I received a free copy for an honest review from Netgalley.

Ok, so first off, I’m a HUGE fan of their work. I’ve read everything that I can get my hands on, so I did a happy dance when I got a chance for this. So, I’m both super happy I got read it and sad, as I just realized the wait will feel so much longer for the next.

But, this book picks up several years after the wedding novella, so now mad Rogan and Nevada are still in the story, but not the stars. From there we still have a wonderful conspiracy to unravel, but the Caesar threat is not what’s going on right now. But, I still want to know some time who it is- I feel like it’s going to come back around. Arabella has turned into a reluctant but amazing head of the family, now in the place Nevada was before, although I don’t want to spoil it, becomes an absolute badass. Basically, once you hit chapter 10-12, don’t put it down. The epilogue makes me want a novella or at least a book about THAT backstory, but I’ll leave it here, and let you know it’s just so awesome you will want to read it too.

I wasn't sure what to expect with the viewpoint changing from Nevada in the first trilogy to Catalina in this one, but I loved it! Catalina has a lot more going on beneath the surface than we ever knew, and she'll make a great head of house. I can't wait to learn more about Alessandro and the other characters.

Sapphire Flames is the fourth novel in the Hidden Legacy series, but it doesn't follow Nevada anymore. Instead it follows her younger sister, Catalina. Like Nevada, Catalina is an amazing investigator, one with unique abilities. Unlike Nevada, Catalina is afraid of her powers. She doesn't trust herself with them, and one can hardly blame her for that.
Also like Nevada, Catalina has a way of taking on cases that are significantly more dangerous than they first appear. In this case, it's a house war with so much at stake. To make matters worse, House Baylor's three year period is almost over, making the family fair game for attacks. It's a lot for any one family, or person, to handle.
Before starting Sapphire Flames, make sure to read the novella Diamond Fire. This is the first piece written in Catalina's perspective, and it really sets the scene for the rest of her series. Plus it's fine, so why would you want to miss out on that?

Sapphire Flames was so much better than I had even dared to hope it would be. Catalina is an amazing main character. She's strong, determined, and conflicted. She fears her abilities, but loves her family and her job more, and will do anything to take care of them.
There was so much to love about this novel. Everything from Catalina herself (and the cameos from the rest of the Baylor family, of course), to the romantic subplot, and the antagonists. It was so perfectly written, and a brilliant follow-up to Nevada's series.
Honestly, at first I was heartbroken at the idea of moving on from Nevada's series. Even while being excited to see more of her sisters. This novel? This erased any lingering concern I had about Catalina's series. It was perfect.
The antagonists in this novel were...dare I say bone chilling? There were brutal, dangerous, and more than a little bit crazed. I think in a way Catalina needed to face somebody like them. Best of all, this whole plot established a longer running plot for Catalina to chase down.
I adored the reason for Catalina taking on this case. It was so her. Actually, I believe that almost any member of her family (not counting her grandmother, of course) would have made this decision. Speaking of her grandmother...ouch. I don't think I need to say more than that. I don't want to spoil things, and if you've read the novel then you'll know exactly what I mean by that.
Nevada herself doesn't make a physical appearance in this novel, nor does Rogan. But that was for the best. It would be too easy for them to take over the plot, so they had to be out of the way the whole time. I do like the reason behind their absence though.
The romantic subplot was...intense. At first I wasn't on the ship train at all, but by the end the writers had managed to win me over. I can't wait for the next novel to see how that plot progresses.
I'm almost sad that I'm already finished with Sapphire Flames. Part of me wishes I had savored it more. The rest of me is pretty pleased that I binged it. Of course, the downside to that is it's going to be at least a year before the next novel is out...

This new spinoff of the Hidden Legacy series did NOT disappoint! The husband wife team who are Ilona Andrews consistently delivers. Sapphire Flames brings new intrigue, deeper insight into the HL world and a return of the characters I adore (Leon and Arabella will always first rate supporting roles!) if you enjoy action, a hint of romance and magic then Ilona Andrews is the author for you. 5 stars! Can’t wait to read the next in this incredible series!

**ARC

This book was everything I wanted and more. A continuation of the Baylor family’s story that began with the trilogy of Nevada and Rogan, this is Catalina’s show. The authors built a fascinating world of magic, family, love, and violence and this entry in the saga expands that world while also bringing in new characters. The interplay between the family members, the threats they face, and the romance Catalina experiences was all so expertly woven together. The husband and wife duo of Ilona Andrews is one of the best Urban Fantasy/Romance writers in the business and this book is another example of that.

All about Catalina!

Sapphire Flames starts with Catalina Baylor doing a favor for House Etterson saving Runa’s brother. But describing the book any further would take forever and the authors do a much better job than I ever could with so much happening so quickly. This book is all about Catalina coming into her own as head of House Baylor and it is very good!

