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Hawaiian Heroes #1
Walking in Fire
Born to defend his people, he will sacrifice everything—for her.
Hawaiian Heroes, Book 1
Nawea Bay, a remote Hawaiian paradise, is just the haven Melia Carson needs to escape the chill of heartache. Instead, she finds herself swept up in a tropical heat wave, fueled by her unexpected attraction to a handsome native she meets on a snorkel tour.
He’s big, powerful, hot enough to melt her defenses—and he’s not all he seems. How else could he survive an injury that should have killed him…and why does she dream of him garbed in ancient native dress and wreathed in flames?
David “Malu” Ho’omalu is on the Big Island to find and destroy a cache of dangerous designer drugs before they can be sold to his people. Fending off amorous female tourists is part of the job, but one look in Melia’s blue eyes, and his instincts scream that she is his.
As Melia surrenders to the desire burning between them, she discovers more than a fiery heritage that defies modern logic. She discovers a man who would descend into the molten heart of the volcano to protect his island. And her…if she can find the strength to trust her heart to him.
Hot, hot Hawaiian hero with volcanic passion on his mind. Better pack a heat-proof bikini for this island paradise.
234 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 10, 2012
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Cathryn Cade
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I write sexy contemp, contemp paranormal & sci fi romance, inviting you along on a heart-pounding ride with heroes who can only be tamed by the greatest force in the universe … love.
I live in a little town on a big lake in North Idaho, so look for the Northwest in my stories.
I write sexy contemp, contemp paranormal & sci fi romance, inviting you along on a heart-pounding ride with heroes who can only be tamed by the greatest force in the universe … love.
I live in a little town on a big lake in North Idaho, so look for the Northwest in my stories.
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June 7, 2018
Well, this book is set in Hawaii... need I say more?
Oh, I do? Okay, well, it's a whole lot of this...
Some of this...
A bit of this...
Add in a splash of this...
And copious amounts of this...
Would I recommend you give this a read?
You be the judge...
Oh, I do? Okay, well, it's a whole lot of this...
Some of this...
A bit of this...
Add in a splash of this...
And copious amounts of this...
Would I recommend you give this a read?
You be the judge...
April 29, 2012
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If you've never been to Hawaii before, you will be able to envision it in your mind just by reading Walking in Fire. Set on the beautiful islands, this book is an attention grabber with its blend of description, sexy and fun dialogue, and characters who come to life. It's an adventure waiting!
Melia is visiting and what a wild ride she's in for. She's a successful chef and blogger in need of a little downtime. What she gets, however, will change her life. Melia's character is a great one, she's witty, smart, and not afraid to stand up to anyone.
The hero is to die for! David, better known as Malu, has that sexy, mysterious feel to him. His appeal is hot and I fell for his charms quickly, although when he's introduced, I didn't get that feeling right away. As Melia spends more time with him, staying under his protective power, that's when I learned more about this intriguing man. The way he treats Melia like a queen, and showing his true persona to her was wonderful. Readers, I have a suspicion that you'd like him, and some of you may want a Malu for your very own.
The great pacing kept me entertained and I loved some of the dialogue Malu uses. It gave a total feel of being on the island and how some of the people there spoke. I've always wanted to visit this enchanted place, and the way that Ms. Cade creates the atmosphere and the vivid imagery in my mind gave me a bigger sense of longing to one day go there. The other characters had a great appeal in the story, too. This story held me captive from first to last.
If you like a clever contemporary story with a little bit of paranormal entwined, Walking in Fire is a fine place to start. Won't you take a chance and get yourself a copy? You may come away from this novel in a dreamy daze, searching for a little magic and adventure of your own.
If you've never been to Hawaii before, you will be able to envision it in your mind just by reading Walking in Fire. Set on the beautiful islands, this book is an attention grabber with its blend of description, sexy and fun dialogue, and characters who come to life. It's an adventure waiting!
Melia is visiting and what a wild ride she's in for. She's a successful chef and blogger in need of a little downtime. What she gets, however, will change her life. Melia's character is a great one, she's witty, smart, and not afraid to stand up to anyone.
