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Red Starr #1
Hearths of Fire
Moving forward with his life...
Neal Bauer tried returning home once before and he found that some things aren't meant to be. When Red Starr HRT, a paramilitary hostage rescue team, offered him a position that would use his specialized skillset that had served him well in the military—he jumped at the chance.
The past has a way of returning...
Charlotte Whitefall has made some really bad decisions in her life . . . leaving Neal Bauer standing at the alter tops the list. Growing up in Hearth, Missouri has taught her that when someone leaves their small town, they don't return. She saved Neal from a painful choice by moving on with her life and raising her sister alone.
Coming home...
When a local cult invades the town of Hearth, the citizens do their best to stay clear of the members. Everything changes when Charlotte's little sister is drawn into their way of life. There is only one man who has the connections to eliminate the dangerous threat. Can Charlotte persuade Neal to come home long enough to rescue her sister? More importantly, can she convince him that she made a terrible mistake all those years ago—and possibly rekindle their smoldering passion?
Neal Bauer tried returning home once before and he found that some things aren't meant to be. When Red Starr HRT, a paramilitary hostage rescue team, offered him a position that would use his specialized skillset that had served him well in the military—he jumped at the chance.
The past has a way of returning...
Charlotte Whitefall has made some really bad decisions in her life . . . leaving Neal Bauer standing at the alter tops the list. Growing up in Hearth, Missouri has taught her that when someone leaves their small town, they don't return. She saved Neal from a painful choice by moving on with her life and raising her sister alone.
Coming home...
When a local cult invades the town of Hearth, the citizens do their best to stay clear of the members. Everything changes when Charlotte's little sister is drawn into their way of life. There is only one man who has the connections to eliminate the dangerous threat. Can Charlotte persuade Neal to come home long enough to rescue her sister? More importantly, can she convince him that she made a terrible mistake all those years ago—and possibly rekindle their smoldering passion?
231 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 9, 2014
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Kennedy Layne
156 books658 followersKennedy Layne is a USA Today bestselling author. She draws inspiration for her romantic thrillers in part from her not-so-secret second life as a wife of a retired Marine Master Sergeant. He doubles as her critique partner, beta reader, and military consultant. Kennedy also has a deep love for cozy mysteries, thrillers, and basically any book that can keep her guessing until the very end. They live in the Midwest with their menagerie of pets. The loyal dogs and mischievous cats appreciate her writing days as much as she does, usually curled up in front of the fireplace.
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July 15, 2025
Prch Amazon Oct. 31, 2015
Finished Reading November 14, 2015 –
Hearths of Fire by Kennedy Layne
Genres: Adult, Crime, Mystery, Romance, Suspense
3.75 Stars
This was not my favorite Kennedy Layne book.
That said it was still outstandingly good.
Well written. The words flowing from the pages.
My mind wonders......🤔
How good would a book be written by both Kennedy Layne & Kresley Cole?
I think they have complementary writing styles.
Their co-authored books could be the biggest thing to hit the literary world!
They could do a Military Paranormal series!
Oh if only wishes could come true.....🛌🌜
Red Starr Series (Volume 1)
Purchased from Amazon October 31, 2015
Finished Reading November 14, 2015 –
Hearths of Fire by Kennedy Layne
Genres: Adult, Crime, Mystery, Romance, Suspense
3.75 Stars
This was not my favorite Kennedy Layne book.
That said it was still outstandingly good.
Well written. The words flowing from the pages.
My mind wonders......🤔
How good would a book be written by both Kennedy Layne & Kresley Cole?
I think they have complementary writing styles.
Their co-authored books could be the biggest thing to hit the literary world!
They could do a Military Paranormal series!
