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Fire
Jack and Reece have known Christina since high school, but she's never shown a preference for one or the other. Unwilling to risk destroying their lifelong friendship, neither man has confessed his feelings for her.
Christina is the girl no one notices. At least that's what she thinks. She's in love with Reece and Jack, but they treat her only as a friend. Besides, apart from the fact that neither has romantic notions, she'd never be able to choose between them if they did.
But a devastating bushfire and the tragic loss of their homes and many neighbors' highlights how precious life is and how important it is to grasp the happiness you want. The relationship that grows is one none of them had previously thought possible, but will it survive the condemnation of more conservative social conventions?
Christina is the girl no one notices. At least that's what she thinks. She's in love with Reece and Jack, but they treat her only as a friend. Besides, apart from the fact that neither has romantic notions, she'd never be able to choose between them if they did.
But a devastating bushfire and the tragic loss of their homes and many neighbors' highlights how precious life is and how important it is to grasp the happiness you want. The relationship that grows is one none of them had previously thought possible, but will it survive the condemnation of more conservative social conventions?
81 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2011
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Abby Blake
55 books171 followersAbby Blake writes erotic romance exclusively for Siren Publishing. She has MFM, MFMM, and FMMMMMMMM stories currently published with BDSM, paranormal, contemporary, and sci-fi themes. At the moment she has three completed series available and many more planned. http://abbyblake.blogspot.com
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July 15, 2012
This book didn't work for me at all. It, frankly, almost became the second book ever in my DNF pile.
There were two parts to this book: an in-depth, half-the-time-confusing explanation and painting of the disastrous fire that ravished the characters' town; and then sex in a hotel. That was it. There was no build up to the characters admitting they secretly wanted each other and they'd share the female. I couldn't connect with the characters at all - I felt like I knew more about the fire and relief efforts than I did about them.
I've read books that were half as long as this where I was able to connect with the characters on some level, and I was able to see a clear build up to the climax of the story. The only climax of this story was the firestorm, and then it was all down-hill from there. And that was, what, 10 pages into the book? If that?
I expected some deep, heart-felt emotions from at least one of the characters when they finally decided to take the plunge and have a menage. There was none. A shoddy explanation of the female being fearful of losing them both - expected, cliche - but nothing beyond that.
Disappointing, to say the least.
There were two parts to this book: an in-depth, half-the-time-confusing explanation and painting of the disastrous fire that ravished the characters' town; and then sex in a hotel. That was it. There was no build up to the characters admitting they secretly wanted each other and they'd share the female. I couldn't connect with the characters at all - I felt like I knew more about the fire and relief efforts than I did about them.
I've read books that were half as long as this where I was able to connect with the characters on some level, and I was able to see a clear build up to the climax of the story. The only climax of this story was the firestorm, and then it was all down-hill from there. And that was, what, 10 pages into the book? If that?
I expected some deep, heart-felt emotions from at least one of the characters when they finally decided to take the plunge and have a menage. There was none. A shoddy explanation of the female being fearful of losing them both - expected, cliche - but nothing beyond that.
Disappointing, to say the least.
September 17, 2011
This didn't work for me. I didn't care for the writing style and I didn't think there was enough character development. Reece, Jack and Christina seemed flat to me and there didn't seem to be a real connection between them.
February 18, 2011
Monica's Review
Any type of disaster will bring out a community and unite them together, but there were three friends that had hidden feelings for each other and are about to explore them. I have to say that there are times that something as painful as losing everything or the thought of losing a beloved one brings forth true desires and feelings.
This story starts off with a horrific firestorm in which a community is being ravished. Only one can imagine the amount of sadness everyone is going through seeing how their personal belongings are being burned into ash but no matter what, natural instincts kick in. It is a relief when Jack and Reese come to the rescue of Christina when she finally realizes that she is in danger from the fire. I really think that after having two strong men, friends willing to stick by her side no matter what are worth keeping. I enjoyed that no matter what the community might think about her new found relationship with these two men, Christina is not embarrassed or easily influenced in what people will say about her new found relationship.
I enjoyed how the two men were able to extract the kids that they found at the football field, they enjoyed playing with them and making them laugh and have fun during this tragic event. Jack and Reese are so attentive with Christina’s needs and make sure that she gets the medical attention she needs before they are examined. The feelings that they have for each other are so passionate and sensual that they deserve to be happy but will they find their homes burned to ashes and nowhere to go?
This is a very hot and steamy book, but there is also a sense of how a community comes together. The romance that these three wonderful characters have is amazing from the start. The ending of this story is the best part and they truly had a happily ever after that I would have not even have guessed. I recommend you to read, Fire by Abby Blake, and see where it leads.
