, and blood for fans of the fighting kind of action, enough steam and heat for fans of the sexy kind of action, and more than enough true love to go all the way to HEA. Plus, Walker and Micah are developing as characters to care about, so there's a book or two more in this series, for sure! And I will be one-clicking each one.
June 13, 2017
**4.5 stars rounded down**
Characters
Ajax is a jerk. A likable jerk, but a smug womanizer. He is intolerable...until Emory. Emory is a no-nonsense kind of person. She doesn't do one night stands: Except once. With Ajax. They are disgustingly cute together. Emory is a little wishy washy at times about what she wants but the woman it tough! I love their family dynamic with Jackson, their baby, is adorable.
I was happy to see Levi and Brooke back. Plus Walker and Micah. All great supporting characters. I was surprised that Emory didn't have some sort of friend to give me some perspective on her though.
Plot
Much like the last book there is a threat from Chaos. They want Jackson because he is a very powerful Erratic. Furthermore he is very out of control, making mini cyclones every time he gets upset. No wonder Emory was half out of her mind with worry about her very special baby!
Ajax realizes what could happen if his commander finds out. Walker would have to take him back, which means no more playing family with Emory and Jackson. So now he is torn between protecting his family and losing them when he is forced to return home. Will he be able to keep them safe or will he decide to sacrifice himself?
Overall
Great writing. There were some errors but most of them were minor and easily overlooked, but some of the flow was off. Also it was a little repetitive at times, mostly Emory's lamenting and trying to deny her lust, but overall still very enjoyable. The paranormal world and its sexy elementals were as flawless and wonderful as last time. The romance was great and the steamy scenes undeniably sexy. This author always delivers those!
My biggest rub was the ending was anti-climatic. There was all this build up and then it was just over. I felt as though the author took the easy way out. I don't want to give anything away but after the threat to Emory, it sort of just winds down. The big threat just seemed to be overcome easily.
Rating
4.5 Stars (rounded down)
Fantastic read! If you love paranormal romances this is a must read. A fantastic follow up to Burn!
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review. More reviews at creatingworldswithwords.wordpress.com
Characters
Ajax is a jerk. A likable jerk, but a smug womanizer. He is intolerable...until Emory. Emory is a no-nonsense kind of person. She doesn't do one night stands: Except once. With Ajax. They are disgustingly cute together. Emory is a little wishy washy at times about what she wants but the woman it tough! I love their family dynamic with Jackson, their baby, is adorable.
I was happy to see Levi and Brooke back. Plus Walker and Micah. All great supporting characters. I was surprised that Emory didn't have some sort of friend to give me some perspective on her though.
Plot
Much like the last book there is a threat from Chaos. They want Jackson because he is a very powerful Erratic. Furthermore he is very out of control, making mini cyclones every time he gets upset. No wonder Emory was half out of her mind with worry about her very special baby!
Ajax realizes what could happen if his commander finds out. Walker would have to take him back, which means no more playing family with Emory and Jackson. So now he is torn between protecting his family and losing them when he is forced to return home. Will he be able to keep them safe or will he decide to sacrifice himself?
Overall
Great writing. There were some errors but most of them were minor and easily overlooked, but some of the flow was off. Also it was a little repetitive at times, mostly Emory's lamenting and trying to deny her lust, but overall still very enjoyable. The paranormal world and its sexy elementals were as flawless and wonderful as last time. The romance was great and the steamy scenes undeniably sexy. This author always delivers those!
My biggest rub was the ending was anti-climatic. There was all this build up and then it was just over. I felt as though the author took the easy way out. I don't want to give anything away but after the threat to Emory, it sort of just winds down. The big threat just seemed to be overcome easily.
Rating
4.5 Stars (rounded down)
Fantastic read! If you love paranormal romances this is a must read. A fantastic follow up to Burn!
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review. More reviews at creatingworldswithwords.wordpress.com
February 11, 2018
Ajax and Emory with Jackson
The air elemental is Ajax. He is the kind of man who goes to the bar, picks up a woman for an hour or two then leaves. Elementals are sterile so there is never any worry. They are not allowed to form relationships with women. Levi got Brooke because she was an erratic who bonded with Levi and so her power couldn't be drained.
Emory is at the bar to meet a blind date. This isn't her kind of place though. A man(Ajax) comes up to her and they talk all night. Even though he told her that they could only have one night and one-night stands is not her thing, she agrees.
A year later he still thinks about Emory and hasn't been with another woman since. She has been looking for him for a couple months, going back to the place they met, hoping he will show. When he enters the bar and sees her he is happy. But when she tells him that she had his child, he is angry. They aren't supposed to be able to have children.
Their son Jackson has received Ajax's air power, so he is an erratic.
There is a lot of action involving the Chaolt in this book. There are new discoveries about the Chaolt too.
What is going to happen to Ajax when Walker finds out about the child? Will he have to return to the Premieres and be punished?
I put off reading this book because I like to read series together. But decided to go ahead and read it. I am glad I did. The characters brought out strong emotions in me. I love being sucked into a good book.
The air elemental is Ajax. He is the kind of man who goes to the bar, picks up a woman for an hour or two then leaves. Elementals are sterile so there is never any worry. They are not allowed to form relationships with women. Levi got Brooke because she was an erratic who bonded with Levi and so her power couldn't be drained.
Emory is at the bar to meet a blind date. This isn't her kind of place though. A man(Ajax) comes up to her and they talk all night. Even though he told her that they could only have one night and one-night stands is not her thing, she agrees.
A year later he still thinks about Emory and hasn't been with another woman since. She has been looking for him for a couple months, going back to the place they met, hoping he will show. When he enters the bar and sees her he is happy. But when she tells him that she had his child, he is angry. They aren't supposed to be able to have children.
