Pure Wildfire: Moonfire

eBook ISBN · 9781419919015
Genre · Paranormal Romantica
Length · Full Length Novel

The third album in the Pure Wildfire series

One look at Teri Gilpatrick and Jake Keys wants her so bad he can’t think straight. The trouble is, she’s in prison, accused of the murder of his wife, Cheryl. He has to get her free before the people who killed Cheryl come for her too.

But can a shape-shifting firebird, a member of the hottest rock band on the planet, persuade a sassy, independent woman to take a chance on him? Once, that is, she’s not under sentence of death. From the law and from the hidden group seeking to destroy Jake’s band, Pure Wildfire.

Teri’s only salvation is the incredibly sexy Jake Keys, but she wants far more from him than that. Maybe more than he wants to give. And she won’t settle for second best. She wants Jake, and everything he has to offer. Fiery passion and everlasting love. And the amazing Talent he holds.

cover art by Les Byerley

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Jake Keys woke up to find a woman’s hand on his cock. A not unexpected occurrence. He sighed and rolled on to his back to receive a kiss from the third occupant of his bed. Her soft lips opened, then she plundered, insinuating her tongue into his mouth to fill it with minty flavor and sensuous invitation. These girls were good. They must have been waiting for him to wake up and the one kissing him had even found time to clean her teeth.
So why did the thought of waking up to sex with two gorgeous and willing women send no thrills through him, no eager response? True, his dick was behaving as it should. It always rose to a challenge, never let him down except when he was too drunk to move. Even then, sometimes a skilled manipulator could get something going. But today he didn’t feel the eagerness he should at the prospect.
When had that left him? He adored sex, the best pastime in the world, apart from playing with the band.
He kept his eyes closed, content to be used, at least for now. The thought of rolling over, pulling the sheets up and going back to sleep appealed to him more than this, but he’d invited the women, so he had to be hospitable. Maybe he’d find some excuse to get rid of them later today and grab some time to himself.
Thinking back, he couldn’t quite understand why he’d invited them on his vacation. He’d planned a few quiet weeks in Santa Barbara in a rented villa, a chance to recharge before going into the studio to work on the final cut of the next Pure Wildfire album, Moonfire. Then the Westfall twins announced they would be in the US for a few weeks, and before he knew what he was doing, he’d invited them.
He couldn’t blame anyone except himself. Paige and Ashley could be insistent, as evinced by that small hand on his cock which wouldn’t stop until he either came or fucked her, from her point of view, preferably the latter. Their sister Corinne warned him when he’d started his off-again on-again relationship with Paige last year that they could be clingy, but he couldn’t remember when invitation had turned into encroachment.
Well, he had to be friendly, at least for today, until he could work out some kind of excuse. Get rid of them without upsetting them. They didn’t deserve that.
“Come on, lover.” The soft female English-accented voice had once turned him on instantly but now he had to work at it. Perhaps he was just tired. Yeah, that had to be it. After a tour that had lasted the best part of a year, wildly successful, but exhausting, he needed a bit of time on his own just to sleep and rest.
So Jake finally opened his eyes. “Hi.” He drew Paige close for a kiss. Well, that answered whose mouth had just replaced the hand on his cock. Ashley. “Oh baby,” he managed, pulling away from Paige just enough to speak. Paige’s sweet face smiled down at him. She pushed her ample tits against his chest and he obediently fondled them, though he wasn’t sure how much she actually enjoyed it now. Last year Paige had gone in for augmentation, and as a result, now it was a lot easier to tell the twins apart. The one with size-F breasts was Paige. Ashley still had her original C cups and he had to admit he preferred those. Pumped up breasts didn’t do it for him. They didn’t sit right on the chest, they didn’t look real. His brother Chris was less discriminating. If Chris were here, Jake could leave the twins with him. Or Paige, anyway. Perhaps that was the answer. Call Chris, who was vacationing in California last he’d heard, and lend him the villa. Then he could hire somewhere else and be on his own for a while.
Paige’s long, artificially extended hair brushed his chest. That felt nice and Ashley’s skilled mouth brought him to full tumescence. Or almost full. The extra inch all shape-shifters had was reserved for extra-special occasions. His normal seven-plus inches was enough for most women. More than enough for some.
He felt his desire rise and, almost subjectively, noted the stages of it. Ashley’s tongue circled his dick, then she went back to some serious sucking. Oh yes, she knew how to give head. Nobody better. Heat rippled up his spine, his balls tightened. “Oh, baby, yeah!”
The phone rang. Fuck it, let it ring. Or rather, give him ten minutes and he’d fuck them. Both of them. There was something to be said for mindless sex, after all. Maybe his ennui was just a part of waking up after a couple of bottles of red wine and a session with two hot women. Nothing else.
Paige surprised him by moving away and picking up the phone before he realized why she’d done it. He stopped yelling. She loved to shock, a trait she couldn’t control at times. It came from a childhood spent firmly under the thumb of their managing Svengali-like father, a story Jake knew more about than they realized, thanks to their sister Corinne, who was now married to Pure Wildfire’s lead guitarist, Aidan Hawthorne.
Paige giggled into the phone before she flushed and abruptly handed the phone over. “Some guy,” she told him and huffed. “A guy with no fucking sense of humor.” Her precise English accent made him smile, especially here in his home country. As did her carefully inserted curse word. The twins swore like sailors when they remembered, but it didn’t come naturally to them. He had to remember to moderate his language sometimes, like in TV interviews.
“Hi, yes,” he said, suddenly invigorated from his morning orgasm. He’d have to reciprocate pretty soon. That wouldn’t be too much of a trial. The girls were pretty and definitely game.
“Mr. Jake Keys?”
Weird. He couldn’t remember the last time someone had used his last name, much less the “mister.”
“Yeah?”
“My name is Chauncey Morris and I’m sheriff of Springwater, Texas. Your wife was Ms. Cheryl Palmer?”
“Yeah, Cheryl’s my wife.” Wait—did he just say “was”? Why not “is”?
The heavy silence that fell at his end told him the girls were listening. Intently. But they knew he was married—he was almost sure he’d told them.
“Is there anything wrong?”
“Mr. Keys, have you seen your wife recently?”
The monotone was beginning to annoy him. Jake raked a hand through his shaggy hair, pushing it back off his face. Paige slid her arm around his waist, drawing him closer and rubbing her ample breasts against his upper arm. Her peaked nipples felt good against his skin, he noted absently. “The last time I saw Cheryl was six months ago, though I talked to her yesterday on the phone. We chat online sometimes too, but no, I haven’t seen her face-to-face for a while.” He bit off his words, made too voluble by the man’s use of the past tense. After all, he only had Morris’s word for it that he was a sheriff. Rock stars drew a lot of weird people and the media would use anything to get a story. “Why, what’s wrong?”

