Catching Fire

The Fire #2

by Billie Lustig

Callie Reyes:

What would you do if you escaped the person holding you captive but still wanted to be with him, anyway?

Yeah, Stockholm syndrome to the max.

Kane Carillo got under my skin when I shouldn’t even have given him the chance.
And somehow, he burrowed himself into my heart, too.

But I have to ignore how I feel.
I need to make sure I stay out of his grasp. Stay far away from the Carillo brothers.
So, I do what I have to do.
I run.

Although, part of me is dying to get caught.


Kane Carillo:

What would you do if your girl betrayed you, and you couldn’t even punish her for it?

Callie Reyes may have outsmarted me, but she can’t stay hidden for long.
Not when I have eyes and ears on the lookout.

Nobody messes with my brother and me, even if they have mesmerizing eyes and strawberry blonde hair.

I will find her. Capture her.
Make her mine again.
Do it right this time around.

After all, I’m Kane Carillo. And I always get what I want.

**This is the final installment in the Fire Duet, and comes with a trigger warning**

Genres: Romance, Dark Romance, Dark

Kindle Edition

First published May 20, 2021

About the author

Billie Lustig is a Dutch girl who has always had a thing with words: either she couldn’t shut up, or she was writing an adventure stuck in her head. She’s pretty straight forward, can be a pain in the ass & is allergic to bullshit, but most of all, she’s a sucker for love. She is happily married to her own alpha male who taught her the truest thing about love: when it’s real, you can’t walk away.

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Reviews

[Dora Koutsoukou · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 ❤️❤️❤️⭐️s

The second part was more enjoyable and fast paced, but there were too many flashbacks that made me weary.

[Natasha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Why I thought this book will be released in june😐

Nevermind🤦‍♀️ Sooo this took a lot of different turn that I would've anticipated. 🙄

In the very beginning we're introduced to Reign a former bf of Callie. This is not a love triangle I need to clarify bc we're going back and forth, past/present all the time. So Reign was in the past, Kane in the present. And honestly i didn't like that part. I only cared about Kane so I started skimmimg the past chapters. I just didn't like reading about another man having sex with the h even tho that was before. I wanted to read more about Kane and Callie😐 and the whole Callie/Reign situation just kept pulling me out of the romance. Also didn't even see the point of the past ch but okayy🙄
And then we met Reign in the present(guess that was the only twist that I saw coming)and Kane started acting like possesive asshole🙄

The ending felt so rushed and I expected maybe some interesting twists but nothing..
it was pretty straightforward and kinda underwhelming??😩

I liked the 1st book so much more but Callie was still the fiery badass girl and I loved the cute moments between them.

  “I don’t know about women, asshole.” I chuckle against his lips. “But for me? It means you’re willingly stuck with me forever.”
      “I’m not willingly stuck with you forever. You’re keeping my heart hostage.”
      “Well, you kept me hostage first, let’s call it even.” I grin.

   "I love you, asshole,” she rasps before her lips crash against mine.
      Well, it’s about fucking time.

There's going to be another series i guess about Reign and his brothers so maybe that will be interesting!

[Kim BookJunkie ~ Editor & Proofreader · Rating 5 out of 5]

SOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOD!!!
I expected this to be about Kane and Callie, and it is, BUT there is another male main character!!!! Surprisingly, there was another sexy alpha who caught Callie’s heart first, and Reign is YUMMY 😍🥰😍🥰😍!!!!!! His and Callie’s story was super exciting and unexpected in the best possible way!!!

It wasn’t just the second love interest that was unexpected and unpredictable – this book contains several twists and turns I did not expect, leaving me on the edge of my seat! And the way Billie writes ... whether it’s about Callie, Kane or any character, the words just flow seamlessly!!! I honestly did not want to put this book down!

If you enjoyed the first book, you were absolutely LOVE this incredible conclusion!!! I’m really excited to have come across Billie… It blows my mind that she’s “new”, and I look forward to reading everything she publishes!!

[Echo's Journey Through Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect duo is back and more badass than ever before!

