Elizabeth Hunter (2)
Author of A Hidden Fire
For other authors named Elizabeth Hunter, see the disambiguation page.
About the Author
Elizabeth Hunter is a contemporary fantasy, paranormal romance, and contemporary romance writer. She is a graduate of the University of Houston Honors College and a former English teacher. She is the author of the Elemental Mysteries and Elemental World series, the Cambio Springs series, and other show more works of fiction. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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Works by Elizabeth Hunter
Fangs, Frost, and Folios: An Elemental Mystery Novella (Elemental Mysteries/World) (2023) 10 copies, 1 review
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- University of Houston Honors College in the Department of English (Linguistics)
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- teacher
author - Short biography
- Elizabeth Hunter is a contemporary fantasy, paranormal romance, and contemporary romance author. She is a graduate of the University of Houston Honors College in the Department of English (Linguistics) and a former English teacher. She once substitute taught a kindergarten class, but decided that middle school was far less frightening.
She currently lives in Central California with a seven-year-old ninja who claims to be her child. She enjoys music, writing, travel, and bowling (despite the fact that she’s not very good at it.) Someday, she plans to learn how to scuba dive. And maybe hang glide… but that looks like a lot of running.
Her contemporary fantasy series, The Elemental Mysteries, is a paranormal romance available in e-edition and paperback at all major online retailers. - Nationality
- USA
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I am irritated with myself because I liked this book, A HIDDEN FIRE, book 1 of a 4 book series, THE ELEMENTAL MYSTERIES by Elizabeth Hunter.
I am not particularly fond of the paranormal, vampires, unexplained mysteries, sci-fi, ghosts, etc., and I expected this title, billed as a ‘tantalizing paranormal romance’ to be extremely dreadful.
It was not dreadful at all.
A HIDDEN FIRE is a romance, a mystery, and an adventure story. It is full of puzzles, references to the Italian Renaissance, show more antique books, very detailed settings and places, and interesting, intelligent characters.
I was embarrassed (at first) to discover that is was a ‘vampire story’, but the plot was interesting and detailed enough to keep me reading and intrigued. And now I want to finish the series! Do Giovanni and B. get back together? Will Lorenzo reappear and use B. to get to her father, Stephen? Will Stephen De Novo ever appear in the story? Where is he hiding? What about B.’s grandmother? Why did she never discuss B.’s father with her?
While the ‘vampires’ are a major plot point, the characters and settings lessen their impact a bit. They are PART of the story, not the ONLY story.
I received this book in exchange for reading it and providing an honest review. I am glad I accepted it. The genre has opened up new reading opportunities.
I do recommend this book. show less
I am not particularly fond of the paranormal, vampires, unexplained mysteries, sci-fi, ghosts, etc., and I expected this title, billed as a ‘tantalizing paranormal romance’ to be extremely dreadful.
It was not dreadful at all.
A HIDDEN FIRE is a romance, a mystery, and an adventure story. It is full of puzzles, references to the Italian Renaissance, show more antique books, very detailed settings and places, and interesting, intelligent characters.
I was embarrassed (at first) to discover that is was a ‘vampire story’, but the plot was interesting and detailed enough to keep me reading and intrigued. And now I want to finish the series! Do Giovanni and B. get back together? Will Lorenzo reappear and use B. to get to her father, Stephen? Will Stephen De Novo ever appear in the story? Where is he hiding? What about B.’s grandmother? Why did she never discuss B.’s father with her?
While the ‘vampires’ are a major plot point, the characters and settings lessen their impact a bit. They are PART of the story, not the ONLY story.
I received this book in exchange for reading it and providing an honest review. I am glad I accepted it. The genre has opened up new reading opportunities.
I do recommend this book. show less
This has to be one of the most impressive indie books I've read. On story alone, I'd give this 5 stars. The only reason I'm holding to 4 (or 4.5) is because there are about 30 typos sprinkled throughout and I have to keep myself honest on my criteria. This is damned close to perfect though.
