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A new anthology of short fiction featuring your favorite characters from the Elemental Mysteries.
In Lost Letters and Christmas Lights, Christmas in Rome wasn’t quite what Giovanni and Beatrice had in mind, until a set of misplaced letters leads them back to their library in the heart of Italy. Serafina Rossi hadn’t expected vampires for Christmas, but the thought of meeting the cantankerous and intriguing ally of her employers was more than she could resist.
Giovanni Vecchio has a headache, and Richard Montegu is it. In Finding Richard, Giovanni and Beatrice head east to New York City in order to take care of a little problem who’s been spotted off-off-Broadway.
Giovanni and Beatrice return to Italy in Desires of the Heart. With their nephew growing older every year, Giovanni and Beatrice travel to Rome for the holidays, this time with a new vision for their future and the future of their family.
The Stars Afire is a short story and novella anthology in the Elemental Mysteries series by Elizabeth Hunter. It includes new and previously published material.
In Lost Letters and Christmas Lights, Christmas in Rome wasn’t quite what Giovanni and Beatrice had in mind, until a set of misplaced letters leads them back to their library in the heart of Italy. Serafina Rossi hadn’t expected vampires for Christmas, but the thought of meeting the cantankerous and intriguing ally of her employers was more than she could resist.
Giovanni Vecchio has a headache, and Richard Montegu is it. In Finding Richard, Giovanni and Beatrice head east to New York City in order to take care of a little problem who’s been spotted off-off-Broadway.
Giovanni and Beatrice return to Italy in Desires of the Heart. With their nephew growing older every year, Giovanni and Beatrice travel to Rome for the holidays, this time with a new vision for their future and the future of their family.
The Stars Afire is a short story and novella anthology in the Elemental Mysteries series by Elizabeth Hunter. It includes new and previously published material.
Genre: paranormal
Publication date: December 2018
Mature content: yes
Review: I really enjoyed reading this collection of novellas and short stories. On the one hand, I love the way Elizabeth Hunter manages to capture readers from page one; and on the other, I was sorely missing Giovanni and Beatrice by now. A Hidden Fire is still my favorite Elizabeth Hunter book, and while I come back to it often it's always better to read something new.
My favorite story of them all was Finding Richard. The first ones were far too short for my taste, and the love story between Zeno and Fina deserved, in my opinion, to be longer too. As it is, in sounds a bit rushed and unrealistic. Desires of the Heart was interesting as a glimpse into Giovanni and Beatrice's everyday life, but to be honest fell a bit flat for me.
The Stars Afire is not, however, a book than can be read as a stand alone. You need to know the background and the characters. If you've read and loved the Elemental Mysteries series, then this collection of stories is perfect for you. If you haven't read any of the previous books, I suggest you start with A Hidden Fire and go from there. Even if vampire stories aren't your thing, you'll be hooked any way. Vampire stories aren't really my thing either, but for Elizabeth Hunter I open an exception.
The Stars Afire is not, however, a book than can be read as a stand alone. You need to know the background and the characters. If you've read and loved the Elemental Mysteries series, then this collection of stories is perfect for you. If you haven't read any of the previous books, I suggest you start with A Hidden Fire and go from there. Even if vampire stories aren't your thing, you'll be hooked any way. Vampire stories aren't really my thing either, but for Elizabeth Hunter I open an exception.
Happy readings,
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