This goes between the past and the present and wow I've never been so conflicted. I was so sad when the past chapters ended but almost jumping from joy when the present chapters started and when they like interact, omg my heart!

I fell in love with both Callie and Kane even more in this and I was already obsessed with them. It was so heartbreaking learning about Callie's tough past; she's really gone through hell but it has made her the badass queen that she is! She truly did chase her demons away!

As if this wasn't already messing with my feels, we are introduced to Reign, the boy from Callie's past; her saviour and the one who she'll always hold close to her heart. He is so sweet to her, I was basically melting and I felt like I wanted to cry because of it! Like I of course absolutely adore Kane and he will always own my heart but damn did I love Reign because literally swoon! But as I said, Kane for life!

The sizzling chemistry between Callie and Kane from Chasing Fire increases in this book and oh boy is it even more epic. Damn the moment they meet again is the best thing I've EVER read. The angst is real guys. It's all "I kinda wanna kill you but also I wanna kiss the hell out of you" and saying I loved it is an understatement! The "I fucking love you" moment is literally FIRE! And like how can they be so damn cute while being all angsty and dominant? Wow Billie Lustig, you did good, or more like freaking amazing!

When I say this has twists and turns I really mean twists and freaking turns. This book did all kinds of things to my heart. The intensity truly had me on the tip of my toes and sometimes it felt like my heart was going to beat out of my chest. Totally shook and mind blown. Then at the end I was just smiling so wide. Aw it's so beautiful that I almost can't take it. So! Many! Feels!

Catching Fire is the mafia romance I Iiterally needed in my life and one I'll never forget!

"I would sacrifice everything for her, even myself."

*I received this ARC from the author but the thoughts are completely my own*

[Zoe (zoe.s.a) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. What a part 2.

Honestly, this is one of my most favourite mafia duets ever. The pacing of the storyline, the romance, the steam, the drama, the plots and twists and everything in between is just absolute perfection and for an authors debut duet, this is too notch.

I adored the past and present switch in this half of the duet as it gave us so much more background to Callie and helped us understand how and why she is such a badass.

We also meet Reign, the most perfect and secretive gentleman of all and such a key piece of Callie’s past. He is a true hero and fuck if I didn’t fall in love with him within a few pages.

Naturally we got more of Kane and the development of his feelings for Callie, him understanding the concept of love was so beautiful to watch and the explosive scene when these two came together again was incredible.

I absolutely adored these characters and even though this duet for them both is over, I really hope we see some more of them in the other books to come!

[Lo · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5 stars. I have many thoughts about Catching Fire, the sequel to Chasing Fire which I loved and rated 5 stars. I am not sure how organized this review will be. I imagine my remaining thoughts sections will be long as more thoughts pop into my head. This review will be mainly about the characters and set up of the book, because Billie’s writing and the plot were once again excellent. Although I may not be focusing my review on those things, I wanted to make sure they are said. That being said, I still loved this book. Okay leh go

Main topics I want to cover

✿ Reign Delaney
✿ Reign + Callie
✿ The flashback chapters
✿ Callie + Kane’s relationship (Kane’s feelings vs. Callie’s feelings)
✿ Callie’s journey
✿ Their wrap-up

✰ Reign Delaney ✰

I have to start this review with Reign Delaney. I wouldn’t say he’s the elephant in the room, but he’s something big that I took away from this book. However…… in a book that was about Callie and Kane…. I don’t think he should have been the biggest takeaway. Don’t get me wrong, I love the guy and I can’t wait for him to have his own book (hopefully!) in the Boston Wolfes series. But I felt like he was half of this book. I will explain. I hope it makes sense.

