House of Baylor was formed 3 years ago, when Catalina, Nevada and the other Prime family members faced their magical trials. Their grace period is ending in days and then the other Houses will be on the hunt. Catalina's magic is scary stuff and she must find a way to use it for the protection of her family without losing or hating herself. And their family business has just started a case to find the reason behind her friend's mother and sisters deaths.

Why I started this book: I've been stalking NetGalley since Andrews announced that ARCs were available. Burn for Me is one of my favorites and the series has just gotten better with each new book.

Why I finished it: Sleep is for wusses. Baylor family dialog was perfect, their love and exasperation clear with each conversation. Catalina is such a wonderful character and I can't wait for more of Alessandro Sagredo. Like always, finishing the book is torture as I reset the clock, anxiously waiting for more. (No cliffhangers, just enough teasers to whet your appetite for the next installment.)

Scene: my house:
Me: (goes into bedroom, falls face down on pillow): Groooooan.
Husband: what.....?
Me: I just finished the book and it was utterly amazing and it took them six months to write and it took me four hours to blow through and now I'm going to have to waaaaaaaaaaiiiiiit.
Husband: honestly, that sounds like a good review.

This newest Hidden Legacy book is an excellent introduction to the series, accessible to new and existing readers alike. Catalina Baylor has stepped up to act as the head of House Baylor, but with their new House's grace period set to expire, she and her family are facing a fight for their very survival.

It's the worst possible time to get involved in a murder investigation. But even though Catalina is now moving in the world of Houston's magical elite, she is determined not to compromise her principles, and unwilling to abandon a friend in need. Even if her investigation uncovers things some people would prefer to be left in the dark--and even if it means working with Alessandro Sagredo, the man she wants more than she should.