4 Tea Cups!
Any type of disaster will bring out a community and unite them together, but there were three friends that had hidden feelings for each other and are about to explore them. I have to say that there are times that something as painful as losing everything or the thought of losing a beloved one brings forth true desires and feelings.
This story starts off with a horrific firestorm in which a community is being ravished. Only one can imagine the amount of sadness everyone is going through seeing how their personal belongings are being burned into ash but no matter what, natural instincts kick in. It is a relief when Jack and Reese come to the rescue of Christina when she finally realizes that she is in danger from the fire. I really think that after having two strong men, friends willing to stick by her side no matter what are worth keeping. I enjoyed that no matter what the community might think about her new found relationship with these two men, Christina is not embarrassed or easily influenced in what people will say about her new found relationship.
I enjoyed how the two men were able to extract the kids that they found at the football field, they enjoyed playing with them and making them laugh and have fun during this tragic event. Jack and Reese are so attentive with Christina’s needs and make sure that she gets the medical attention she needs before they are examined. The feelings that they have for each other are so passionate and sensual that they deserve to be happy but will they find their homes burned to ashes and nowhere to go?
This is a very hot and steamy book, but there is also a sense of how a community comes together. The romance that these three wonderful characters have is amazing from the start. The ending of this story is the best part and they truly had a happily ever after that I would have not even have guessed. I recommend you to read, Fire by Abby Blake, and see where it leads.
4 Tea Cups!
May 20, 2011
As Christina flees from her home about ready to be caught in a brush fire, she sees an accident and runs to help the victim. Jack and Reece have already left their homes, deciding they need to check on Christina before they head for safety. Finding her burned and hurt, they quickly do what they can to protect. Over the course of days all three find that something has shifted in their relationship and none of them are ready to let go.
I thought this was written descriptively and could feel every emotion the author tried to convey. I wish there had been more about them personally and their relationship before, during, after. I felt this was the only element lacking from what otherwise was a really good story.
I thought this was written descriptively and could feel every emotion the author tried to convey. I wish there had been more about them personally and their relationship before, during, after. I felt this was the only element lacking from what otherwise was a really good story.
February 16, 2011
Meh.
The first 40% was the big forrest fire/ firestorm and the aftermath... (all the dead people, injured, they're getting to a hospital for help).. It seemed like a series of events and honestly I didn't feel any bonding or to any real deep level the pain of these three. I should have cried and had the shivers. I didn't. Weird for me.
Then they started to bond.. and finally the relationship took a romantic turn. It was interesting and I had no problem finishing it. I am positive plenty of people will love this book. I cant' pin point why, but it never grabbed me.
The first 40% was the big forrest fire/ firestorm and the aftermath... (all the dead people, injured, they're getting to a hospital for help).. It seemed like a series of events and honestly I didn't feel any bonding or to any real deep level the pain of these three. I should have cried and had the shivers. I didn't. Weird for me.
Then they started to bond.. and finally the relationship took a romantic turn. It was interesting and I had no problem finishing it. I am positive plenty of people will love this book. I cant' pin point why, but it never grabbed me.
December 7, 2016
Esta ha resultado ser una historia muy dramática a la par que romántica. Creo que la autora ha mostrado muy bien cómo se desarrollan las catástrofes de los incendios forestales y cómo la gente trata de salir adelante después de eso.
Aquí tenemos a nuestro trío de amigos que pronto se convierten en algo más, porque la catástrofe los une irremediablemente, Jack y Reece buscan hacer y aceptar cualquier cosa con tal de tener a Christina con ellos, ya que la aman en secreto desde la escuela secundaria, aunque claro, ella tampoco se queda atrás.
Una historia y una autora más que recomendable.
Aquí tenemos a nuestro trío de amigos que pronto se convierten en algo más, porque la catástrofe los une irremediablemente, Jack y Reece buscan hacer y aceptar cualquier cosa con tal de tener a Christina con ellos, ya que la aman en secreto desde la escuela secundaria, aunque claro, ella tampoco se queda atrás.
Una historia y una autora más que recomendable.
March 2, 2016
The beginning scenes of this book were dramatic and a bit disturbing. Not my usual escapism bed-time reading. This was real life causing issues. But it was also a dramatic way to bring these people together. Decent read, if a bit too real.
May 21, 2011
An ok read but quite short
December 16, 2014
Este libro es tan malo, que nadie lo debe leer
March 22, 2025
I DNF at 51%. All I read till there was about the fire. And if I kept reading would be about the fire. So!! :- /. I couldn't connect with the characters.
May 28, 2013
Very good little story. Loved the epilogue so that i could see how it was going more than a year later:) Love it when books do that!
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