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Burning Embers

by Hannah Fielding (Goodreads Author)

4.4 of 5 stars 4.40 · rating details · 84 ratings · 36 reviews

Coral Sinclair is a beautiful but naive twenty-five-year-old photographer who has just lost her father. She's leaving the life she's known and traveling to Kenya to take ownership of her inheritance--the plantation that was her childhood home--Mpingo. On the voyage from England, Coral meets an enigmatic stranger to whom she has a mystifying attraction. She sees him again d...more

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Feb 18, 2013 Meg - A Bookish Affair rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013, fiction, historical-fiction, africa

"Burning Embers" tells the tale of Coral who returns to Kenya and to the beloved house where she grows up after she inherits the house after her father's death and only after her engagement totally falls apart. On her journey to Kenya, she meets a stranger who she is attracted to immediately (oh, insta-love). Once she gets to Kenya, she realizes that Rafe, the stranger she met on the boat, knows her step-mother and there might be something more to why he seems to be very interested in Coral and...more

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Apr 13, 2013 Romancing the Book rated it 4 of 5 stars

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This is a classic romance in the tradition of many of the classic romances I read in my younger days. Yet in many ways, it is unique. The writer has a compulsive voice and she is one of those writers who draws you in so that you forget you are reading. I suppose spellbinding is the word I’m looking for. The writer casts a spell on the reader in her vivid descriptions of Kenya and her captivating use of langu...more Reviewed by: Maria
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This is a classic romance in the tradition of many of the classic romances I read in my younger days. Yet in many ways, it is unique. The writer has a compulsive voice and she is one of those writers who draws you in so that you forget you are reading. I suppose spellbinding is the word I’m looking for. The writer casts a spell on the reader in her vivid descriptions of Kenya and her captivating use of language.

It is contemporary because I remember the time in which it is set – around 1970. Yet it is historical as it is a few years back in time. Set in Kenya, a newly independent nation back then, it doesn’t shy away from giving social history about the plight of the expat European community – those people who had led a privileged lifestyle under colonial rule and now had to decide to be a part of the new Kenya, or leave forever. I found it fascinating.

Coral and Rafe’s love story is has an interesting twist – he’s a man of the world with a dark past, some ten year elder to Coral. She is twenty five, fresh, young and virginal. Back in the day, it was common, especially at the onset of the so called ‘black moment’ in a romance when it looked like all was lost, for the hero to leave the heroine if he found out she wasn’t a virgin. Then, he’d somehow relent and come back, realizing that true love was the most important thing. Nowadays, the hero is far more likely to leave the heroine if she is a virgin and yes, something like this seems to be happening here too. It’s like Rafe thinks Coral is too good for him.

He’s got the past all right and has had many lovers. Coral discovers that one of them is none other than her late father’s widow, her stepmother. Another is an exotic middle eastern dancer. The stepmother is a classic maneating type but the dancer is a rather sad character. Beautiful, yes and protective of her relationship with the hero. However, on realizing that Rafe needs a companion with whom he can share his life rather than a sort of eastern concubine who can take him to heaven and back, the dancer rather sadly recedes from the story. I felt rather sad – it’s the old colonial attitude really. These foreign women are good enough to bed but you can’t beat a homegrown rose, that type of attitude. I think, in fairness, that this is not what the author was getting at. Once the dancer admits her defeat, she and Coral remain on friendly terms.

I have to admit that in most ways, the novel was a perfect love story. The interaction between Rafe and Coral, their dialogue, their shared experiences make beautiful reading. My only complaint was that as a hero, supposedly a rather dark type, Rafe was just too nice. It may be that other readers may not find it so, but that’s what I thought. There’s a wedding in the story, which is an intrinsic part of it and I couldn’t understand how the bride could wear a traditional English wedding dress in the supposedly sweltering heat of Africa and head off for a honeymoon in a cabin by the beach without changing out of the dress. All I could think of was how could she possibly change out of the dress comfortably once she reached the honeymoon destination without the help of her bridesmaids and who the heck was going to hang up the family heirloom dress and jewellery properly? The dress obviously hadn’t been passed down several generations to be ruined by a bride in Kenya who didn’t know the old country’s traditions. I know many of the British in the old days found ‘colonial subjects’ as they called them, rather strange. I’m not surprised if this is how they were handling their family heirlooms. Hadn’t they heard of ‘going away outfits’? That would be the dress the bride changes into before escaping from the wedding venue and it’s usually smart and simple. Oh well, that’s me, picking up on absurd details like I do.

