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This is a special edition, alternative cover of Ignited By Him.

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Ash

She’s the unattainable, untouchable. The one I’ve both loved and lusted after from the sidelines.

For years, I’ve kept myself distracted with work, turning my family’s company into an empire.

And, more importantly, I’ve kept my distance. It’s best for everyone.

But when she walks into my club and tries to cheat me out of money, all bets are off.

One way or another, she’s going to pay back what she’s stolen.

Although, it won’t be in the form of cash.

Breanna

I love winning, even if I have to cheat to get to the finish line.

I knew better than to come to this club to play.

I knew he’d more than likely find out I was here.

What I didn’t expect was to see him up-close. I’ve hardly seen him over the last few years.

I wanted him to notice me. To see that I wasn’t a little girl anymore.

And that was my mistake, because he did more than notice.

There is no going back now.

That flame we’ve both been dousing in denial has just been ignited.

Can I really play with fire without getting burned? Or will everything around me turn to ash?

394 pages, Paperback

Published October 29, 2022

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Kylie Kent

76 books2,707 followers
Kylie made the leap from kindergarten teacher to romance author, living out her dream to deliver sexy, always and forever romances. She loves a happily ever after story with tons of built in steam.

She currently resides in Perth, Australia and when she is not dreaming up the latest romance she can be found spending time with her three children and her husband of twenty years, her very own real life instant-love.

Come join me in my reading group on Facebook Kylie's Steam Room.



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82 reviews10 followers
November 15, 2022
Can the baby with another woman trope die already?! I don’t want to read about how the hero got another woman pregnant near the end of the book. It ruins the whole book for me. Disgusting.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
493 reviews9 followers
October 23, 2021
Wow Kylie has set me on fire and dumped me in kerosene, this book is seriously hot and will leave you wanting an Ash of your own. I was gripped from the beginning, as a forbidden love of the likes of Romeo and Juliet becomes so much more.

Ash is the oldest child of Zac and Alyssa from the Merge series. He has always had an Obsession on his almost cousin Breanna but has stayed away and lusted from afar. Till one night changes everything and he can no longer keep her at arms length. Ash is everything! He is a fierce, he loves deeply and without hesitation. He shows his love and devotion to Bree at every opportunity and would marry her instantly if she would agree.

Breanna has been not so secretly bossed with Ash since she was 16 but only drooled from a distance. When things change and she discovers Ash feels the same way Bree's world is flipped upside down, like her father Josh Bree doesn't make emotional connections easily and has to navigate this new world with Ash.

The chemistry between Ash and Bree is so hot it burns like a supernova. Once they give each other the green light they're impossible to separate and soon discover how deep their affection runs. They fear how Bree’s dad will cope with their news so they keep things quiet or so they think.

Ironically the most challenging thing is something that blindsided them, no one saw it coming. It will test the foundation of their love, push them to extremes and have the potential to shatter their world and their hearts.

Deception, lies and love are at the crux of this fantastic journey Ash and Bree go on. Their emotions fall from the page and set you alight get ready to feel the heat.
945 reviews4 followers
October 25, 2021
⚠⚠⚠This Book contains scenes that could be considered dark, profanity, sexual content and violence. If any of these are triggers for you, you should consider skipping this read.⚠⚠⚠
Ash
She’s the unattainable, untouchable. The one I’ve both loved and lusted after from the sidelines.
For years, I’ve kept myself distracted with work, turning my family’s company into an empire.
And, more importantly, I’ve kept my distance. It’s best for everyone.
But when she walks into my club and tries to cheat me out of money, all bets are off.
One way or another, she’s going to pay back what she’s stolen.
Although, it won’t be in the form of cash.
Breanna
I love winning, even if I have to cheat to get to the finish line.
I knew better than to come to this club to play.
I knew he’d more than likely find out I was here.
What I didn’t expect was to see him up-close. I’ve hardly seen him over the last few years.
I wanted him to notice me. To see that I wasn’t a little girl anymore.
And that was my mistake, because he did more than notice.
There is no going back now.
That flame we’ve both been dousing in denial has just been ignited.
Can I really play with fire without getting burned? Or will everything around me turn to ash?

This book is absolutely amazing! You don't want to miss out. Beautifully written with complex characters and plot twists that keep you turning pages throughout!
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442 reviews28 followers
March 26, 2022
Another fabulous un-put-downable unique tale by Kent.

This author had already convinced me to one click her work and this book just confirmed my choice.

