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Heart Stings: An Elemental Assassin novella Kindle Edition

by Jennifer Estep (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 187 ratings
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New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep serves up a novella focusing on secondary characters from her Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series. This action-packed adventure features elemental magic and an enemies-to-lovers romance. Perfect for fans of Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Charlaine Harris, and Faith Hunter.

Heart stings can be the most dangerous wounds of all . . .

Lorelei Parker has had plenty of “heart stings” in her life—moments that are both happy and sad. With her grandmother’s recent marriage, Lorelei has had far more good times than bad lately.

That all changes when a ruthless Ashland underworld boss starts threatening her, but Lorelei is determined to figure out why the other crime boss is so interested in her thriving business. She vows to use her elemental Ice and metal magic to do whatever it takes to defend herself and her family.

Also in the mix is the mercurial Hugh Tucker. Lorelei doesn’t know what the vampire is up to, or if he’s a friend or an enemy. Tucker might even be something else, something more—if Lorelei can stay alive long enough to figure out whose side he’s really on . . .

Note: Heart Stings is a 38,000-word novella from the point of view of Lorelei Parker. It takes place after the events of Last Strand, book 19 in the Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series. Heart Stings first appeared in the Dirty Deeds 2 anthology in 2022.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BPDMFP8S
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jennifer Estep (May 9, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 9, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4005 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 173 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 187 ratings

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Jennifer Estep is a New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author who prowls the streets of her imagination in search of her next fantasy idea.

Jennifer is the author of the Elemental Assassin, Section 47, Galactic Bonds, Crown of Shards, Gargoyle Queen, and other fantasy series. She has written more than 40 books, along with numerous novellas and stories.

In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys hanging out with friends and family, doing yoga, and reading fantasy and romance books. She also watches way too much TV and loves all things related to superheroes.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
187 global ratings

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Jen
5.0 out of 5 stars Chillingly beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2023
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An amazing view of some familiar characters. Love, violence, snark and diamonds. Cannot go wrong with a trip to Ashland.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great novella
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2023
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Finally, Tuck and Lorelli hook up. Also one more Ashland underworld boss out of the picture. Estep does such a great job.
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Denise H
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic from start to finish!
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2023
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I absolutely loved this story!! It was flirty, fun, cute, and snarky with a side of danger and bada$$ with some of the fantastic characters from the Elemental Assassin series. I’ve been fascinated with Hugh Tucker from his run-ins with Gin and the gang in other books and even though he was the bad guy, it always seemed like there was more to his character. I enjoyed learning more about him and seeing his interactions with Lorelei and their dance around their attraction to each other. It was endearing to see a softer, sweeter side of him. I loved how strong and independent Lorelei was and the unique way she handled her magic to deal with the bad guys. This was an all-around great read and I highly recommend.
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LeslieO
5.0 out of 5 stars great read
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2023
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I enjoyed seeing things from Loralei’s perspective. Even without Gin, the friendships exist and there is support for one another. Malory got her party and her granddaughter happy.
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Hank
5.0 out of 5 stars Death & Sex & wow
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2023
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I liked this book. Sort of a Gin with extra fizz. Seriously. A good tead without typos. Jennifer can certainly write.
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Greybear's mom
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2023
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I enjoyed meeting up with old friends, and I've wanted more for Tucker for some time. Of course, it's a novella, so I'm left wanting more. Feels like I read parts of it before, but other parts didn't seem familiar at all.
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4.0 out of 5 stars My first elemental Assassin book
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2023
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Although I have read JE before, this is my first Assassin book. I thought I would be a little lost, but she puts in enough details that it can stand on it's own. Enjoyable
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Barb
5.0 out of 5 stars exciting, romantic and wonderful story
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2023
Heart Stings by Jennifer Estep is a novella (19.5 book) from her wonderful Elemental Assassin series. This novella takes place after Last Strand (finale), and is focused on Lorelei Parker. Lorelei has become friends with Gin and her gang, and with Gin away on vacation, she helps her grandmother plan a wedding, since the last one was destroyed by an attack (Last Strand).

Lorelei is being threatened by the underworld boss, Clyde, who wants to buy her shipping business, and she keeps refusing. She knows he will attempt to force her to accept, but Lorelei is ready to defend herself and her grandmother, with her elemental ice and metal magic ability. At a restaurant, having dinner with her family, Hugh Tucker stops over to say hello. The attraction between the two of them sizzles, but both do not trust each other. Lorelei overhears Tucker accepting a job working for Clyde, and is concerned if he is an enemy to her, or he has other plans. When she and Tucker end up in the same room, the both succumb to their feelings.

At the party, Lorelei is kidnapped by the underworld boss, and she learns the real reason for his wanting her shipping business. Clyde plans to find what he is looking for; he also plans to kill her; as well as kill Tucker. But Lorelei doesn’t worry, as she uses her elemental ice magic to stop Clyde, saving herself and Tucker, who also joins in to help defeat Clyde and his giants.

What follows is an exciting, romantic and wonderful story! I loved seeing Lorelei and Tucker together, as they were very steamy. Since this was a novella, it was nice to spend time with Lorelei, and see how she uses her powers to protect others. Though I was not a big fan of Tucker in this series, he turned out very good in this story.

Heart Stings was very well written by Jennifer Estep, which was a fun short story, and I loved every minute. Lorelei was a great heroine in this book. I hope sometime in the future, we get to see the heroes of Elemental Assassin, such as Gin, Finn, Owen, Bria, Silvo, Sophia, Jo Jo, along with Lorelei and Tucker. If you have not read the Elemental Assassin series, it is time for you to start now.
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Poison
3.0 out of 5 stars Novella sur Lorelei
Reviewed in France on May 31, 2023
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Agréable même si Gin n'est pas présente.

J'aurai aimé qu'on découvre un peu plus Hugh. Je crois qu'il aurait pu largement être le héros.

Ici c'est Lorelei Parker, rencontrée auparavant qui mène la danse.

Passé douloureux, survivante et qui n'hésite pas à se mouiller pour ce qu'elle veut et ceux qu'elle aime. On a déjà vu et déjà lu ce genre de chose, et dans cette série c'est ultra classique. Je regrette un peu les répétitions dans une novella, mais bon, j'ai l'habitude.

Comme dit plus haut, Hugh est un personnage nettement plus intéressant que les autres. Ce grand esprit machiavélique qui a tenu Gin en respect durant plusieurs intrigue méritait mieux que cette courte histoire. Ou alors une histoire dont il aurait pris la main.

Je l'avoue, j'ai un faible pour les méchants au grand cœur avec un esprit aussi retors et capable de plans aussi élaborés !
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