I’d conclude by saying that Hannah Fielding is an accomplished author who knows her craft – for a debut novel BURNING EMBERS is first class – beautifully written with an intriguing premise and interesting characters. I enjoyed it.

Favorite Quote: Coral tried to recapture that clear morning in early April sixteen years ago when she had said farewell to the world she loved: to the sun, to Africa and to her father.(less)

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Jan 22, 2013 Melody Armstrong rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: book-club-read

What were the main themes of the book? Romance and learning to accept someone else's faults as well as your own. Coral and Rafe are absolutely fascinating characters I enjoyed reading about.

Describe 2 different settings or locations. One - "He wanted to look at her, drink in the beloved features, but the pain was unbearable." This is only an example about how the author explains everything so passionately.

Two - "...lay the white-washed cabin, glistening like a solid mass of pearl under the silv...more

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Nov 08, 2012 Katrina rated it 5 of 5 stars

An engrossing read!

I’ve never been to Africa, nor do I often read romantic novels (apart from, in the past, the odd Mills and Boon out of curiosity). But with Hannah Fielding’s book I felt I was transported straight to Kenya and into a world far removed from the usual romance fluff on offer these days.

The writing lifts this book out of the conventional romance genre, with descriptions of the exotic backdrop of the African wilderness so evocative and enchanting that you can almost see the country...more An engrossing read!

I’ve never been to Africa, nor do I often read romantic novels (apart from, in the past, the odd Mills and Boon out of curiosity). But with Hannah Fielding’s book I felt I was transported straight to Kenya and into a world far removed from the usual romance fluff on offer these days.

The writing lifts this book out of the conventional romance genre, with descriptions of the exotic backdrop of the African wilderness so evocative and enchanting that you can almost see the country around you as the love story develops. The plot had me hooked, with a touch of mystery surrounding the character of Rafe that charges the romance story with enough intrigue to make you want to turn the page to find out what he’s hiding… and what his demons are. And the hints of African black magic, together with the exotic backdrop of the African wilderness, were reminiscent of the old Hollywood films and adventures they don’t seem to make any more.

Not only does the story move along at a good pace, but I equally liked the fact that Hannah Fielding also takes the time to let us get to know the characters - where they’ve been in life and what makes them who they are, which is unusual in modern romance novels as far as I can tell. I liked the way that Coral’s character moved in a rites-of-passage style from naïve girl to a grown woman, through her love of Rafe and discovery of herself. And Rafe, both frustrating and highly attractive at the same time, is someone who has a past that you know has shaped him but you’re fascinated to find out how. Hannah Fielding makes her characters more than two-dimensional figures, making the romance so much more believable and absorbing.

The romantic scenes are wonderfully written, managing effortlessly to be highly erotic and sensual without resorting to overly-explicit and obvious language. And the writing builds enough sexual tension in between to keep the reader engrossed in Rafe and Coral’s unfolding relationship and looking forward to their next steamy encounter.

I thoroughly recommend this book to anyone who expects a little more from a romantic novel and I shall be looking out for Hannah Fielding’s next book with great anticipation!
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Sep 20, 2012 Valentina rated it 4 of 5 stars

I found this book a great read. It captures the reader’s attention from the beginning, weaving the story in such a manner that it is easy to slip right into the plot.

Something that I really enjoyed and appreciated, since I know how difficult it is to get right, was the believable relationship Fielding created between Coral and Rafe. It’s so easy to overdo the romance in these kinds of books, that I breathed with relief when I saw that this author knew just how to write it believably. The settin...more

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Jul 27, 2012 Keenreader rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book is enchanting from the moment you begin reading it. I am not a regular reader of romantic fiction but I was swept away by the charm and quality of the writing. The style has a nostalgic innocence which is so rare in modern novels and some of the descriptions, particularly of the African wilderness, are breath-taking.

The two key characters, Coral and Rafe, are both captivating and attractive without becoming stereotypes, and the story of their love is believable as well as romantic. The...more

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Jan 22, 2013 Bob & Eliza Richardson rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: book-club-read

Cover - Two strangers coming together amidst the darkness of their own lives, the cover is perfect for the story.

Formatting / Appearance - There were no issues at all although we were given a .txt file so it would be hard to say.