Ash and Breanna bring a new meaning to unrequited love... Their parents are sort of family who we already know from previous books but by no means do you need to have read their books to understand and love Ignited by Him.

Once Ash gets his head out of his rectum and goes for the relationship with Breanna...and Breanna agrees to take the chance on him, this couple is unstoppable and inseparable...

Although this being a suspensful love story nothing is straightforward.... In fact, the thing that tests them the most no-one and I mean NO-ONE (not even you Josh McKinley) could have seen coming...

Kent keeps you on your toes with this gripping, intense, steamy tale. From wanting to talk some sense into the main characters to getting angry with one (or potentially both of them) to being overcome with emotions this book is just brilliant. I'd urge you to read this ASAP
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181 reviews8 followers
October 26, 2021
Kylie does it again! 🔥 wow 🔥

Ignited by him follows the story of Ash and Breanna, the children of Zac & Alyssa (Merged with Him) and Josh & Emily (McKinley Ranch Duet) respectively. Ash is a few years older than Breanna but there’s an attraction there that they can’t fight anymore. Will they finally get their ever after together?

Reading Kylie’s books, I never think I’ll fall in love with her next story as much as the one I’m reading… but every time I do. I don’t know how she does it. It’s a fun twist having the books and series as being standalone while also being the same universe. I love seeing the characters all develop and grow up.

The writing is really easy to read; the chapters are short and shift POV between Ash and Breanna. There is great development of the plot with a few twists and turns thrown in… and plenty of steam.

If steamy romance is your thing, read this! You won’t regret it!
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243 reviews78 followers
February 10, 2025
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my girl is her parent's daughter fr, it is a perfect mix of Josh and Emily. OH AND JOSH HAS THE PERFECT CAMEOS
841 reviews8 followers
October 25, 2021
I loved Josh and Emmy's story so this book was a perfect continuation with their daughter Breanna who has inherited equal parts of both her parents. She isn't one to mess with and is happy to seek vengeance or retaliation with violence if necessary (oh yes, how I loved the similarities to Emmy!).

This picks up the low key attraction between Breanna and Ash (her not blood-related sort of cousin). Breanna has previously been too young and inappropriate for Ash to pursue. Now she is in her early 20s they are free to see where the relationship takes them. But with these two, it is all or nothing. With the involvement of their wider family and the threat of Josh and Emmy hanging over them, their relationship is fast-paced, passionate and all about the depth of their soul mate connection. These two were meant to be. I love how easily accepting they are of the complications in each other's lives and they are happy to be a team and together.

The story is exciting in some places and cutely romantic in others. I just loved the ride of these two and their fated romance.
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1,396 reviews47 followers
October 26, 2021
OH MY GOSH!!!

Kylie Kent has completely obliterated me y’all! This book was STEAMY as all get out, packed full of wild moments, complete with incredible characters and one heck of a storyline! Ash and Breanna were even more than I could have hoped for. Their story was one of fire fueled passion, intense lust, and devoted love.

Their story was full of crazy moments, ups and downs, but throughout it all they were strong together. I loved the progression and growth of both Breanna and Ash separately but also their fierce protection and love that grew deeper with each moment that passed. The emotions ran deep between the two of them, and it was clear as day that not just this physical chemistry was off the charts, but that their hearts were one. Completely entangled and never letting the other go.

I love love loved this story so much! It was one heck of a ride 🖤
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503 reviews9 followers
November 8, 2021
Omg each time it get more better with Kylie Kent’s stories. I received this book as a arc. And so honor and blow away. I just really truly love it so much. Love how she brought back all the characters for the series Merge.
Now you must know the first book of Merge with him is the story Zac and Alyssa they had a son name Ash.
And the story Ruining her and ruining him is Josh & Emily they have a daughter name Breanna.

