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Bandit Brothers #1
Flame for You
After a tragedy, Quinn Walsh swore he was done with the life he’d lived—and with being the Dom who let everyone down.
But when a case of mistaken identity puts Simone Roberts in the path of someone dangerous, walking away isn’t an option. One look at her, and the part of him meant to lead and protect refuses to stay buried.
She had sworn off love.
Fresh from a divorce, Simone poured herself into her career, keeping her fantasies locked away where they felt safe. She has no idea she’s become a target—only that Quinn offers something she never expected.
Quinn is everything Simone secretly wants. And in Simone, Quinn finds a chance at redemption—something he doesn’t believe he deserves. He plans to leave the moment she’s safe. But if he lets himself believe in her, Simone’s love could be the one thing worth fighting for.
But when a case of mistaken identity puts Simone Roberts in the path of someone dangerous, walking away isn’t an option. One look at her, and the part of him meant to lead and protect refuses to stay buried.
She had sworn off love.
Fresh from a divorce, Simone poured herself into her career, keeping her fantasies locked away where they felt safe. She has no idea she’s become a target—only that Quinn offers something she never expected.
Quinn is everything Simone secretly wants. And in Simone, Quinn finds a chance at redemption—something he doesn’t believe he deserves. He plans to leave the moment she’s safe. But if he lets himself believe in her, Simone’s love could be the one thing worth fighting for.
258 pages, ebook
First published March 21, 2022
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March 21, 2022
Flame for You by Raleigh Damson
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Ok, this is a debut novel. And I'm loving how new authors are finally finding their spot by the sun. And I'm thrilled to be part of this book release. Congratulations on your first novel, Raleigh! Can't wait to read the rest of the series.
Quinn has lost his sparkle. After losing the man he considered a brother and constantly blaming himself for this, he also quit being a dom after his girlfriend showed her true colors. He's about to skip town to seclude himself in his fishing cabin until he got mistaken for an arsonist for hire. He bites the bait because just fell head over heels for the gorgeous blonde he's supposed to kill, but now will try to protect.
Simone is a up-and-becoming interior designer with her own segment on a TV show. She's just recovering from a divorce and trying to move on with her life... Ending up bumping into Quinn on her best friend's wedding.
She does what she had never done before. She decided to spend the night with Quinn... And cash in every single promise he made to her during the wedding.
Simone and Quinn are hot. Because of her, he found his way back to himself and because of him, she found the strength to be herself. And I loved how the author managed to mix the hot scenes with all the tension she built in between. And honestly, I had no idea abou who wanted to end Simone until the author revealed who the person was.... And I still didn't know how I didn't see that coming.
I also loved how Raleigh set everything up for the next book, introducing the side characters without they stealing Quinn and Simone's spotlight. I can't wait for the next books.
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Ok, this is a debut novel. And I'm loving how new authors are finally finding their spot by the sun. And I'm thrilled to be part of this book release. Congratulations on your first novel, Raleigh! Can't wait to read the rest of the series.
Quinn has lost his sparkle. After losing the man he considered a brother and constantly blaming himself for this, he also quit being a dom after his girlfriend showed her true colors. He's about to skip town to seclude himself in his fishing cabin until he got mistaken for an arsonist for hire. He bites the bait because just fell head over heels for the gorgeous blonde he's supposed to kill, but now will try to protect.
Simone is a up-and-becoming interior designer with her own segment on a TV show. She's just recovering from a divorce and trying to move on with her life... Ending up bumping into Quinn on her best friend's wedding.
She does what she had never done before. She decided to spend the night with Quinn... And cash in every single promise he made to her during the wedding.
Simone and Quinn are hot. Because of her, he found his way back to himself and because of him, she found the strength to be herself. And I loved how the author managed to mix the hot scenes with all the tension she built in between. And honestly, I had no idea abou who wanted to end Simone until the author revealed who the person was.... And I still didn't know how I didn't see that coming.
I also loved how Raleigh set everything up for the next book, introducing the side characters without they stealing Quinn and Simone's spotlight. I can't wait for the next books.