Content - Coral has just lost her father and needs someone to lean on. Enter handsome, Rafe who seems to understand her emotions. But is he understanding or is he preying? The reader learns to distrust Rafe as much as the other characters and many a time, you catch you...more

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Feb 04, 2013 A n n a rated it 2 of 5 stars

So nun mal doch wieder ein etwas misslungener Buchtipp.
Nachdem ich Vain gelesen habe hätte ich Lust auf noch so ein afrikaabenteuer deshalb das Buch.
Leider hätte ich es lieber bleiben lassen, es hat nicht eine Erwartung getroffen.

Dem Buch fehlt es komplett an Spannung. Die Schreibweise und die Beschreibungen sind wirklich grandios und ich habe die Natur und tierszenen sehr gern gelesen. Aber was da zwischen den Hauptfiguren war war enttäuschend. Ständig wird darauf gewartet das endlich etwas pas...more

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Dec 20, 2012 Jan Moran rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Readers who enjoy contemporary and historical fiction

Burning Embers is an evocative story, full of lush imagery, fascinating characters, and exotic locales. Hannah Fielding's use of the English language is inspiring, her descriptions of Kenya are utterly mesmerizing, and could only have been written by one knows the subject first hand, which the author does. Her writing is vivid, compelling, magical.

The story of Coral Sinclair and Rafe de Montfort is not the usual romantic tale. It's an upmarket saga, full of mystery, twists, and turns as Coral s...more

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Jun 07, 2012 Angela Stokes rated it 4 of 5 stars

Burning Embers, the debut novel by Hannah Fielding, is a contemporary historical romance set in the world of the privileged classes of 1970s’ Africa. The story is centred on the return of Coral, the book’s main character, a young girl returning to Africa after many years to reclaim her inheritance. The plot essentially follows her first year in Africa as she matures emotionally and falls in love with a handsome but complicated older man, Rafe, her neighbour, who is not at all what he first seems...more Burning Embers, the debut novel by Hannah Fielding, is a contemporary historical romance set in the world of the privileged classes of 1970s’ Africa. The story is centred on the return of Coral, the book’s main character, a young girl returning to Africa after many years to reclaim her inheritance. The plot essentially follows her first year in Africa as she matures emotionally and falls in love with a handsome but complicated older man, Rafe, her neighbour, who is not at all what he first seems.

I love the detailed description used in this book, and the author’s obvious passion for the setting, its people, wildlife and scenery – it really made the book come alive. For a few hours I was whisked away to somewhere hot and exquisitely beautiful. My favourite location in the book is the waterfall and lake: ‘There, in the middle of the depression, entirely enclosed by flowering shrubs, lay a phosphorescent expanse of water, shimmering like a sheet of silk in the rays of the midday sun. High above, a solid mass of white foam thundered from a narrow gulley; it leaped down, rolling over part of a sheer wall of mountain that stood like an impassive sentinel, its head in the clouds.’

As expected, this book delivers many surprising complications in Coral and Rafe’s love story, including a step-mother, ex-lovers, illness, accidents, misunderstandings and sorcery – all of which make this book a real page turner. At first, Coral is naive and she has to learn to make her own judgements in many aspects of her life, despite the unhelpful input of others who want to influence her to behave in certain ways for their own ends. The author’s description of these characters brings them leaping from the page, so much so that despite Rafe’s tumultuous past and dark secrets, and Coral’s sometimes immature behaviour, I really wanted to get to the bottom of what was going on, and see them happy together in the end.

‘One can’t talk, touch, love in the way he did with me last night if one’s soul is dead.’

You will love this book if you enjoy fantastic description, steamy and fiery characters and romances, and a little bit of mystery too.
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Sep 24, 2012 Eileen rated it 5 of 5 stars

What a great book! Truly worth 5 stars.

I love Africa and have always been interested in the country. This is author makes you believe that you are there in every way. I would read this before I went to sleep at night and would dream about being there , her description was that Good.

The two main characters are in love with each other but they must endure many hardships in order to keep that love strong. The story isn't some typical mushy romance book. It's very intriguing, and keep you wanting t...more

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Apr 08, 2013 Charlotte Jones rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is described as a contemporary historical romance novel set in the 1970s in Africa. It is the first physical book that I have ever received from an author so I am very grateful to Hannah Fielding but of course will be as honest as possible with this review. The first thing that struck me about this book was the quality of it. The thicker pages were a refreshing change from some cheaper made books, and it’s one of those that feels heavier than normal books, if that makes sense?! I just found...more This is described as a contemporary historical romance novel set in the 1970s in Africa. It is the first physical book that I have ever received from an author so I am very grateful to Hannah Fielding but of course will be as honest as possible with this review. The first thing that struck me about this book was the quality of it. The thicker pages were a refreshing change from some cheaper made books, and it’s one of those that feels heavier than normal books, if that makes sense?! I just found it a pleasure to read.