Callie & Reign’s relationship

the flashback chapters

I loved Billie’s use of flashbacks in Chasing Fire. She blended Callie and Kane, interacting in the present and their first meeting, showing the fiery connection they had and the growing sexual tension they continued to have. In Catching Fire, I felt the flashbacks were to show Callie’s backstory and how her past has shaped her to who she is today. These chapters tied into Callie moving on from her past in the end of Catching Fire. The main point of Reign in these chapters was to show how strong Callie has become and how in her life, she doesn’t need anyone.
How could Reign and Callie not have a strong connection? He literally rescued her. The next 10ish flashback chapters then go on to show their relationship and I can literally feel in my soul their connection. It was really well written. The first time they had sex and what it meant to Callie? Beautiful. That’s a memory that sticks with you for life. And I love how Billie wrote that scene, making Callie so delicate yet so strong at the same time, and Reign being patient and careful with her. Billie really shows their connection in her writing, and she shows it so well that it distracts me from Kane. The chapters, and even Callie’s feelings reuniting with Reign in the present day (love that little twist!), made me feel SO guilty about loving Reign and their relationship because I felt I should’ve been more focused on Kane. Even how Billie wrote them in the present day I still felt their connection. And I get that in life there are some people who will always be tied to us whether we like it or not. Callie said their relationship just wasn’t physical anymore, but why? She never said that she wasn’t attracted to him anymore. The only thing I could really determine affecting their relationship was Reign’s secrets and his inability to share them with Callie. It felt very one sided. He also moved back to Boston. Billie more so just told us that they were friends now and lost their physical connection. But it didn’t convince me.
I understand how the flashback chapters contributed to the storyline Billie wrote. But they also felt out of place. But also, I don’t know where else they should’ve/would’ve gone in the book, or if there was a better way to show Callie’s self-journey. I liked the concept, because it was a way to show us instead of just telling us how strong Callie is. But it’s something I still don’t know how to fully feel about.

Reign

I love him. That’s all. When he gets his own book, I wonder if his time with Callie will be mentioned in his POV. He’s sweet, patient, and was so caring to Callie throughout their time together even up to the end of their relationship. In the long run, they probably would not have worked out because Reign couldn’t tell Callie anything about his past or family, and it was already causing riffs between them. But my love for him made me feel like I was cheating on Kane.

✰ Callie & Kane✰

Kane

Ah, Kane. I think I loved him even more in this book. I have no doubt of his love for Callie, which he proved through his thoughts and his actions. His feelings had really developed from Chasing Fire, and I felt all of it from start to finish. From when he wasn’t sure how he was going to feel when he finally saw her, to feeling his anger when she wouldn’t explain why she left him, to the jealousy he felt over Reign’s familiarity with her because he wanted to be the one she leaned on, to him jumping in the hot tub fully clothed to wake her up from her nightmare, to being pissed she interrogated someone while pregnant. It was really refreshing to see him be vocal about his feelings. All he wanted to do was love and protect Callie. Billie wrote him even better this time around.

Callie

I felt Billie told us more in Callie’s POV than showed (excluding flashback chapters – those were written really well). While I could feel Kane’s love, I was only told Callie’s. It was hard to believe her complete love for Kane when she was also saying that Reign and her had this undeniable connection that she would always cherish, and that she would always love him in a way. I think it was the flashback chapters that made this harder for me, because we got to see how strong Callie & Reign’s relationship started off. I don’t know how to fully describe it. I just felt that Callie told us more about how she loved Kane instead of showing us. Like I said before, I think Reign being in this book distracted me. Callie and Kane’s physical connection was still off the charts though. Like that scene in Cuba where they finally see each other again in the bar? Hot hot hot as the Cuban sun.

Callie’s journey

We really got to see Callie’s self-discovery journey throughout this book. How her past has shaped her to be who she is in the present, and how that present was going to shape her future. It was beautiful to see her overcome the hold the men in her life had on her. I could feel it building up to that last scene with Junior, and then I felt her drop in adrenaline after she shot him. Also, I love her finally doing what Reign had been saying this entire time to do.

”Do you know what the last thing is that I owe you?” I ask, feeling any bit of leftover emotion leave my body right then and there.
Read to finally close this chapter.
He frantically shakes his head while a single tear runs down his cheek, making a wide grin tilt my lips.
“Callie, please, please---”
“A bullet through your head.”