I am absolutely enamoured of the entire vampire mythology presented here and it drew me right in. There are plenty of vampire books around but this didn't feel like one of those "so inspired by something show more else that it was distracting". This felt like its own story. The elements being an aspect of the vampire characteristics was fascinating, as well. I was completely caught up in the research/librarian aspect of the story as I've always had "archivist" as my dream job. I pretty much squeed reading that the second level of Giovanni's manse was a library. I knew Beatrice was a kindred when she told him that given the choice between the company of the hot PhD & the library, the library wins. Every time. *sigh* The mystery of the papers, books & where Stephen was just made for a great read & smoothly propelled the story along.
The characters are great and I must admit that as much as I think Lorenzo is a vile, twisted little blood-sucker, I love him! He's a worthy adversary for Giovanni. And Giovanni is a great main male character. His whole dark & brooding didn't go overboard and neither did his alpha male (re: general jerkdom). He was very easy for me to like even when I didn't like what he was doing. Beatrice is a fantastic heroine with wit, strength and sensibility. I was very happy that she came across as a grown woman who didn't just lose her ability to reason because Giovanni was the hot, wealthy, worldy PhD. It was refreshing. This also made the relationship between the two feel organic and on pace. There's no insta-love for no tangible reason or declarations of eternal love out of nowhere and for that I was grateful. They had normal conversations about things and got to know one another as the reader gets to know them. They spoke and reacted as normally as I could imagine people would given the circumstances. I also enjoyed that Giovanni (who literally has nothing but time) was keenly aware of how young Beatrice was. I liked that he had respect for her living her own life and didn't take any action to subsume hers into his just to have her. And Beatrice kept her senses about her and beyond her feelings for Giovanni, she never forgot her grandmother or her PhD program. She never forgot her dreams & plans. I liked the maturity both displayed. It made for a bittersweet romance. It felt honest and not just like they were props for the plot. I loved their attraction and of course, am pulling for them but I like where this installment ends for them. The remainder of the characters, Carwyn, Isadora, Tenzin & even Doyle, the cat, were extremely enjoyable & very well drawn. I can't wait to get back to them all.
I already have the second book on my Kindle, so I need to get on to reading that. Like, now. show less
I am absolutely enamoured of the entire vampire mythology presented here and it drew me right in. There are plenty of vampire books around but this didn't feel like one of those "so inspired by something show more else that it was distracting". This felt like its own story. The elements being an aspect of the vampire characteristics was fascinating, as well. I was completely caught up in the research/librarian aspect of the story as I've always had "archivist" as my dream job. I pretty much squeed reading that the second level of Giovanni's manse was a library. I knew Beatrice was a kindred when she told him that given the choice between the company of the hot PhD & the library, the library wins. Every time. *sigh* The mystery of the papers, books & where Stephen was just made for a great read & smoothly propelled the story along.
The characters are great and I must admit that as much as I think Lorenzo is a vile, twisted little blood-sucker, I love him! He's a worthy adversary for Giovanni. And Giovanni is a great main male character. His whole dark & brooding didn't go overboard and neither did his alpha male (re: general jerkdom). He was very easy for me to like even when I didn't like what he was doing. Beatrice is a fantastic heroine with wit, strength and sensibility. I was very happy that she came across as a grown woman who didn't just lose her ability to reason because Giovanni was the hot, wealthy, worldy PhD. It was refreshing. This also made the relationship between the two feel organic and on pace. There's no insta-love for no tangible reason or declarations of eternal love out of nowhere and for that I was grateful. They had normal conversations about things and got to know one another as the reader gets to know them. They spoke and reacted as normally as I could imagine people would given the circumstances. I also enjoyed that Giovanni (who literally has nothing but time) was keenly aware of how young Beatrice was. I liked that he had respect for her living her own life and didn't take any action to subsume hers into his just to have her. And Beatrice kept her senses about her and beyond her feelings for Giovanni, she never forgot her grandmother or her PhD program. She never forgot her dreams & plans. I liked the maturity both displayed. It made for a bittersweet romance. It felt honest and not just like they were props for the plot. I loved their attraction and of course, am pulling for them but I like where this installment ends for them. The remainder of the characters, Carwyn, Isadora, Tenzin & even Doyle, the cat, were extremely enjoyable & very well drawn. I can't wait to get back to them all.
