![Mastering the Flames (The Beacon Hill Sorcerer Book 4) by [Himes, SJ]](https://images-fe.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51d%2BuJAydML._SY346_.jpg)
I have been waiting for Isaac's story, and was not disappointed. We finally get inside his head and experience his struggles and guilt first hand. Trying to keep up with a brother a gifted, confident and in control as Angel is no mean feat, but Isaac is determined to find the person he needs to be, and not just become Angel 2.0.
I loved the story and the mystery spanning back 1000s of years, and also how there are plotlines from Angel's books that weave into this book and are finally answered/resolved. It was beautifully written. We also get chapters from Constans' human years leading up to his turning, which I really enjoyed reading as well, and it allowed us to get to know his character more intimately than if we just got the 'now'.
The only thing I found missing was the motivation for the love between Isaac and Constans. I could definitely see the attraction, but they didn't spend enough time together for it to really develop into love so quickly. Unlike Angel and Simeon who had been dancing around each other for years, Isaac and Constans didn't have that history. I definitely saw their bond develop, but I didn't see anything definitive as to why it was there in the first place - they never had time for it to develop like that, and as we are told repeatedly, the mate bond isn't supernatural like with wolves, it develops over time with mutual love and respect.
Regardless I loved the story and look forward to Daniel's book coming out next. Hopefully we get some background and insight to Rory as well. Definitely a series I would recommend.
Product Description
The fourth book in the hit urban fantasy series shifts focus to the remaining Salvatore brother in this slow burn romance...
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Guilt-ridden after the massacre of his family, Isaac Salvatore turned to binge drinking to escape the pain. Now twenty-four years old, Isaac is a recovering alcoholic woefully out of practice in the magical arts, leaving his fire affinity hanging on the edge of disaster. After a month of rehab, he returns to Beacon Hill and his family, determined to remain sober, learn to control his magic, and figure out a plan for his life that doesn't involve drinking.
Constantine Batiste is the oldest, most powerful vampire in the city. Born in ancient Gaul, the bastard son of a Celtic king, his long life has been shrouded in tragedy and horrors. Recent mistakes have left him wary and determined to guard his clan from all foes. When two of his clan members fall victim to an ancient evil, he summons the Necromancer of Boston for aid. Accompanying his older brother to the Tower is the handsome young fire mage once wounded by Constantine's arrogance, and their encounter reignites an attraction that burns within both Constantine and Isaac.
The answer to who is targeting the vampires of Boston is buried in the dark, early days of Constantine's transition to an immortal life. Isaac finds himself saddled with a painful insight into the evil cutting a swath through the supernatural population of Boston. While his brother, Angel, takes over the hunt to find and stop the threat to the city, Isaac struggles to find a balance between helping his brother and finding his own purpose and place in the world, free from his brother's shadow.
Falling in love wasn't part of his plan, but mastering the flames that burn between him and Constantine soon becomes the most important thing in his life, even as an ancient evil seeks to destroy them.
Mastering the Flames is the fourth book in The Beacon Hill Sorcerer series and is not a standalone. The series should be read in order for maximum enjoyment and understanding of the plot and characters. The Content Advisory is on the Copyright Page and can be seen by downloading a sample or using the Look Inside feature. 130k words.
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Guilt-ridden after the massacre of his family, Isaac Salvatore turned to binge drinking to escape the pain. Now twenty-four years old, Isaac is a recovering alcoholic woefully out of practice in the magical arts, leaving his fire affinity hanging on the edge of disaster. After a month of rehab, he returns to Beacon Hill and his family, determined to remain sober, learn to control his magic, and figure out a plan for his life that doesn't involve drinking.
Constantine Batiste is the oldest, most powerful vampire in the city. Born in ancient Gaul, the bastard son of a Celtic king, his long life has been shrouded in tragedy and horrors. Recent mistakes have left him wary and determined to guard his clan from all foes. When two of his clan members fall victim to an ancient evil, he summons the Necromancer of Boston for aid. Accompanying his older brother to the Tower is the handsome young fire mage once wounded by Constantine's arrogance, and their encounter reignites an attraction that burns within both Constantine and Isaac.
The answer to who is targeting the vampires of Boston is buried in the dark, early days of Constantine's transition to an immortal life. Isaac finds himself saddled with a painful insight into the evil cutting a swath through the supernatural population of Boston. While his brother, Angel, takes over the hunt to find and stop the threat to the city, Isaac struggles to find a balance between helping his brother and finding his own purpose and place in the world, free from his brother's shadow.
Falling in love wasn't part of his plan, but mastering the flames that burn between him and Constantine soon becomes the most important thing in his life, even as an ancient evil seeks to destroy them.
Mastering the Flames is the fourth book in The Beacon Hill Sorcerer series and is not a standalone. The series should be read in order for maximum enjoyment and understanding of the plot and characters. The Content Advisory is on the Copyright Page and can be seen by downloading a sample or using the Look Inside feature. 130k words.