Catching Fire really felt like Callie's book. Yes, we got Kane chapters and he had his own character development, but this book was really about Callie coming into her own, and I'm not mad Billie framed the book this way. It was empowering. Callie was empowering. It was amazing to read Callie's journey and how much she's grown since she was 18, how everyone in her life has taught her something, and how she is stronger now because of it. Reign helped her grow her wings, and after awhile, she didn't need him anymore to fly. We got to see her accept her past, the truth about her family, and her love for Kane. Callie’s character development shone at the end, and I felt the pain she felt when talking about how she’s always wanted to feel accepted by her dad and brother and how she’s always wanted a family (also Kane telling her he’ll give her one – I’m crying). I hope Billie follows up with this in the future, because Callie deserves it.

Their wrap-up

I’m really disappointed that this is the last book for Callie and Kane. I really hope we get to see them in the future. Since this was only a duet, I felt the ending was rushed to try and fit everything in for them - Callie meeting her grandma, the pregnancy announcement (Kane’s reaction is the CUTEST), and the bonus chapter. I’m just being selfish because for such a great couple I wanted to see more of them and their future, especially since Catching Fire had been focused on Callie’s past. GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT BILLIE

✰Remaining Thoughts✰

o I am very curious to know why Billie decided to include the prologue, and in Frank Sr’s POV no less. I don’t like him!!!!!!!!!!
o Okay. There’s no way Imogen and Liam won’t get together. I physically/mentally/emotionally/spiritually NEED it. Once again, GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT
o Although I am unsure of the flashback chapters, Billie did do her sly magic of intentionally placing chapters next to each other to show connections, much like she did in Chasing Fire (Callie being called a handful before, Callie saying her and Reign fell out of love long before their relationship ended and then flashing back to that moment)
o Their first fight scene after reuniting and Kane calling Callie a pain in his ass had me LIVING, I could feel all the emotion and that line was just funny as heck
o Franklin using the word “wicked” properly had the New Englander in me screaming with joy
o Introducing Franklin & the Boston Wolves ???? comin in HOT and can’t wait to meet Franklin again in his book

Well, that’s it. The end of Callie and Kane. Which I have not accepted yet. I don't know what to do now. I feel lost knowing they don't have another book. I'm going to go back and re-read now GBYE

[solechapters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow...what a Part 2!!
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After reading Chasing Fire and it ending on the mother of all cliffhangers, I knew I wouldn't be able to wait to read this one. So the TBR went out the window and I spent a hot 24 hours on the run with Callie getting my answers...and it was worth every second and the best book to end June with
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I loved how this one flitted between past and present. We learn more about Callie's past and why she is an absolute force to be reckoned with. Then we meet Reign - holy hot hell was he worth meeting. I didn't want to love him, everything was telling me not too but the way he protected Callie, I can't lie he stole a little piece of my heart
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When Kane finally catches up with his Mafia Queen, its more than worth it. The reunion was perfect in every sense, I was on the edge of my seat. That whole chapter was pure 🔥 and I was there for it
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Like Chasing Fire this was dark and dangerous. The drama just continued to build and the climax was explosive and with the help of the Boston Wolfes (I cannot wait to read more about Franklin 🥵) the whole story came to a perfect end
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I'm torn, I couldn't be happier to have got all my answers but I'm also sad it's come to an end. The promise of reading more about Franklin (hopefully Reign) and The Wolfes is just about getting me through

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kane and Callie story continues! the story takes you from present to past multiple times and we meet Reign who is Callie's first love. With Callie on the run in the present is Kane that far behind? what will happen when these two forces collide once more? This is book 2 in the duet and what a wild ride it is with many twists turns that keep you guessing! filled with suspense, desires, hot scenes action and more!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Brenda Moser · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book continues Callie and Kane's story. The author once again brings strong characters with a hot chemistry and weaves another intriguing story filled with so many twists and turns throughout as well as the danger and romance. It's well written with descriptive and detailed scenes ,moves fluidly and is a fantastic read.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.

