Sizzle and Burn (The Arcane Society, Book 3) (Hardcover)

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

At the opening of Krentz's disappointing latest featuring the Arcane Society—a covert organization devoted to paranormal research—costume shop owner Raine Tallentyre hears voices: in her deceased aunt's home in Shelbyville, Wash., she discovers and rescues a potential serial killer victim, and locks in on the disturbed killer's vibes. Raine's aunt also heard voices, but was also known as the town nut; Raine thus hesitates in going public. Meanwhile, Zack Jones is a PI hired by the Arcane Society: he gets a visceral sense of crimes with visions, but tracks Raine because of the secret research her father was doing on a special formula that enhances paranormal powers. Raine, meanwhile, has always believed that her father was killed by a member of the Society—one of Zack's relatives in fact—and is wary of Zack's motives. Krentz, who wrote the Arcane Society novel Second Sight as Amanda Quick, knows how to make sparks fly among the gifted, but this outing feels comparatively flat. The paranormal elements don't coalesce with the boy-meets-girl story. A repetitious dwelling on Raine's past, whereby potential partners were creeped out by her abilities, is a less serious flaw than the way the denouement makes use of them. (Jan.)
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“Psychic thrills and sharp wit.”
— Chicago Tribune

“Absolutely sizzles.”
—State (Columbia, SC) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 359 pages
• Publisher: Putnam Adult; 1st edition (January 29, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399154450
• ISBN-13: 978-0399154454
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
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• This is item 3 in The Arcane Society Series.

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting Romantic Paranormal, January 31, 2008

By	Elaine C McTyer "avid reader" (Dawson, GA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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Jayne Ann Krentz has done again what she does so well, give us a great read. I must admit the Arcane Society has not been one of my favorite settings for her books but this time I really loved it. It reminded me of the great novels she wrote about St. Helens, AMARYLLIS, ORCHID,and ZINNIA. This adventure is set in our world and time but the romance and paranormal powers are pure Jayne Ann Krentz.

Zack Jones is a detective with J&J, the agency is a cover for the Arcane Society to find and help people who are psychic. They also are in a race against the Nightshade Cabel, another group of Psychics who are willing to do anything to gain power in this world.

Raine Tallentyre's father was a member of the Society. He was a scientist who wanted to study and evolve the formula the Society protects, that enhances psychic powers. When his lab was discovered and destroyed Raine and her Aunt went into hiding and now her name has come up in the fight against Nightshade. Raine has been living quietly outside Seattle, she has been helping a detective solve cold cases. But Raine is lonely and knows only too well that men have a hard time accepting her gifts.

Togather Zack and Raine must face the danger, now that Nightshade seems to want something from her. Zack must protect her from the Cabel, as well as convince her that Jones in not another name for the devil. Zack and Raine have to discover that tho they are strong psychics, they are twice as strong togather.

I loved it but I always like Jayne's books. She knows just how to make a romance hot without making it too graphic. I like the way we know the feelings of both parties and the adventure and mystery are great too.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sizzle and Burn , February 8, 2008

By	M. Nix "Joyfully Reviewed" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Raine Tallentyre discreetly uses her psychic abilities to help solve
cold cases. When she initiates a romantic relationship with the
detective she assists, she is cruelly rebuffed. Raine should have
listened to the advice of her recently departed Aunt Vella-never share
the secret of your psychic gifts. With a lonely future in front of
her, Raine journeys to Shelbyville, Washington to settle her aunt's
estate and put Aunt Vella's home on the market. In her aunt's
basement, Raine discovers a barely alive woman trapped in a foot
locker, the interrupted work of a serial killer.

Arriving in Shelbyville on behalf of the Arcane Society, investigator
Zack Jones needs information from Raine Tallentyre. Raine is
immediately attracted to Zack. Zack is far from repelled by her
psychic ability. In fact, he has them too! Raine and Zack immediately
share an intimate connection. With a serial killer targeting Raine
and Nightshade operatives surrounding them, Raine and Zack must turn
to their paranormal gifts and each other in order to survive.

Readers all over the world look to Jayne Ann Krentz for truly
exceptional writing. No matter what genre Ms. Krentz takes her pen
to, the results are the same-reader satisfaction! Sizzle and Burn,
Ms. Krentz's latest addition to the Arcane series, is a wholly
pleasurable read. Sizzle and Burn's succulent romance and imaginative
paranormal twists are a reader's delight! Don't miss this series from
this world renowned author!


Annmarie
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good story. I didn't want to put it down., February 9, 2008

By	Jane Stewart (Illinois USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Story brief: The Arcane Society is an organization of humans who have different types of psychic powers and at different strengths. When touching an object, Raine hears voices from the person touching it previously. Zack sees visions when he touches the object. There are some murders taking place related to an evil organization, whose members also have psychic powers. There is also a serial killer who put a victim in the house that Raine just inherited. Zack and Raine together investigate the serial killer and other murders taking place.

CAUTION SPOILER:
I did not like one part. Raine and Zack had a wonderful evening of sex. They were both single and attracted to each other. The next day she said they were not going to have anymore sex because it was "not smart to mix business with pleasure." I did not understand this or agree with her. They did not work for the same company. She was just a concerned citizen trying to solve a mystery with her psychic gifts.

Sexual language: moderate. Number of sex scenes: five. Setting: current day towns in the states of Washington and California. Copyright: 2008. Genre: paranormal romantic suspense.
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To date, I've read the following Krentz, Castle and Quick books (same author).

By Jayne Ann Krentz:
5 stars. Trust Me. Copyrt 1995. Review Date 3/1/08.
5 stars. All Night Long. Copyrt 2005. Review Date 2/9/08.
4.5 stars. Running Hot. Copyrt 2008. My review was posted under 4 stars on 1/06/09.
4 stars. Twist of Fate. Copyrt 1986. Review Date 6/23/08.
4 stars. Deep Waters. Copyrt 1996. Review Date 7/29/08.
4 stars. Sizzle and Burn. Copyrt 2008. Review Date 2/9/08.
3 stars. White Lies. Copyrt 2007. Review Date 2/9/08.
2.5 stars. Eclipse Bay. Copyrt 2000. My review was posted under 2 stars on 7/09/08.
2 stars. A Coral Kiss. Copyrt 1987. Review Date 2/9/08.
1 star. Midnight Jewels. Copyrt 1987. Review Date 2/1/08.

By Jayne Castle:
2 stars. Zinnia. Copyrt 1997. Review Date 7/29/08.
2 stars. Silver Master. Copyrt 2007. Review Date 2/9/08.

By Amanda Quick:
3 stars. Ravished. Copyrt 1992. Review Date 5/7/07.
2 stars. Lie By Moonlight. Copyrt 2005. Review Date 2/9/08.