Oh if only wishes could come true.....🛌🌜
Red Starr Series (Volume 1)
Purchased from Amazon October 31, 2015
January 4, 2016
I really wanted to like this book. I thought the plot had potential but I just couldn't get past my dislike for the heroine. I love a good second chance romance when it's done well but this one just wasn't. Charlotte called her former fiancée when she is worried that her sister is getting involved with a cult. He's a former Seal and has just joined a Crisis Response Team but he drops everything to rush to her side to help. Charlotte just wasn't likeable to me. She is desperate so she calls her ex-fiancée who has the expertise to help her but then she doesn't listen to him. She's stubborn, makes bad decisions, and breaks her promises. In fact although she says she left him because she loved him the fact that she stood him up at the altar is pretty hard to get past. I got her reasons for breaking up with him but not the way she did it. She doesn't show any compassion or empathy for him or what she put him through and several times has thoughts like "well I did what was best and it wasn't easy for me". In fact it seemed all Charlotte was about was what was best for Charlotte.
I'm not sure what the hero saw in her. Apparently he found her need for control cute. She never really apologizes for leaving him at the alter and continues to contend she made the right decision. She says she trusts him but her actions state otherwise and he just puts up with it. Then there's the sex (a lot of it) and although I usually really like a dirty-talking hero it just didn't work here. Maybe it's because he kept trying to convince both of them that it was just sex with no emotions involved.
Overall, I was pretty disappointed in this book. I hope it was just this heroine I didn't like and so I will try one more book before giving up on this series.
I'm not sure what the hero saw in her. Apparently he found her need for control cute. She never really apologizes for leaving him at the alter and continues to contend she made the right decision. She says she trusts him but her actions state otherwise and he just puts up with it. Then there's the sex (a lot of it) and although I usually really like a dirty-talking hero it just didn't work here. Maybe it's because he kept trying to convince both of them that it was just sex with no emotions involved.
Overall, I was pretty disappointed in this book. I hope it was just this heroine I didn't like and so I will try one more book before giving up on this series.
April 22, 2015
3.5 stars. I am rounding up because I think this has potential to be an awesome series and it may be that this book just suffers from FITS syndrome.
There were parts of the book that I loved:
1. Neal was a great hero.
2. Different type of suspense (religious cult kidnaps girl).
3. Awesome team of ex-military guys who save people.
Parts of the book I didn't like:
1. Charlotte - This one of the few times that I wish two people hadn't ended up together. She just really rubbed me the wrong way.
2. I wish there had been more insight into the activities of the cult instead of just dealing in generalities.
3. More of Neal's obviously dominant nature would have been nice especially if it had brought Charlotte to a point that I could like her.
There were parts of the book that I loved:
1. Neal was a great hero.
2. Different type of suspense (religious cult kidnaps girl).
3. Awesome team of ex-military guys who save people.
Parts of the book I didn't like:
1. Charlotte - This one of the few times that I wish two people hadn't ended up together. She just really rubbed me the wrong way.
2. I wish there had been more insight into the activities of the cult instead of just dealing in generalities.
3. More of Neal's obviously dominant nature would have been nice especially if it had brought Charlotte to a point that I could like her.
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January 4, 2016Barely started it and knew it wasn't my thing - over descriptive, too wordy - cults to take down, bored - hero still jumping for bitchy ex, yick - slutty best friend man whore, cliche - and that was in the first 5% of the story, so I opted out really fast
August 3, 2016
Not quite the adventurous follow up to Starr's Awakening that I had envisioned...Neal heads back to his hometown of Hearths, Missouri to help "the one" that got away with a little problem with, of all things, a cult. Not what I was expecting seeing as how the team that Red Starr HRT recruited is full of deadly, testosterone skilled men. Yet hostage retrieval is what HRT does so...A bit on the predictable side but enjoyable read nevertheless watching the fireworks between Neal and Charlotte. The cult is unbelievably obtrusive to Hearth and one would wonder why in the world would a cult move to a small town like Hearth. Apparently because they have the one that will "lead them to a better life" but he needs a partner to get them to that place--yeah, certified B.S.C! Not a lot of action but a lot of skulking around in Hearth and some really good quotes about love, life, the pursuit of happiness and of course, second chances. This is book #100 of my reading challenge!!! Yay!