March 21, 2022
Raleigh Damson has written a 5-star book. This is the story of Simone and Quinn. Quinn is waiting on his sister at the diner when a man comes up to his table and asked "Are you the fire guy?" When Quinn said "Yes", the man drops an envelope on the table and told him Fifty-thousand upfront like we agreed and then another fifty-thousand when completer. You have seventy-two hours to make sure the girl is in the house. When the man leaves, Quinn opens the envelope and pulls out a picture. He feels an instant attraction to the woman and needs to protect her. He finds out where she is going to be and he meets her for the first time at her friend Meredith's wedding. Quinn ends up taking her to his place and they sleep together. He is a Dom and she is a submissive and they seem to hit it off. When Simone gets a threatening text message on her phone and Quinn sees it and he starts to find out who is doing it. He takes her back to her house and as they are sitting in the car, someone throws a brick through the windshield of the car. This makes Simone think that the threats are real. Quinn tells her that he will find out who is doing it. Simone and Quinn spend all their spare time together and she is falling for him. Quinn has fallen for Simone but he doesn't do relationships. His ex-girlfriend burned him and now he doesn't trust women not to leave him or to just use him.
Can Quinn find out who is after Simone and keep her safe?
Will Quinn let go of his past and get together for good with Simone?
This was a wonderful book and I would recommend this book to anyone. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Can Quinn find out who is after Simone and keep her safe?
Will Quinn let go of his past and get together for good with Simone?
This was a wonderful book and I would recommend this book to anyone. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 26, 2022
Simone Roberts is a rising interior design star who finds herself under the arresting stare of Quinn Walsh at her friend’s wedding. They find themselves wrapped up in a whirlwind romance — or rather, sexcapades. Simone isn’t looking for a relationship, especially after having had the mother of all disappointing marriages to haunt her recent memory. And Quinn… Well, Quinn was planning on leaving town and his former life as a private operative. He was desperate to escape the ghosts of his past when a strange twist of fate leads to a folder with her name and picture, quite literally into his lap. It’s then he realizes that she’s in danger. Something about her calls out to him, and it becomes his personal mission to keep him safe. Even if his secrecy drives them apart.
Damson did a wonderful job depicting the characters in an approachable and believable way. I never once had to stop and wonder about the authenticity of their actions or how they came together. Their love story seemed to be effortless. A yin-and-yang sort of duo that can’t really be achieved without beautiful writing.
I don’t have much else to say beyond that I’m hooked, and I am greatly looking forward to reading the rest of the Bandit Brothers series!
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Damson did a wonderful job depicting the characters in an approachable and believable way. I never once had to stop and wonder about the authenticity of their actions or how they came together. Their love story seemed to be effortless. A yin-and-yang sort of duo that can’t really be achieved without beautiful writing.
I don’t have much else to say beyond that I’m hooked, and I am greatly looking forward to reading the rest of the Bandit Brothers series!
If you enjoyed this review and would like to read more like it, check out my blog: https://ivywhitaker.com/blog/
March 16, 2022
Flame For You is the first book by this author that I have read and also the first book in a series. Unfortunately, from the first page till the end, I felt as though a good part of it was missing. Bits and pieces of Quinn's past and his connection to other characters in the book are revealed in the course of the book, but a lot of questions still remain. I would have loved a prologue, or a chapter flashing back to the past! As it is, I liked the scenes between experienced Dom Quinn and freebie Simone but found it truly annoying that he didn't practice what he preached with regards to honesty and openness! There is quite a bit of mystery and supsense and an unexpected villain. The HEA is sweet and well-deserved and I hope that the rest of the demons will be laid to rest in upcoming stories about the Bandit Brothers.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 8, 2022
HOT HOT HOT!!!
I loved this book! It was a wonderful debut from a fantastic new author. It had everything you could want: steamy sex scenes, a wounded hero, obstacles to overcome, and twists you could not see coming!
Quinn, the damaged ex-private operative trying (somewhat unsuccessfully) to leave his life behind. Simone, the bubbly, sometimes clueless, full-of-love interior decorator...they are perfect for each other and the steam practically RISES from the page. HAWT.
This book is both a wonderful standalone, and an intriguing first in a series with an interesting arc. It can be read entirely separately from the rest of the series, and was wonderfully well-rounded.
I can't wait to read more of the Bandit Brothers, and Damson will definitely be going onto my auto-buy list!
I loved this book! It was a wonderful debut from a fantastic new author. It had everything you could want: steamy sex scenes, a wounded hero, obstacles to overcome, and twists you could not see coming!
Quinn, the damaged ex-private operative trying (somewhat unsuccessfully) to leave his life behind. Simone, the bubbly, sometimes clueless, full-of-love interior decorator...they are perfect for each other and the steam practically RISES from the page. HAWT.
This book is both a wonderful standalone, and an intriguing first in a series with an interesting arc. It can be read entirely separately from the rest of the series, and was wonderfully well-rounded.
I can't wait to read more of the Bandit Brothers, and Damson will definitely be going onto my auto-buy list!
