Milcham Phoenix has been out in the world searching for his twin-flame for nearly a thousand years and his time is almost up.  Milcham has search long and hard, but she has been illusive.  He still has a bit of time before having to return for his re-birth.  However, besides searching for his twin-flame and making sure that the carnival will be okay while he is gone, Milcham must also deal with his new employee, a card reader.

Aithne and Milcham come to an uneasy truce after the beginning sparks.  When Aithne’s life is placed in danger, Milcham finds that he cares for Aithne more than he would have ever thought possible.  Aithne and Milcham draw closer together and are discovering that they just might be the missing twin-flame of the other.  Secrets are being held by each of them that might destroy the budding love and even if they can overcome those, there is a danger to both of them that could not only cost them their love but their very lives. 

Don’t Tempt the Phoenix is a bit darker in nature than other stories by Ms. England, and it was perfect for these characters.  Aithne has missed much in her life by her determination to help her brother survive.  Now released from her commitment and able to find her own life, and love she has left everything she knows and loves.  Milcham has lived forever by holding true to his beliefs and honor.  Finally able to go out and search for his partner, he never expected her to push his true beliefs.  Aithne and Milcham don’t only have to come together in their love but they must also fight against their own beliefs of good and bad.  Reading about the journeys that both Aithne and Milcham had followed and still had to go through was amazing. 

I alternately loved and disliked the characters as Don’t Tempt the Phoenix went on, however by the end I was rooting for them and wanted to help them in their last struggle to be together.  Don’t Tempt the Phoenix has amazing characters and will push your emotions throughout.  I enjoyed that plotline that literally defined the balance between good and evil.   I actually turned around and re-read it before I was comfortable in writing my review.  I must say that not only will paranormal and shifter lovers want to read this but so will anyone that has ever wondered about the mystical Phoenix.