[Lynette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Genre: Mafia(ish) Romance
Book Length: Novel
POV: First Person; Alternating Dual
Spice Level: Low-Medium
Frequency of Spice: Low
Angst Level: Medium
Standalone or Series: Duet Series
Cliffhanger: No
Epilogue: Yes
Would I Recommend? Yes
My Review: Although I did enjoy this book, I have some critiques. First of all, the flashbacks of Callie and Reign, I could have done without those. We are introduced to Reign, who was Callie’s first love, and while he was super cool, I didn’t like reading about their romance when I was so invested in Callie and Kane. I didn’t see the point of all of it and I was frustrated with the amount of flashbacks there were. Second, I feel like I was missing something in terms of Callie, Ronnie and the Cristina component. We don’t learn any more about Cristina's role in Callie’s life or Liam’s betrayal and that was really aggravating. Disappointingly, we learn nothing more about the Carillo brothers either. ARRGH! Where did they grow up? What was their family like? How did they make their billions? We get no answers and I feel it was a missed opportunity to connect with them. Lastly, there were barely any spicy scenes and I was really missing those intimate moments. Overall I did like this book but not as much as the first one. It was a great story and I loved Kane and Callie so much. Hopefully we get a book about Liam in the future too.

[Dominique Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book friends! The conclusion to The Fire Duet did not disappoint! And the kicker? This duet contains Billie Lustig's debut novel!
Of course if you all pay attention to my reviews, you know that Chasing Fire ended on a bitttttt of a cliffy, so I had to set aside my October hopefuls list in order to get answers as soon as possible!
Billie has found a way to have two dominant personalities clash for power and she rocked it! My attention was captured from the beginning and I couldn't tear my eyes away, finishing the book in a matter of hours.
One thing I couldn't get enough of was the fact that Kane would quite literally do anything for Callie. Ugh it just makes the butterflies in my stomach flutter just thinking about it.
Loved this duet, and I'll be recommending it to anyone who'll listen!

PS: I hate Junior with a passion.

[A.R. Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this in one sitting, I think that says it all and I loved it.
I love how complex and fierce Callie and Kane are. I loved the twist we get and how Callie fights her demons. In this book we get a front seat view to her past and learn how that shapes her into the woman she is.
The past becomes the present in book two and it all comes to a action fuelled head.
Billie has a way with words that draws you in, she brings the characters to life and creates a world where no rules apply.

We get to meet new characters, learn painful truths and Callie and Kanes chemistry if off the charts. I also love jealous Kane! Another fantastic novel.

I can't wait for more from Billie!

[Lια ☽ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 “LITTLE HELLION” STARS!!

"But the problem is, the only one who can save me is the one I'm running from."

I loved the first book in the fire duet and I have been impatiently waiting for the rest of Callie and Kane’s story. I’m so glad Billie didn’t make me wait long after leaving me with that cliffhanger because I seriously needed to know what would happen next. Catching fire picks up 3 months after the ending of the last book, everything is a mess and Callie is on the run with Kane not that far behind.

"I'm not willingly stuck with you forever. You're keeping my heart hostage."

Callie. You know, I’m the worst in remembering things about books. So even if I love a book and you ask me something a couple of months later, I probably won’t remember it. But one thing that stuck with me from Chasing Fire was how amazing and badass Callie was and she didn’t disappoint. Since the beginning of this book I could see the strength I love so much about her, even when she was unsure or scared about something she didn’t let it show, she faced everything head on and I truly admire that about her. Now, I’m not gonna lie, differently from book one she did frustrated me a bit in this one in the way she acted vs. the way she expected Kane to act. But compared to everything I loved about her, those few moments didn’t matter much.

"But this man, with his rugged blond hair, compels me to give away all my secrets."

Kane. He really surprised me in this book. I think in the last book I was so focused on Callie that he didn’t really shine, but in this one he definitely did. I don’t remember liking him so much before but in this book I really fell in love with him. I loved his whole jealous side, this time around I feel like he was even more intense, overbearing, protective and sexy lol. One of my favorite things in books is to see badass men became devoted and in love with their woman and he didn’t disappoint.

"I want to show her how being with me will be as painful as it will be blissful, but worth it every step of the way."