March 21, 2022
Flame for you found the perfect balance of suspense and steam that made it a page turner! I couldn’t put this book down. I loved watch Simone bloom from shy and insecure to the strong women that was Quinn’s perfect match. And Quinn the broken hero that stole my heart seeing him slowly start to heal throughout the book was wonderful to watch. Ms. Damson’s debut was a book you need to read. I can’t wait for more of the Bandit Brothers
April 4, 2022
Amazing book, great pager turner
not only was it all daring, sweet and super spicey romance but it also had the element of thriller/mystery
Simone and Quinn's relationship/chemistry is on fire (and from the beginning)
First book I have ever read from the author; Raleigh Damson but I can wait to see what else she has wrote or is going to write
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
not only was it all daring, sweet and super spicey romance but it also had the element of thriller/mystery
Simone and Quinn's relationship/chemistry is on fire (and from the beginning)
First book I have ever read from the author; Raleigh Damson but I can wait to see what else she has wrote or is going to write
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 21, 2022
Flame For You brings a fresh look into the world of BDSM with tormented Dom Quinn and inexperienced sub Simone. Initially intrigued by Simone after being confused for an assassin, he vows to stay in town a little longer to protect her.
Flame For You is a captivating and hot read! The mixture of romance and suspense is fantastic.
Flame For You is a captivating and hot read! The mixture of romance and suspense is fantastic.
March 27, 2022
I loved this debut novel in the bandit brothers series. Simone was the perfect mix of shy and strong. The suspense plot left me on the edge of my seat the whole time and was done so well! Quinn was the wounded alpha male in charge of Simone's protection. I really enjoyed watching these two come together. Can't wait for the next one!
April 15, 2022
Flame For You
Book 1 of Bandit Brothers
by
Raleigh Damson
Wrapped in what they don't want, they may find what they need in each other. Simone and Quinn are wonderfully written characters, with chemistry and grit. I really enjoyed reading this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Book 1 of Bandit Brothers
by
Raleigh Damson
Wrapped in what they don't want, they may find what they need in each other. Simone and Quinn are wonderfully written characters, with chemistry and grit. I really enjoyed reading this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 8, 2022
A great start to this new series. This is a new author for me and I am looking forward to read more. The story is full of action, drama, suspense, great characters. I am looking forward to see where this series will go.
I am voluntarily leaving a review.
I am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 22, 2022
Fantastic debut novel! Simone and Quinn bring the HEAT!
July 6, 2024
Flame for You is book one in the Bandit Brothers by Raleigh Damson. Quinn Walsh was sitting in a cafe waiting for his sister when he was mistaken as an arsonist for hiring a young woman called Simone Roberts. The first time Quinn Walsh sat his eyes on Simone Roberts, his protector side took over. However, Simone Roberts, after a bad marriage, was not interested in Quinn Walsh or wanted a bodyguard. The readers of Flame for You will continue following Quinn Walsh and Simone Roberts to discover what happens.
Flame for You was the first book I read by Raleigh Damson, and I am so pleased that I found her books. I was engaged with the story and plot from the first page and continued reading until the end. I love Raleigh Damson's portrayal of her characters and their interaction with each other throughout this book. Flame for You is well-written and researched. I like Raleigh Damson's description of the settings of Flame for You, which allows me to imagine being part of the book's plot.
The readers of Flame for You will learn about the consequences for military personnel when one of their own dies on a mission, and they are unable to bring the body home. They will also learn about bringing TV interior designer presenters.
I recommend this book.
Flame for You was the first book I read by Raleigh Damson, and I am so pleased that I found her books. I was engaged with the story and plot from the first page and continued reading until the end. I love Raleigh Damson's portrayal of her characters and their interaction with each other throughout this book. Flame for You is well-written and researched. I like Raleigh Damson's description of the settings of Flame for You, which allows me to imagine being part of the book's plot.
The readers of Flame for You will learn about the consequences for military personnel when one of their own dies on a mission, and they are unable to bring the body home. They will also learn about bringing TV interior designer presenters.
I recommend this book.
November 18, 2025
Flame for You by Raleigh Damson was a good book. It begins the Bandit Brothers series which are standalone books about a Protection agency. Quinn has tried to quit the agency after a death on his team. He is not handling it well. In addition he has some issues from her childhood he has not addressed. When he accidentally receives a hit on a female, he decides to protect her instead. He makes a connection with Simone at a wedding for her friend and they start an affair. They are both up front that this is temporary but Quinn provides the opportunity for Simone to explore her sexual desires.
The author does a great job of fleshing out the main characters and introduces other characters who will have be introduced in later books. It is easy to relate to both Simone, who has spent her life pleasing others, and Quinn, who is dealing with his own issues. The relationship does develop quickly but that pace was set up intentionally with the "one night stand" that turns into a weekend with an end date set by Quinn. The love scenes are both steamy and tasteful.