The hero is to die for! David, better known as Malu, has that sexy, mysterious feel to him. His appeal is hot and I fell for his charms quickly, although when he's introduced, I didn't get that feeling right away. As Melia spends more time with him, staying under his protective power, that's when I learned more about this intriguing man. The way he treats Melia like a queen, and showing his true persona to her was wonderful. Readers, I have a suspicion that you'd like him, and some of you may want a Malu for your very own.
The great pacing kept me entertained and I loved some of the dialogue Malu uses. It gave a total feel of being on the island and how some of the people there spoke. I've always wanted to visit this enchanted place, and the way that Ms. Cade creates the atmosphere and the vivid imagery in my mind gave me a bigger sense of longing to one day go there. The other characters had a great appeal in the story, too. This story held me captive from first to last.
If you like a clever contemporary story with a little bit of paranormal entwined, Walking in Fire is a fine place to start. Won't you take a chance and get yourself a copy? You may come away from this novel in a dreamy daze, searching for a little magic and adventure of your own.
April 10, 2020
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I liked learning some Hawaiian words and phrases. It was also really interesting to learn more about Hawai'i itself. The characters were engaging and interesting. The plot really moved along. I definitely recommend.
I liked learning some Hawaiian words and phrases. It was also really interesting to learn more about Hawai'i itself. The characters were engaging and interesting. The plot really moved along. I definitely recommend.
February 3, 2013
Walking in Fire is the 1st book in the Hawaiian Heroes series and my first Cathryn Cade book. After reading some of the other reviews of this book I wasn’t sure what to expect. They were pretty mixed. I’m kind of glad I didn’t go in with any pre-conceived notions. I loved it! As it was the first in the series there was some background to be explained, but it wasn’t overdone.
Melia Carson is heading to Hawaii alone. She was supposed to be going with her boyfriend, but somehow finding him in bed, naked with another woman put a damper on those plans. She needs this getaway now, more than ever. No worries, she’s always been independent enough and she plans on making the most of her escape. Not typically the trusting type she joins up with a group to go on a boat tour. She figures she’s safe enough considering the group is comprised of men and women, plus the tour guide and his wife will be there. All bases are covered. That is until she boards the boat and sees a very hot, surly Hawaiian, glaring at her. What did she do? This is just what she needs; an attraction to a sexy, huge Hawaiian that doesn’t seem to like her much. To top it off she dreams of him every time she closes her eyes. And boy does she dream of him. If the reality of being with him is half as hot as her dreams there is a good chance she’ll catch fire.
David “Malu” Ho’omalu has the weight of Hawaii on his shoulders. Being one of the warriors chosen by Pele to protect her Island Malu has much to worry about. Drug cartels are working double time to get their drugs onto the Island and Malu is doing his best to find them before they get distributed. What he doesn’t need is an attraction to a tourist. An attraction that burns hotter every second. None of this makes any sense. He has never had a problem with a quick fling and going back to life. What is it about this wahine that is so different? He dreams of her when he sleeps, he is constantly distracted by her when she’s around and he is jealous when she gets attention from the other guys in the group. When one of the girls in the group is attacked and left for dead Malu knows he has to get his head in the game and take care of business. Roping a beautiful wahine into helping him just adds to the excitement.
I always thought when I met the wahine for me, I would choose her. But then I looked into a pair of big green eyes, soft pink lips, and those freckles.” He looked up into her eyes, and shrugged. “And that was it for this local boy."
I can’t wait to read on in this series. If the next ones are even half as good as this one I’ll be thrilled.
You can find this review and others at http://tinar1121.blogspot.com
Melia Carson is heading to Hawaii alone. She was supposed to be going with her boyfriend, but somehow finding him in bed, naked with another woman put a damper on those plans. She needs this getaway now, more than ever. No worries, she’s always been independent enough and she plans on making the most of her escape. Not typically the trusting type she joins up with a group to go on a boat tour. She figures she’s safe enough considering the group is comprised of men and women, plus the tour guide and his wife will be there. All bases are covered. That is until she boards the boat and sees a very hot, surly Hawaiian, glaring at her. What did she do? This is just what she needs; an attraction to a sexy, huge Hawaiian that doesn’t seem to like her much. To top it off she dreams of him every time she closes her eyes. And boy does she dream of him. If the reality of being with him is half as hot as her dreams there is a good chance she’ll catch fire.