December 18, 2014
Red Starr HRT is going to practice what they've been practicing for the few months they've all been together. There's a cult that is taking over the town where Doc comes from and his ex-fiance' and her sister are in trouble.
Kennedy Layne manages to bring you to the edge of your seat time and time again in this story. From the meeting between ex's, Doc & Charlotte, to the rescue of a teenager within the cult walls. Keeping it real she's made you look over your shoulder to see if the Ashes To Dust members are watching you, and to make you want to be a part of a newly re-kindled affair. I loved the interplay between Charlotte and her sister, Mandy ('cause that's the way sisters are!), and the description of the town and places within just gelled with me.
This is a series that's going to be right there along with her CSA tales..... WTG Kennedy. WTG.
Kennedy Layne manages to bring you to the edge of your seat time and time again in this story. From the meeting between ex's, Doc & Charlotte, to the rescue of a teenager within the cult walls. Keeping it real she's made you look over your shoulder to see if the Ashes To Dust members are watching you, and to make you want to be a part of a newly re-kindled affair. I loved the interplay between Charlotte and her sister, Mandy ('cause that's the way sisters are!), and the description of the town and places within just gelled with me.
This is a series that's going to be right there along with her CSA tales..... WTG Kennedy. WTG.
June 15, 2015
THERE’S A FINE LINE WHERE DETAIL IS CONCERNED IN A STORY THIS SORTA CROSSED THE LINE. TMI! CHARLOTTE IS A STRONG WOMAN BUT OH SO HARD HEADED AND REFUSES TO SEE ANYTHING EXCEPY HER OWN STUBBORN WAY. I DON’T KNOW HOW NICK COULD STAND HER HE HAD TO REALLY LOVE HER. THIS HAS SOME HOT MIND-BLOWING SEX SCENES. THE ONE THING I COULDN’ STOP LAUGHING ABOUT WAS TH NAME OF THE CULT; I CRACKED UP EVERY TIME I READ IT. THAT'S A REALLY HOT COVER. ;0
December 15, 2014
A good start to a new series. Loved Neal but it took me a while to warm up to Charlotte. For a while she just rubbed me the wrong way. She wound up making the correct decisions by the end of the book, and through the strife and tension, an HEA for both was received. Can't wait for the next book in the series.
November 5, 2016
I had a hard time finishing this book. I knew where it was going before the first chapter was finished. I couldn't stand Charlotte, she was so unlikable. And then there's the fact that she's his ex-fiancé, who left him at the alter. I just couldn't get over that at all.
I love a good second chance love story, but the whole leaving someone at the alter. It's too much.
I love a good second chance love story, but the whole leaving someone at the alter. It's too much.
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December 31, 2017
This is the first book of its series. For about a third of the book was getting the history of the business, its past teams and members, and how the woman, who was also the wife of one of the soldiers and business partner on the mission that went wrong.
A close friend of the woman and her husband decided the woman was not dealing with life and had closed herself off and needed a shake up. He found her and decided to prod her to get her back in the life of the living - by telling her to take the business which has been in hibernation since the mission that failed and almost daring her to get it going again.
The woman struggles, but eventually gets around to looking at the file the friend complied of the people to become her new team for the business. She visits them and within months, has started the business up and has a team assembled. However, getting them to all work as a team is another job, but knows once they all figure out how they can help each other, it will be worth it.
However, before training is finished, one of the guys (our hero) gets a call from an old flame (our heroine) regarding her sister and a cult that's moved into town. He knows he needs to go help them and tells the woman who owns the business and the team leader basics and goes back to his town.