Sapphire Flames answers so many questions but raises so many more that I can’t wait until the next book which we hopefully get more about Catalina and Alessandro Sagredo and it can’t come soon enough, but tomorrow would be really nice! I can reread the series until that happens whenever the author lords finish the book and it is scheduled for publication.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

4.5 stars

So, what can I say – I LOVED IT!

One word – UNPUTDOWNABLE!!!

At this point there is no other author that clicks with me the way Ilona Andrews does.

As expected, the author wrote one fantastic first book about Catalina and Alessandro.

The feelings, the action, the humor – Sapphire Flames had it all.

And although Catalina’s magic is more defense than offense, the action wasn’t missing in the slightest. Catalina grew so much over the last three years, that’s how much time went by since Nevada’s wedding, and wow there were some pretty interesting changes happening during those years. Catalina really impressed me. I had an inkling that she would turn into a fascinating character, but I had no idea how kick-ass that girl would become. Strong, business savvy, with a spine of steel and not hesitant to make hard choices when needed – Catalina has become a woman not to be messed with. And consequently my kind of heroine.

Alessandro on the other hand was as swoony as I remembered him. Not all was as it seemed. He had some interesting facts hidden behind his too gorgeous for his own good facade – and there is so much more I want to find out about him. He knew how to steamroll Catalina when needed. Supported her without question. Stood by her side without care for his own safety – all in all he was the perfect guy for her. And easily as awesome as Connor “Mad” Rogan, just a tad more realistic – lol. One word – yummilicious!!!

I loved that the world was so familiar to me. The supporting characters were beloved. And their banter and personalities so dear to me. The intricate plots were as fascinating as ever. And a recurring character had me questioning everything I thought I knew.

I can’t wait to see how it all will end. I have so many questions.

Overall, I didn’t want Sapphire Flame to end. I wanted to read book 2 & 3 immediately. That’s how awesome and addicting this story was. And I can guarantee that the next two books will be even more awesome. Because that’s just how it goes with an Ilona Andrews series. They pull you in and never let you go.

After getting her first star turn in the novella "Diamond Fire," Catalina kicks off her own trilogy. Three years have passed, and Catalina has taken over as head of House Baylor, just as their House nears the end of the grace period it was granted at the end of the first trilogy. This means that Catalina is in charge as the family tries to find new clients to protect (and pay the bills), while also preparing to be a legitimate target of House warfare for the first time. Just to make things more complicated, her longtime impossible crush, Alessandro, appears on the scene in an unexpected role. The story kicks off at full speed and never stops for breath until the end. It's a great continuation of the Hidden Legacy series, and I'm already impatient to find out what happens next!

I already have this on pre-order, but was glad I could preview it. The author gods fan base, the BDH, will be quite happy and slightly frustrated at the same time.
The story is great and the insight into Catalina's magic makes me hungry for more details on the rest of the family.
The frustration will come at the end because it is over, but know that there will be more to come in the next book of the series and there are hints of what may come in the future.

There is nothing more satisfying AND frustrating when you finish a book and you want MORE. Especially if you love the characters like you love your own family!!!

Of course every good book leads you to want more, and Sapphire Flames is one of those excellant five star books that dangle theories and fandom thoughts in front of you. So what did I do immediately after I read the last page.  I scrubbed the sleep out of my eyes and pulled the first 4 books in the series off my shelf. Yes...  The book hangover was bad. 

In this novel, we have an older Catalina who has taken over Baylor Investigations from Nevada. I love Nevada don't get me wrong but this blooming flower named Catalina had my old heart a fluttering.  She had grown up a strong mature young woman. If you remember back to the earlier books you remember a shy teenager wishing to hide in the corner of the room. 

Three years later, mentored by Arrosa Conner and now head of House Baylor, Catalina is a formidable force. Keeping this in mind, do not despair as the authors didn't skimp on futher character development.

A friend of the family flew home to a call from the police department that their mother, a prime, and her sister, also a prime, has died in a fire.  Suspicious only to those who know the pair, Runa decides to hire an investigator. Trouble is heading to the House Baylor but Catalina was ready.

What she wasn't ready for was Alessandro Sagredo!  Sexxxxyyyy with a capital S, he waltzes into her life and leaves her with dreams of love and hazy confusion regarding his actions.

Sapphire Flames is a 5 star read and I tip my Nerd Girl hat to the writing duo yet again!! I can not wait until the next book.

*This review was done in conjunction with Nerd Girl Official book blog. www.NerdGirlOfficial.com

This is the kind of ARC that everyone wants and I almost feel guilty for having...but then again, it was SO GOOD. Catalina is a great heroine, and getting to spend more time with the entire Baylor clan (except Nevada and Connor, of course) was a real treat. I think Alessandro felt a little underdeveloped and mysterious, but that is similar to how Mad Rogan was in the first Hidden Legacy book. I was worried that Catalina would be too much like Nevada, but she's pleasingly different and her own character. I loved reading it and I can't wait for everyone else to get their hot little hands on it in August!