David “Malu” Ho’omalu has the weight of Hawaii on his shoulders. Being one of the warriors chosen by Pele to protect her Island Malu has much to worry about. Drug cartels are working double time to get their drugs onto the Island and Malu is doing his best to find them before they get distributed. What he doesn’t need is an attraction to a tourist. An attraction that burns hotter every second. None of this makes any sense. He has never had a problem with a quick fling and going back to life. What is it about this wahine that is so different? He dreams of her when he sleeps, he is constantly distracted by her when she’s around and he is jealous when she gets attention from the other guys in the group. When one of the girls in the group is attacked and left for dead Malu knows he has to get his head in the game and take care of business. Roping a beautiful wahine into helping him just adds to the excitement.
I always thought when I met the wahine for me, I would choose her. But then I looked into a pair of big green eyes, soft pink lips, and those freckles.” He looked up into her eyes, and shrugged. “And that was it for this local boy."
I can’t wait to read on in this series. If the next ones are even half as good as this one I’ll be thrilled.
You can find this review and others at http://tinar1121.blogspot.com
March 28, 2012
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3.5 Stars
Walking in Fire is set on a secluded Hawaiian Island called Nawea Bay. Melia, an aspiring chef, is taking a break from her depressing life and recent break up to relax in Hawaii. She lucks into a private adventure with a small group and some local guides.
David “Malu” Ho’omalu, a native Hawaiian, is saddled with the responsibility of protecting Pele. Pele is represented in this story from Hawaiian mythology as the the goddess of fire and volcanoes. His responsibilities to his deity are as far reaching as overseeing the tourists in order to ensure the protection of his home. It’s understandable he’s some what distant and annoyed with those duties because, there’s a lot more too him than a babysitter. His true personality emerges when the danger presents itself on the island. I really enjoyed Malu’s character he was charming and fun and I found myself thinking of Geno Segers with a little Dwayne Johnson as ‘Malu’.
Cathryn Cade does a wonderful job of making you feel like you’re right on the beach. I more than once found myself wishing I could feel the sun, swim with the yellow tang’s and taste the MaiTai’s.
This is first use of Hawaiian mythology paired with paranormal elements that I’ve read. Quite fascinating, and I found myself wanting research the islands after reading. In that respect it reminded me some of Sherillyn Kenyon’s use of Greek Mythology in her Dark Hunter series. The paranormal aspects of this one are mild, and don’t detract from the overall story or over complicate things. I’d even say people who don’t normally like paranormal themes would still enjoy this release.
Geno :o)
The action pieces and the bad guys were used to animate the story and draw the hero and heroine together. Melia and Malu have a powerful chemistry that makes getting to know each other fun and intense. Action and mild suspense of the story is somewhat predictable, but still enjoyable.
Walking in Fire is the perfect spring break read, or a good one to warm you up on a cold afternoon
3.5 Stars
Walking in Fire is set on a secluded Hawaiian Island called Nawea Bay. Melia, an aspiring chef, is taking a break from her depressing life and recent break up to relax in Hawaii. She lucks into a private adventure with a small group and some local guides.
David “Malu” Ho’omalu, a native Hawaiian, is saddled with the responsibility of protecting Pele. Pele is represented in this story from Hawaiian mythology as the the goddess of fire and volcanoes. His responsibilities to his deity are as far reaching as overseeing the tourists in order to ensure the protection of his home. It’s understandable he’s some what distant and annoyed with those duties because, there’s a lot more too him than a babysitter. His true personality emerges when the danger presents itself on the island. I really enjoyed Malu’s character he was charming and fun and I found myself thinking of Geno Segers with a little Dwayne Johnson as ‘Malu’.
Cathryn Cade does a wonderful job of making you feel like you’re right on the beach. I more than once found myself wishing I could feel the sun, swim with the yellow tang’s and taste the MaiTai’s.