What he finds is the whole town scared to do anything because the cult is overrunning everything including the law. However, the people running the cult are very careful and haven't crossed any lines - yet. As time goes along, the hero finds he needs help and convinces the team he needs them and this will help with their training. Our hero also finds himself still in love with the woman who was once his everything, but who turned her back on him and their relationship.
The plot for the series sounds very good and I can't wait for more information on the mission and the other team. It was a very slow start to the book, and when you got to the main story line, I was hoping it would move quicker. It did start to, but then fizzled and dragged along.
I still can't wait to learn about more of the back story.
A close friend of the woman and her husband decided the woman was not dealing with life and had closed herself off and needed a shake up. He found her and decided to prod her to get her back in the life of the living - by telling her to take the business which has been in hibernation since the mission that failed and almost daring her to get it going again.
The woman struggles, but eventually gets around to looking at the file the friend complied of the people to become her new team for the business. She visits them and within months, has started the business up and has a team assembled. However, getting them to all work as a team is another job, but knows once they all figure out how they can help each other, it will be worth it.
However, before training is finished, one of the guys (our hero) gets a call from an old flame (our heroine) regarding her sister and a cult that's moved into town. He knows he needs to go help them and tells the woman who owns the business and the team leader basics and goes back to his town.
What he finds is the whole town scared to do anything because the cult is overrunning everything including the law. However, the people running the cult are very careful and haven't crossed any lines - yet. As time goes along, the hero finds he needs help and convinces the team he needs them and this will help with their training. Our hero also finds himself still in love with the woman who was once his everything, but who turned her back on him and their relationship.
The plot for the series sounds very good and I can't wait for more information on the mission and the other team. It was a very slow start to the book, and when you got to the main story line, I was hoping it would move quicker. It did start to, but then fizzled and dragged along.
I still can't wait to learn about more of the back story.
January 2, 2025
Coming back home
The team is coming together from the short starter book, but Doc is called back home for his ex fiance and her sister who is in with a potential cult. The majority of the book is him helping her out solo, but at a certain danger point the whole team comes in and we see them enact their first mission as a team. The mission is a success and the book focuses back on the emotional angst between Doc and Charlotte. This is a quick and easy read with an HEA. I do want to read more of this series and enjoyed seeing the k9 make the cut for the team as well!
The team is coming together from the short starter book, but Doc is called back home for his ex fiance and her sister who is in with a potential cult. The majority of the book is him helping her out solo, but at a certain danger point the whole team comes in and we see them enact their first mission as a team. The mission is a success and the book focuses back on the emotional angst between Doc and Charlotte. This is a quick and easy read with an HEA. I do want to read more of this series and enjoyed seeing the k9 make the cut for the team as well!
September 2, 2024
Hearts of Fire
Doc is back home to protect his ex's sister from a religious group that has come to town. But trying to get the law to be more productive is hard with out more proof. When things go south his team is just a call away. Now he has to figure out if she is worth his heart again.
Doc is back home to protect his ex's sister from a religious group that has come to town. But trying to get the law to be more productive is hard with out more proof. When things go south his team is just a call away. Now he has to figure out if she is worth his heart again.
December 16, 2020
Not what I expected
I gave 3 stars because I only liked half of the book. I didn’t feel any connection between Neal and Charlotte so I rushed through their scenes. I don’t ever remember having this problem before with Kennedy Layne’s books. I’ll try book 3 and see how it goes.
I gave 3 stars because I only liked half of the book. I didn’t feel any connection between Neal and Charlotte so I rushed through their scenes. I don’t ever remember having this problem before with Kennedy Layne’s books. I’ll try book 3 and see how it goes.
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March 3, 2021Also have in Starr's Awakening & Hearths of Fire
August 21, 2021
Charlotte ruined this story and stopped reading. Was she concern for her sister Mandy or just getting her way and rehashing the past, every chance she had. On to the next one with Daegan, and his love for his classic Harley.
