Playing with Fire

The Enchanted #1

by Courtney Michaels

'The Enchanted' is a cruise liner for supernatural beings from all walks of life, and afterlife.

Avery Moore lives a simple life as a park ranger, hiding her shifter abilities from the human world. She can't believe her luck when her best friend invites her on an all-expenses-paid vacation aboard a very unique, new cruise ship.

A trip aboard 'The Enchanted' is exactly what she needs to recover from the traumatic end of her last relationship, and reconnect with her wild side. Avery's plan to have a simple fling is complicated when she develops feelings for Jack, a sexy fire Elementalist-turned-firefighter, who reawakens a part of her she thought was lost. Their budding romance is interrupted when a dark figure from Avery's past intrudes into her present.

What starts out as a harmless adventure turns into a high-stakes game of hunter and hunted in “The Enchanted: Playing with Fire”.

*Recommended for readers age 18+ due to mature language and explicit content.

266 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 17, 2018

Reviews

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Welcome aboard a fantastic cruise ship where all Others can be free to let loose.

A fun and exciting variety of supernaturals, ranging from Werebeasts, to Shifters, to Moonlight creatures with prehensile tails.

I was excited to receive an advance copy of this book. I honestly really enjoyed this creative take on the supernatural.

Although there are some adult scenes, much of the storyline is in depth action, adventure, and world building.

Looking forward to the next cruise!

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an uncorrected ARC free of charge and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
I enjoyed this story very much. The characters are likable, the setting is fun, and the concept has a lot of potential. I look forward to reading the next book.

[Miriam · Rating 3 out of 5]

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

Although I certainly liked the concept of this book, I just wasn't drawn into the story. The idea of a cruise ship that caters to Others is a great idea. There were several different types of different Others introduced in this book, while still not getting too many moments that feel like info dumps. I was not a big fan of the flashback moments early in the book, they just didn't flow real well for me. I never really connected with Avery, so I had trouble losing myself in the story. I can't say as there was anything wrong with Avery, I just didn't like her.

[Cherie Melbourne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was supplied this book free to give a preview by Hidden Gems. It didn't take me long to get into the story nor the characters. Our heroine had one ex who was very full on, but, overcoming the psychopath wasn't so easy, but she managed, with great difficulty. I'm looking forward to reading more from Courtney Michaels, she has done a great job with this story & it held my interest from start to finish

[Stacie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.

I liked this book. At first I felt that I wouldnt like it because of the cover looking more young adult looking than adult,but I found that it was indeed more adult geared. It is full of twist and turns that keep the readers on their toes. It will be a good read

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of these stories where everything works really well together to give you a great time. The characters, the pace, the plot even the side characters was great.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[H.M. Gooden · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy of this book and reviewed it voluntarily. The premise was interesting and this ship sounds like it would be the cruise of a lifetime!