Catalina, now head of House Baylor, as she investigates the murder of the head of a house of poisoners. (If you haven't read the short story, Diamond Fire, you really need to do that before starting this book. Not so much to fill in gaps, but the novella does fill in some background and really establishes Catalina as her own independent person and will give you more details about some of the other characters - plus Rogan and Nevada's wedding.) Once again, Andrews starts and finishes strong. Excellent action scenes, an intriguing mystery all with a side of steamy romance. And then there is the cliff hanger. If you enjoyed Rogan and Nevada, then you will love Catalina and Alessandro. Not to mention Arabella, Bern, Leon, Penelope and Grandma Frida.

While some might be disappointed that Nevada only appears briefly, you won't be disappointed in who Catalina has become. I look forward to reading more about her and hope Arabella will get her turn as well. Preorder this book, it's worth it.

Full review to be published online in late August.

SAPPHIRE FLAMES is the fourth book in the 'Hidden Legacy' series by Ilona Andrews; but the first in the three book arc about Nevada's sister Catalina, and her adventures as a powerful Prime and (now) head of the family house. I was bit worried that this book might not be able to meet my high expectation after Nevada and Rogan. In the previous books Catalina was portrayed as really smart but introverted and shy. I had hoped with being older in the new book she would have some confidence being a Prime, and she definitely does. Catalina grew in controlling her powers and her general 'kick-assability' throughout the book as she solved her case and got her House on less shaky ground. And her budding relationship with Alessandro...wow.

Definitely looking for more from Catalina. That being said, the book had a few similarities to 'Burn For Me'. There were a few places where it felt like Nevada and Rogan with the names changed. Not an issue, though; it was fantastic no matter who the characters remind the reader of.

I've really enjoyed this series, and was excited for this new entry in the Hidden Legacy. I follow the authors on social media, and they discussed on their blog how they had to do a lot of editing and cut back on word count for this title and I think it shows. I found the story a little choppy and hard to follow, which is unusual for an Ilona Andrews book. They generally write very strong female leads and I found Catalina to be a little disappointing. Her love interest was a little off too. I think the part of the story that explains his weird secondary powers got cut, and his motives for doing pretty much anything were never really explained. Overall it was still an engrossing read and I definitely want to see where the story goes, it just wasn't the strongest entry in the series.

This book exceeded my expectations and I could not be more happy after reading it. I've been such a fan of the Hidden Legacy series and I was overjoyed when I found out they would be continued with Catalina's voice. I fell in love with the Baylor family and it was great to read about Catalina and how she grew to utilize her unique power.

Nevada and Rogan were strong characters that I really loved, and I was interested to see how Ilona Andrews would set them aside to give Catalina the Head of House spotlight. Catalina reluctantly took the reigns for House Baylor and she did it in her own way different from Nevada. I thought she was a great heroine and it was entertaining to see her slowly decide what kind of Head of House she was going to be. To go from the Catalina in Diamond Fire to the Catalina here was a significant change. She has grown into a more confidant and secure-in-her-power woman.

I was also surprised by how great a character Alessandro turned out to be. The glimpses we got of him in previous books were barely the tip of the iceberg. He turned out to be a great character and love interest for Catalina. I can't wait to see where their relationship takes them.

The secondary characters are also such a joy to read. They all have such unique and believable voices and I found myself laughing more than once with certain personality quirks.

Finally, the plot is fantastic as well. The conflict in this was very well-written and seamlessly thought-out in terms of connecting things from the previous books. It is clear that the authors take the time to create the science behind their universe, and then insert clues that you often don't notice until the next book. It's just great storytelling.

The Hidden Legacy series has been one of my all time favorite novels in the genre, and Sapphire Flames has only solidified that. The only negative thought I had was when I realized all the waiting I'll have to do for the next novel!

Catalina Baylor is doing a good job as the head of House Baylor. She's a Prime with a unique and very strong talent. But House Baylor is small and just coming out of their three years of protected status. She really shouldn't get involved with Runa Etterson and the case she brings. She is first brought in when Runa's fifteen-year-old brother Ragnar is threatening to jump off a hospital roof. Catalina uses her power of beguilement to coax him off the edge and then has to bring him home with her to remove the magic she used.

Runa has a major problem. Her mother and sister died in a fire and she is sure they were murdered. She wants to hire Catalina's investigation agency to find out the truth. She's already been turned down by the Head of House Montgomery who runs a much larger investigative agency. Catalina feels that she owes Runa a debt because Runa prevented the whole wedding party at Catalina's sister Nevada's wedding from being poisoned. She also sympathizes with someone who has lost her family is such a tragic way.