This time around we are introduced to a new character, Reign. I really liked him and the way he was there for Callie, always protecting her and teaching her how to protect herself. Now personally, my problem with this book was all the flashbacks. With the way it all played out I felt like that many was a bit unnecessary and it really messed up the flow of the story for me. I was so into what was happening in the present that every time a flashback came it frustrated me a little bit and I just wanted to get over it. Other than that I really liked this book, I felt like the ending was perfect for them and I loved the new characters. Now I can’t wait to dive in into the spinoff series.

"Like fucking Prince Charming, I will slay any dragon to protect Sleeping Beauty."

*𝘈𝘙𝘊 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸.

[Emily Kurosawa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Catching Fire is one of my anticipated reads!! Chasing Fire book #1 must be read first!! I was dying to know what was going to happen next! Hence, Chasing Fire ended on a cliffhanger!! And I'm so happy that Billie Lustig decided to change the release date to an earlier date! Oh, boy!! Billie Lustig didn't fail to surprise me!! What an epic conclusion to Callie and Kane's story!!! The prologue left me with having so many questions! It was most certainly a fantastic start to this amazing book. And as the storyline begin to unfold, the events left me speechless; I was captivated, I couldn't put this book down! There were a couple of plot twists that surprised me, and I finished this book in one setting!! It was an exhilarating experience. Callie as always, is a feisty character; she's intelligent, smart and with her quick thinking she can turn the most difficult situations into her advantage. Callie is on the run. There was slight misunderstanding, that caused her to go into hiding from the person who could protect her from anyone and anything, Kane. And Kane, although he is angry and heartbroken from Callie's sudden disappearance, he is ever more fiercely devoted to protect her. At first, both of them are desperately wanting to hate each other. But with the chemistry and undeniable tension that they have, it's unlikely to happen. Personally, the chemistry between these two is even more heated in Catching Fire. It's an addictive, fast paced, action packed read!! I loved the interactions between Callie and Kane's brother Laim. They really did started to get along in this book.

Reign was a definitely a wild card! I didn't expect myself to love his character so much!Reign is an old flame from Callie's past. Reading the scenes/chapters he was featured in, were one of my highlights. Reign was at the right place at the right time, when Callie needed the help the most. And just like Kane, Reign is not the person you want to double cross.  One of the down sides of fictional characters, is that unfortunately they aren't real. Ahhh..I need a Reign in my life. And I'm ecstatic to see that I will be seeing more of the Wolfe brothers!! Cannot wait to read The Bosten Wolves!!!

The Fire Duet is one of my favorite duets! And I'm so happy to have discovered Billie Lustig's work! If you love strong willed, sassy and badass heroines, then you should definitely read The Fire Duet.


**I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review

[Thea™ · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Catching Fire! 🔥🖤🔥
Besides the going back and forth in time, which was confusing (just when I was back into the story of ‘present day’/Callie & Kane, it all switched back to ’18 years old’/Callie & Reign)... there was nothing that I didn't like about the story!! I absolutely loved it!! 🖤
My rating for the complete duet is 5 stars!

Because it had been a while since I read Chasing Fire, I wanted to re-read the last few chapters to get back into Callie & Kane's story. But after re-reading the last few chapters I had even more questions than answers. 🤣 In the end I almost re-read the whole book, lol! And to my surprise, I liked the story better the second time. So, I’m not sorry I (had to) re-read.

Thank you Billie Lustig for the ARC!! 🥰



And... a next book to look forward to!! 😍
The Boston Wolfes #1 - Franklin


🖤★✩★🖤★✩★🖤★✩★🖤★✩★🖤★✩★🖤★✩★🖤

[Ellie Murray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book review - Catching Fire - Billie Lustig - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

THIS was the sequel that I needed to Chasing Fire!👏

If you’ve read my review for Chasing Fire you may be very aware of the anxiety it left me feeling. Callie and Kane have my soul and what Billie did to us was not okay. Then she decides to throw Reign into the mix!

Catching Fire fleets between past and present. In the past we meet Reign, Callie’s saviour, hero, first love. INSTANTLY my guard was up because Kane is my life and I didn’t want to fall in love with Reign. However.. it’s so hard not to. Reign is protective, an actual alpha who lives to serve his woman and he’s truly a blessing. The way he was there for Callie is like no other. And I did fall a little in love.