This is first use of Hawaiian mythology paired with paranormal elements that I’ve read. Quite fascinating, and I found myself wanting research the islands after reading. In that respect it reminded me some of Sherillyn Kenyon’s use of Greek Mythology in her Dark Hunter series. The paranormal aspects of this one are mild, and don’t detract from the overall story or over complicate things. I’d even say people who don’t normally like paranormal themes would still enjoy this release.
Geno :o)
The action pieces and the bad guys were used to animate the story and draw the hero and heroine together. Melia and Malu have a powerful chemistry that makes getting to know each other fun and intense. Action and mild suspense of the story is somewhat predictable, but still enjoyable.
Walking in Fire is the perfect spring break read, or a good one to warm you up on a cold afternoon
September 29, 2012
This book had an interesting premise. Set in Hawaii, we meet a very hot local who turns out to be more then meets the eye. He is a guardian/warrior of Pele, and it is his duty to protect the island and the way of life of the locals, without stopping time from moving forward.
Our heroine has come on holidays, after a breakup. She meets a group of other tourists and that is where our story begins.
There is drug runners and criminals, local art and food, beautiful descriptions of the locale, plus much more.
The reason I gave this only three stars was at times it seemed a little wordy, without really much happening until I was well into the book.
I enjoyed the ending though, and would try the next book in this series.
Our heroine has come on holidays, after a breakup. She meets a group of other tourists and that is where our story begins.
There is drug runners and criminals, local art and food, beautiful descriptions of the locale, plus much more.
The reason I gave this only three stars was at times it seemed a little wordy, without really much happening until I was well into the book.
I enjoyed the ending though, and would try the next book in this series.
April 1, 2012
This was a timely read - I was sitting in Roatan Honduras reading about a hot romance in Hawaii! This author did a great job. The quotes that started each chapter was adorable and the details showed she did her research about life in Hawaii
August 31, 2012
Jessa's pithy review: This is one of those books that pulled me into its world. I felt like I was breathing in a Hawaiian vacation: truly sensual. Never mind reading in my pajamas; I wanted to read this in a sarong with a flower tucked into my hair.
May 9, 2016
NTM author and I liked the book well enough that I am going to pick the next up in the series...I mean who doesn't like sexy Hawaiian men??? (Hate the large format though, because that means I have to pick it up used versus buy it new.)
March 28, 2012
3 1/2 Stars! Full Review @ http://www.guiltypleasuresbookreviews...
July 20, 2020
This is my first book by this author and Wow...I really enjoyed this book. From the descriptions of the beautiful surroundings to the Hawaiian words and phrases. It was fantastic. I could almost smell the plumerias and hibiscus. LOL
David Malu Ho'omalu is the protector of his Hawaiian island under the protection of Pele, the goddess of the volcanos and fire. His family and ancestors have been protectors of Hawaii for generations. His many tattoos represent battle scars, where Pele replaced his wounds with a new tattoo after healing him. (Reminded me of Maui from Moana a bit... :) )
He can have any women he wants but when he meets freckled, blond-hair Melia, a wahine, who is vacationing in Hawaii after breaking up with her boyfriend, Malu knows that she is the one. He always thought the one would be Hawaiian, but he is drawn to Melia from the moment he set his eyes on her. He dreams of her and is so distracted by her. He comes off as a mysterious, annoyed, tough, serious local islander. I wasn't sure how this story was going to go.
Melia is a professional chef and writes a food blog. She is feisty, smart, and brave. She isn't afraid of Malu who comes off as rude at first. She tokk this trip alone because She found her boyfriend in bed with another woman. She meets up with a group of party people who invited her to stay with them because one of their friends canceled. She snorkels, swims, and scuba dives by herself because she is not into drugs and alcohol like her companions. She's there to take in Hawaii's beauty and for some downtime.
After a tragic situation causes everyone but Melia and Malu to leave, everything is revealed. Malu's powers, their feelings for each other, and more. Their alone time together was entertaining and so exciting. They are put in a situation with some bad people involving a duffel bag of drugs that is described so well, I felt like I was there watching.
