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Playing With Fire
City meets Country
Lucy loves her life more than any man. Alex lives in two worlds, a master in both.
Danger and Death brings them together. City versus Country.
Lucy Winters has created her life out of the ashes of her birth. Because Randi, the sister of her heart needs her, she leaves behind her home in the slick, urban landscape of South Florida and journeys to the farmland of North Florida. There, she trades her stilettos for work boots bought in a farm store, of all places. Roosters instead of an alarm clock in the morning and no latte become the new start of her day.
Alex Weston is a third generation farmer. He works the land he loves and respects. Yet, he enjoys all the glamour and glitz of the urban landscape. Fine dining, handmade suits and traveling when the mood strikes top his list of pleasures.
Instead of choosing between the worlds open to him, he makes a place for himself in both.
Suddenly, Death comes calling again. For the first time in her life, Lucy realizes she is not alone. Alex stands beside her, guarding her back.
A new life, a man she can trust offers her an unexpected future. Can Lucy embrace the Fire or continue to play the game she has enjoyed for so long?
Lucy loves her life more than any man. Alex lives in two worlds, a master in both.
Danger and Death brings them together. City versus Country.
Lucy Winters has created her life out of the ashes of her birth. Because Randi, the sister of her heart needs her, she leaves behind her home in the slick, urban landscape of South Florida and journeys to the farmland of North Florida. There, she trades her stilettos for work boots bought in a farm store, of all places. Roosters instead of an alarm clock in the morning and no latte become the new start of her day.
Alex Weston is a third generation farmer. He works the land he loves and respects. Yet, he enjoys all the glamour and glitz of the urban landscape. Fine dining, handmade suits and traveling when the mood strikes top his list of pleasures.
Instead of choosing between the worlds open to him, he makes a place for himself in both.
Suddenly, Death comes calling again. For the first time in her life, Lucy realizes she is not alone. Alex stands beside her, guarding her back.
A new life, a man she can trust offers her an unexpected future. Can Lucy embrace the Fire or continue to play the game she has enjoyed for so long?
382 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 28, 2017
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About the author
Lacey Dancer
33 books63 followersSydney Ann Cook born in 1948, Her pen names include Sara Chance, Sherry Carr, Lacey Dancer and Sydney Ann Clary. She started to publish novels in 1983, and continued through the late nineties when family demands took center stage in her life. As Sara Chance & Lacey Dancer, she won the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in 1991-1992 for Series Romance Love and Laughter, and a second Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in 1996 for Series Romantic Adventure. She was also awarded two Woman of the Year, 1991 & 1993. She has a number of Certificates of Excellence from Romantic Times under both Sara Chance and Lacey Dancer.
Sydney has ridden a bucking horse, driven racing boats and cars just because she was offered the chance. She collects salt cellars, rescues dogs and donkeys.
Currently, she resides in a house she designed and had built. She has taken up farming, raising pecans, pine trees and peaches. Just a little of each to start. Her current at home mode of transport are John Deere tractors.
Sydney has ridden a bucking horse, driven racing boats and cars just because she was offered the chance. She collects salt cellars, rescues dogs and donkeys.
Currently, she resides in a house she designed and had built. She has taken up farming, raising pecans, pine trees and peaches. Just a little of each to start. Her current at home mode of transport are John Deere tractors.
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January 8, 2020
The continuing saga in the Live Oak Series has a really good story-line. This book features the love story between Lucy and Alex. It also keeps the reader abreast on the other couple from the previous book and actually begins exactly where the first book leaves off. So, in the interest of clarity you will really need to read the first book before the second and even the third.
Here are some of the excerpts and quotes that I found interesting and, hopefully, do not contain any spoilers.
"The first time he had met Lucy Winters was when she had driven from South Florida to Live Oak in response to her own worry about Randi’s safety."
"Alex reminded her of a golden stallion, all sleek muscles and arrogance Lucy could easily picture Alex as a CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Instead, he was a farmer."
