Do I need to read the other books in this series first? Or can it be read as a standalone? See 1 question about Sizzle and Burn…. Lists with This Book. Feb 06, LibraryLass rated it it was amazing Shelves: Just what I like. A bit of danger, a bit of paranormal, lots of romance, a good amount of sexual tension. This was a great addition to the series. Am so looking forward to her next one when she goes back to her AQ persona. Highly recommended as per usual with JAK's books.
View all 4 comments. May 29, Lauren rated it really liked it Shelves: Sizzle and Burn 4 Stars Synopsis: Raine can hear voices while Zack has visions. With Raine in the sights of a deranged serial killer and a secret cabal of psychic criminals intent on obtaining the Tallentyre family secrets, Raine and Zack must rely both on their abilities and on each other in order to survive.
The most entertaining in the series so far.
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The romance is wonderful even if the p Sizzle and Burn 4 Stars Synopsis: The romance is wonderful even if the plot is lacking in suspense. Once again, Krentz excels with her dialogue and characterization. Raine uses wit and sarcasm to conceal her insecurities but is, nevertheless, a self-sufficient woman with a powerful sense of justice. Zack is absolutely gorgeous, and I really enjoyed the way in which he helps Raine come to terms with her abilities. Their chemistry definitely sizzles and burns and it was interesting to see their relationship develop from extremely hot and sensual to intensely emotional.
I also liked the fact that their romance is not plagued by any contrived misunderstandings or trust issues.
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My only real problem with the story is that the serial killer plot is so minor as to be almost non-existent and has very little relevance to the main storyline. As a fan of serial killer books, I was hoping for more details on the victims and the murderer but this is not forthcoming and is ultimately resolved very quickly and almost as an afterthought. The psychic cabal plot is more complex and better developed with additional details provided about the Nightshade organization introduced in the previous book.
There is also a nifty plot twist and cliffhanger at the end to keep the reader guessing. It should be noted that it is not necessary to read the series in order. There is no direct connection between the plots of the individual books perhaps because some are contemporary while others are historical.
The only common thread is the Jones family and the Arcane society, and it is fairly easy to grasp their significance in the series arc. I look forward to reading the next installment. Jun 04, Anita rated it really liked it Shelves: I found myself liking a lot of things about this book. Raine and Zack were great characters, both with their own unique traits, and a wonderfully compatible relationship. I winced a little bit at the "meant to be" vibes, but I set those aside after the two of th Actual Rating: I winced a little bit at the "meant to be" vibes, but I set those aside after the two of them started working together and proving that they would have been compatible with each other, paranormal senses or not.
I love that Raine has a signature "screw you" smile--it makes for a great strong heroine in a sea of testosterone in this book. Zack is the typical alpha male, but I'm not going to hold that against him since he was a great guy. The mystery was actually pretty enjoyable There turned out to be entirely too many things going on towards the end that just seemed like a jumbled mess. At some point I found myself wondering whether or not our mysteries even got solved and I have a nagging feeling there were loose ends somewhere.
I am going to continue reading books in this series and books by this author. And that is all that matters. Raine Tallentyre hears voices.
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Usually of the bad-mojo kind. He claims to sees visions. Krentz never disappoints, especially not with her Arcane Society books. And Sizzle and Burn is no exception. This was a wonderful mix of suspense, romance, and paranormal elements with the aroma of a thriller thrown into the mix. I loved both Zack and Raine and their quirky senses of humor, and the attraction between tham and the growing passion and bond packed quite a punch. Krentz masterfully weaving the romance into the intriguing, gripping, and intense suspense plot.
This was a gripping, tension filled book sprinkled with just enough paranormal elements to keep things lively and interesting, and an explosive romance that will leave you begging for more. Jul 06, Julie rated it really liked it Shelves: This one was no exception. The only thing that bothered me was that I had the feeling I had read part of this plot line in another book somewhere, and it drove me crazy trying to figure out what it was.
But, other than that it was really a fast read. If you notice I got through a book pretty fast that's a good indication I am really into it. Sep 22, Sandy rated it really liked it Shelves: Raine has psychic abilities. These voices are of violent emotions and who has the most violent emotions, murderers and serial killers. Raine has worked for a number of years with a police detective that acknowledges her abilities but not why she has them.
