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I've felt sorry for Conall "Mac" Macmillan since that fateful kiss from a damnably beautiful woman. It didn't look like his luck had gotten any better at the beginning of Scorched.

Alessandro Caravelli, the vampire boyfriend of Mac's previous flame, Holly Carver, tosses him into a place where corridors disappear and men with tusks and bad breath want to spear him to the wall. The only light at the end of the tunnel is Constance, a petite woman with a taste for blood and a maternal streak wider than the Atlantic. Mac easily falls for her charms and agrees to help free her son from the men sworn to protect the Castle, the prison of the supernatural world.

Of course, nothing is ever as easy as we'd like it. Before he can help Constance, Mac must overcome a few obstacles, like his shiny new demon body, the Guardsmen created to guard the Castle, and a creature that makes even Caravelli quake in his boots--Holly's slayer sister. The only chance Mac has of saving the day and getting the girl is to succumb to his demon side, but it may cost him his last bit of humanity.

Even though Mac and Constance were the main players in the book, I enjoyed the snippets of Alessandro and Holly the most. Their connection is so deep and pure that every interaction put a smile on my face. That's not to say that I didn't like the feisty demon and his vampire. Mac is a born comedian and can't help but say and even think thoughts of pure comedic gold, like his musings about werebacon that sent me rolling on the floor.

Sharon Ashwood has a way of making inanimate objects into fully-functioning characters. In Ravenous, it was a house with a taste for trapping humans. In Scorched, it was the Castle.

The beasts and beings that make the Castle--both in name and deed--brought a fantastical element to the story. It was as if the scenes were being played out in front of you and all you had to do was reach forward and you could touch the mythological beasts trying to survive in their ever diminishing world.


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Scorched The Dark Forgotten Sharon Ashwood 9780451228642 Books Reviews

I recently read Ravenous, the first in The Dark Forgotten series and fell in love with the world Sharon Ashwood created and the delicious vampire, Alessandro and his mate and witch, Holly. During Ravenous, Mac is turned into a demon, and the repercussions of that carry over to Scorched, although this can be read as a stand alone.

Scorched starts off a year later - Mac, although not a full force demon, still has lingering side effects and is definitely not human. Alessandro, a vampire who patrols the town they live in, finally finds Mac. He sees him as a threat, and wants him dead. Mac pleads his case - his creator is now dead and all Mac wants is his life back, but Alessandro won't hear of it. He captures Mac and listening to the pleas of Holly (who has Alessandro wrapped around her finger) he spares Mac's life and throws him into The Castle - a prison of sorts for the supernatural.The Castle has been around for thousands of years, some of its occupants in there for that long as well. It is a maze of corridors. No one knows how big it is and it has a magic of its own. It is also failing, sections of it disappearing. Mac was in there a year ago and pure dread encompasses him when he finds himself in there again. Soon after he enters, he meets Constance, a vampire who was thrown in the castle the moment she was turned. She has never drank blood, so her turning process is not complete. Her adopted son, a demon incubus, was recently kidnapped by the guardsmen, thinking he is too dangerous to be out. She is desperate to get him back. Mac was a police officer in his former life and knows something about finding missing people. That, coupled with an attraction to Constance has him finding a purpose in his life once again. Many surprises await both Constance and Mac, and Alessandro and Holly find themselves involved in another fight for their lives.

I have a hard time rating Scorched. When I finished reading and logged it into Goodreads, I gave it three stars but I really need to break up my rating. My biggest complaint is that I didn't buy the romance between Mac and Constance. If I could pluck the romance out of this book, it would be hard for me to find anything else I didn't like! I loved the paranormal action throughout and thought the continuation of Alessandro and Holly was great. I even loved Mac in his demon form. I just didn't like how Mac and Constance start up and I didn't feel a spark as they continued.

When they first meet, Constance's son has been kidnapped by Castle guards and she is desperate to get him back. Mac has been thrown back into the castle by Alessandro and is panicked to find a way out. He is still reeling from the effects of being a demon for a year, even though his craving of eating people has subsided. Within in moments of being introduced, they are embracing. In Ravenous, Mac turned into a demon because he was tricked into kissing a girl. Yes, it has been a year since he was turned and I am sure he has - needs - but I would think he would be more cautious with his kisses.