“I plan on feeding him carrots every morning just to say thank you for giving me a future,” Randi put in.
“I’ll cut them up for you. I’ll even hold the bag but no way are my fingers getting anywhere near that animal’s teeth,” Lucy added.
Even though it begins at the end of the last book it does have it's own twists and turns as well as a new danger facing the couple further into the story.
What is unusual about this series that that it includes the old characters from the previous book and introduces new ones that will play a major role in future books. It is kind of like a continuing story you would see on TV. Follow along and see what happens.
Here are some of the excerpts and quotes that I found interesting and, hopefully, do not contain any spoilers.
"The first time he had met Lucy Winters was when she had driven from South Florida to Live Oak in response to her own worry about Randi’s safety."
"Alex reminded her of a golden stallion, all sleek muscles and arrogance Lucy could easily picture Alex as a CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Instead, he was a farmer."
“I plan on feeding him carrots every morning just to say thank you for giving me a future,” Randi put in.
“I’ll cut them up for you. I’ll even hold the bag but no way are my fingers getting anywhere near that animal’s teeth,” Lucy added.
Even though it begins at the end of the last book it does have it's own twists and turns as well as a new danger facing the couple further into the story.
What is unusual about this series that that it includes the old characters from the previous book and introduces new ones that will play a major role in future books. It is kind of like a continuing story you would see on TV. Follow along and see what happens.
March 27, 2018
This book is the second in the Live Oak Series, with Chase The Fire being about Archer and Randi. This novel is about a second couple, Alex and Lucy, who were a large part of the first book.
Their story is different from Archer and Randi. These two people have a lot of conflict which they have to overcome. Plus, Lucy tries to fight the farmer's life but it seems to be a losing battle.
Will she be able to keep her shoe stores and lattes intact or will she become a real "cowgirl?"
Only by reading this book will you find out. I have been sworn to secrecy by both Alex and Lucy. So go to amazon or kindle to get your copy. You won't be disappointed.
Their story is different from Archer and Randi. These two people have a lot of conflict which they have to overcome. Plus, Lucy tries to fight the farmer's life but it seems to be a losing battle.
Will she be able to keep her shoe stores and lattes intact or will she become a real "cowgirl?"
Only by reading this book will you find out. I have been sworn to secrecy by both Alex and Lucy. So go to amazon or kindle to get your copy. You won't be disappointed.
July 30, 2019
I loved Lucy and Randi's friendship in the first book and it just got better in the second book. Lucy is a strong, take care of herself girl. She needs no man to take care of her, but along comes Alex and his sights are set on Lucy. Lucy is a big city girl trying to love a small town and there are plenty of laugh out loud moments. With Alex's help they find the perfect compromise. The sexy steam gets a little more steamy with some hot cowboys thrown in! I just loved this second book in the series and can't wait for more!
March 29, 2018
I fell in love with Lucy right off the bat. In addition, to be witty and smart, and sometimes downright funny, I found her courage under fire to be amazing. And her devotedness to her long-time friend, Randi, from Book One, tells all about her character. As these two friends strive to protect each other from shadows that reach out to hurt them, while making great changes in their lives is very inspirational. I loved this book and can hardly wait to read book three!
April 21, 2019
Another excellent read by Lacey Dancer. This is the second book in her newest series and I can’t wait to read more. Lucy going to help her friend who is the sister of her heart reminds us all of the relationship we have with our besties. Alex shows her she can have it all, straddling both worlds confidently while having her back when she needs it. She may have changed her life for her friend but all the benefits of that choice prove it was a change for the best.
February 25, 2020
Excellent read
The story line was interesting and watching the characters grow and learn was good as well. Have been a Lacy Dancer fan since I found Diamond on ice. Love this series as well
The story line was interesting and watching the characters grow and learn was good as well. Have been a Lacy Dancer fan since I found Diamond on ice. Love this series as well
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