November 16, 2021
Good for reading some intriguing with action series, but I felt it had a lot of detail on details that on my personal experience, didn't add mucho to the story, and made it a little difficult to follos, since I don't understand a lot on weapons and military utilities.
August 3, 2017
Really enjoyed this series. Great characters and story along with some hot sex and mystery
July 23, 2015
As good as it gets
Having read Layne's previous series it was a no brainer to pick up the prequel and this first novel in the series. Old loves being left behind and then reconnecting is a common theme in romance fiction, but this author manages to give it a spin that keeps it from reading like a repeat performance. All of us can look back and recognize decisions made in our earliest adult years may have been one's we would have never considered later in life. So it is with Charlotte and Neal. This novel is, at its core, about being brave enough to face the old hurts and give serious consideration to that illusive Second Chance not many are privileged to encounter. The novel also brings in the contemporary phenomenon of the cult influence and the power these groups can wield. It is another Kennedy Layne triumph and one I can highly recommend.
Having read Layne's previous series it was a no brainer to pick up the prequel and this first novel in the series. Old loves being left behind and then reconnecting is a common theme in romance fiction, but this author manages to give it a spin that keeps it from reading like a repeat performance. All of us can look back and recognize decisions made in our earliest adult years may have been one's we would have never considered later in life. So it is with Charlotte and Neal. This novel is, at its core, about being brave enough to face the old hurts and give serious consideration to that illusive Second Chance not many are privileged to encounter. The novel also brings in the contemporary phenomenon of the cult influence and the power these groups can wield. It is another Kennedy Layne triumph and one I can highly recommend.
October 22, 2015
What happens when your sister becomes involved with a cult? Who do you turn do for help? The one man that you know will help you even if he hates you or does he.
Neal and Charlotte have a history but she know he would never walk away from her sister Mandy. After getting a call for help from Charlotte Neal heads to the one place that he really doesn't want to be Hearth Mississippi. But he can't let Charlotte down.
Mandy is dating the son of Ashes to Dirt. This is a cult and everyone is afraid of them, everyone but Neal. Can he save Mandy from them and herself? When Mandy's best friend disappears and Neal can't find her even though the sheriff has searched the premises he does the only thing he can do. He Red Starr HRT the company he works for.
Follow along to see how this turns out.
Totally held me captivated.
Neal and Charlotte have a history but she know he would never walk away from her sister Mandy. After getting a call for help from Charlotte Neal heads to the one place that he really doesn't want to be Hearth Mississippi. But he can't let Charlotte down.
Mandy is dating the son of Ashes to Dirt. This is a cult and everyone is afraid of them, everyone but Neal. Can he save Mandy from them and herself? When Mandy's best friend disappears and Neal can't find her even though the sheriff has searched the premises he does the only thing he can do. He Red Starr HRT the company he works for.
Follow along to see how this turns out.
Totally held me captivated.
February 8, 2016
A bit too slow moving for me.
Heart's of Fire was a little too drawn out for me.. What could have been said in a few pages was drawn out to many. There were numerous sex scenes and,like Charlotte, I began to wonder if Neal had some odd fetishes. But she didn't seem to mind. The author spent a lot of time describing the guns used by each member of the Starr team which seemed unnecessary. Maybe if men were reading the book but I kind of doubt many will be. The author never did explain why Charlotte left Neal at the alter when they were originally getting married. The names Charlotte and Neal also gave me pause. What kind of name is Neal for a tough member of a black opps team? When I start a really good book that I can't put down, I might be up all night till I finish it. It took me three days to get this one finished.
Heart's of Fire was a little too drawn out for me.. What could have been said in a few pages was drawn out to many. There were numerous sex scenes and,like Charlotte, I began to wonder if Neal had some odd fetishes. But she didn't seem to mind. The author spent a lot of time describing the guns used by each member of the Starr team which seemed unnecessary. Maybe if men were reading the book but I kind of doubt many will be. The author never did explain why Charlotte left Neal at the alter when they were originally getting married. The names Charlotte and Neal also gave me pause. What kind of name is Neal for a tough member of a black opps team? When I start a really good book that I can't put down, I might be up all night till I finish it. It took me three days to get this one finished.
