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Let Me Burn (Angel Sands Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Carrie Elks (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 3,739 ratings
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Escape to the beach with million-copy bestseller Carrie Elks for a sun-soaked, slow-burn romance that will steal your heart...
 
After a line-of-duty accident sidelines his career, firefighter Lucas Russell retreats to the beach cottage he inherited, planning to lay low, lick his wounds, and avoid anything involving feelings.

But his quiet escape comes with a complication. Ember, the gorgeous local teacher who crashes into his life with sass, curves, and a smile he can't stop thinking about.

Ember's not looking for love. After her ex shattered her trust, she's done with men—especially the kind who look like trouble and kiss like sin.

But when Lucas keeps showing up at exactly the right moment—and looking at her like she's the only thing keeping him breathing—her resolve starts to crumble.

What starts as friendship soon turns into something far more dangerous. The kind of hot, slow-burning desire that could ruin them both... or be exactly what they need.

Let Me Burn is a small-town, friends-to-lovers standalone romance with a guaranteed HEA, open-door heat, and a hero who's all hot muscles and slow-burning devotion. Get ready for sizzling chemistry, emotional stakes, and a love worth fighting for.
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  1. Book 1 of 9
    Angel Sands
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  5. Publication date
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'The perfect mixture of romance, humour, and that hint of angst we all love.' - MB, Goodreads reviewer ★★★★★

'A captivating book...' - Bev's Books Blog ★★★★★

'I couldn't put it down...' - KarenJ, Goodreads reviewer ★★★★★

'5 Beautiful, Soul Binding stars!!!' - Alison Parkins Reviews ★★★★★

'Anyone in need of some escapism needs to pick up this book and lose themselves in Angel Sands for a while.' - Tracy, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★

'A lovely swoon worthy read!' - Evonne Hutton, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★

'If you like small-town contemporary romance then Let me Burn will be right up your street.' - Robinson's Reads ★★★★★

'Sweet, sexy, and emotional.' - Ginelle, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★

'A gorgeous, sexy story and a great start to a hotly anticipated new series.' - Kraftireader ★★★★★

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ANGEL SANDS is a sweet and sexy contemporary romance series that follows a group of friends in a small beach town. Join them in their journeys as they discover their futures and find love. Find out why readers are falling in love with this small town series with a big heart....READ THE SERIES NOW!#1 - Let Me Burn#2 - She's Like the Wind #3 - Sweet Little Lies #4 - Just A Kiss#5 - Baby I'm Yours #6 - Pieces of Us #7 - Chasing The Sun #8 - Heart And Soul#9 - Lost In Him (available for pre-order now!)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07NS264H6
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 21, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 289 pages
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  • Book 1 of 9 ‏ : ‎ Angel Sands
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Carrie Elks writes contemporary romance with a sizzling edge. Her first book, Fix You, has been translated into eight languages and made a surprise appearance on Big Brother in Brazil. Luckily for her, it wasn’t voted out. Carrie lives with her husband, two lovely children and a larger-than-life black pug called Plato. When she isn’t writing or reading, she can be found baking, drinking an occasional (!) glass of wine, or chatting on social media.

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Customers enjoy this romance book for its beautiful love story and well-developed characters, with one customer noting it's a sweet small-town read. Customers find the book heartwarming, funny, and easy to read. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with some appreciating the slow burn while others find it rushed.

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51 customers mention "Story quality"48 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the story of this romance book, describing it as a beautiful tale of love with passion and drawing readers into the narrative.

"...I think she gets better with each book! Ember Kennedy is the heroine and she's such a relatable character. She could be any of us...." Read more

"...This is a sweet, small town romance with a bit of angst, passion and an HEA. A firefighter and a teacher make for a good partnership...." Read more

"This is a Great story with well developed characters. Enjoyed the setting as well. Look forward to more from this author." Read more

"This story is so romantic, sweet, and warm. Lucas is a firefighter who has been ordered to take some time off...." Read more

16 customers mention "Character development"16 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning the determined heroine and another noting the swoon-worthy hero.

"...The secondary characters were amazing!!! Ember's mother and sister were great. Her 2 BFF's were "the bomb"!!!..." Read more

"This is a Great story with well developed characters. Enjoyed the setting as well. Look forward to more from this author." Read more

"...Take an idyllic small town, add one handsome hero, one pretty heroine, a sprinkling of kindhearted local folks, a few friends of the hero and..." Read more

"...if you are looking for a sweet, funny, heartwarming book with a swoon worthy hero who is a firefighter and loves to surf and a beautiful, strong and..." Read more

7 customers mention "Cute"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book cute, with one describing it as a charming place.

