Reviewed by Amber
TITLE: Sweet Fire
AUTHOR: Sarah and Shannen Brady
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 200 pages
BLURB:
Between Homeland Security’s Gifted Agenda and the bigotry of a fearful populace, having paranormal Gifts is a dangerous thing. Pyrokinetic Aaron Flores knows firsthand how difficult it can be to control his power. Still, he runs his bakery and never gives up on finding his Happily Ever After. When Aaron’s cousin asks him to check on her former EMT partner, Aaron’s chance has finally arrived. He’s determined not to let anything stop him from catching (and keeping) his man.
Ramón Del Rio spent three days at the tender mercies of HOMSEC agents when his former partner was taken. He wants nothing to do with a Gifted guy, but Aaron is nothing if not persistent. He’s a pastry chef, after all, and the way to a man’s heart really is through his stomach. The physical passion they share is the icing on the cake. Just when Ramón decides that having Gifts might not be a deal breaker, someone close to Aaron decides his fire needs to be put out—permanently. Ramón will have to face his fears to save them both.
REVIEW:
Sweet Fire is a spinoff series from the Authors’ Brady. It revolves loosely around a series that involves people who were born with special “gifts” (i.e. healer, fire, etc.) Knowing there was another series that involved some characters in this book I was a bit hesitant since I don’t read mainstream romance. My worry was for naught because I had no problem following along with the story. At times I did get confused but nothing to where it took away from what I was reading.
Aaron Flores is a bakery chef. He runs his bakery, Sweet Nothings, with excellent care. He has strong relationships with his family, friends, and employees. Aaron, however, has a big secret. He’s Gifted with the ability to start and control fire. Those close to him know and his family knows since it’s a family trait but he has to keep his abilities close because the government and others would like to exploit this gift he was given.
Ramon Del Rio is a firefighter. He lives with his sister and her two daughters, his nieces. Awhile ago, he was taken in by the government because unbeknownst to him his partner at the fire department was gifted and the government was watching her. To get to her they tried to go through Roman and that scarred him and he has grown prejudice towards those with “gifts.”
When they first meet their attraction is blazingly hot. Predictably when Roman finds out Aaron is “gifted” he immediately pulls away. Aaron is persistent, however, and Roman gives in. These two together are so unbelievably hot, DAMN, fire HOT!!! Roman is incredibly protective over Aaron and Aaron is so caring and nurturing towards Roman. It’s the most perfect balance. Together they are what it’s all about, perfection!!! I LOVED the singing part…so good and romantic!!!
Aaron combats severe harassment throughout the story. Roman is very concerned and does what he can to ensure Aaron’s safety.
The bumps in the road and then them coming back together just totally worked.
I would, without a doubt, read more in this series. I truly enjoyed the whole thing!!
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