Her Aunt Vella spent the last years of her life in a mental institution for having the same abilities. Her father was a researcher and after her mother's death Aunt Vella raised her. When her father also died two others helped Raine has psychic abilities. When her father also died two others helped her Aunt during her downward slide to madness. All this because of the Arcane society. Now an Arcane Agent has come to ask her help in finding a missing agent. Raine is attracted to this agent who also has psychic abilities. Can she overcome a lifetime of anger against the Arcane Society?
I enjoyed this book as it has different characters and a very different plot to any I have read. The Society is a secret society of people with psychic abilities to help or get what they want - some good some bad. They are a murder mystery with a twist. Am beginning to wonder if I should read more of JAK's contemporaries. The plot is not super different than the others, but I enjoy the balance more a lot of the time.
I also kind of enjoy the Arcane Society books. I also enjoy how this book dealt with Bradley, someone who the heroine had thought might be a good potential boyfriend who rejected her advances. It's interesting, because Bradley is consistently portrayed as a good cop, and a mostly good guy, who just isn't that into h This I enjoyed. It's interesting, because Bradley is consistently portrayed as a good cop, and a mostly good guy, who just isn't that into her.
And he's seen this way by everyone, including the heroine. She even continues to trust his professional integrity and ability. It's nice when people are grown up's is all I'm saying. Also enjoyed the mystery, and Raine and Zach's dynamic is just funtimes. Jan 21, Cruth rated it really liked it Shelves: Jayne Ann Krentz First published: Reasonably explicit but infrequent. Father was a scientist. There's not a whole lot to say about this series, particularly if you don't want to give any spoilers.
It's a light mystery in a paranormal setting with a well-developed World. Light sex, some Insta-Love and good writing. Krentz's typically well-writ Author: Krentz's typically well-written characters with strong women who allow for Alpha tendencies in their accepting, respecting men. It does what it sets out to do. View all 3 comments.
Sep 28, Jane Stewart rated it really liked it Shelves: I didn't want to put it down. 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.
I did not like one part. Raine and Zack had a wonderful evening of sex. They were both single and attracted to each other.
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The next day she said they were not going to have anymore sex because it was "not smart to mix business with pleasure. They did not work for the same company. She was just a concerned citizen trying to solve a mystery with her psychic gifts. Number of sex scenes: By Jayne Ann Krentz: Feb 16, obsessedwithbooks rated it really liked it Shelves: I am very familiar with her writing style and therefore I endeavor to judge each new book somewhat less harshly than I would normally because having read so many of her books, at times dialogue, details, scenes etc.
I have been a bit confused by the progression of the Arcane Society novels… skipping back and forth from historical to contemporary and between her different pseudonyms.
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I enjoyed Sizzle and Burn and thought the shorter chapters enhanced the fast-paced plot. Raine and Zack have a great connection that is enhanced by their paranormal talents. Only a few details are revealed about the ruthless Nightshade organization that is developing the potentially lethal drug to enhance paranormal abilities…and I am curious as to where Krentz will take this storyline. I was intrigued by the Fallon Jones character and was hoping for his story next but her next novel, Running Hot, is the story of Luther Malone and Grace Renquist.
View all 6 comments. May 09, Rachel Jones rated it did not like it. I listened to this book in the car on my way home from work when there's nothing good on the radio. I thought about quitting multiple times, but I didn't have any other audio books yet, so I hung in there. The sex scenes were random.
I found myself skipping a couple of them actually. I didn't really understand the connected between Zack and Raine. Sure by the end, it made sense, but they got together way too fast. There was none of the tension, romantically or sexually. To be fair, this isn't my type of book at all. My mom picked it up randomly from the library and didn't pay attention to what it was about.
It cracked me up whenever Raine talked about hating the Jones family, because I always pictured my family reunions, and what kind of evil society we would be. Then it wasn't evil anymore Jones would be part of the Arcane society in the beginning, as if Jones was a super uncommon last name. I mean really, how many Joneses does the average person come across in their lifetime? I'm sure more than just ones connected to a super secret psychic group. I stayed with it because I wanted to find out what happened in the end, but then the end felt kind of disappointing. I guess this could be good for the lonely housewife that wants to read some sort of sexy romance novel with a plot.