Their son Jackson has received Ajax's air power, so he is an erratic.
There is a lot of action involving the Chaolt in this book. There are new discoveries about the Chaolt too.
What is going to happen to Ajax when Walker finds out about the child? Will he have to return to the Premieres and be punished?
I put off reading this book because I like to read series together. But decided to go ahead and read it. I am glad I did. The characters brought out strong emotions in me. I love being sucked into a good book.
May 23, 2017
This is the first book I have read by Jayelle Morgan and wow!! what a great book. I would honestly if possible give this book way more than just 5 stars available. The author drew me into the story from the very start and didn't lose me at all, I actually read right through until 6.15am, as I just couldn't put it down, thank goodness my ereader has a backlight, and doesn't disturb my hubby, other wise my marriage might well be in trouble. The only downside is I didn't read book one first, as I feel I have missed out on so much, not in this book, as it is definitely a read alone, but because this book was so good, that I'm guessing book one must also be really good. If you love paranormal romance then you will love this book, from the otherworld elementals and the Chaos they fight to save the world, to the love that not only grows between Ajax and Emory but also the love Ajax develops for his unexpected son. I can't wait to get my hands on book three. And just from reading this book I can see these books being a really great series. I voluntarily read a review copy of this book, how lucky was I.
June 4, 2017
Emory met Ajax in a bar and they had a passionate night. They parted ways the next morning but neither could forget the other. Ajax couldn't stay with Emory because he is an elemental war and his job is to save Earth from chaos. He's not allowed to be with human women more than a one night stand. Over a year later at the same bar, he runs into Emory again. She tells him she has been looking for him and has important news. Ajax just wants to make love to Emory again.
Emory has been looking for Ajax for months after their one night. He left her with a very special reminder of their time together, a son. Emory has come to realize that her son is not normal. When he gets upset, the wind gets out of control. She needs to find his father to get help learning how to cope with her son's special abilities.
When Ajax finds out about his son, he is in shock. He is supposed to be sterile and fathering a child would mean severe punishment like imprisonment or death. Ajax want's to protect Emory and her son especially now that chaos is after them. Will he be able to keep his secret and keep them safe?
Emory has been looking for Ajax for months after their one night. He left her with a very special reminder of their time together, a son. Emory has come to realize that her son is not normal. When he gets upset, the wind gets out of control. She needs to find his father to get help learning how to cope with her son's special abilities.
When Ajax finds out about his son, he is in shock. He is supposed to be sterile and fathering a child would mean severe punishment like imprisonment or death. Ajax want's to protect Emory and her son especially now that chaos is after them. Will he be able to keep his secret and keep them safe?
May 18, 2017
Okay. I love this story, these characters and the baby thing. So got my heart melting. Ajax, although a bit of a trouble maker, is super sweet, understanding and swoon worthy. Emory was awesome. From a family where she was neglected, she is super protective of her baby and very loving. I love their love. Sigh. Through all the obstacles and challenges these two (three) face, they stick together. Under the guise of responsibility, their love at first meeting becomes more obvious and left me feeling all warm and fuzzy. My favourite kind of man, hard on the outside and mush with his family. I definitely recommend this book and anxiously await the next.
May 17, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed this ARC book. Emory has a problem, nearly a year ago she shed her straight laced beliefs and had a one night fling with Ajax. Now her baby has strange powers and she needs to know how and why so she can keep him safe. Ajax cannot get the night he shared with a quiet redhead, but as a warrior he cannot share his world with a human. But the danger to baby Jackson is all to real and Ajax will do anything to keep both Emory and Jackson safe. Must read!
May 20, 2017
I really like the characters in this book, but they can be very frustrating at times. This makes them more real to me since it's a paranormal story, the frustration makes them more human. There were some areas that I needed to stop reading and do something else for a while before I could get back into the book. Overall it was a good book and left me ready for the next one.
June 10, 2017
Just wow
Rise is the story of Ajax the air elemental. When that one woman he can't forget shows up. She gives him some shocking news, is it true ? Or a game? He and Emory will learn they're meant to be and Ajax will fight for something he never expected to have. A wonderful story and a sexy male so glad I found this author
Rise is the story of Ajax the air elemental. When that one woman he can't forget shows up. She gives him some shocking news, is it true ? Or a game? He and Emory will learn they're meant to be and Ajax will fight for something he never expected to have. A wonderful story and a sexy male so glad I found this author
May 19, 2017
Wow!
This is the first book I have read by this author and I loved it. I have already purchased book one, to see what I missed! This book is very well written. I loved this storyline! The characters are fantastic. I can't wait to see who's story is next.
This is the first book I have read by this author and I loved it. I have already purchased book one, to see what I missed! This book is very well written. I loved this storyline! The characters are fantastic. I can't wait to see who's story is next.
January 31, 2018
It was REALLY good seeing a different side of Ajax, because I’m not gonna lie...I wanted to wang him in the head with a frying pan on MULTIPLE occasions over the course of “Burn”, lol. I’m ALWAYS happy to see character growth and evolution! ❤️
January 5, 2019
So sweet!
This Elemental series gets sweeter and juicier with each installment. The growth of the characters took me on a beautiful and steamy journey. Chaos is changing, but so are the Elementals.
I look forward to reading the next one!
This Elemental series gets sweeter and juicier with each installment. The growth of the characters took me on a beautiful and steamy journey. Chaos is changing, but so are the Elementals.
I look forward to reading the next one!
January 6, 2019
I was a beta reader for this story pre-release and I fell in love with the series, and had to buy the rest :D
Jayelle builds an interesting world with colourful and deep characters.
I loved how the story unfolded and learning more about their relationship and the child.
Jayelle builds an interesting world with colourful and deep characters.
I loved how the story unfolded and learning more about their relationship and the child.
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