"...a swoon worthy hero who is a firefighter and loves to surf and a beautiful, strong and determined heroine who is a teacher you will love this..." Read more

"...Throw in the beach, surfing, and cute kids and I was hooked." Read more

"This is a great book about the charming place called Angel Sands and the people who have the chance to live there...." Read more

"A sweet, sexy and sorta sappy small town romance. Three syrupy stars...." Read more

7 customers mention "Humor"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book humorous and heartwarming, with one mentioning it made them smile and laugh.

"...Lucas and Ember's story will make you laugh, cry and smile. Lucas has convinced himself that his job as a firefighter doesn't mix with relationships...." Read more

"...story in the Angel Sands series and if you are looking for a sweet, funny, heartwarming book with a swoon worthy hero who is a firefighter and loves..." Read more

"...The story is interesting, well-written with a happily ever after. In addition to receiving an arc, I purchased the book for my collection." Read more

"I need more. I adored this book. It made me smile and laugh. It was sweet and full of everything needed to keep you reading...." Read more

7 customers mention "Readability"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well written and easy to read, with one customer noting it can be read in Kindle Unlimited.

"...The series can be read in KU and I can definitely recommend it ( I have read and reviewed books 3-7)" Read more

"Well written story with a happy ending. Enjoyed the ease and realism of the two main characters. Looking forward to other great stories." Read more

"...But, it was well written and I will definitely check out the next book in the series." Read more

"...The story is interesting, well-written with a happily ever after. In addition to receiving an arc, I purchased the book for my collection." Read more

5 customers mention "Development"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the development of the book, with one customer noting it has an HEA and another describing it as strong.

"...This is a sweet, small town romance with a bit of angst, passion and an HEA. A firefighter and a teacher make for a good partnership...." Read more

"...worthy hero who is a firefighter and loves to surf and a beautiful, strong and determined heroine who is a teacher you will love this book...." Read more

"...The characters are interesting, well-developed and have chemistry. The story is interesting, well-written with a happily ever after...." Read more

"I would recommend this book to all my friends, it’s very good and keeps you entrapped on the story to where you don’t want to put it down." Read more

8 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some appreciating its slow burn approach while others find the progression too slow.

"...If you are looking for a sweet slow burn without much drama this is a good pick for you...." Read more

"Overall, I enjoyed this. Felt like it moved a bit slow up until about the 60% mark...." Read more

"Very good in a slow burn kind of way...." Read more

"...Such a slow progression that it lost my interest." Read more

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  • Ida Robinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars are not even close to enough for this book!!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2019
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    I have to start by saying that I'm a huge fan of Carrie Elks, I think she's an amazingly talented story teller. I've really enjoyed her books in the past, but this one exceeded my expectations!!! I think she gets better with each book!
    Ember Kennedy is the heroine and she's such a relatable character. She could be any of us. She's dealing with a lot of loss in her life, but she thinks she has to keep it all in to figure out how to deal with it. She internalizes everything!!! Even though she has an amazing support system.
    Lucas Russell is the hero, literally!! He's a fire fighter in a larger city who thinks that he only has time for his job. It defines him, it's who he is. Unfortunately, he has to respond to a horrific scene on a highway that he just can't seem to get out of his mind. It starts to effect his performance, so he is sent on a 2 month sabbatical to try and regroup. This sends him home to Angel Sand, his hometown, to fix up his grandparents old beach house. This is where he and Ember first cross paths.
    Both Ember and Lucas were more alike then they realize, at first. They keep bumping into each other which leads to a casual relationship. I loved watching their connection grow and evolve! They were so right for each other, it just took them awhile to see what everyone else saw.
    The secondary characters were amazing!!! Ember's mother and sister were great. Her 2 BFF's were "the bomb"!!! Amy and Brooke have been friends with Ember since school days and their bond is still strong. They are 3 very different personalities that completely work together!!! Lucas's friends, Griff and Jackson, are his voices of reason, even though Griff hasn't seem to grow up yet. The towns people all play a major role in Ember and Lucas's story.
    I loved this book!!!! I highly recommend it to EVERYONE!!! It's a heartfelt story that seems real and genuine. I felt like I was in Angel Sands and knew these characters. I can't wait to read Amy's story now!!!
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  • AMD
    4.0 out of 5 stars Finding Strength ❤️💍🔥💙
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2024
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    When Lucas and Ember first meet, neither is looking for a relationship. As they get to know each other and work through the fears they have, they build something.