But then Kane came back into my life and reminded me exactly why my guard was up. I literally love him guys. Kane is dominant, scary, overbearing but truly madly deeply in love with Callie and let me tell you.. THAT REUNION/CONFRONTATION/ ARGUMENT SCENE.. THAT IS WHY I READ THIS BOOK AND IT 👏 DID 👏 NOT 👏 DIS 👏 A 👏 POINT 👏 .. I will forever and ever be thinking about Chapter 13.. I highlighted the whole goddamn thing!!!

Callie is her usually badass self if not even better. And her character growth in the last few chapters is CHEF’S KISS. Callie ladies and gentlemen is the definition of a ✨mafia QUEEN✨

The drama intensifies and we get ALL the answers we need to bring this duet to it’s perfect end. Which makes me really sad but boy am I ready for what’s to come next!!

HANDS DOWN one of my favourite mafia dark romances I’ve ever read and I will treasure Kane and Callie (even Reign a smidge) forever.

[Nagma (Take A Look At My Bookshelf) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Catching Fire is the second book and amazing conclusion of The Fire Duet by Billie Lustig. This book picks up right after the events of the first book where Callie ran away from Kane. Catching Fire shifts between the past and present where we meet Callie’s first love Reign. While I love Callie and Kane together we see the other man that holds a place in Callie’s heart and I was a mess. I absolutely love Callie and Kane together. Their chemistry is sizzling and my heart broke when misunderstandings had driven them apart.

Callie is the strong, feisty, complex woman who continues to overcome her demons. Callie’s growth as a character in this book is phenomenal. Kane is the man of my dreams. His devotion and deep love of Callie were everything! This man is dominant and scary, but he also loves fiercely. Reign, I adored him and his protective alpha tendencies. Billie Lustig has created wonderful fictional characters who will be missed! I’m so sad to let them go, but so excited to see what else is in store.

Catching Fire is filled with suspense, drama, tension, unexpected twists, turns, and everything you would want in a mafia romance! I highly recommend this duet and it is most definitely one I will be rereading.

Rating: 5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[Lucy · Rating 5 out of 5]

"He wants to be the one that saves me. The one that protects me from all evil. But the problem is, the only one who can save me is the one I'm running for."

I was really hoping this wasn't going to turn into a love triangle between Callie, Kane and Reign, because I really wouldn't be able to pick between team Kane or Team Reign, cos honestly team both. I'm so glad that it didn't end up going that way though, and I love that the romance and the steam didn't completely overshadow the storyline.

There pacing of the storyline was perfect, I was hooked from the get-go AGAIN, just like with Chasing Fire and the temptation to call in sick to work just to be able to finish it was so real. I was on the edge of my seat for a lot of the book because the suspense and the tension was just unbearable, but so so so good at the time. Also, the way the chapters went back and forth between past and present was such a great edition to the plot of the story so we were able to learn what had happened in Callie's past and also have a introduction to Reign, who honestly melted my heart.

Once again all the characters absolutely stole my heart, except for you Junior, you can eff right off. Also, along with that Liam/Cristina book, I'm going to need a Liam/Imogen book please Billie . Callie was still a badass, Jeremy really came through for everyone, and Kane's overprotectiveness/jealousy was still low-key so attractive. I know I said I was torn between bingeing this and making it last, but I just couldn't help it, these characters and this world is just so addictive and now I'm so sad that it's over. I NEED MORE.

Consider me officially converted to a mafia romance fan, and catch me buying every book Billie Lustig ever releases, instantly.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

We begin three months later with Callie still on the run from a furious Kane. This book went lightening fast. There was so much going on and so many emotions flying all over the place. I really loved the portions where Callie was a young woman and Reign comes to her aid. I thought that was sweet and endearing. When Reign comes back into Callie’s life, boy is Kane super jealous. Don’t tell him though he might throw a knife at you. I really enjoyed this second part of the duet. We got introduced to a lot of characters and I need to know more about Liam and Imogen (please let them have a story), Reign (who I hope gets his happily ever after) and Franklin (he’s next and what a hothead).