Constance on the other hand - she needs to finish turning into a vampire so she can be strong enough to rescue her son. She picks Mac for her first "meal." So instead of biting him and getting it over with, she ends up kissing him and having lustful feelings. So, their first encounter to me didn't flow. And then they had this attraction that I just didn't see stemming from anything and throughout the book it just fell flat for me.

The Castle is the main attraction in this book and it is amazing! I love that in the world Sharon Ashwood has created, supernaturals are known to the public. Yet there is this Castle or epic proportions hidden from the world. It is accessed only from a portal, and most don't know about it. Their are guardsmen, those brutal, ruthless men that have been forced into service, hellhounds, and many other magical creatures all in this weird, dimensional place that has portals and maze after maze. Here we meet Reynard, a guardsman with a conscience, and Lore, a hellhound that is the occasional ally of both Alessandro and Mac. The Castle is such a unique entity and I really love how it has taken on a life of its own.

Another great character is Ashe, Holly's sister. She is a vampire hunter, and guess who she hates with a passion? Alessandro. Let me tell you, she doesn't give up. Even when Holly pleads with her to give Alessandro a chance, she can't. The fighting between them is really something great.

I also love the one-liners coming out of all the characters mouths. Some of the best sarcastic humor to be found in both Ravenous and Scorched.

Scorched delivers in all of the paranormal aspects. The romance didn't do it for me, but the uniqueness of the world, and the vibrant characters were enough to carry the story.
Wife enjoyed reading it.
This was a great followup to Ravenous, the first in The Dark Forgotten series. Overall the storyline and character developments continue to get better and better as the series continues. However some the "romance" is lost in translation and series would be even better if the "romance" didnt seem cheasy and forgetable. Would recommend book to everyone.
Demon dilemmas & other hot stuff ...
Mac, once a human, then a soul-eating demon, now a fire half-demon has his hands full when he meets a semi-turned innocent vampire, Connie. Connie's son is kidnapped & the castle is falling apart. What's a fire demon to do... but save the day! Great story full of great characters & lots of action. If you love hot paranormal romance, you're gonna love this one. (mildly erotic)

Keep in mind that this is a fun fantasy read. 5* of 5*
I read a book a day. I'm 53 so I've read a lot. This is my favorite book. I love the characters and their banter. The entire series is a delight and a wonderful escape but this particular book had heartwarming humor and you got to support the good guy because he got such a raw deal at first. Very cool. I loved it when he showed up in the following books. Can't say enough good things. I actually read this book first - out of order so I read Ravenous to get the back story. Just READ IT. Can't go wrong.
Oh - and the sex is hot too.
REVIEW ORIGINALLY POSTED AT BITTEN BY BOOKS

I've felt sorry for Conall "Mac" Macmillan since that fateful kiss from a damnably beautiful woman. It didn't look like his luck had gotten any better at the beginning of Scorched.

Alessandro Caravelli, the vampire boyfriend of Mac's previous flame, Holly Carver, tosses him into a place where corridors disappear and men with tusks and bad breath want to spear him to the wall. The only light at the end of the tunnel is Constance, a petite woman with a taste for blood and a maternal streak wider than the Atlantic. Mac easily falls for her charms and agrees to help free her son from the men sworn to protect the Castle, the prison of the supernatural world.

Of course, nothing is ever as easy as we'd like it. Before he can help Constance, Mac must overcome a few obstacles, like his shiny new demon body, the Guardsmen created to guard the Castle, and a creature that makes even Caravelli quake in his boots--Holly's slayer sister. The only chance Mac has of saving the day and getting the girl is to succumb to his demon side, but it may cost him his last bit of humanity.

Even though Mac and Constance were the main players in the book, I enjoyed the snippets of Alessandro and Holly the most. Their connection is so deep and pure that every interaction put a smile on my face. That's not to say that I didn't like the feisty demon and his vampire. Mac is a born comedian and can't help but say and even think thoughts of pure comedic gold, like his musings about werebacon that sent me rolling on the floor.

Sharon Ashwood has a way of making inanimate objects into fully-functioning characters. In Ravenous, it was a house with a taste for trapping humans. In Scorched, it was the Castle.

The beasts and beings that make the Castle--both in name and deed--brought a fantastical element to the story. It was as if the scenes were being played out in front of you and all you had to do was reach forward and you could touch the mythological beasts trying to survive in their ever diminishing world.