“Mr. Keys, your wife is dead.”

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Moonfire has been nominated for a Fantasm award!
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Moonfire is a blazing hot, suspenseful, high-energy addition to Lynne Connolly's wonderful Pure Wildfire series. Although not as involved with the band and their music as the previous books, it still shows Connolly's knowledge of, and affection for, her subject matter. If you love erotic tales filled with danger, intrigue, and the paranormal, check this out. If you've been following the series, then this is certainly a "must". Kudos to Lynne for continuing her strong storytelling; I just wish there were more band members for her to write about!
Julia Clark for Paranormal Romance Reviews

I guess the first word that comes to mind is…WOW! The plot is incredible and Ms. Connolly has created a story that keeps your attention from beginning to end. The other two stories dealt more with the music industry aspect of Pure Wildfire. This intriguing and original tale leaves the music on the periphery and concentrates more on the personal as Jake and Terri deal with murder, mayhem, danger and hate. The emotional and psychic connection between them is intense, the physical attraction instantaneous, and the sex phenomenally hot. I loved the manner in which Terri discovered that Jake was a shape-shifter and how readily she accepted what he was. The ability of an author to keeping me guessing is always appreciated, and Ms. Connolly did just that with her multitude of unexpected twists and turns. Read this one and enjoy!
Mystical Nymph for Literary Nymphs Reviews

Ms. Connolly has continued her action-packed paranormal series with her latest incredible story. Jake’s past is a mystery that Teresa has no idea exists, but is more than willing to uncover. I am fascinated by the abilities that Jake and the other members of Pure Wildfire can manifest and the limits they will take to save the ones that they love. Teresa appears to be your average woman, but her ability to accept the unexpected makes her a perfect match for Jake. The love that they share is both combustible and very loving. I will be waiting for the next installment of the Pure Wildfire series.
Teresa for Fallen Angel Reviews 5 Angels!

I was surprised at how well Jake and Teri meshed right from the beginning but their passion was quick, fast and powerful.  I was also surprised at things that came out in Jake’s background but it all made sense as the plot unfolded.  Jake is a rocker with a heart, soul and passion that captured Teri’s.  He also captured my imagination with little trouble.  Moonfire is one of those books that you never want to end but are happy to have read it just because of the characters.
If you haven’t read the first two books in the Pure Wildfire series, I know that you will want to go back and grab them after finishing Moonfire.
Jo for Joyfully Reviewed

Once again Ms. Connolly has scripted a unique supernatural tale filled with passion and intrigue, leading the reader through an emotional journey that keeps them on edge.The combination of hidden facets, machismo and sex appeal made Jake absolutely yummy!
T.S. Peters for Erotic Romance Reviews

This is one of the more original paranormal romance series I've heard about, and I am sad that there's only going to be the one more book for me to enjoy. If you're like me and enjoy a meatier ebook for your money, this is definitely one to try. And, having written this review, I just noticed that Thunderfire, the last book in the series, was recently released! I know exactly what my book budget is getting spent on!
ShannonC for The Good, The Bad and The Unread

The third installment in the Pure Wildfire, Moonfire was a welcome addition. The author took a different direction with Jake and Teri’s romance. The chemistry between the two was smoking after Teri got over her “OMG he’s a rock star” mentality. It’s also always fun to read about a former playboy being felled by a woman.
A possessive former boyfriend, shape shifting, a twisting storyline and a surprise ending, I thoroughly enjoyed the read.
Chris for Night Owl Romance

In the midst of murder, madness, magic and mayhem, Jake Keys and Teri Gilpatrick are caught in the heady maelstrom of desire and danger. While Teri learns to accept the presence of the electrifying guitarist into her life and Jake struggles to discover the killer in their midst, us readers are allowed a glimpse into the fantastic world created by Lynne Connolly where everything is possible and nothing is as it seems. With such an unexpected follow up after the first two books of her series, this reader cannot help but wait with abated breath for Chris's story to come out, the remaining unattached band member of the PURE WILDFIRE rock group.
J.T. for Romance Junkies

I have to say that I really enjoyed this book. It was different and it put a fresh spin on the world of the shapeshifters. The hero Jake was sexy and humble, which was something I didn’t expect from the rocker playboy. The sex scenes are H-O-T hot. Moonfire was a great read and comes highly recommended from me.
Brianna for Bitten By Books