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Fire Me Up (Aisling Grey, Guardian, Bk 2)
Author: Katie MacAlister

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Publisher: Signet
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780451214942 - ISBN-10: 0451214943
Publication Date: 5/3/2005
Pages: 352


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover

Book Description:
I'm Aisling Grey, and apparently I'm irresistible...

Being quite the novice Guardian/Keeper of the Gates to Hell, I've decided to get in touch with my otherworldly self by attending a convention of supernatural beings in Budapest. For my other career as a courier (with a somewhat tarnished reputation), I have to deliver a priceless amulet to a hermit, much to the amusement of Jim, my wisecracking furry Newfoundland demon. He should be happy that I was able to squeak through customs with a talking dog...

And guess who just happens to be staying at the same hotel as I am? Drake. You remember him. The wyvern of the green dragons? My so-called "mate"? The man who literally fires me up and makes me act like a lovesick schoolgirl? That's Drake.

Meanwhile, mortal men are falling at my feet. I don't know if it's the Hungarian air or what, but it's downright embarrassing. All I want to do is find a Guardian mentor to help me control my powers. Should be easy -- except that every Guardian I meet with winds up dead. I'm starting to get a complex...

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Janice Y. (jai) wrote on 1/11/2007...

7 member(s) found this review helpful.

Book #2 in the Aisling Grey, Guardian, novel. Aisling is in Budapest for an Otherworld convention while transporting an amulet to a hermit there. Just as fun and amusing as the first one, with some minor differences. In the first book I was sort of exasperated about how clueless Aisling was and how often she managed to get into trouble, nay, ran headfirst into trouble without thinking of the consequences of her actions. In the second book, I was beginning to get used to her character and just enjoy it, but now it feels like while Aisling still manages to get into trouble, its often not her fault and MacAlister delights in writing her into a corner and seeing how she will get out of it. I often found the "rules" of the Otherworld seemed to be set specifically so that Aisling would break one and find out after the fact. Otherworlders seem very ready to frown on her every action without asking her whats really going on. Also Drake doesn't do much to help her and evades every direct question, which makes me wonder why she likes the guy? Because of this, SPOILER: I'm a reader that did feel the ending where she and Drake still have unresolved issues was where the book should have gone. Two things still make me wonder in this book: 1) why/who were those people trying to steal her amulet 2) why did the ghost nuns even help her? - it seems like the author was trying to say - it just is, don't question it by inserting a speech by Tiffany to Aisling about just accepting what's going on. But that sounds a little like a cop out to me!!! *my eyes squint suspiciously*. And.. who is Rene really? Maybe that gets resolved in the next installment..

Patricia A. (armstrongpaw1) wrote on 3/8/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Another Aisling Grey, Guardian novel and Aisling still doesn't have a clue. Still not able to get rid of her demon (posing as a dog), still a wyvern's mate (hot dude, sometimes literally) and still can't get training on how to use her powers. Disaster follows whereever she goes, but somehow, with a little help and luck, she triumphs.

CM C. (CocoCee) wrote on 2/16/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

The accidental guardian, dragon's mate and demon lord heroine is at it again in her second book of the series. And again, murder, mayhem, and super dragon sex is involved! Have fun!

Susan S. (Susha) - Saint Louis wrote on 8/26/2009...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

I have only started reading books in the fantasy genre since, well, since I read Twilight. I was captivated by the stories. I have since read quite a few books in this genre, and have enjoyed many. But if you want a laugh out loud read, this book is it.
This second Aisling Grey book follows our hapless heroine to Budapest (along with Jim, her wise cracking demon dog) for a convention of sorts. She's hoping to find a Guardian mentor to help her learn more about this "gift" she has. And since she's going to Budapest, her uncle once again trusts Aisling to bring a valuable item to a mysterious customer in Budapest. Aisling is barely off the train when who does she run into? Drake, her wyvern mate. Drake is in Budapest for a summit of the dragon sept. Is it coincidental that the summit and Aisling's convention are in the same city at the same time and at the same hotel? Don't think so. What's Drake up to?
Author Katie MacAlister has a wonderful imagination and does splendidly in putting these wild and outrageous situations to pen and paper. I was reading this book while on the treadmill. I was laughing so hard, I had to get off the treadmill for fear of causing myself some injury.
I highly recommend this book and hope you enjoy it.

