The high profile job, money and a beautiful fiancé. There’s only one problem. He doesn’t want any of it. When he imagined life he didn’t see this, he saw happiness in the arms of the only girl who ever held his heart. She wasn’t the one who got away, she was the one he chased away.
His best friend. His soul mate.
Madison Leigh remembers the day she met Noah. He walked into her life full of charm and sexiness, and he crushed her without even trying. Walking away was one of the hardest things that she's ever had to do, especially since all she wants now is him.
Now years later they are friends, sticking by each other through thick and thin. But when one of their worlds come crashing down, changing everything they thought they knew, will there still be a place for them in each others life? Or will it become too hard to hold on to each other?
Will life get better for them, or will it be like leaping from the frying pan...
After being married for ten years and raising three beautiful kids I decided it was time to do something for myself. My passion for reading bled over with a need to tell the story that was repeating in my head and that was the birth of my first book. The rest they say is history.
I love the creative release that writing gives you, being able to take someone away to a different world feels amazing. As a reader I know how important that escape is, and as a writer I love to be able to give people that.
My other loves include music and reading (in case I haven't mentioned that before) and then when I have time a little more reading. I think if I could read for a living I would, but since I can't I will continue on the writing side of things.
Well I don't mind saying I have been waiting for Noah's story...something about those pesky teasers had me desperate to see behind his pain...it was everything I wanted in a book...and some more. Noah & Madison...what a great couple...beautiful souls apart but together they were wow. I loved how they were great friends first then the relationship then....... I loved how they remained friends even though they wanted more but both were unhappy but not willing to be without the other but Noah was so very lost...my heart ached for him and his situation and I loved how despite the different directions their life was heading they were both truly always there for each other...no matter what. This book had LOL moments...heartbreak...angst...happy tears...it had it all...oh and yes it had Rocco, Mason and the gang...what could be better? A HEA I hear you cry but do they get it...not telling ! An amazing series...another 5 star read for me and I simply could not put it down...can't wait for whatever is next...you have a brand new fan T.a. McKay.....Bring it on....
Could not put this down! The story is heartwrenching, the characters real and flawed. A tale which shows how a life can look perfect on the outside, but be so hollow on the inside that only real love and passion can fill the hole left behind.
All I can say is - I want ice cream and a sleepover!!! :)
Reviewed by Susan on behalf of Ladies Living in Bookland
So out of the T. A. Mckays series, I have to admit this is my all time favourite. The cheeky but stubborn Noah Cole is engaged, but not to the love of his life. The other female in his life holds a flame that no one will come close to...but after a weekend away, with Noah seeing the signs of his deteriorating relationship we see things ch age between the best friends Noah and Madison.... ---------- Excerpt: I think just lost my heart to my best friend --------- The inner torment that Noah faces as he battles his head over heart...not knowingly falling for his once true love as teenagers becomes apparent once again. He was so concerned at making everyone else happy, his own emotional and physical needs only became apparent when he noticed what everyone else already knew. --------- Excerpt: My feelings about Madison have always been confusing, there's always been that special connection that I can't explain...there has been the undercurrent of something else... ---------
But a drunken night out would lead the pair into one another's arms. With consequences for everyone involved. But would Noah be able to let go of his life in London or do what everyone had hoped and follow his heart? --------- Excerpt: ...I'm sorry I've put him in this position. His arms tighten around me and I allow myself to get lost in him one last time. I know that things are about to change, I can feel it. -------
A truly brilliant and hilarious read between the banter with his brothers and good friends as Noah figures out what direction he wants his life to take. I could have banged their heads together by the end but his friends as well as Madison's did that for me ;)
Well written, hot and steamy beyond belief, and a rollercoaster of emotions. From sheer frustration, to heartbreak, back to pure unadulterated love for the main characters and their friends. I'm sorry to see the end of this series but it really tied things up nicely for all the characters.
Excerpt: "Angel, I never claimed to do things normally..."
A truly brilliant five star book that I couldn't put down and flew through in one sitting
Well you have done it again Mrs, book 3 has everything we have come to LOVE about your writing. I respect that this is the third & final book in the series but I feel it necessary to add that should you feel the need to continue the series I will be front of the Que.
Noah & Madison really do have a great friendship & are a perfect fit but will they only ever be friends?
They tease each other like best friends should & boy Madison may be tiny compared to Noah but she sure can put him in his place. They have by no means had a smooth road over the years but for all the hurt they remain friends as not having each other in their lives would be far too difficult.
It certainly seems that's how they work best, taking things further always seems to end in heartbreak but how many times can they go through this before it drives a wedge too big to mend between them?
We do get to see more of the characters we know & love from the previous books in this series. The way they all wind each other up is so funny but we know that no matter what they will have each others backs. I could go on & on but this really should be experienced first hand, so you will just have to read for yourself.
This book blew me away from the very first chapter. Noah was the guy we didn't know much about in the series. He was a quiet character. Well let me just say not anymore! Happiness, heartache, love and losses. Not all relationships are what they seem to be. Whether they be friendly, working, romantic or sexual. Can Noah and Madison see people for what they really are? Can their friendship take the heat? Noah has wormed his way into my heart and he's there to stay! Madison is the type of girl you want to be friends with. Funny, sweet and caring. Noah makes you want to comfort him in one breath, smack him around the head in another and take him to bed pretty much all the time. I have to say Mason was always my favorite character but he's been pushed off the top spot by Mr Cole!
Well what can I say, the build the angst, the forbidden love ! Youve got to admit girls youve all been there one time or another wanting that one person you cant have.
TA McKay has managed once again to craft a beautiful story with the right balance of heartache heartbreak and love into another phenomenal unputtdownable read, with a side of humour for good measure.
The connection with the characters and storyline once again grabs you from page one, with a few twists and turns for good measure. Just when you think youve got it ...... The angst whacks you upside the head once again.
Will they ever find each other at the right place and right time ? Will they ever take a chance on each other ?
Love love love this story !!
Ooooo and ladies ...... ? There may well be some old faces thrown in for good measure :)
I loved this book! It has everything you need, tears, laughter, heartbreak, saucy scenes and ice-cream!
T.a. Mckay has, yet again, created a masterpiece! The characters, situations and relationships were 100% believable (which for me is important in contemporary novels). Noah had me laughing, crying and me wanting to throw my kindle at the wall! As for the fireball that is Madison, can I be her? She is funny, smart, loving and has Noah for a best friend!
Into The Fire focuses on the important of relationships, the difference between real love that can be both beautiful and tough and superficial love where it looks perfect on the outside but on the inside, is shallow and cold. I am struggling to put into words just how brilliant this book was!!
Cannot wait for the next release by T.a. Mckay!
This book is part of a series but can be read as a stand alone.
I don't know where to start, I just love this book and series so much! T.A. McKay has done an amazing job of bringing the story and characters to life.
If you enjoyed Into the Deep or Into the Dark, you will love Into the Fire as much as I did!
Noah is such a sweet man but I wanted to smack him upside the head through a good portion of the book. Seriously what was he thinking?? If I weren't totally smitten with his brother Rocco, I could totally fall for Noah. ;-)
Just fell in love with this book loved the characters in it can't wait to read more books by this author of you havnt read her books books before then I highly recommend you one click this series
Another enjoyable read from TA McKay. This is the third book in this series and at the beginning I wanted to bang Noah and Madison's heads together. Love was staring them in the face but they were blind to it.
It was good to see the characters of this series get their happy ever after.
Omg. I can't even put into words how this book made me feel so just read it. And if you haven't read the first 2 books? Get your arse in gear and read them like yesterday