I absolutely loved the writing style in this book; it was poetic and beautiful, really building the world and the atmosphere of their surroundings to the point where the reader was almost drawn into the African way of life. The whole book is full of history and background information on the characters as well as the setting and the political situation in Kenya at the time this is set.

I found the characters to be slightly irritating at points, but I find with most romance novels, the characters are a bit over exaggerated to build the tension and the suspense within the story. Although I didn’t really like Rafe, he is the kind of character that you love to hate because he is such a womanizer but obviously has an air of mystery about him. I found Coral a little difficult to understand with some of the decisions that she made, but I feel that it added to her innocence and really emphasised her character’s development throughout the novel. One thing that I loved about all of the characters in this book was the way that they all seemed to be linked in some way, and in some cases, you don’t learn how until right at the very end, when most of the mysteriousness gets tied up nicely.

Now, this is definitely an adult read. Some of the scenes in this are quite graphic and are of a sexual nature that I don’t think younger readers should be reading. Although the last sections of the book did feel a bit forced and cheesy, I think that overall this was a surprisingly good read for me. I am not usually a romance reader, but this one had so much mystery and intelligent research, that I couldn’t help but love it, for the most part.

I would give this book 4 out of 5 stars as I think that although I enjoyed it, the last third of the book really slowed down for me and I don’t think that the sexual elements needed to be quite so prominent in the story. I really would recommend this to anyone who is a regular reader of adult romance novels as this one seems a lot more well written than some of the ones I have heard about.(less)

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Sep 04, 2012 Amy rated it 3 of 5 stars

Coral Sinclair has returned to her first love, her first home, Kenya after the man she planned to marry cheated on her and after she learned of her estranged father's death. All of her years in England with her mother and stepfather had not thwarted her desire to return to her beloved Kenya. Upon arrival, she realizes that although her memories of Kenya had not changed, Kenya had and so had her beloved African home, Mpingo. Her thoughts of the past were only pushed aside by the thoughts that now...more Coral Sinclair has returned to her first love, her first home, Kenya after the man she planned to marry cheated on her and after she learned of her estranged father's death. All of her years in England with her mother and stepfather had not thwarted her desire to return to her beloved Kenya. Upon arrival, she realizes that although her memories of Kenya had not changed, Kenya had and so had her beloved African home, Mpingo. Her thoughts of the past were only pushed aside by the thoughts that now plagued her regarding the attractive stranger that she met on the boat. There was something about him that would not allow her brain or her body's awakening desires to forget him. The last thing she expected to discover was that he was her neighbor and had been a good friend of her father, a lover to her stepmother, and an artist who had painted her without ever meeting her.

Rafe de Montfort is a wealthy, charming, womanizing, and tortured man. He knew Coral Sinclair the moment he saw her on the boat because he'd painted her image so many times that he was unable to not recognize every detail of her face. His attraction to her drives him crazy with want of her yet he believes himself to be the last man worthy of her, her innocence and her trust.

BURNING EMBERS by Hannah Fielding starts out slow - almost too slow. The first chapters are filled with too much backstory. It's information that we need to know but I think it could have been spread out a bit throughout the story. Once I was into the real story, I relaxed and tried to get to know the characters. The characters, although not as endearing as I'd like them to be, were interesting. They do fit the era of the book and they are believable.

A mystery is hinted at in the first chapters of the book but was never actually realized in the latter part. I never quite connected the mystery of the secret basement rooms - other than the portraits - to the warnings by the mishiriki or witch doctor and her yaha, Aluna's great dislike and distrust of Rafe.

The real star of BURNING EMBERS is the setting. Hannah Fielding created a backdrop for this story that held me spellbound. Using her travel experiences, she is able to weave a wonderful written image of Kenya and the time period so that I felt as if I was truly in Africa. It's her talent here that tells me that since this is her debut novel, she will grow as an author and I fully expect her next novel to be uniquely more intriguing. As a debut author, Hannah Fielding has won me with her imagery even as her storyline and characters were the weak points of her novel. I am confident, having experienced her ability to use the written word to paint such a scenic backdrop, that she will only get better with her next novel. I will eagerly look forward to reading her next endeavor.