We see a different side of Malu as her treats Melia like a queen. I really enjoyed their dialogue. The main characters were strong and did not leave me guessing at all. The supporting characters were perfect.
This book was brilliant. It spoke of Hawaiian mythology with a bit of paranormal elements. It was described and written so well. I'm already on the second book.
David Malu Ho'omalu is the protector of his Hawaiian island under the protection of Pele, the goddess of the volcanos and fire. His family and ancestors have been protectors of Hawaii for generations. His many tattoos represent battle scars, where Pele replaced his wounds with a new tattoo after healing him. (Reminded me of Maui from Moana a bit... :) )
He can have any women he wants but when he meets freckled, blond-hair Melia, a wahine, who is vacationing in Hawaii after breaking up with her boyfriend, Malu knows that she is the one. He always thought the one would be Hawaiian, but he is drawn to Melia from the moment he set his eyes on her. He dreams of her and is so distracted by her. He comes off as a mysterious, annoyed, tough, serious local islander. I wasn't sure how this story was going to go.
Melia is a professional chef and writes a food blog. She is feisty, smart, and brave. She isn't afraid of Malu who comes off as rude at first. She tokk this trip alone because She found her boyfriend in bed with another woman. She meets up with a group of party people who invited her to stay with them because one of their friends canceled. She snorkels, swims, and scuba dives by herself because she is not into drugs and alcohol like her companions. She's there to take in Hawaii's beauty and for some downtime.
After a tragic situation causes everyone but Melia and Malu to leave, everything is revealed. Malu's powers, their feelings for each other, and more. Their alone time together was entertaining and so exciting. They are put in a situation with some bad people involving a duffel bag of drugs that is described so well, I felt like I was there watching.
We see a different side of Malu as her treats Melia like a queen. I really enjoyed their dialogue. The main characters were strong and did not leave me guessing at all. The supporting characters were perfect.
This book was brilliant. It spoke of Hawaiian mythology with a bit of paranormal elements. It was described and written so well. I'm already on the second book.
February 27, 2020
In book one in the Hawaiian Heroes series, chef Melia Carson is vacationing in Hawaii after breaking up with her boyfriend. While attending a snorkeling trip with a group of fellow tourists, she’s immediately smitten with the huge, handsome Hawaiian hunk on the boat. The trouble is, she’s not the only woman there who’s interested in him and she’s not willing to compete for his attention.
David “Malu” Ho’omalu is used to women flinging themselves at him, and he would take advantage of that if not for two things: he’s on the trip to watch a suspected drug runner, and he’s found the wahine—the woman—of his dreams. Unfortunately, Melia doesn’t seem all that interested in him. After one of the partying tourists goes missing, Malu and Melia are thrust together in a bid for survival.
Malu and Melia are wonderful, strong, stubborn characters.
He comes from a long line of paranormally enhanced warriors, and his powers/abilities were awesome. This paranormal aspect didn’t overpower the plot, though. “Malu” is his nickname and what he normally went by, but sometimes the name David was thrown in, which was distracting.
The description of the Hawaiian scenery, people, food, and culture was very detailed.
I’m definitely interested in learning more about the secondary characters, especially Malu’s brother Daniel and their friends Keone and Leilani.
I didn’t find any typos, which was great. Even though I enjoyed this story a lot, I was a little confused with timeline. I thought the prologue had taken place about a year before the beginning of the story, but actually it took place in the middle of the opening chapters. The rest of the story flowed well, but the ending chapters dragged a little after the big showdown.
This is the first book I’ve read from Ms. Cade, and I would love to read more.
4.5 Stars
David “Malu” Ho’omalu is used to women flinging themselves at him, and he would take advantage of that if not for two things: he’s on the trip to watch a suspected drug runner, and he’s found the wahine—the woman—of his dreams. Unfortunately, Melia doesn’t seem all that interested in him. After one of the partying tourists goes missing, Malu and Melia are thrust together in a bid for survival.
Malu and Melia are wonderful, strong, stubborn characters.
He comes from a long line of paranormally enhanced warriors, and his powers/abilities were awesome. This paranormal aspect didn’t overpower the plot, though. “Malu” is his nickname and what he normally went by, but sometimes the name David was thrown in, which was distracting.