I received a complimentary copy from Booksprout.

[marshas_world_of_books · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love this book! Catching Fire is the second book of a duet that picks up where the first book left off after Callie ran from Kane. In this book we get to see exactly how much of a psychopath Callies brother is, and it’s of epic proportions. We also meet Reign, and man do I love Reign. There is all kinds of suspense, drama, action, and of course all the steam. Callie and Kane set me Kindle on fire. I love the build of their relationship and shift in dynamic at the end of the book as well. Callie is a bad ass chick and I love her. This book is amazing and is a definite must read!

[MyDogAteMyBookReview · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I want her to tell me it wasn’t all a lie”

LOVED THIS. ALL OF IT.

I thought I’d hate Reign but I love him and I want him to have his own book.

I enjoyed the time shifts and jumps. I wanted to know more if Callie’s history which helped setup learning more about her now. I love that Kane helped her with that journey.

Kane & Callie are such fierce and stubborn characters, I love it. Neither one gives in, they just slightly bend.

GIVE ME LIAM & GEN’S BOOK, I DO NOT WANT TO WAIT.
THOSE TWO WILL BE MY FAV, I JUST KNOW IT.

[Hanan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Captivating from beginning to end!
I love how Ms. Lustig gives a chapter from the past and a chapter from the present.
It brought the whole story together perfectly.
Not only was I enthralled with Kane and Callie.
But the author introduces a new intriguing character. Reign.
I absolutely loved him!
This second book is filled with suspense, drama, passion and lust.
Bonds of family, friends and lovers.
A whole lot of kick@$$ ladies and alpha domination aholes!
Loved reading the ending to Kane and Callie’s story!
I really hope Ms. Lustig gives us stories of some of the other characters we got to know here ❤️

[Claire Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Catching Fire 🔥 is the explosive & emotional conclusion to Callie & Kane’s story. ( First part Chasing Fire, in the Fire duet.)
Lots of action, betrayal, suspense, drama, truths are told, secrets are revealed.
It all comes to head in the second part of the duet. You get to hear about Callie past, and find out the reasons she is the way she is.
What will happen when Kane catches up with her?? You’ll need to read to find out.
Amazing characters, steam, drama, emotion, betrayal, truths & lies. It has it all.
Another 5 star read from Billie, can’t wait to see what she writes next.

[Nicola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Catching Fire 🔥

Wow Catching Fire didn’t disappoint!!! Callie and Kane’s story continues and it has your head spinning with the twists and turns I loved every minute of it.

I fell more and more in love with Kane and Callie however In book two we meet Reign and omg I loved him he is so sweet to Callie he just melted my heart

A fantastic fast paced Mafia read with great characters and explosive sense

[Kathleen Sanchez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Catching Fire was such a great follow up to Chasing Fire! It starts 3 months after the end of Chasing Fire and it is a page turner the entire time!

I loved that there are some back stories to Callie’s life that had me a little confused for some of the book but came together perfectly towards the end.

I devoured this series! Such an amazing debut series from Billie!

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this ending to an incredible duet. I love Callie and this book delves into her past which has made her who she is. Kane is such an awesome alphahole that also makes me laugh. I must say, I love this duo so much they deserve their hea but I will miss them.

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Between the kick ass characters, twists, turns, action and heat this is a page turning read that I could not put down. This is an amazing continuation of Kane and Callie's story. The writing is descriptive and detailed. This an incredible read!

[Christy Warthen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

An amazing ending to the duet! Kane and Callie's story is full of twists, action, emotion, heart and a beautiful HEA.

I voluntarily read an advanced copy.

[Kathrin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this final installment in the Fire Duett. I loved how the story came together and that we got to meet new characters and could revisit the old ones. Reign was such an amazing addition to the cast and I loved his and Callie's story. I liked the story line and I am very intrigued to see where the narrative takes the other characters.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yessss! This duet was completely perfectly by Billie! We even got to meet a new character that you will be dying for more of! The chemistry was off the charts again between Kane and Callie, add in a bit of sweetness, and the suspense of the plot and it was a 5 star read for me!