An enjoyable book. I look forward to the rest of the series.
The author does a great job of fleshing out the main characters and introduces other characters who will have be introduced in later books. It is easy to relate to both Simone, who has spent her life pleasing others, and Quinn, who is dealing with his own issues. The relationship does develop quickly but that pace was set up intentionally with the "one night stand" that turns into a weekend with an end date set by Quinn. The love scenes are both steamy and tasteful.
An enjoyable book. I look forward to the rest of the series.
July 10, 2023
I liked Quinn and Simone's story, and am looking forward to more from this series and author!
As far as I can tell, this was a debut release, and it does show some of that newness in getting 'this close' to being awesome in a few points, but it's also just as obvious to me that with some more experience and a solid support team, they could be an author to be reckoned with. I have a good feeling about Raleigh Damson's work and look forward to reading more from the author.
Thanks to Book Boyfriend Buzz for a review copy.
As far as I can tell, this was a debut release, and it does show some of that newness in getting 'this close' to being awesome in a few points, but it's also just as obvious to me that with some more experience and a solid support team, they could be an author to be reckoned with. I have a good feeling about Raleigh Damson's work and look forward to reading more from the author.
Thanks to Book Boyfriend Buzz for a review copy.
May 25, 2024
If you like reading about Doms and Subs then this is the one for you. Simone is divorced and has always wanted to be a sub, her life is in danger from an unexpected source but Quinn has been placed as her protector. Quinn is a dom and is more than happy to help Simone become a sub. This is a well-written story and I am waiting for the other books to see what else happens in Club Bandit.
August 17, 2024
Quinn & Simone
New to this author. I enjoyed the storyline, but found repeat sentences back to back & could have used a proof reader to capture incorrect words. But lots of promise & good storyline. Recommend to those looking for a a love story, with a bit of kink, suspense & a HEA. (Reviewed by Lin)
New to this author. I enjoyed the storyline, but found repeat sentences back to back & could have used a proof reader to capture incorrect words. But lots of promise & good storyline. Recommend to those looking for a a love story, with a bit of kink, suspense & a HEA. (Reviewed by Lin)
October 1, 2024
Great story
Loved the storyline, but the book itself needs a bit more editing. There are many instances where I was pulled out of the story when I came across these errors, but I stuck it out to the end because I really did like the storyline. I would be willing to read Ms Damson again.
Loved the storyline, but the book itself needs a bit more editing. There are many instances where I was pulled out of the story when I came across these errors, but I stuck it out to the end because I really did like the storyline. I would be willing to read Ms Damson again.
July 3, 2023
Definitely 3.5! The Bandit Brothers got me hooked on page one. Except I slowly realized Quinn would say one thing but do the opposite (like excuse me sir?) Simone and Quinn do get spicy so dangg. Ready for the other brothers!
July 6, 2023
This was my first BDSM book and omg it did not disappoint. Gave you a lot of information on the lifestyle so you didn't feel confused and you got to step into the world with Simone. It was glorious and Quinn... 🥵🥰 Couldn't get enough and can't wait to get to the next one!
February 4, 2025
SPICY! 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Between dominants, submissives, a BDSM club, and betrayals, this book has enough to keep you hooked. It wasn’t a book that made me scream “best book ever,” but if you’re into smut and a hit of mystery, it’s a good read.
Between dominants, submissives, a BDSM club, and betrayals, this book has enough to keep you hooked. It wasn’t a book that made me scream “best book ever,” but if you’re into smut and a hit of mystery, it’s a good read.
September 23, 2022
BDSM..
This is first time read of Raleigh Damson...so happy I did. The story was full of emotions and beautifully written...A must read.
This is first time read of Raleigh Damson...so happy I did. The story was full of emotions and beautifully written...A must read.
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July 27, 2023
I really liked this book. I liked that both characters were vulnerable for different reasons. That they could find each other and fall in love. Great first book.
September 26, 2023
This is the first book that I’ve read by you and I cannot wait to read more. I love the characters and the storyline. This book was so hot, in all of the right ways!
February 19, 2024
Good read
I enjoyed this story, a little different than what I normally read but none the less a good read. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series
I enjoyed this story, a little different than what I normally read but none the less a good read. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series
April 30, 2024
4.25🌟
May 6, 2024
Short and hot
June 8, 2024
Good read
Well written what was coming next did get a little predictable but still a good read. Looking forward to next book
Well written what was coming next did get a little predictable but still a good read. Looking forward to next book
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