I have been waiting to read “A Walk Through Fire” since the moment I heard author Felice Stevens was writing another book. I really liked her first book, “Rescued” and wanted to see what she was going to do next. After (FINALLY) getting to read it, I am very happy to report that it was well worth the wait. I was captivated from the start – didn’t stop reading until I reached the very last word. The storyline is strong with multiple arcs that reel you in. The characters are well defined and written in a way that you just want to know everything about them. Their development is such that you care about even the supporting characters, who by the end of this book are like one big family.
Speaking of characters – I absolutely love a broody broken alpha with a mysterious past. If he’s an unapologetic slut on top of it, that makes him even more interesting. If a heart of gold lies beneath the hardened exterior, I’m a goner. So, no surprise, I fell hook line and sinker for Ash. Someone who is portrayed as callous and uncaring on the surface and at the same time puts himself on the line to help underprivileged kids just screams out “I CAN BE SAVED!!!”.
Drew is equally a mess, just in a different way. A nice ‘straight’ guy, with a tragic past of his own, he’s focused on the clinic he’s starting up, and the last thing he expects is his own curiosity to be piqued by all things Ash. He’s intrigued, no matter how much he’s warned off, and the more inappropriate Ash seems, the more Drew tries to pull back, the more he’s drawn in.
The connection between Drew and Ash is apparent, and their attraction is palpable. Their friendship/relationship runs the gamut from amusing to heart-breaking, but is never boring. And the sex – talk about a walk through fire! HOT HOT HOT!!! Love these two together. Love how though neither is truly innocent they are each other’s firsts in many ways. Love how they are at times sexy as hell, and at times just so sweet. And wow, there were definite fan-yourself-hot moments.
Beyond the main story of Ash and Drew is the other focus – the foster care storyline. Felice Stevens does not shy away from the issues with children in foster care. In fact she shines a bright light on them, from the kids that come to the clinic, to Asher, who is still very troubled by his past. Though a sub-plot, this is a very relevant arc and reaches far and wide. It affects everyone under its umbrella, family and friends alike.
This is by no means an easy read. There are graphic situations and circumstances that may gut you and/or break your heart. But there is also love and loyalty and redemption and the (guaranteed by the author herself) HEA that will mend you and leave you smiling through the tears.
If you like a sexy love story that draws you in, makes you laugh, breaks you down and then fixes you, grab that box of tissues – “A Walk Through Fire” is the one for you.
** I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://www.mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com **
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