Review....THE THIRD WISH by K.F.Zuzulo

So every now and then I look for something a little out of my element, and stories of genies are well, out of my element. But nothing is more surprising and delightful then finding a new genre and a new author to rave about. With that being said, let me introduce you to K.F. Zuzulo's THE THIRD WISH which is a story of the Jinn (or genie). THE THIRD WISH is a fantasy romance novella and completely captivating as you travel with Bridget Devine on an archaeological dig off the NW coast of Africa just outside Jordan. Bridget is intelligent and clever but not superstitious as she heads in alone on a dig and stumbles across a find that will change her life forever. This bizarre boat shaped vessel is an archaeological treasure, but what is inside the ancient vessel is the real treasure..... a jinni or genie. But Ashura-Goreem is no typical jinn, he has been locked in his prison for 3000 years and needs Bridget to make her three wishes before he can be free to enact his revenge on Eriba-Malduk. The problem is that the first encounter with the jinni Bridget although piratically terrified was filled with desire for Ash that she could not explain and forced to ignore. But in that first encounter she makes her first wish, to save her dieing mother from cancer. A selfless wish that surprises Ash knowing humans and their selfish nature. Despite the desire flowing through Bridget she runs, and fast, because after all genies aren't real! Ash has different plans to force Bridget with her other two wishes, he invades her world pretending to be Dr. Ebbot with her superiors and all but forces a second wish from her lips before she knows what has happened. As they are both sent back to the states Bridget fights her desire for Ash as she all but ignores him and resents him for his invitation and refuses to set him free. Part of her decision is because somewhere deep inside she can't deny the passionate pull she feels towards Ash. This pull to mutual but even though Bridget releases her anger and lets her desire known for Ash in a smokin hot genie love scene their bond is forged. The problem, oh that 3rd wish and Ash's freedom still depends on Bridget and her reluctance and a bit selfish need for Ash. Not just the fact that she is falling in love with him, but also for his knowledge. But this is short lived as the ossuary is brought back as well. The ossuary carries evil and with that the enslavement of Ash again at the hands of Eriba-Malduk once again. Unfortunately Bridget is too late to make her wish and Eriba-Malduk is set free. The love that develops between Ash and Bridget is addictive and passionate in this quick read. I really enjoyed learning about the jinn as well since this was such a refreshing new area for me.

4 STARS - A PAGE TURNER, BRING ON THE SEQUEL

SNIPPET: "On a dig in the Jordan desert, archaeologist Bridget Devine unleashes cursed and captivating jinni Ashura-Goreem…and her own sensual awakening. The jinni must fulfill three wishes before he is free to settle a 3,000-year-old score. His attraction to Bridget is a distraction he can’t afford. Bridget soon realizes that she is the captive—bound to Ash by desire and unwilling to let him go. But time is running out for the jinni. As an enemy from his ancient past returns, Ash must decide between freedom and love. The third wish will either release Ash or destroy him."