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Emma's Blaze by Marie Piper
5.0
This review was first posted on For The Love of Fictional Worlds as part of the Blog Tour hosted by Indie Girl Promotions :)
It's been a long time since I have read a really good western romance (if I am not mistaken, the last one I read was by Johanna Lindsey, but none after that!), so I jumped at the chance of reading Emma's Blaze, even though it is the second book in the Fires of Cricket Bend Series (but can be read as standalone!).
This story pretty grabbed my interest from the start - when Bill Mckenzie finds a woman Emma/ Sparrow, alone and hurt in the woods. Even knowing that she isn't exactly telling the truth about herself and even her name, he still agrees to help her to get where she wants to go, even if her destination is one place that he really should be avoiding - Cricket Bend, a small town where his youngest brother lost his life.
Emma, on the other hand, is a really strong female - especially when you get to know what she has suffered from. Emma is a surprise, not just to the reader but also to the characters themselves. While it is clear that Emma is a lady, if not by her mouth, but because of actions, she surprises everyone by pitching in with everything she could do help with.
It's easy to see the attraction between Bill and Emma, but what was amazing to read was the relationship that grew between Emma and the rest of the characters, which was definitely not overwhelming like it could have been with a wide range of secondary characters.
And I could definitely write in detail about the plot, but that would be so spoilerish of me, and I ain't that mean :P
All I can say, is that the plot is beautiful - the author has a very simplistic way of inviting you back to those old times of cowboys and months long trail - and the old world where men could be gentlemen and rogues , not both together!
The plot is perfect - not too much mystery, but set at the perfect pace, with enough romance to soothe your soul!
This is a book (and an author) who should definitely be on your Kindles and Shelves, especially if you love reading old western romances! I can't wait to get back to Heaven's Flame where everything started! <3
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It's been a long time since I have read a really good western romance (if I am not mistaken, the last one I read was by Johanna Lindsey, but none after that!), so I jumped at the chance of reading Emma's Blaze, even though it is the second book in the Fires of Cricket Bend Series (but can be read as standalone!).
This story pretty grabbed my interest from the start - when Bill Mckenzie finds a woman Emma/ Sparrow, alone and hurt in the woods. Even knowing that she isn't exactly telling the truth about herself and even her name, he still agrees to help her to get where she wants to go, even if her destination is one place that he really should be avoiding - Cricket Bend, a small town where his youngest brother lost his life.
Emma, on the other hand, is a really strong female - especially when you get to know what she has suffered from. Emma is a surprise, not just to the reader but also to the characters themselves. While it is clear that Emma is a lady, if not by her mouth, but because of actions, she surprises everyone by pitching in with everything she could do help with.
It's easy to see the attraction between Bill and Emma, but what was amazing to read was the relationship that grew between Emma and the rest of the characters, which was definitely not overwhelming like it could have been with a wide range of secondary characters.
And I could definitely write in detail about the plot, but that would be so spoilerish of me, and I ain't that mean :P
All I can say, is that the plot is beautiful - the author has a very simplistic way of inviting you back to those old times of cowboys and months long trail - and the old world where men could be gentlemen and rogues , not both together!
The plot is perfect - not too much mystery, but set at the perfect pace, with enough romance to soothe your soul!
This is a book (and an author) who should definitely be on your Kindles and Shelves, especially if you love reading old western romances! I can't wait to get back to Heaven's Flame where everything started! <3
For more reviews visit For The Love of Fictional Worlds :)
Do come join us at For The Fictional Worlds Facebook Page