The description of the Hawaiian scenery, people, food, and culture was very detailed.
I’m definitely interested in learning more about the secondary characters, especially Malu’s brother Daniel and their friends Keone and Leilani.
I didn’t find any typos, which was great. Even though I enjoyed this story a lot, I was a little confused with timeline. I thought the prologue had taken place about a year before the beginning of the story, but actually it took place in the middle of the opening chapters. The rest of the story flowed well, but the ending chapters dragged a little after the big showdown.
This is the first book I’ve read from Ms. Cade, and I would love to read more.
4.5 Stars
November 2, 2025
This the first book in the Hawaiian Fires series by Cathryn Cade. Melia Carson is a young food blogger hoping to find peace in the tropical paradise of Nawea Bay after a heartbreak. David ‘Malu’ Ho’omalu is a powerful handsome mysterious local who is part of a secret legacy tied to ancient Hawaiian magic. Melia is drawn to Malu after danger throws them together. Malu is on a mission to destroy a deadly drug called Kona Kula before it harms his people. Melia begins to dream of him in traditional native garb, wreathed in flames, hinting at his mystical heritage. This story sizzles with chemistry, lush island settings, and a blend of suspense, romance, and Hawaiian mythology. I really enjoyed this amazing paranormal romance novel.
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November 12, 2025This the first book in the Hawaiian Fires series by Cathryn Cade. Melia Carson is a young food blogger hoping to find peace in the tropical paradise of Nawea Bay after a heartbreak. David ‘Malu’ Ho’omalu is a powerful handsome mysterious local who is part of a secret legacy tied to ancient Hawaiian magic. Melia is drawn to Malu after danger throws them together. Malu is on a mission to destroy a deadly drug called Kona Kula before it harms his people. Melia begins to dream of him in traditional native garb, wreathed in flames, hinting at his mystical heritage. This story sizzles with chemistry, lush island settings, and a blend of suspense, romance, and Hawaiian mythology. I really enjoyed this amazing paranormal romance novel.
August 23, 2021
4.5 stars
Melia finds her boyfriend in bed with another woman and goes on a trip to Hawaii alone. She's immediately attracted to Malo but there are other women hanging on him. He's attracted but has a job to do.
There are mystical elements and eventually hot sex and danger. A good start to the series which has it's own HEA and is not a cliffhanger.
Melia finds her boyfriend in bed with another woman and goes on a trip to Hawaii alone. She's immediately attracted to Malo but there are other women hanging on him. He's attracted but has a job to do.
There are mystical elements and eventually hot sex and danger. A good start to the series which has it's own HEA and is not a cliffhanger.
May 9, 2017
Fun Fling of a book
If you like your romances HOT with a heaping side of action sauced with a generous ladel of the paranormal you will relish this book. I've already ordered the next book in this series. Enjoy!
If you like your romances HOT with a heaping side of action sauced with a generous ladel of the paranormal you will relish this book. I've already ordered the next book in this series. Enjoy!
July 27, 2022
I gave it one star because I couldn't get into it. I'm a native Hawaiian and had high hopes when I saw the reviews. There aren't many Hawaiian fiction books. It just didn't engage me right away and pull me into it.
September 2, 2022
Almost gave one star, but I finished it and it sorta kept me intrigued? Idk, did a lot of telling instead of having action or dialogue. Characters were underdeveloped and the story in general was blah.
July 21, 2017
a 3 1/2...
June 14, 2019
Mali and Malia
Hawaiian folklore and romance come together in a fantastic story. Come and enjoy the mystic erotic ride. Please enjoy the book.
Hawaiian folklore and romance come together in a fantastic story. Come and enjoy the mystic erotic ride. Please enjoy the book.
March 27, 2020
Interesting concept, but not well carried out.. The heroines mood swings were annoying and pretty constant. I tried to keep with the story but just couldn't do it.
January 8, 2023
Loved it. I have to say watch them go through what they did and ending up together was just so much better than I expected. Can not wait to see what happens next.
August 9, 2022
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February 18, 2018
One hot story, in many ways.
