Audrey Lamour was a successful artist and devoted mother, forever indebted to the heroic fireman who pulled her from a blaze twenty-five years ago on Christmas Day. She honored him by painting his portrait—never dreaming her picture would become a lifeline to love….
Conrad Pearson was driven to meet the woman whose emotional painting of his father seared his soul, even if it meant returning home to the Pacific Northwest, and painful memories. But Audrey's beauty, grace and unforgettable kiss ignited the kind of sensual fire that made a man glad to be alive. Now he was ready to confront all the ghosts of Christmas past to keep this angel in his arms forever.
Conrad Pearson is a man plagued by his past. He lost his father, a firefighter that was attempting to save the lives of others. In need of closure, Conrad returns to his childhood home in search of the last person whose life he saved, the last person his father spoke to just minutes before dying...Audrey Lamour.
Not a day goes by that Audrey Lamour isn't grateful for the heroism and sacrifice of Grant Pearson, the firefighter who saved her life. She's often wondered what became of his family, particularly his son.
Tragedy bonded these two lives. Will fate keep them together? Can their past make way for a future?
From the beginning, we are teased by a secret, a secret that could adversely affect the feelings of one. CHRISTMAS HEAT is filled with anticipation. Devon Vaughn Archer has crafted a well-written story of love and loss. CHRISTMAS HEAT is a satisfying read.