Well Ash wanted Breanne from the longest time until one night she decided to cheat and steal from him. And wow it was hot between sheets with them.
And the end omg I love for once it that why Yeap you thought I was going to spill nope. Got to read it. Thank you so much again being apart your team. I recommend this book
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11.7k reviews188 followers
October 28, 2021
Ash & Breanna's story is something to behold & I LOVED it. They both know they shouldn't want the other but the heart wants what the heart wants no matter how much time has passed, He's built his family's empire up while doing his best to stay away, while she's going to get his attention one way or another now that she's all grown up. She definitely had some serious kahunas since she went into his club to steal money which totally got his attention, and he's going to make sure she pays it back. However, it doesn't take long before they're finally in it together because I'm telling you, their connection was straight fire. Of course there are big complications that could derail them for good so will they face it together or apart?! This story totally had all my attention from the jump as the heat shot flames out of my kindle, there were some twists & betrayals going on, and maybe just maybe, there's a second chance for them but I'll never tell so you know what to do! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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372 reviews9 followers
October 21, 2021
Ignited by Him by Kylie Kent
Releases 10/26
⭐️6/5
🔥6/5
Man I’m still smiling about the HEA that I was not expecting. I love Ash and Bree, even when we saw a glimpse of them in the end of the last book. It is an age gap, but not huge one, romance with ups and downs. This is my favorite so far of the merge books and can be read as a standalone if you wanted.
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782 reviews
October 29, 2021
I love this book, I love the characters, the extension of the world that we have come to know and love with Kylie's other books, Lots of steam, love, family and friendships and what we will do for those we care about.
**This Book contains scenes that could be considered dark, profanity, sexual content and violence. If any of these are triggers for you, you should consider skipping this read.

Ash
She’s the unattainable, untouchable. The one I’ve both loved and lusted after from the sidelines.
For years, I’ve kept myself distracted with work, turning my family’s company into an empire.
And, more importantly, I’ve kept my distance. It’s best for everyone.
Breanna
What I didn’t expect was to see him up-close. I’ve hardly seen him over the last few years.
I wanted him to notice me. To see that I wasn’t a little girl anymore.
That flame we’ve both been dousing in denial has just been ignited.
Can I really play with fire without getting burned? Or will everything around me turn to ash?
Profile Image for Jamie Johnson.
182 reviews10 followers
October 26, 2021
Kylie brought the steammmmmmmm!! Please excuse me, I need a drink and a cigarette after this one. I didn't think we could get any hotter than Josh and Emmy but she proved me wrong once again. Maybe because it's almost "forbidden" but damn, Ash and Bre are going to set the world on fire with all the sparks flying between them. Then we get halfway through and Kylie is all "watch this, I'm getting ready to mess their world up!" and holy hole in a donut Batman, does she ever! This story took a turn that I NEVER saw coming and I've got to tell ya, I am so freaking proud of the way Bre handled everything. She could have gone off the rails but nope, she showed everyone just what a McKinley can and will do for the people they love. I am so freaking stoked to see where the rest of the family goes from here and seeing all the "oldies" still going strong.
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172 reviews20 followers
February 6, 2024
So Kylie got so bored that she thought to write a second generation merge series. Where Ash son of Zac Williamson and Allyssa from Merged with him has a thing for Breanna daughter of Josh and Emily McKinley... You know the psycho that was briefly introduced in the third book of the original merge series? Yep that very one. Did I lost you somewhere in the middle? Yep, she definitely lost me at some point especially at the unnecessary exaggerations in the storyline but well, we all know I'm curious and would definitely read a book that has meh moments and then come by to tell you all how I suffered through it.
Well, that's my round about way of saying... She could have done better with this piece.
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1,349 reviews18 followers
October 21, 2021
The offspring of the original couples are proving to be just as fiery and intense as their parents.

Ash and Breanna, in some ways, are definitely like their parents but on the other hand are unique. Their relationship is built on friendship first (as children) but that changes as their hormones take over. But even the most insane chemistry needs more than attraction and these two have that.

Love their dynamic and seeing the original characters from the first part of the series. It wouldn’t be the same without them. As expected there is a wrench thrown in but nothing that can’t be handled. Anxiously awaiting Lily’s story as well as the other offsprings’ romances.

* I received this book as an ARC for an honest review.
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389 reviews10 followers
October 23, 2021
Oh my lordy this was hot!!

Having known each other since children as part of the same huge and varied family tree Ash and Bree know each other well. Which means when they finally get together the sparks are well and truly free to fly! I loved that whilst Ash is no angel Bree is strong and capable in her own right. She's fiery an protective and we can deff see both her parents in her.

This story wasn't without its ups and downs, not helped by overprotective family and a bit of an age gap. I didn't expect the twist that was thrown at the but I loved the way it was resolved. It was the perfect HEA to go with this crazy but tight knit family
457 reviews2 followers
October 27, 2021
OMG!!! Kylie Kent brings us the forth book in The Merged series. I love when an author writes the next generation from couples I have read before. This book was phenomenal.
Ash and Breanna have been crushing/obsessed with each other for a long time but the other doesn’t know. The chemistry between these two is on Fire 🔥. They are great characters by themselves but together they are mind blowing. Loved the storyline and characters and can’t get enough. One night is all it takes to change their lives and love and devotion does the rest. Absolutely LOVE this authors work and can’t wait to read what she comes up with next.
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1,497 reviews50 followers
October 27, 2021
Ash has had a thing for Bree ever since he's known her. But as "cousins" and her father being a little unstable, he could never act on it. But now they're grown up and decide maybe it's worth a shot at finding out what will happen between them.