Action, beautiful locales, danger, laced with Hawaiian legend and a legendary fire goddess, and a good dose of suspense and romance.
Action, beautiful locales, danger, laced with Hawaiian legend and a legendary fire goddess, and a good dose of suspense and romance.
July 24, 2012
Take 1 Oregon chef and blogger, 1 smoking hot Hawaiian artist , some nasty drug runners and a pissed off Hawaiian Guardian shake well and you have a wonderful romantic suspense with a bit of paranormal. I really enjoyed this story.
The Ho’omalu family is one of the oldest families of the Hawaiian Islands. They are the chosen of Pele Hawaii’s Guardian. To this end she has given them gifts to help them carry out their duties.
David “Malu” Ho’omalu is trying to find out who is bringing in a new deadly designer drug to the islands.
Melia Carson was supposed to go on a Hawiian vacation with her boyfriend when she found him banging some bimbo. Her friends convince her to go anyway without him. When she and Malu first meet she is taken with his good looks but not impressed by the women throwing themselves at him. Malu is just as taken with her but she isn’t Hawaiian and he has a job to do. This doesn’t stop them from invading each other’s dreams.
Watching these two come together while in the midst of a terrific mystery was a blast. Having it set in paradise only made it that much better.
The Ho’omalu family is one of the oldest families of the Hawaiian Islands. They are the chosen of Pele Hawaii’s Guardian. To this end she has given them gifts to help them carry out their duties.
David “Malu” Ho’omalu is trying to find out who is bringing in a new deadly designer drug to the islands.
Melia Carson was supposed to go on a Hawiian vacation with her boyfriend when she found him banging some bimbo. Her friends convince her to go anyway without him. When she and Malu first meet she is taken with his good looks but not impressed by the women throwing themselves at him. Malu is just as taken with her but she isn’t Hawaiian and he has a job to do. This doesn’t stop them from invading each other’s dreams.
Watching these two come together while in the midst of a terrific mystery was a blast. Having it set in paradise only made it that much better.
December 20, 2014
The first book in the Hawaiian Heroes series by Cathryn Cade was super smokin hot, and not just from the lava. Last Christmas, I was lucky enough to win the book from a contest that the author ran on her website. It took a while for me to read it, but once I did I wondered why I kept putting it off. Let's just say that I kept picturing a cross being Alex O'Laughlin (Hawaii 50) and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. *closes eyes and sighs*
This was an unique and interesting take on the local mythology. I don't want to spoil things for you, so let's just say that this story gives us a new take on old Hawaiian legends, and leave it to you to read all about. There was a nice mix of action and romance with the two protagonists starting off very confrontational with each other. Watching the sparks fly between two characters fighting their feelings always adds to a great novel. Throw in some danger, some misunderstanding and you get a quite lively read. I gave this 4 stars on Goodreads.
This was an unique and interesting take on the local mythology. I don't want to spoil things for you, so let's just say that this story gives us a new take on old Hawaiian legends, and leave it to you to read all about. There was a nice mix of action and romance with the two protagonists starting off very confrontational with each other. Watching the sparks fly between two characters fighting their feelings always adds to a great novel. Throw in some danger, some misunderstanding and you get a quite lively read. I gave this 4 stars on Goodreads.
June 29, 2015
Walking in Fire was a decent 3.5 star read. It was good enough that I will read the second book Rolling in the Deep, just to see if the minor little things about the book were specific to book one or if it signature of Cathryn Cade’s writing style.
Pros – Book was sent in Hawaii and I’ve been hunting Goodreads for a good, non-cheesey, Hawaiian romance. Loved me some David “Malu” Ho’omalu. The paranormal aspect of the book was great because it was so different that what I normally read from the paranormal genre. I also loved the Hawaiian folklore found in the book.
Cons - I didn’t care for Melia’s personality. I’m not a huge fan of “weak” characters and that was how she came off to me. There were also sections that seemed to get wordy, when in fact, they didn’t tell you much. I’m also a huge fan of character dialog and felt like this book lacked a little in that department.
Overall, it’s a simple, entertaining and enjoyable read.