But the investigation gets complicated fast as Catalina learns about Runa's mother's past and someone would very much like the Baylors dead before they uncover more secrets. Fortunately, Catalina has a dubious sort of guardian angel in the person of Alessandro Sagredo who happens to be Catalina's long-time crush. He's a Prime; he's beautiful; he's a playboy; and he's way out of her league. At least that is what she thinks. But Alessandro is a man with a bunch of secrets of his own and he isn't at all what Catalina expected.

I loved the banter between Catalina and Alessandro. I loved that way they are very tentatively building a romance. The story was filled with all sorts of magic and magical creatures. It was filled with the politics that governs the Houses. The story was fast-paced and filled with action. My only complaint is that it is apparently the first book in a trilogy and leaves the romance and Alessandro's secrets as threads that are left dangling.

Ilona Andrews kills it again. I think this is the best book yet. Catalina is a very relatable character, and I appreciate the different kind of romantic relationship we have in this book. Sometimes I get a little tired of the stereotypical male romantic interest character. I found Alessandro appreciatively different and intriguing. I couldn't stop reading and I'm dying to read the next one.

I received a free copy of SAPPHIRE FLAMES (A Hidden Legacy Novel) by Ilona Andrews in exchange for an honest review. It’s been almost three years since the Baylor family was named House Baylor; they’re all at the end of the three-year grace period before coming under fire from the competing houses. During that time, Nevada worked ceaselessly to secure funds and favors for her family. In fact, she worked herself into a collapse. This alarmed her family to the extent that they voted in bylaws to prevent Nevada from contributing anything to her family’s security. All money and favors earned by Nevada are now strictly Nevada’s. Because Nevada could no longer assist House Baylor, she stepped down as the head of the house and appointed Catalina, who orchestrated the family action, to take her place.

Once again, House Montgomery drops a difficult case on Baylor Investigations. Despite the danger, Catalina takes the case because of the three cardinal rules established by their father. Alessandro Sagredo keeps popping up, interfering, and otherwise annoying Catalina. Can Catalina solve the case? Will House Baylor survive?

Desperately attracted to Alessandro, Catalina is determined to save him from her powers. Amused, Alessandro doggedly pursues Catalina. This is the beginning of the Catalina and Alessandro courtship. No, I’m not going to tell you what happens.

I enjoyed all of the books published under this name. I was thrilled to be given a chance to preview this novel because I adored the Nevada/Rogan books. I recommend this book to fans of Ilona Andrews, to fans of supernatural romance, and to fans of urban fantasy.

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I'm going to be giving this book an immediate re-read. I'm afraid that I was so looking forward to this book that I gobbled it up in one huge bite and missed some nuances.

No, I am not going to tell you precisely what Catalina and company will be fighting nor am I going to hint at her relationship with the egotist Alessandro -but it's good...trust me!

I can tell you without giving anything away, is that Catalina and Alessandro are very much a younger version of Nevada and Mad Rogan, even the story-line was similar. Although, I have to admit that this was a bit more heart-pounding than most of Nevada's books!

This book is part a trilogy, and although you will be disappointed to be left on a bit of a cliff-hanger, it sounds as if the next two books will be exciting. I am assuming that the following two books will also be about Catalina and Alessandro and the horrors that they found in this book. I would find it unusual for the Andrews team to have taken out all the bad guys this easily!

I was happy to see some of the secondary characters from Nevadas story to find their way into this trilogy and I hope we get to see more of these people. Matilda and Zeus do make an appearance!

Although the characters were a little immature for my taste, I was able to get past it and enjoy the read. It will be interesting to see Catalina mature into her full potential. All in all, this was a great book and will be one that I put on my comfort/re-read shelf, and I sure will be recommending this to some of my reading buddies.

*ARC supplied by publisher.

I love the hidden legacy series and I especially loved Catalina's story (saphire flames is the first book in a new trilogy). This novel centers around Catalina and very mind blowing case that comes to her family's investigation service. Its a romance trilogy so it's a slow burn in that department, but OMG is the book action packed. You will not be disappointed. Seriously go read the book when it comes out.

Catalina is so different then Nevada( Catalina's sister and there main character of the first trilogy). They are both extremely strong women but where Nevada has to do everything herself to protect her family and Catalina uses the strengths of her loved ones alongside her own strengths.

I just want to hug Catalina though. She keeps people at a distance as she doesn't want to influence them with her magic. She has almost no friends outside her family and that where you get Runa, the client for this story. She's not a good friend but she's as close as Catalina normally gets. And you see the toil it takes on her. Especially in her love life. She's worried her magic will affect that as well. All I will say on this is I can't wait to see what happens in the next books.