Anya Bast - Witch Fury (Elemental Witches, Book 4)

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Praise for

WITCH HEART

This pursuit novel rockets forward as the protagonists fight to stay alive and face their growing attraction to one another. Fascinating secondary characters all cry out for their own books. Heres hoping the talented Bast will oblige.

Romantic Times

Witch Heart is a welcomed addition to the series, and readers who love Ms. Basts books will not be disappointed.

Romance Junkies

WITCH BLOOD

Any paranormal fan will be guaranteed a Top Pick read. Anya has provided it all in this hot new paranormal series. You get great suspense, vivid characters, and a world that just pops off the pages Not to be missed.

Night Owl Romance Reviews

Gritty danger and red-hot sensuality make this book and series smoking! Romantic Times

WITCH FIRE

Deliciously sexy and intriguingly original.

New York Times bestselling author Angela Knight

Sizzling suspense and sexy magick are sure to propel this hot new series onto the charts. Bast is a talent to watch, and her magickal world is one to revisit. Romantic Times

A sensual feast sure to sate even the most finicky of palates. Richly drawn, dynamic characters dictate the direction of this fascinating story. You cant miss with Anya.

A Romance Review

Fast-paced, edgy suspense The paranormal elements are fresh and original. This reader was immediately drawn into the story from the opening abduction, and obsessively read straight through to the dramatic final altercation. Bravo, Ms. Bast; Witch Fire is sure to be a fan favorite.

ParaNormal Romance Reviews

A fabulously written ultimate romance. Anya Bast tells a really passionate story and leaves you wanting more The elemental witch series will be a fantastic read.

The Romance Readers Connection

A terrific romantic fantasy starring two volatile lead characters The relationship, between fire and air makes the tale a blast to read. The Best Reviews

Berkley Sensation Titles by Anya Bast

WITCH FIRE
WITCH BLOOD
WITCH HEART
WITCH FURY

Heat Titles by Anya Bast

THE CHOSEN SIN

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WITCH FURY

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Berkley Sensation mass-market edition / June 2009

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For Pete G. who used to share his poetry with me. Youll never be forgotten.

Acknowledgments

Thanks to the Sixth and Main Coffeehouse where I spent many hours working on this book up until I figured out they had free Internet.

ONE

SARAFINA MIGHTVE BEEN NAMED FOR THE ANGELS, but shed always known one day shed end up in hell. Her mother had told her that a hundred times while shed been growing up. She just never figured it would be while she was still breathing. But here she wasbroke, dumped, and grief-stricken. It couldnt get any worse.

Her fingers white and shaking, she released the yellow rose she held and let it fall onto Rosemarys casket. It came to rest on the polished poplar top, followed by many more roses released by those around her. Yellow roses had been Rosemarys favorite. They match your hair, buttercup . Thats what Rosemary had always said, holding one of the flowers up to Sarafinas nose.

Sarafina had scraped together every last cent for that shiny coffin. She hadnt been able to afford it. The funeral had almost beggared her. However, her foster mother had deserved the best. And since Rosemary had never had what she deserved in life, Sarafina had made sure shed had it in death. The only problem was that now Sarafina had ninety-five dollars left in her bank account and rent had been due last week. Shed make it through, though, she always did.

She couldnt cry. It was like all the tears were caught up inside her, stoppered tight. It would be good if she could. It would relieve this awful pressure in her chest. Sometimes crying was like bleeding, it helped cleanse a wound. Thats what Rosemary had always said.

Bye, Rosemary, she whispered.

Reverend Evans droned on, but Sarafina hardly heard him. She barely noticed the others around her, either, all of Rosemarys friends whod come to say their farewells. They clasped her hands after the funeral was over, squeezed her shoulder, and offered condolences. Her foster mother had had lots of friends.

If Sarafina had still lived here in Bowling Green, she knew shed have half a million sympathy casseroles on her doorstep by now. As it was, she was headed back to Chicago right after the funeral. Back home.

She couldnt wait.

Still in a daze, she turned away from the grave and came face-to-face with Nick. His dark brown eyes regarded her solemnly from the handsome face shed known for years. Youre not fit to drive seven hours today, Sarafina. Stay the night and head out in the morning. You can crash at my place.

A smile flickered over her mouth. Oh, really? Amanda said that would be all right?

She and Nick had been sweethearts during high school. Although that fire had long since flickered out and faded to friendship, Sarafina had lost her virginity to Nick. She strongly suspected his wife, Amanda, didnt want her on their couch.

Robin, another friend from childhood, came to stand near Nick. If you dont want to stay with him, you can stay with me. She tilted her blond head to the side in a gesture Sarafina knew meant she was concerned.