How the heck did this sweet gem almost slip under my radar? And at no cost!
A
Hidden Fire is probably the smartest book in it's genre that I have
read all year. It's intellectual but lacks pretense. It's sexy with a
lot of class. The characters are intense and complex sans all of the
annoying drama.
I simply fell in love with this book and let me
tell you why. It takes its time and doesn't rush the reader from one
action packed scene to the next. The romance develops very slowly, but
not too slow that you're just fed up with all the tension. I found that I
too wanted to slow down and take my time with this book. Just sit back
and take it in slowly like a fine wine. And at 449 pages, it does not
disappoint. Are you hooked yet? You should be!
I
appreciated all of the research, hard work and dedication that it must
have taken to write this novel. The richness of history, language and
literature, was so refreshing. I was very impressed . Like I stated
before...smart!
A Hidden Fire is a para-romance but it also
falls into the Mystery category. Gio, being a finder/ tracker of lost
and hidden treasures is on the hunt for his own lost piece of personal
history. B is a librarian and helps Gio in his research and
investigation. B also has a haunted past and hopes Gio can help her gain
some understanding and closure so she can move on with her life. I
loved the pacing of trying to locate Gio's lost past personal treasure
as well as his struggle with his heart. These problems weren't solved
over night, and kudos for that. I mean why rush a good story, right? B
and Gio's working relationship, investigative work and developing
romance spanned over a period of months. For me, that just made the
story feel so real.
When I read quality of work like this it tells me that Elizabeth Hunter is a mature and confident writer.
When I read quality of work like this it tells me that Elizabeth Hunter is a mature and confident writer.
The
characters B and Gio were so multi-faceted and alluring. They are very
three-dimensional. I honestly I felt like I knew them and that I was
right along side them through their whole journey.
The supporting
characters are quick witted and lovable. Almost like a favorite aunt or
uncle. As a reader, I felt connected to the characters. I cared a lot
about them. I wanted them to be successful. I wanted them to triumph. I
felt heartache for Gio when... (oops I won't give it away). Sorry, no
spoilers here :)
Basically, A hidden Fire is a big fat hit in my book. Check it out! It's free for on Kindle at the moment. Why wouldn't you?