For me though, blah. Aug 19, Sue rated it really liked it Shelves: This is my third in the series and I know I'll be moving onto book 4 before I know it. BTW I've been doing this entire series via Audio book, I do think she could pick a slightly better voice to do the series, it seems either the female voice is just right or the male but for some strange reason it's never perfect with both characters at the same time. This time the male voice came off almost flat but in the prior series the woman was to high pitched.
It wasn't enough for me not to enjoy it but I know it would have been enhanced had both voices been perfect. So call me picky The characters and dialogue are as good as ever and the suspense is the kind I like, i. The plot got off to a fast start and kept up the pace until the end. Krentz books are always easy to read and hard to put down, even though I've read them multiple times, some as many as a dozen times.
I particularly enjoyed the crime-solving hobby of Raine Tallentyre, in spite of its psychic nature, and wish there had been more detailed descriptions of her work with Bradley Mitc The characters and dialogue are as good as ever and the suspense is the kind I like, i. I particularly enjoyed the crime-solving hobby of Raine Tallentyre, in spite of its psychic nature, and wish there had been more detailed descriptions of her work with Bradley Mitchell, the cop.
Krentz will consider a future book where the action centers on Mr. Mitchell aided by a new psychic heroine. It would be a shame to waste such a great character. I particularly liked that Raine is not as impetuous as many of her female characters. She had some distance in her attitude, almost aloof. It was Zach who was ready to jump in without looking. A bit of a switch and I enjoyed the unexpectedness of it. Feb 09, Debbie rated it it was ok. I am almost embarrassed to say I read this book. I picked it up off the library shelf and quickly read the back.
It sounded like a decent book and I was in a hurry so I grabbed it. I didn't really notice the front until I picked it up to read. I thought maybe it looked similar to the trashy romance novels with "heaving bosoms and pulsing members", but the summary didn't sound like that so I read it. Soon discovered it was very similar to those romance novels. I thought it was a suspense novel.
I I am almost embarrassed to say I read this book. It does have the suspense, but quite a few more bedroom scenes than I typically like in a little too much detail. Also a little too much swearing. Call me a prude, but that's how I feel. By the time I got to the bedroom scene I was enjoying the plot. So I sheepishly finished. I probably won't read anymore of this author's works.
Oct 27, Carrie rated it really liked it Shelves: This is a good blend of mystery, action, romance, and suspense. And all with a paranormal twist. There was less sentimentality in this book than the last book, White Lies , which I appreciated. The hero and heroine were strong characters and handled themselves well. Krentz doesn't resort of big misunderstandings, anger, lies, or other regretful scenarios to create tension in the relationship. The tension there seems understandable given the couples differing backgrounds and the events happening a This is a good blend of mystery, action, romance, and suspense.
The tension there seems understandable given the couples differing backgrounds and the events happening around them. The double suspense and mystery plot lines were interesting and convoluted enough to keep me guessing. Good effort by Krentz. I'm looking forward to more Arcane Society books. May 03, Lisa P rated it liked it. This book was not my favorite in this series so far, but I still enjoyed it. Raine is a strong female lead, and her chemistry with Zack was undeniable.
I liked the fact that they had an "extra connection" to each other because of their psychic abilities. The mystery here was interesting, but I thought it was a little drawn out for most of the book, and then wrapped up too quickly at the end. I am curious to find out more about the Arcane Society, because I think the idea behind the group is intr This book was not my favorite in this series so far, but I still enjoyed it.
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I am curious to find out more about the Arcane Society, because I think the idea behind the group is intriguing, and so I will definitely be reading more from this series. Another excellent entry in the Arcane Society series - great characters, suspenseful plotting and interesting setting - all set off by the touch of paranormal. This is one of the contemporary books [the historicals seem to be being published under the Amanda Quick name: Operatives of the Nightshade group are the bad guys again - with a serving of serial killer on the side.
And now that Vella, her last relative, has died, Raine s resigned herself to a lonely life. Then, while clearing out Vella s house, Raine s sensitivity leads her to a horrifying discovery: The victim has survived, but the culprit is on the loose. Suddenly, a new man enters Raine s life: But there s one complication - Zack s working for a secret organisation that shattered Raine s family.
She s wary of his motives, but as a killer makes her his target, and a group of psychic criminals operating in the shadows surrounds them, Raine and Zack must rely not only on their powerful abilities, but on each other When All the Girls Have Gone. Number 1 in series. Number 10 in series. Number 3 in series.
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