A Heated Romance Without Him...Burns Vigorously Out Of Control.For her 22nd birthday, Bacall Lee wished for nothing more than a guy to hang with. After praying to meet someone special, she is introduced to Rory Kerry at a party. She thinks he's perfect and she's quite taken. But temptation lurks around the corner. Will Bacall trust in God's command or will the flame of her desire overtake her?
STEPHANIE PERRY MOORE is the author of many Young Adult Christian fiction titles, including the Payton Skky series, the Laurel Shadrach series, the Perry Skky Jr. series, the Faith Thomas Novelzine series, the Carmen Browne series, and the Beta Gamma Pi series. She is also the co-editor for the impactful BibleZine, REAL. Mrs. Moore speaks with young people across the country, showing them how they can live life fully and do it God's way. Stephanie currently lives in the greater Atlanta area with her husband, Derrick, a former NFL player and author, and their three children. Visit her website at www.stephanieperrymoore.com.
This Christian romance ignites a flame that burns undeniably for Christ. The Lee Family is among the Christian elite. Reverend Brad D. Lee is a Baptist preacher whose ministry is known worldwide. Reverend Lee also runs a successful gospel-recording label. Bacall is a 22-year old graduating senior hoping to find the perfect husband and land a job in the music industry with dreams of singing R&B professionally. Her mom is an anchorwoman for the local news station and a news correspondent for Dateline. Her sister, Brooks, seems to have it all - the man, a degree and life behind the scenes in the gospel music industry. Even though Bacall is focused on her walk with Christ she is human.
Bacall finally gets what she has been praying for all these years -the man who will change her life forever. Rory Kerry rates a perfect 10. He is an electrical engineering junior and student body president. Rory has a body to kill for and the sexiest eyes you have ever seen. The icing on this cake is his voice - the man can SING. Bacall and Rory click on their first encounter. Their whirlwind relationship is like romantic story. Rory is a dream come true. He writes her songs, sets up romantic dinners and is a "real" gentleman. Bacall soon discovers that everything that glitters isn't gold.
After graduating and working at a record company in Los Angeles, Bacall finds it difficult to stay true to Christ. The temptations of the world are overwhelming and her faith falls short. Suddenly, Rory's singing career explodes and just like his stage name - Flame - their relationship is on fire. Love, fame and success are a powerful mixture that causes them to get caught up in the world. Bacall is singing backup for Flame while leading her own group, the Matches. Unfortunately, their careers are not the only thing blowing up. Tragedy forces Bacall to return her heart to the Lord. She focuses on spreading the word of God to unbelievers. Will Bacall be able to grow in Christ and satisfy her desires of the flesh at the same time?
Flame paints a picture that is clear - keep your focus on the Lord. The analogy of fire is sewn throughout the book and details how a Christian can rise and fall in sin. Flame praises and honors Christ by setting an example of how to live in the word rather then the world. Moore is a talented writer that who will inspire believers and unbelievers everywhere. This is a winner not only a superb romantic tale but also a testament to the grace and mercy of Christ.