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Magic Seasons #2
Solstice Heat
A shy innocent woman with the brightest magic. A man of strength with a darker force hidden carefully within. Separated by two different life styles yet their passion and magic ignite sparks hotter than the Solstice heat. Can they work out a way to be together as they try to stop a killer from striking again?
166 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 2011
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About the author
Jacqueline Paige
61 books163 followersJacqueline is a multi-published author of 'all things paranormal'. Her book list proves this is her niche with stories of witches, ghosts, psychics, shifters, and more now on the shelves. Her current genres are paranormal romance, paranormal fantasy, and paranormal romantic suspense.
Her books are available in many formats around the globe, including book/reading apps. Since adding them during the pandemic, her books have had over a million reads and her 'to be written' list is growing longer each day. She can't write fast enough.
Jacqueline began her writing career in 2006 (as a joke) and her first book was published in 2009. She hasn't stopped since then. She is an avid reader and will read 'anything with words', whether it's a novel, article, or even every sign she passes.
Jacqueline lives in Ontario, Canada in a small town that's part of the popular Georgian Triangle area. Even though she can see the mountains, she does not ski.
When she’s not in one of her writing worlds, she spends time with her grand-monsters. She has nine of them (so far) and looks forward to corrupting them in the years to come.
She also writes as J.Risk
Her books are available in many formats around the globe, including book/reading apps. Since adding them during the pandemic, her books have had over a million reads and her 'to be written' list is growing longer each day. She can't write fast enough.
Jacqueline began her writing career in 2006 (as a joke) and her first book was published in 2009. She hasn't stopped since then. She is an avid reader and will read 'anything with words', whether it's a novel, article, or even every sign she passes.
Jacqueline lives in Ontario, Canada in a small town that's part of the popular Georgian Triangle area. Even though she can see the mountains, she does not ski.
When she’s not in one of her writing worlds, she spends time with her grand-monsters. She has nine of them (so far) and looks forward to corrupting them in the years to come.
She also writes as J.Risk
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May 6, 2024
This series is turning out to be one of my faves this year and this author has already captured my heart!
April 16, 2012
The Solstice Heat Review
Book Synopsis:
Kasey is a woman that exudes energy and brightness; she is as equally passionate when angry as she is when she’s happy. The energy she carries from life comes through in all her magical workings with spells and stones, giving them great magical strength. She is a dreamer and often wishes she could re-write her own story so that she was charming and sophisticated enough to be with a certain wealthy male lawyer she wants more than anything else.
Chris is a force of strength and experience that is carefully hidden behind the easy mannerism he has adapted so carefully. There is nothing he cannot do where magic is concerned and he has tried all manner of things, whether right or wrong. His fortune has left him wanting for nothing else in life, except the one thing money can’t buy him, the woman he feels too unclean to approach.
Separated by two different life styles yet their passion and magic ignite sparks hotter than the Solstice heat.
Can they work out a way to be together as they try to stop a killer from striking again?
Jacqueline Paige (2012-04-14T07:07:56+00:00). The Solstice Heat. Whiskey Creek Press
About the Author:
Jacqueline Paige
I am a world class multi-tasker, a mother to five adventurous and unpredictable children, a cafe manager and I have a colossal imagination that allows me to step outside of reality into a world of paranormal romance with just a touch of suspense. Writer of all things paranormal, mythical and magical. Reader of anything!! http://jacqpaige.webs.com/
Book Review:
I have come to love all books by Jacqueline Paige. She is definitely a new favorite author. Her books are charming, intriguing, spicy (in all the right ways), and good reads. When I started reading “The Solstice Heat” I hadn’t really paid attention to the fact that it was the second book in a series. I’m due to review the first book on April 21, 2012, but probably should have reversed the order. (It should be noted that these books were received from the publisher for review at no cost to the author… however, I would pay to read books by Jacqueline and I don’t say that about many writers… love free kindle books, but I digress).
This book stands alone, but will probably be even better if read within the series. I was immediately drawn into the story. How can you not want to read more when the first paragraph is:
Kasey checked her bag for the fourth time. What time were they supposed to be picking her up? She was tired from staying up all night working a spell. Nervous and scared about going to Solstice, where a killer was going to be, she glanced at the clock again and tried to exhale slowly.
I was hooked. The book really drew me into the lives of these 8 friends who love and take care of each other. The writing used such skill that it was easy to picture myself there in the story living beside these friends. I continue to be impressed with Ms. Paige’s skill and weaving the characters and story together to paint such a wonderful picture. Come back next Saturday to hear about book 1 in this series.
I definitely give this story 5 out of 5 clouds.