Pros – Book was sent in Hawaii and I’ve been hunting Goodreads for a good, non-cheesey, Hawaiian romance. Loved me some David “Malu” Ho’omalu. The paranormal aspect of the book was great because it was so different that what I normally read from the paranormal genre. I also loved the Hawaiian folklore found in the book.
Cons - I didn’t care for Melia’s personality. I’m not a huge fan of “weak” characters and that was how she came off to me. There were also sections that seemed to get wordy, when in fact, they didn’t tell you much. I’m also a huge fan of character dialog and felt like this book lacked a little in that department.
Overall, it’s a simple, entertaining and enjoyable read.
March 30, 2020
I love this authors books usually but this just didn't fit me for some reason.
It has it all, hot hero with a bit more, an interesting heroine I didn't want to slap for being silly, beautiful descriptions of gorgeous Hawaii but I couldn't get into it the first two times I tried to read it.
Don't let this put you off as Ms Cade is a talented writer and tells a good story.
2020
Grabbed the box set in Kindle Unlimited for another try.
I have finally read book one in the box set.
Drugs being bought into Hawaii are stopped by a special family of warrior protectors that can utilise the versatility of Pele’s volcanic strength.
I lived what happened to the baddies, poetic.
I did enjoy it having been lucky enough to visit Hawaii, I just think it is the local language that throws me out of my reading grove.
Will give book two a go but may wait a couple of days.
It has it all, hot hero with a bit more, an interesting heroine I didn't want to slap for being silly, beautiful descriptions of gorgeous Hawaii but I couldn't get into it the first two times I tried to read it.
Don't let this put you off as Ms Cade is a talented writer and tells a good story.
2020
Grabbed the box set in Kindle Unlimited for another try.
I have finally read book one in the box set.
Drugs being bought into Hawaii are stopped by a special family of warrior protectors that can utilise the versatility of Pele’s volcanic strength.
I lived what happened to the baddies, poetic.
I did enjoy it having been lucky enough to visit Hawaii, I just think it is the local language that throws me out of my reading grove.
Will give book two a go but may wait a couple of days.
August 5, 2012
The setting in Hawaii caught my eye. I'm supposed to go to Hawaii soon. I love the fact the writer, Ms. Cade, has personal knowledge of Hawaii. She speaks of the people, the places, their clothing, and culture in a very interesting way. Pigeon (sp?) language is used throughout the book. I found it fun to try to figure out the meanings before they were told and tried to remember some of the vocabulary. While part of the setting is fictional, it still left me with the overall feel for Hawaii. I can't wait to see it, though I know I will be considered 'shark bait' (very fair-skinned tourist, here).
My only disappointment came after reading book 2 in the series, which I'll tackle on that book review. But if you love a sizzling, hunky romance, this is for you.
My only disappointment came after reading book 2 in the series, which I'll tackle on that book review. But if you love a sizzling, hunky romance, this is for you.
August 19, 2016
This was a re-read and it was just as good and exciting the second time.
Melia takes the vacation she and her ex-boyfriend had planned to get over him. Dane runs into her and sees that she is alone so he asks her to join his party for the snorkeling and party time and she agrees. On the catamaran to the dive and vacation/party place is a huge, handsome Hawaiian hunk , Malu sadly with 2 beautiful women hanging onto him and offering him whatever he wants. She tries to ignore him and his friends but he's so handsome he keeps catching her sneaking peaks at him. How and why they get together and the mystery surrounding the islands keeps you interested. The Hawaiian legends add to the excitement. It's a good beginning to a good series.
Melia takes the vacation she and her ex-boyfriend had planned to get over him. Dane runs into her and sees that she is alone so he asks her to join his party for the snorkeling and party time and she agrees. On the catamaran to the dive and vacation/party place is a huge, handsome Hawaiian hunk , Malu sadly with 2 beautiful women hanging onto him and offering him whatever he wants. She tries to ignore him and his friends but he's so handsome he keeps catching her sneaking peaks at him. How and why they get together and the mystery surrounding the islands keeps you interested. The Hawaiian legends add to the excitement. It's a good beginning to a good series.
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