I love that we are now getting to see the merge children have their own stories. The author always does an incredible job in giving us a story you can't put down. I love Ash and Bree together and how they both have dominante personalities that work really well together. Their scenes together are fun and steamy, and the just fit perfectly together. I can't wait to see what the author has in store next!
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267 reviews12 followers
October 26, 2021
Holy cow does this put all the Forbidden Romances that I have read to absolute shame. This book was a great read.
Bree and Ash’s story was your everyday forbidden story but they didn’t let that stop them from loving each other. Their chemistry started off with a bang from the beginning all the way to the epilogue. A sudden and extremely unexpected wrench gets thrown into their path to happiness but they don’t let that stop them. They grab that surprise and adapt like that surprise had always been a part of their story. This story definitely doesn’t disappoint.
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373 reviews4 followers
October 27, 2021
Ignited By Him is book four in the Merge Series. I absolutely love this series, each one is its own story but the characters all interlink so I highly recommend that they are read in order to get the full effect.

Ignited By Him is OUTSTANDING! The characters are wonderfully written, the story itself is planned out amazing, ugh I can not get enough of the Merge Series and it is hard to write a review and not drop any spoilers!!! Amazing job to Kylie and Ignited by Him. I can not wait to see where the series takes us, the twists and turns, the characters and so much more takes us.
112 reviews3 followers
November 4, 2021
I have read all the of the Merge series and this one I think is my absolute favorite! It is so beautifully written and I just fell in love with all the characters (some of them I fell in love with all over again!) If you have read the other books in the series then you should definitely pick this one up today. If you haven't read any of the series: what are you waiting for?!? I definitely recommend that everyone one click this and devour it just like I did! Can't wait to see what Kylie Kent puts out next!
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460 reviews
October 26, 2021
Brash forever!

I love this generation better then the first. They are amazing. I can’t believe how long Ash and Breanna fought their attraction to each other and how quick they ended up together once they gave into their feelings. The relationship between Breanna and her Dad is perfect. You can feel the love they have for each other and the fact she’s a mini him is hilarious. The storyline with Faith is great and I love the instant connection Breanna and her share.
157 reviews2 followers
October 27, 2021
OMG Kylie you have done it again!!! I so love the Merge Series.
Ignited by him is the start of the story Ash (Zac and Alyssa - Merged with Him) & Bree (Josh and Emily - McKinley Ranch Duet). Ash is a couple years older than Bree, but the attraction from both of them is something they can no longer ignore.
Kylie's books have me every single time. From start to end I want more. You will not regret read this. Do yourself a favour and read the whole series!!!
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1,829 reviews20 followers
October 29, 2021
Another amazing read by Kylie Kent! I absolutely loved Breanna and Ash's story. This book is beautlfully writeen with humor, drama and a ton of steam. Breanna and Ash are HOT together. These two are meant to be together and except each other exactly how they are. I loved all of the characters. It was nice to see the original Merge Series couples and their children all grown up. This is a great start to the next generation and I can't wait for the rest of the stories!!!
10 reviews
November 15, 2021
Another awesome read. Started this book and couldn't put it down. Have all Kylie's books and have been eagerly waiting for this one to come out. First started reading about Ash and Breanna in Ruining Him. Their story didn't disappoint. Look forward to reading more about them I hope in following books. This might be the last book in the Merge series but there were lots of quirky family and friends that I would love to read about in their own book.
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2,282 reviews34 followers
October 26, 2021
Oh my. This book was amazing. Breanna and Ash's story is a must read. This book was so good I couldn't put it down. If you like strong FMc and age gap with a bit of all round drama this book is for you. I can't wait for the rest of the families story.
570 reviews11 followers
October 27, 2021
I loved this book....this is the first book I have read by this author and I'm about to go and download the rest of her books....her characters jump from the page and the banter and story was so good...can't wait for more!!!
48 reviews
October 27, 2021
Didn’t disappoint

Last in the merge series but what a finish. Read them all for the best experience but you won’t be disappointed. One of my favourite authors
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