DON’T TEMPT THE PHOENIX Book 2 in Don’t Series by CJ England

Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Date published: August 7th, 2009
ISBN: 978-1-60504-641-9
Paranormal/Fantasy Romance
E book
Reviewed by Dawn



CLICK TO PURCHASE! Aithne has lived as her brother’s familiar for a century and now that he has found his own twin-flame, Aithne is free to enjoy life and search for her own love. Working as a fortune teller in a traveling circus is ideal for her since she sees the country and meets interesting people, including the sexy owner of Phoenix Carnival. Sparks fly between Aithne and Milcham but they hold secrets that may destroy the love growing between them and then evil attacks. Can these two find a way to stay true to their hearts and beat an ancient evil determined to destroy them both?

DON’T TEMPT THE PHOENIX is the second book of Author CJ England’s Don’t series and it continues the story of Aithne in greater detail. This time she finds herself free to explore a world and find her own love since her brother Aiden found his in the first “Don’t” book, Don’t Spank the Vamp. I highly enjoyed this next installment as Ms. England delivers a wild, passionate story full of multi-faceted characters, a compelling storyline and tight writing. I highly enjoyed the next story in the “Don’t” series.

Meet Aithne, a woman who is finally free to explore the world after a century as her brother’s familiar. Working in a traveling carnival is perfect for her as she uses some of her gifts as a fortune teller but she always foresees the enigmatic owner, Milcham Phoenix stirring something more in her heart than just annoyance. Sparks fly between the two but with secrets holding them back, both Aithne and Milcham have to find a way to show their true hearts before it is too late. I love Aithne and Milcham together. Both are scared to reveal their secrets even after falling for each other, afraid to lose their twin-flame but secrets have a way of getting out, no matter the good intentions. Ms. England does a masterful job in creating characters that captivate the reader and goes down deep into the hidden nuances in their soul. Add in some memorable secondary characters, a race against time and some really passionate sex, you’ve got the makings of a enthralling story.

DON’T TEMPT THE PHOENIX is a highly enjoyable story that will leave you eager for more. I hope Ms. England doesn’t just stop with this one as some of the secondary characters introduced here had me wondering if they would find love as well. If you enjoy a highly addictive series that delivers some passionate scenes among characters that will captivate you, then grab the “Don’t” series. I do recommend reading them in order to get the background of Aithne and others mentioned in the DON’T TEMPT THE PHOENIX.