The Bewitching Hour

Valorian Chronicles #4.5

by Vivi Anna

Witch Fiona Woodland hopes fate brought her and sexy crime scene investigator Hector Morales together at her cousin's wedding in the Otherworld city of Necropolis. In his arms she feels graceful and beautiful, and the promise of his kiss takes her breath away. Then everything around them starts going wrong, making Fiona think it's a sign their union isn't meant to be....

But the burning desire between Fiona and Hector cannot be refused. And before the night is out, Hector will show how he feels with a night of pleasure that will leave them both bewitched....

Genres: Paranormal Romance, Harlequin Nocturne, Paranormal, Harlequin

42 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

USA TODAY bestselling author, Vivi Anna likes to burn up the pages with her original unique brand of fantasy fiction. Whether it's in ancient Egypt, or in an apocalyptic future, Vivi always writes fast paced action-adventure with strong independent women that can kick some butt, and dark delicious heroes to kill for.


When Vivi isn't writing, you can find her causing a ruckus at downtown bistros, flea markets, or playgrounds. Oh and on twitter at @authorViviAnna.

Reviews

[CaliGirlRae · Rating 3 out of 5]

This installment into the Valorian Chronicles deals with new characters, Fiona Woodland (Lyra's cousin) and Hector Morales, a human from Texas working in Necropolis. The short story centered around Lyra and Theron's wedding where Hector and Fiona meet with lots of hijinks ensuing because of Fiona's clumsiness and power effects on electricity. Since it took place in such a short amount of time, I had a difficult time believing that the couple found true love and happily ever after for all time. My favorite parts were in seeing the old gang from the previous books, especially Caine the lead of the Necropolois CSI unit. Fiona and Hector were okay characters but there wasn't really much background given for the reader to get to know who they really were and to see their progression as the story builds. It's one of the faults of the Nocturne Bites line, there's so much crammed into so little and much of the time it feels like a whole novel was chopped down to a few chapters rather than a well crafted short story.

I'm glad it wasn't the sexathon that Mahina's Storm was but also wish it had more a bit more bite in the story to match the longer Valorian books.

[Carrie Challoner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good really highlights the modern world of the internet.

[Marilyn Vix · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was definitely a quick read. It was definitely a bridge between a series I've not read yet. But it made them both seem interesting. The underground paranormal world Ms. Anna created was something I could dive into. Made me perk some interest into the other series. Love her fast pace writing. Not to deep, but can tear through a book in just a few readings. Good for a vacation or weekend getaway.

[Rachel-RN · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and sweet.

[Missy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another wonderful Valorian tale.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

it was short but quite good. going back to the beginning now that I k ow its part of a series