March 24, 2016
The plot summary for this free download caught my interest -- a hostage rescue team going into a cult compound after the kidnapping of an innocent girl, possibly for use in a ritual. The reality is that the plot was just a tidy cover to put around the romance, which was the main focus of the book. It got pretty steamy; this was as erotic as anything I've ever read, and I definitely would not want my unmarried daughter to read it. I was disappointed in the parts about the cult, as the author never bothered to develop any of their beliefs or practices, and I was a little confused by the extralegal authority the HRT seemed to have. Whatever. It was a free download that I read while sitting in airports on the way home from a trip. 2.5 stars. I won't be reading anything more by this author.
June 12, 2015
3.5 stars
I found this series to be really different than the authors CSA series. Honestly, I preferred the characters and the writing of the CSA series. It also seemed to have more action. I do like that the Red Starr series is not BDSM related like the CSA series is. As far as this particular story, the plot was okay, but it was heavy on suspense and light on action. The Red Starr team members barely got introduced and remained fairly flat characters. Neal was a pretty likable, but Charlotte read like one of those annoying people who are always in everyone's business and know it all and are always right. I just didn't really like her. This book wasn't terrible, but it just wasn't really for me.
I found this series to be really different than the authors CSA series. Honestly, I preferred the characters and the writing of the CSA series. It also seemed to have more action. I do like that the Red Starr series is not BDSM related like the CSA series is. As far as this particular story, the plot was okay, but it was heavy on suspense and light on action. The Red Starr team members barely got introduced and remained fairly flat characters. Neal was a pretty likable, but Charlotte read like one of those annoying people who are always in everyone's business and know it all and are always right. I just didn't really like her. This book wasn't terrible, but it just wasn't really for me.
March 9, 2016
Hearts of Fire
Charlotte Whitefall is an old flame of Neal Lane who is now a member of Catori's HRT. But when her sister, Mandy, gets involved with the son of a local cult, Ashes to Dirt, she calls Neal to come investigate the group and also help convince Mandy that this vs aren't what they are promoted with the group.
Neal has a weekend leave to help Char but when arrives Hearth, Ms he finds that the sheriff doesn't seem to be bothered by Ashes until Mandy's best friend goes missing.
Can Neal with the help of Red Starr HRT find Becky in time all while breaking Mandy away from the cult and convince Charlotte, he still loves her. Everything comes to a conclusion quickly with Neal, Char and Mandy shut down the Ashes to Dirt cult and a happy ending for everyone.
Charlotte Whitefall is an old flame of Neal Lane who is now a member of Catori's HRT. But when her sister, Mandy, gets involved with the son of a local cult, Ashes to Dirt, she calls Neal to come investigate the group and also help convince Mandy that this vs aren't what they are promoted with the group.
Neal has a weekend leave to help Char but when arrives Hearth, Ms he finds that the sheriff doesn't seem to be bothered by Ashes until Mandy's best friend goes missing.
Can Neal with the help of Red Starr HRT find Becky in time all while breaking Mandy away from the cult and convince Charlotte, he still loves her. Everything comes to a conclusion quickly with Neal, Char and Mandy shut down the Ashes to Dirt cult and a happy ending for everyone.
June 30, 2015
Soul mates are forever ... But let's have some drama fist!
The first of the Red Starr series and as I've come to adore Kenneny, I wasn't disappointed!
Neal "Doc" Bauer is up first and when the demon -- Charlotte from his past calls asking for help, the still in training Starr HRT team have no idea their first real mission is on the horizon.
A Cult is the name of the game and I loved this thread! Mandy, Charlotte's little sister being the intended target.
