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I've recently read two books, part of series I've started in the past, which were alright but not outstanding. 

Both had characters that were captivating and who seemed to be part of promising plots, but the execution wasn't as well done as I hoped for.

Mac Argeneau knows all too well: immortals can be killed. Not with holy water or silver crosses, but by decapitation or being set on fire. So when Mac’s house bursts into flames—with him inside—he’s sure it was no accident. But who would want to kill a scientist specializing in hematology? There is a silver lining: a blonde investigator appears on the scene and sparks feelings in him that have been dormant for centuries.
CJ Cummings is in town on a special investigation, but she’s been waylaid by the local police to deal with this arson case. The biggest mystery is how this sexy scientist with silvery blue eyes has emerged from a blazing inferno without a burn mark on him. He’s clearly hiding something. Sure, she’d love to see him without his lab coat, but she’s got a job to do—despite his insistence that he needs a bodyguard and...he wants her.

But when a second attempt on their lives puts CJ in harm’s way, it’s Mac who will do anything to safeguard the woman who’s destined to be his life mate.

Meant to Be Immortal by Lynsay Sands is book #32 in her long Argeneau series. This time, the story is focused on Macon Argeneau, brother to Katricia, from a novella (#15.5) released years ago and, to be honest, a character I remember badly. I won't repeat what I have said regarding the most recent books in the series I've read, for the same issues continue, namely the same ideas and situations without real depth into characterization and plot as the first books used to have. Macon and his love interest CJ were interesting characters, both had a good base for a solid development but I think the author was focusing on the wrong details. These books are now, basically, just a check on the list, but somehow I still find myself going back to them from time to time, who can understand why.

Grade: 6/10

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As a child, Sierra Brighton traveled the world. She swam with the baby whales, danced in storm funnels, and lived in complete magical freedom. And then Momma died and Sierra ended up in foster care, an unhappy and very secret witch.
Fetched by Nell's spell, she'll no longer need to do magic on lonely beaches - but can Sierra learn to use her power safely? Or will her reckless blood put Witch Central at risk?

A Reckless Witch by Debora Geary is the third installment in the Modern Witch series. I was utterly fascinated by the first book, which I loved, even though it was a sugar fest. the second book wasn't as addictive, but most of the elements I liked were still there. There was a focus on a certain character, though, someone I wasn't too interested in, honestly. The same thing happened here, Sierra is a young woman who has a greater power than she imagined and she needs help to control it. I liked the community, the group of characters who are a huge family and I liked that this had a very mild angst content. Sadly, I think the most wonderful little things I loved in the first book weren't here. I still have hopes for the next story, though... fingers crossed it will be more similar to the first book.
Grade: 7/10