Kelly J. (KellitaJ) wrote on 3/31/2009...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

This Aisling Grey series is witty because of the demon dog companion. I don't always understand what is happening with her Dragon love interest, as the author annoyingly skips them having any dialog when they spend time together. I am waiting to find out WHY Aisling has her guardian powers and hope that maybe in the 6th Aisling Grey book she'll get to it. Personally I thought the 1st and second books were the best of this series, with the latest Playing with Fire.. no longer has Aisling Grey featured, as the cover says it's a novel of the Silver Dragons.

Karen K. (krin) wrote on 3/10/2008...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

This book had a good mix of paranormal romance and mystery with demons, ghosts, and dragons thrown in. I liked the interaction between characters Aisling, Jim, Drake, Tiffany and Nora. I also liked how Aisling figured out the Guardian murders while trying to keep her dignity intact.

Ceylan G. (ceylang) - Dallas, TX wrote on 7/28/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Aisling Grey, the Guardian, is back for another adventure. Aisling goes to Budapest to deliver an amulet, and in the meantime attends the GODTAM conference, where she has high hopes of finding herself a mentor. But she runs into Drake Vireo, the wyvern of the green dragon sept. Can she avoid her fate as his mate? I thought this was a fun read, better than the first in the series!

Pat M. (nursepat) wrote on 8/29/2009...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Aisling has more Murphy days (days that really are the pits) than the average person. I'll never complain about my bad days again.

Irene L H. (NonExistence) - AZ wrote on 3/19/2009...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

You will love the wit, have a sexy, funny time as people she meets with wind up dead and men falling at her feet.

I'm on to Book 3.

Come along as Aisling Grey try's to deliver a priceless amulet to a hermit in a park,
find a mentor to help her with her Guardian/Keeper of the Gates of Hell powers.
Also, romantically fight off the Drake [Wyvern of the Green Dragons] along with all
the in's and out's of Guardians, Oracles, Mages, Diviners, etc at a convention in Budapest.


Linda R. (fibrogal) - Shawnee, KS wrote on 3/19/2009...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Like another reviewer, I felt that parts of this book just rehashed the first one. Some of the time the author painted Katie into a corner, where I was saying "now how is she going to get out of this"--and then she did, way too easily, so that I was left rolling my eyes. Inventing new powers or bringing in things from outside what we know doesn't seem fair. Other times she acted out of character. I found the ending deeply disappointing--I think the author could have found a better way to lead us into the next book.

Now, having said all that, I still enjoyed the book.


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Kim M. (squirrel) wrote on 11/4/2009...


Loved this book - LOL funny!

Debra K. wrote on 9/20/2009...


I found this whole series to be a lot of fun. There are many laugh out loud moments: Who wouldn't just want to hide if your suitcase was yanked open by thieves on the street and all of your lacy underwear went flying everywhere - including right at your ex? I also enjoyed the new characters and reading about all the crazy situations Aisling gets herself into. Don't take the book too seriously and you'll have a great time reading it.

Amy K. (avalonsister) wrote on 7/7/2009...


Love this series!

Lisa C. (LISACLAIRE) wrote on 4/24/2009...


very funny laugh out loud book

Candace G. (Ogre) wrote on 8/3/2008...


Aisling Grey, Guardian book #2.
I'm Aisling Grey, and apparently I'm irresistible . . . Being quite the novice Guardian/Keeper of the Gates to Hell, I've decided to get in touch with my otherworldly self by attending a convention of supernatural beings in Budapest. For my other career as a courier for my uncle, I have to deliver a priceless amulet to a hermit, much to the amusement of Jim, my wisecracking, furry Newfoundland dog demon. He should be happy that I was able to squeak through customs with a talking dog . . .
And guess who just happens to be staying at the same hotel as I am? Drake. You remember him. The wyrven of the green dragons? My so-called 'mate'? The man who literally fires me up and makes me act like a lovesick schoolgirl? That Drake!
Meanwhile, mortal men are falling at my feet. I don't know if it's the Hungarian air or what, but it's downright embarrassing. All I want to do is find a Guardian mentor to help me control my powers. Should be easy--except that every Guardian I meet with winds up dead. I'm starting to get a complex . . .

April S. (hocky) wrote on 7/3/2008...


love this series macalisters funny and inventive

Jennifer M. (medinaserpa) wrote on 11/27/2007...


This series gets better with each book.

Christine P. (chrissy77) wrote on 7/8/2007...


Better than the first one and I loved that one! Can't wait to read #3!

Corina L. (sylvermystic) wrote on 4/6/2007...


Cute.

Hazel W. (silver) wrote on 2/19/2007...


very good paranormal romance funny


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