Ruby Fever

Ruby Fever by Ilona Andrews

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Ruby Fever is the sixth book of Ilona Andrews’ Hidden Legacy series, and a strong conclusion Catalina Baylor’s story. I’ve read all the Hidden Legacy books, and the beginning of this book was my favorite. The Baylor family is on the hunt for a new home, and the sibling banter is lovely as they go real estate hunting. It’s a lovely way to introduce a new setting, reintroduce the characters, and set the stage for what’s to come.

As with the first three books of the series, Ruby Fever is at its heart a romance novel. The relationship between Catalina and Alessandro Sagredo has been one of those tense ones where both they both had doubts they could make it work, and the outside world seemed destined to tear them apart. Ruby Fever starts with a proposal, but that doesn’t stop another man from trying to claim Catalina, or another woman from declaring that Allessandro is hers – she paid his family for him.

That’s only the romantic drama, though, in this high stakes fantasy series filled with powerful Prime families, magical battles in the streets, and secret alliances. As Catalina steps up as Acting Warden of Texas to investigate a high profile murder, her family is targeted by a team of killers. Meanwhile, a brand new magic spilling out of Catalina – one that wipes the mind of one of those killers. This new power is wild and dangerous, and Catalina grapples to control this new side of her magic. With her fiancé by her side, Catalina must prove she has what it takes to be the Warden by exposing a murderer.

Secrets come to light, pressure builds, and Catalina must protect her family while fighting for the man she loves. It’s action-packed and thrilling. It’s also feverishly hot – Catalina and Allessandro’s relationship is sizzling. My only complaint was that, despite very real and believable threats, I never truly believed their relationship to be in danger. The book is still brilliant, and is a wonderful conclusion to Catalina’s story.

I’m eagerly awaiting the next book, which should – if true to form – begin a trilogy featuring the youngest Baylor Prime, Arabella. Or should we expect number 6.5 as a novella? Whatever comes next, I’m ready for it.

According to the author’s website, though, “Is this a goodbye to Baylors? We don’t know. Probably not, but we’re not going to promise anything or put a date on anything. Being pleasantly surprised is better than being disappointed.”

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Ruby Fever cover art credit: Gene Mollica Studio LLC.

Advance Reading Copy provided by Avon and Harper Voyager via NetGalley at my request.

I also purchased the audiobook version for my collection via Audible.