    This is a sweet, small town romance with a bit of angst, passion and an HEA. A firefighter and a teacher make for a good partnership. Finding love takes strength and faith.
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  • Donna E.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great and satisfying read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2025
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    This is a Great story with well developed characters. Enjoyed the setting as well. Look forward to more from this author.
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  • Sue's Reviews
    3.0 out of 5 stars A sweet, sexy and sorta sappy small town romance. Three syrupy stars.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2020
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    This cookie-cutter romance follows a familiar recipe. Take an idyllic small town, add one handsome hero, one pretty heroine, a sprinkling of kindhearted local folks, a few friends of the hero and heroine (for future books in the series), stir in a dash of drama, add some heat with a few sex scenes (but not too steamy), and frost it with a sugary Happily Ever After ending. Voila! Despite having the necessary ingredients, this book fell flat for me. It needed something more to spice things up a bit. A touch of suspense or conflict, maybe?

    Here's the plot. (WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!) Handsome Lucas Russell takes mandatory leave from his job as a lieutenant in a big city fire department and retreats to his small hometown on the California coast, where he volunteers at the local fire department. His first "rescue" includes helping a pretty first grade teacher (Ember Kennedy) climb down from the roof of a playhouse when she "freezes" at the top of the ladder. (Seriously?) Naturally, sparks fly between them as soon as he puts his hands on her body, starting a slow burn.

    From that silly beginning, we're gradually introduced to his best friends, her best friends, and various folks planning the Angel Day Fair--the town's big annual celebration. Lucas and Ember go to the fair together and end up having sex that "engulfed her whole body in flames . . . until the fireball building inside her began to explode." (You'll find numerous allusions to fire in this story, including Ember's name!)

    They begin an affair. Lucas tells her about the tragic, accidental death that led to his mandatory leave. (I shudder just thinking about that horrible death.) Ember "freezes" again, collapsing in shock when they attend a party and she sees her ex-fiance with his new (and pregnant) fiancee. (What the heck? The guy ditched her after six years together. She doesn't even like the jerk, so why the big scene? I suppose the book needed a dash of drama.)

    Lucas is called back to duty to help fight a wildfire. When he returns safe and sound, he and Ember have sex and declare their love for each other. They realize the "flame between them couldn't be extinguished" and decide to "let it burn."

    Readers who enjoy a sweet romance will probably like this book and the rest of the series. There's no foul language, and the sex scenes aren't overly explicit. The book needs another round of proofreading to correct some punctuation errors. Three stars overall.
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  • Evie V.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2021
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    This story is so romantic, sweet, and warm. Lucas is a firefighter who has been ordered to take some time off. He doesn't want to but doesn't have much of a choice. Ember has been through so much in such a short time. Her fiance broke up with her and then a few months later her father passed away. On the day of her mom's birthday Embet runs to get a propane tank. When she's trying to get the tank into her car she encounters Lucas. He can't believe someone would be so careless to roll a propane tank in the ground. After that afternoon fate seems to be bringing them together. Lucas decides to take action and ask her out in a date. What they aren't expecting is for thinking to get so complicated when Ember's past comes back to haunt her. Is Ember going to be able to get through all her past pain to start a future with Lucas?
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  • Serenity Law
    4.0 out of 5 stars Loved Ember and Lucas's story.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024
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    Good story but I found myself skipping through a couple of long boring scenes. But the firefighters wife in me had me on the edge of my seat waiting for him to get called out and messing something up. But it also had me enjoying this story way more also understanding Embers feelings.
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  • WEENIE
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Australia on July 29, 2022
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    Love it thankyou 😘 awesome love tale highly recommended you wont be disappointed now will look into others lets see how her friends end up
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  • Wilf M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sand hearts and water
    Reviewed in Canada on May 9, 2022
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    Love lost by the beach or oceans. A burnt out fire fighter because of his job related episode has to deal with his ghosts before he can continue in his job. A common situation for first responders that we need to be aware of. Empathy for this is what we assimilate through reading these type of stories.
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  • Marie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story. The characters and story is captivating and very enjoyable
    Reviewed in Germany on August 21, 2022
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    I really like the story and it was easy to read, no cheating or anything like that. it The characters feel real and it's just a warm cuddly romance book that you can get lost in
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  • ketby
    2.0 out of 5 stars Le nième livre sur le même sujet.
    Reviewed in France on December 2, 2021
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    Il a des problèmes. Elle a des problèmes. Ils tombent amoureux mais leurs problèmes les séparent. A la fin, tout s'arrange. Aucune originalité
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  • Selina
    4.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming
    Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2020
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    Sweet and slow
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