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Touched by Fire: Magic Wars

Demons of New Chicago, Book 1

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For a decade, I’ve hated the supernaturals who owned my world. I hunted them. I killed them.

And now, in the most grand twist of fate - I am bonded to one of them.

Oh, the irony.

Being a supernatural bounty hunter isn’t exactly a popular job. But after the magic wars, there aren’t many things a human can do that will put food on the table. Thankfully, anything my right hook can’t handle, my guns can.

Or so I thought.

When a demon summoning runs awry, the being that comes into this world changes everything. I’m not sure if he’s truly a demon or a god, but one thing I do know is that he’s after me. I’d like to see him try.

I’ve got a promise to fulfill, and I’m not backing down. The only way out of this is his death or mine, and I’ll do anything to survive. Even if that means making a deal with the devil.

If you can’t get enough of books by Ella Summers, Annette Marie, Shannon Mayer, Deborah Wilde, K.F. Breene, Jeaniene Frost, Kelly St. Clare, and Linsey Hall then dive right in to the dangerous depths of New Chicago. Beware of headstrong heroines with snark. These ladies don’t bark. They bite. Get your copy now!

©2020 Kel Carpenter (P)2025 Kel Carpenter Fantasy Paranormal Paranormal Romance Romance Fiction
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This book take a little bit to get into it but the story sucks you in by the end! The narrators on the audio did well! Can’t wait to see what happens next!

Can’t wait for book 2!

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This is a brilliant first book in a new series. BRILLIANT.
The characters are well written and grab your attention from the start. Piper is a kick ass kind of bounty hunter who is not squeamish at all. Piper and her new BFF face danger, sexy demons and dangerous super naturals.
The choice of narrators is perfect.

I love this story and look forward to the next in this series and more by this author..

A brilliant adaptation

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I love this book.. piper is an amazing character.. she is absolute kick ass, sassy and sarcastic everything I love in a mc. Her back story is revealed slowly so gives you time to take it all in and understand her personality while the action and plots going on around it is fast paced and introduces other charters that are equally intriguing. I love that the story is set in the real world just not how we know it.. it make it relatable but still means anything can happen as they don’t abide by the rules we have now. I really liked there was such a wind range of supernaturals and it just added so much to the story.. I loved it can’t wait for book two and can’t recommend enough.

Entertaining, funny and fast paced

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Wow. I cannot get enough of Kel Carpenter's writing. This is the start of another amazing series. Thoroughly devoured and enjoyed the narrators who definitely made the whole story come alive. Cannot wait for more.

A-maz-ing!!

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Rating 4.5 magical stars
Demons, darkness and magic.....I loved this, my favourite book from Kel Carpenter so far!

Piper is a sassy, feisty bounty hunter with a hidden agenda and a dark secret. She hates magic after what it took from her, but in a world run by supernaturals, this human is one bad-a woman with a grudge, a talent for destruction and a lack of trust of anyone.  She finds herself the hunted and on the run after a summoning gone wrong, and not just by the powerful demon who emerged with his sights firmly set on her.

This story grabbed my interest from the very start. Piper is closed off and doesn't like anyone but I couldn't help liking her. She is a tough cookie but there is a hint of vulnerability to her and when she meets witch Natalie, they grudgingly team up in order to survive. Nat was a fabulous character, the light to Pipers dark and added some humour and reason to the intensity.

I cant wait for more of Ronan. He is a dark, determined, possessive hot hunk of demon and he will not be swayed away from his goal. There were a few chapters from his pov but I hope there are more in the next book, because he is intriguing and did I say hot 🔥

I listened to the audio and both narrators were excellent. I did love Adam Gold's deep, husky voice, another reason for more Ronan please!

This is a slow burn romance set in a dark dystopian type world where supernaturals are out of the closet and ruling the world. I'm looking forward to reading the next in this series after that ending!

demons, darkness and magic. Loved this!

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