Loved the dynamics between Doc & Char, glimpses of the other other guys coming through, and Catori... Damn I know I'm just going to fan girl over her!
Can I just say -- DIESEL! You rock boy
The first of the Red Starr series and as I've come to adore Kenneny, I wasn't disappointed!
Neal "Doc" Bauer is up first and when the demon -- Charlotte from his past calls asking for help, the still in training Starr HRT team have no idea their first real mission is on the horizon.
A Cult is the name of the game and I loved this thread! Mandy, Charlotte's little sister being the intended target.
Loved the dynamics between Doc & Char, glimpses of the other other guys coming through, and Catori... Damn I know I'm just going to fan girl over her!
Can I just say -- DIESEL! You rock boy
August 17, 2015
Great story, this bbc.co proves you can go home. Neal returns to the woman who left him at the alter. She needs his help. His intention was to help and get out, that lasted long. I love the reconnection of the characters and watching the team in action.
Great. Story. This proves you can go home. Neal returns to the woman who left him at the alter. She needs his help with her sister and the town cult. His intention was to help and get out, that lasted long. I love the reconnection of the characters and watching the team work together.
Great. Story. This proves you can go home. Neal returns to the woman who left him at the alter. She needs his help with her sister and the town cult. His intention was to help and get out, that lasted long. I love the reconnection of the characters and watching the team work together.
June 22, 2016
A mix of subterfuge and an old romance gone wrong
On their wedding day, Charlotte decides that she cannot marry Neal. Her reasoning are sound, except she gives him no time to allay her fears.
Now, out of the blue, she calls Neal for help. Neal is still upset, all these years later, but he goes.
I'm a copy-editor on the side, and one thing stood out to me, over and over, when Neal is describing Charlotte's breasts, he always used the exact same modifier. There are other descriptors. Come on.
On their wedding day, Charlotte decides that she cannot marry Neal. Her reasoning are sound, except she gives him no time to allay her fears.
Now, out of the blue, she calls Neal for help. Neal is still upset, all these years later, but he goes.
I'm a copy-editor on the side, and one thing stood out to me, over and over, when Neal is describing Charlotte's breasts, he always used the exact same modifier. There are other descriptors. Come on.
June 28, 2015
A Cult, Intrigue, and Romance
Char calls her former fiancee who she left at the altar to help save her sister who was being drawn into a cult. It was discerning to learn how people can be deceived into giving up their life savings and led to believe they are becoming part of a higher power who will take over the country. The story is tense at times and learning a little about the attraction of cults was interesting. However, the story had more explicit sex than I expected.
Char calls her former fiancee who she left at the altar to help save her sister who was being drawn into a cult. It was discerning to learn how people can be deceived into giving up their life savings and led to believe they are becoming part of a higher power who will take over the country. The story is tense at times and learning a little about the attraction of cults was interesting. However, the story had more explicit sex than I expected.
October 21, 2015
Hearths Of Fire by Kennedy Layne is a fantastic read. Hearths Of Fire is well written with characters so lovable you wish they were your neighbors. Kennedy Layne has delivered action, drama, suspense, smokin' hot sexy bits and a bit of humor in one package named Hearths Of Fire. Charlotte and Neal's story is a bit creepy with the cult issues but it made the read a real page turner. I enjoyed Hearths Of Fire and look forward to reading more from Kennedy Layne in the future.
December 30, 2014
A well written military romance with characters that are well rounded with depth and personalities. The story is about Neal and Charlotte 's past history and present, there is adventure, suspense, romance, drama and hot sex!!!! This is book #1, prequel is Starr's awakening. Great read HIGHLY recommended!
February 11, 2015
If you enjoy the CSA stories then you will love this new series. You only get a little bit of knowledge of the Red Starr team in this book with the main focus on Neal and Charlotte story. I enjoy how Kennedy develops the story and gets you to love both characters and hoping that things turn out at the end. I have already preorder Book2 and started reading the Prequel.
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