[Corine Solomon 5] Agave Kiss

PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS

OF ANN AGUIRRE

DEVIL’S PUNCH

“[Aguirre] is able to move the story smoothly while punching you in the teeth. She’s that good of a writer.”

—Under the Covers

“The world building is really great . . . [and] there is a lot of high emotion throughout the book.”

—Urban Fantasy Investigations

“Praise is due once again for the writing, which is as immersive as always.”

—All Things Urban Fantasy

SHADY LADY

“Aguirre has a gift for creating strong characters who keep her readers coming back for more.”

—
Publishers Weekly

“There is so much good stuff packed into this book. Surprise character transformations, rich world building, gorgeous writing, killer action scenes, and hot romance. . . . Urban fantasy fans will want to get drunk on this series. . . . [It] just keeps getting better.”

—All Things Urban Fantasy

“Kudos to Ms. Aguirre for crafting one of the best paranormal series that I have had the pleasure of reading.”

—Night Owl Reviews

“A fabulous action-packed thriller that hooks grateful (except for the lack of sleep) subgenre fans from the moment Kel rushes into Corine’s store and never slows down until the final confrontation with the Montoya mob of hit men and magical mobsters.”

—Genre Go Round Reviews

HELL FIRE

“Riveting. . . . Full of well-drawn characters, a nearly tangible setting, and the threat of death around every corner, this spine-chilling paranormal mystery is sure to keep readers turning pages—and glancing over their shoulders.”

—
Publishers Weekly
(starred review)

“Fans of the first book, never fear: This is a good, solid follow-up that left me hungry for more.”

—Calico Reaction

“Reading
Hell Fire
is a completely sensory experience that would be half as immersive in the hands of a lesser writer.”

—All Things Urban Fantasy

BLUE DIABLO

“Ann Aguirre proves herself yet again in this gritty, steamy, and altogether wonderful urban fantasy. Outstanding and delicious. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.”

—#1
New York Times
bestselling author Patricia Briggs

“An authentic Southwestern-flavored feast, filled with magic, revenge, and romance, spiced with memorable characters and page-turning action.
¡Muy caliente!
”

—
New York Times
bestselling author Rachel Caine

“Corine has a great narrative voice—snappy and full of interesting observations on everything around her. . . . [
Blue Diablo
is] fast-paced and entertaining.”

—Charles de Lint,
The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction

“The fast-and-furious pace combined with interesting characters, powerful antagonists, and the promise of romance makes for a strong first entry in the series.”

—Monsters and Critics

“Ms. Aguirre plunges readers into a fast-paced tale where her human characters are enhanced by their extraordinary gifts.
Blue Diablo
delivers a strong start to the series with a well-defined heroine, intriguing paranormal elements, and an emotion-filled romance.”

—Darque Reviews

“The first Corine Solomon urban detective fantasy is a great tale filled with magic, paranormal powers, demons, and spirits bound to the necro. The heat between the lead couple is palpable. . . . This is an enthralling romantic urban fantasy.”

—
Midwest Book Review

ALSO BY ANN AGUIRRE

C
ORINE
S
OLOMON
N
OVELS

Blue Diablo

Hell Fire

Shady Lady

Devil’s Punch

S
IRANTHA
J
AX
N
OVELS

Grimspace

Wanderlust

Doubleblind

Killbox

Aftermath

Endgame

ANN AGUIRRE

AGAVE KISS

A CORINE SOLOMON NOVEL

ROC

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