I already have the second book on my Kindle, so I need to get on to reading that. Like, now. show less
4.5
Book source ~ Purchased audiobook at Chirp
Robin Brannon and her two best friends have a near death experience and they suddenly have psychic powers. Robin can see ghosts, Val sees things when she touches an item, and Monica has visions that come to her in dreams. At first, they think they’re going cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs. And who wouldn’t?! But once they confess these unusual things to each other, they start to slowly figure things out. In the meantime, they have to get on with their show more lives.
The beginning of this book has a quote that really struck home with me. Robin wakes up one morning and thinks: “Is this the rest of my life? Really? This? Every day until I die?” I’ve been feeling like this for a while now. Totally unappreciated with the drudgery I do, day after day after day. At least Robin has two best friends. I have no friends. *shrugs*
Anyway, there’s a mystery to be solved and it involves a ghost Robin keeps seeing. The trio of friends get their thinking caps on and try channeling a detective. During all of this, Robin is trying to revive her marriage and deal with her elderly grandmother’s health, her mom’s passive-aggressive ways, and her kids' foibles, all while running her antique business. Monica and Val are also dealing with shit, but I mention Robin because the book is told from her POV and the reader gets a more comprehensive view of it from her.
Take real life problems involving women in their 40s, stir in some paranormal stuff, and sprinkle generously with humor and you get a heartwarming tale that also intrigues. The ghost with the problem is a head scratcher, though I kinda thought I had it figured out part way through the book. Still, it’s nice to have his story filled in. And what a doozy of a story it is! This is a book that has stuck with me since I finished it and I have the next two on my wishlist. I look forward to reading Val’s and Monica’s books. show less
Book source ~ Purchased audiobook at Chirp
Robin Brannon and her two best friends have a near death experience and they suddenly have psychic powers. Robin can see ghosts, Val sees things when she touches an item, and Monica has visions that come to her in dreams. At first, they think they’re going cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs. And who wouldn’t?! But once they confess these unusual things to each other, they start to slowly figure things out. In the meantime, they have to get on with their show more lives.
The beginning of this book has a quote that really struck home with me. Robin wakes up one morning and thinks: “Is this the rest of my life? Really? This? Every day until I die?” I’ve been feeling like this for a while now. Totally unappreciated with the drudgery I do, day after day after day. At least Robin has two best friends. I have no friends. *shrugs*
Anyway, there’s a mystery to be solved and it involves a ghost Robin keeps seeing. The trio of friends get their thinking caps on and try channeling a detective. During all of this, Robin is trying to revive her marriage and deal with her elderly grandmother’s health, her mom’s passive-aggressive ways, and her kids' foibles, all while running her antique business. Monica and Val are also dealing with shit, but I mention Robin because the book is told from her POV and the reader gets a more comprehensive view of it from her.
Take real life problems involving women in their 40s, stir in some paranormal stuff, and sprinkle generously with humor and you get a heartwarming tale that also intrigues. The ghost with the problem is a head scratcher, though I kinda thought I had it figured out part way through the book. Still, it’s nice to have his story filled in. And what a doozy of a story it is! This is a book that has stuck with me since I finished it and I have the next two on my wishlist. I look forward to reading Val’s and Monica’s books. show less
I read this book in the middle of my infertility treatment, which was a mistake as it turns out that the Secret Tragedy That Broke Them Up is an ectopic pregnancy with uterine damage, and the Happy Epilogue is the couple conceiving right away when they get back together despite the doctor telling her It Could Never Be. FUCK that shit for two reasons: A) "We got preggers immediately despite serious physical problems that should have gotten in the way" is just insulting, and B) "Happy endings show more equal babies" totally invalidates any other method of living with infertility (or, you know, living as a couple in general), like dealing with the uncertainty of trying again or deciding to be childless.
I would have thrown the book across the room, but y'know... Kindle. show less
I would have thrown the book across the room, but y'know... Kindle. show less
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