Book Synopsis:
Kasey is a woman that exudes energy and brightness; she is as equally passionate when angry as she is when she’s happy. The energy she carries from life comes through in all her magical workings with spells and stones, giving them great magical strength. She is a dreamer and often wishes she could re-write her own story so that she was charming and sophisticated enough to be with a certain wealthy male lawyer she wants more than anything else.
Chris is a force of strength and experience that is carefully hidden behind the easy mannerism he has adapted so carefully. There is nothing he cannot do where magic is concerned and he has tried all manner of things, whether right or wrong. His fortune has left him wanting for nothing else in life, except the one thing money can’t buy him, the woman he feels too unclean to approach.
Separated by two different life styles yet their passion and magic ignite sparks hotter than the Solstice heat.
Can they work out a way to be together as they try to stop a killer from striking again?
Jacqueline Paige (2012-04-14T07:07:56+00:00). The Solstice Heat. Whiskey Creek Press
About the Author:
Jacqueline Paige
I am a world class multi-tasker, a mother to five adventurous and unpredictable children, a cafe manager and I have a colossal imagination that allows me to step outside of reality into a world of paranormal romance with just a touch of suspense. Writer of all things paranormal, mythical and magical. Reader of anything!! http://jacqpaige.webs.com/
Book Review:
I have come to love all books by Jacqueline Paige. She is definitely a new favorite author. Her books are charming, intriguing, spicy (in all the right ways), and good reads. When I started reading “The Solstice Heat” I hadn’t really paid attention to the fact that it was the second book in a series. I’m due to review the first book on April 21, 2012, but probably should have reversed the order. (It should be noted that these books were received from the publisher for review at no cost to the author… however, I would pay to read books by Jacqueline and I don’t say that about many writers… love free kindle books, but I digress).
This book stands alone, but will probably be even better if read within the series. I was immediately drawn into the story. How can you not want to read more when the first paragraph is:
Kasey checked her bag for the fourth time. What time were they supposed to be picking her up? She was tired from staying up all night working a spell. Nervous and scared about going to Solstice, where a killer was going to be, she glanced at the clock again and tried to exhale slowly.
I was hooked. The book really drew me into the lives of these 8 friends who love and take care of each other. The writing used such skill that it was easy to picture myself there in the story living beside these friends. I continue to be impressed with Ms. Paige’s skill and weaving the characters and story together to paint such a wonderful picture. Come back next Saturday to hear about book 1 in this series.
I definitely give this story 5 out of 5 clouds.
June 10, 2012
Jacqueline Paige delivers another solid read. I really enjoyed this second glimpse into the octet of friends that make up the Magic Seasons series. I love the way that Jacqueline depicts these friendships love the background story line of the mysterious killer and the way the group interacts as a whole. I just wish that the background story had more of a focus in this novel...it almost seemed as if it were inserted at times as filler while the romance stole the show.
Kasey and Chris are the focus of this novel and we get a better glimpse into their back stories and romance that is building between them. I will say that I felt a bit disappointed with their story arc. I know that we met them and had some buildup in From Beltane Magic (the 1st in the series) but I still felt that there could have been a bit more buildup to the romance in this story. It almost seemed like everything just happened a bit too quickly.
I also have to admit that I was not as thrilled with this book on the whole as I was with the 1st. It didn't seem well edited...there were many errors...and the writing style also seemed a bit underdeveloped. This surprised me as I was very impressed with From Beltane Magic and actually thought Paige was on her way to a writing style very similar to that of Nora Roberts...one of my all time favorites.
In general, this book seemed to take a step backwards...which was a bit of a disappointment to me. Overall, though it isn't completely live up to my very high expectations...it was a really enjoyable read...and I will definitely be picking up the next in the series later this year!
Kasey and Chris are the focus of this novel and we get a better glimpse into their back stories and romance that is building between them. I will say that I felt a bit disappointed with their story arc. I know that we met them and had some buildup in From Beltane Magic (the 1st in the series) but I still felt that there could have been a bit more buildup to the romance in this story. It almost seemed like everything just happened a bit too quickly.
I also have to admit that I was not as thrilled with this book on the whole as I was with the 1st. It didn't seem well edited...there were many errors...and the writing style also seemed a bit underdeveloped. This surprised me as I was very impressed with From Beltane Magic and actually thought Paige was on her way to a writing style very similar to that of Nora Roberts...one of my all time favorites.
In general, this book seemed to take a step backwards...which was a bit of a disappointment to me. Overall, though it isn't completely live up to my very high expectations...it was a really enjoyable read...and I will definitely be picking up the next in the series later this year!
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April 9, 2017review to follow
August 10, 2014
I really enjoyed the entire book....except for the ending :o(
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