Finally! I get to tell you about Kissing Fire!
I’ve read all of A.M. Hargrove’s other books and now I get to share her latest release with you.
Title: Kissing Fire
Author: A.M. Hargrove
Release date: April 15, 2013
Age Group: Adult
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tour organized by: AToMR Tours
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Book Description
Preston Mitchell’s life as an undercover DEA agent has never allowed him to have a normal life. He’s never considered a relationship with a woman until he meets Avery Middleton.
To an outsider, Avery has it all…wealth, family connections and a great job. But things aren’t so great on the inside. She decides to take a chance and make a new start three thousand miles from home and steps right into the arms of hot and sexy Preston.
Unfortunately for both of them, Avery ends up being in the wrong place at the wrong time and is now running for her life. Fortunately, she has a gorgeous DEA agent protecting her. In the midst of all the chaos, they find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other. But Preston carries more than his share of mental baggage, courtesy of his job. Even so, Avery rocks Preston’s world because she is nothing like anyone he’s ever met and something extraordinary begins to happen between them. But can their love survive in this world, where danger, intrigue and deception lurk on every corner?
My Review
Okay Miss Hargrove. This is so unfair. You had me busting out laughing all the way through your book. When I wasn’t laughing, I was oohing and aahing. I had to stop to catch my breath.
I stayed up way past my bedtime to finish and there wasn’t enough jolt in my morning java to get me past first gear all day.
It was exhausting, but I’m not too tired to talk about Kissing Fire.
I’ve met Ava and Preston before. This is the third book in the Edge Novels. It’s more like a companion book and can be read alone, but I’d recommend reading them in order. All of these characters are wonderful. You’ll read honorable mentions of Justin and Terri, and Pearce and Lexi. Now these two have their own stories to tell.
Ava is moving up, up, and away, heading to her new job in Seattle.
Her mother’s worried about her love life, always asking if she’s in love, things have gone stale and she needs a change.
The one person she’ll really miss is her sumo wrestling roommate, Melissa. I’m not kidding, Melissa is a sumo wrestler. She wears the most outlandish clothes and her hair color and style change on a whim. She’s a fiercely loyal friend to Ava and beware the person that dares to hurt her.
Ava is sassy, and a bit vicious when she has to be, definitely not a wallflower or one that will just lie down and take it. The airport scene had me rolling on the floor, and wait until you find out what was in the box that caused all the problems at the gate.
So Ava moves to Seattle and it just so happens that’s where her brother Justin is living. They’ve had a bit of a falling out, but Ava stops in to see him.
He’s remarried now and his new wife, Caroline, welcomes her with opens arms and talks her into staying with them until she finds a place to live.
Meanwhile, Preston’s wrapped up his work in Bangkok and it’s time to vanish and head back to the states. He needs a break from his undercover work for the DEA, and what better way to spend it than with his sister, Caroline and her new husband, Justin.
Can you see what’s about to happen?
Two single people, both showing up to spend time with their brother and sister, will be sharing space under the same roof. If they hooked up, both couples would be kissing or double cousins. I have some.
The chemistry between these two is like sparklers, no, more like bottle rockets.
Ava sees her sex life may be looking up and Preston is like a puppy dog whenever she so much as looks at him. They’re goners, people.
My thoughts
The characters are fantastic. Each one is so individually written you swear you can hear them talking. Listen closely and you’ll catch Ava’s southern accent.
The attraction is electrifying and the sex, well, I’ll leave that to you to read.
There is a lot of juggling going on. Secrets that will shock you but also make you say, “Alright!”
Danger lurks around the corners and the thrills and suspense, whew. What a train ride.
Ava’s grandmother, Avery, makes another appearance. I was so happy to see her. She’s sweet but also a tough old bird. Just what a loving grandmother should be.
Kissing Fire is a perfect summer read for by the pool, or in bed. Yeah, in bed.
All I can say about that is, “Catnip!”
If an author can make me forget where I’m at and make me laugh out loud, drawing stares from others waiting in the dentist office, then they’ve succeeded in writing a winner.
I’ve read all of A.M. Hargrove’s books and will read anything new she writes. She won’t have to ask for a review. Just send them on, pretty please.
5 Stars and a side of Catnip!
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Tour Giveaway:
(1) Print copy of Kissing Fire – US/Canada
(1) $50 Amazon Gift Card – open to countries able to accept Amazon Gift Cards
(5) eBook copies of Kissing Fire – International
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About the Author
One day, on her way home from work as a sales manager, A. M. Hargrove, realized her life was on fast forward and if she didn’t do something soon, it would quickly be too late to write that work of fiction she had been dreaming of her whole life. So, she rolled down the passenger window of her fabulous (not) company car and tossed out her leather briefcase. Luckily, the pedestrian in the direct line of fire was a dodgeball pro and had über quick reflexes enabling him to avoid getting bashed in the head. Feeling a tad guilty about the near miss, A. M. made a speedy turn down a deserted side street before tossing her crummy, outdated piece-of-you-know-what lap top out the window. She breathed a liberating sigh of relief, picked up her cell phone and hit #4 on her speed dial.
Boss: Hello
A.M.: Boss, is that you?
Boss: Why yes, A. M., who else would be answering my phone?
A.M.: Er… right. Well, I’m calling to let you know you can pick up my luxury Ford Focus at Starbucks near the interstate.
Boss: Why ever would I want to do that?
A.M.: Because I quit!
A.M. hit the end button and speed dialed her husband.
A.M.: Hi hubs, can you pick me up at Starbucks?
Hubs: Sure… Having some car trouble?
A.M.: Not at all. I don’t have a car to have trouble with because I just quit my job.
Hubs: WHAT?!
A.M.: It’s time for a new career and I am going to be a very famous novelist.
So began A. M. Hargrove’s career as a YA/NA and Adult Romance writer! Her books include Kissing Fire, Edge of Disaster, Shattered Edge, the series the Guardians of Vesturon (Survival, Resurrection, Determinant, Beginnings and the upcoming reEmergent) and Dark Waltz.
Author Social Media Links:
http://www.amhargrove.blogspot.com
http://www.twitter.com/@amhargrove1
http://www.facebook.com/anne.m.hargrove
http://www.facebook.com/guardiansofvesturon
http://www.goodreads.com/amhargrove1
Haven’t won anything recently.
Busy, busy, busy. So many delicious reads! Some I’ve read and will be posting my reviews soon.
