Deception (Mystic #3) - B.C. Burgess

Layla
Layla Callaway has found comfort in her new role as a coven member, and she’s declared her love for the heartthrob who led her home, but as beautiful as her life appears, it’s shadowed by the evil threatening to rip it away.

Quin
After years of meaningless flings, Quin Kavanagh has finally found love in Layla and yearns to keep her close, but the strength and longevity of their relationship is tested by Finley, a powerful wizard who promises to rid Layla’s life of danger… then claim her as his reward.

The Enemy
They’ve attacked once, leaving Layla with grievous injuries, and the worst has yet to come. The Stranger has drawn closer than anyone knows. And with the disappearance of his lieutenant, Agro is on a rampage, determined to get his witch… or make her family pay.

Stretching from coast to coast and teeming with loathed villains and beloved heroes, The Mystic Series is rich with emotion, magic and intrigue. Whether the reader is laughing, crying or falling in love, they'll find themselves invested in Layla's fate through the rich dialogue and emotionally driven characters that weave the web of this fiery tale. 

THE QUINSESSION CONTINUES!!! 

Maybe it’s because I read these books around Date Me, but this series (as far as the way it is set out) reminds me of The Keatyn Chronicles, except with a paranormal flair.  The way the books pick up where the previous one was left off and that not a lot of time goes by while we are reading along reminded me of how the Keatyn Chronicles plays out. I envision them both as TV shows while I’m reading. 

Here is one of the major ways it differs, Layla is a girl who knows what she wants as far as the man in her life.  There may be others that express and interest, and there may have even been a little issue in Impassion, but Layla lets everyone know Quin is the man for her and I LOVE IT!!!

While there are still times where I think things are a little drawn out, the action and adventure is definitely a part of this book.  I find I’m always waiting to see what is going to be around the next corner.  I’m so worried for Layla, Quin and all their family every time we go to Argo’s storyline.  I also cringe because I hate him! 

I love that we get to spend more time with the family in this book and see what they can do.  I also love that Layla seems to be getting more comfortable around her own family.  I love that her sad heart is so filled with all of them, even when times are scary and hard, and she feels like she is more of a liability in their lives, it is all out of love for this family.   
  "We fear losing most what we love most, but you can't let that fear stop you from smelling the roses and collecting your bouquet.  That would be the biggest loss of all." - Morrigan 

I also love that we get to meet some of Quin’s friends in this book.  I am hoping they will continue to play a role as the series moves forward but it’s nice to see that they recognize a difference in Quin (proves his player days are behind him) 

For any Quin doubters (are there still any?) this book should solidify for you that it is not just about the girl in his dreams…he loves this girl! The real Layla! And while his persistence to wait until they are “ready” is drove me crazy while reading this book…timeline wise – I do get it.  They haven’t really known each other long, and he wants to make sure everything is perfect.  Could I love him anymore? I don’t think so. 
  "I want to provide for you.  I want to keep you safe and happy.  It's why I breathe.  If you're not taken care of, I'm not taken care of." 

And the end of this book… *sighs*… While it kills me to have to wait until some undetermined time this summer to get book 4, if it is anything like the previous books have been, it will be totally worth the wait.   

Thank you to Jillian Dodd for introducing me to an amazing series and thank you to B.C. Burgess for sharing it with us all! Cannot wait to see how the story continues.