I recommend reading BURNING EMBERS by Hannah Fielding not because it's an expert work of literature but because it's a work that will capture you with its unique time setting and its beautiful imagery. It's a romantic book without exception and whereas you may not necessarily fall in love with the characters, you will surely fall in love with the setting.

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Aug 20, 2012 Donna rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: fiction, historical-fiction

"Burning Embers" is a book that I have won through the Goodreads First Reads Giveaway. I am glad to have been a recipient of this book as it was, indeed, a very good read.

It is set in 1970 and is a comtemporary historical romance between Coral Sinclair and the "notorious" Rafe de Montfort. Coral has come back to Kenya to take ownership of the plantation, Mpingo, that was left to her after her father's demise. This plantation was her childhood home and she had left it when her mother and father p...more

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Oct 26, 2012 J.T. Therrien rated it 5 of 5 stars

I've just returned from a most wonderful trip where I visited beautiful and exotic 1970s Kenya!

No, I didn't really time travel, but I did the next best thing: I read Hannah Fielding's sizzling novel: Burning Embers. The historical romance pits Coral, a headstrong, jealous English photographer, against Rafe, a well-known French womanizer and suspected scoundrel with a nefarious past. There's an immediate physical attraction between the two, but their current circumstances, and troubled personal h...more

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Feb 16, 2013 Charlotte Lynns Reviews rated it 4 of 5 stars

Twenty-five year old Coral Sinclair has just lost her father. She is heading to Kenya to claim her inheritance, the estate of Mpingo. On the trip from England, she meets a handsome and secretive French stranger. As she keeps running into him; at the beach; at the nightclub; her attraction to him keeps growing. When Coral’s childhood nanny realizes what is happening Coral is warned to stay away from Rafe de Monfort. Saying he is the devil, a womanizer, and a man who took advantage of Coral’s fath...more

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May 15, 2012 Megan Moore rated it 4 of 5 stars

I won this book in a giveaway competition - very exciting as I'm so new on Goodreads. The cover and the blurb suggested passion and intrigue, and it didn't disappoint. I found myself lost in the story, and ended up staying up late to finish it. I was pleasantly surprised by the writing style - more poetic than most contemporary romance I read. Looking at the author's website, I see she was brought up speaking French, and I think something of that comes through in how she writes. My favourite asp...more

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Aug 14, 2012 Wendy Jones rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book is essentailly a romance but with an undercurrent of tension and mystery running through it. With believable characters and descriptions that carry you away to Kenya, this is definitely a book to read. I would say the romance id far greater than the mystery so if you are looking for a murder mystery I have writtne many reviews on books you may like. If you are looking for a romance which has so much more then look no further. This is the book to read. Fileding ahs a good writing style...more

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Jan 01, 2013 Lilla rated it 5 of 5 stars

Beautifully written,romantic story.
Great characters set against exotic landscapes.All the right ingredients for very engaging story.
Thank you for writing it ♥

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Mar 24, 2013 Carla rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: own, first-reads

After his father's death, Coral Sinclair returns to Kenya to claim her inheritance. She has fond memories of Mpingo, the place where she lived as a child. But now, her return is bound to show her something different. When she meets the mysterious Raphael de Monfort, both of them feel a burning attraction… and something stronger between them. But Rafe is a known womanizer and a man with a past. And Coral is young and innocent… and slightly immature. Can the feelings between them burn true and sur...more After his father's death, Coral Sinclair returns to Kenya to claim her inheritance. She has fond memories of Mpingo, the place where she lived as a child. But now, her return is bound to show her something different. When she meets the mysterious Raphael de Monfort, both of them feel a burning attraction… and something stronger between them. But Rafe is a known womanizer and a man with a past. And Coral is young and innocent… and slightly immature. Can the feelings between them burn true and surpass the secrets and rumors that surround Rafe’s past?
Part of what makes a romance really captivating is the interaction between the main characters. And, being the connection between Rafe and Coral the main focus of this story, it isn’t a surprise that their differences and interactions are the most interesting in this book. They could hardly be more different, but their personalities complete each other, overcoming their individual flaws. Rafe is an experienced man, but the shadows of the past and the secret guilt he carries with him made him indifferent to love. Coral, on the other hand, is an innocent woman, almost a girl. She is, also, almost alone in a new place, and that makes her easily manipulated and, sometimes, she judges too quickly and with few information. But, different as they are, there’s something strong between them. And the way this relationship is explored, with all the misunderstandings and quarrels, but also with many beautiful moments, is the base to some very good moments.
But there is more than romance in this book. The setting is also fascinating, with Coral’s work of photography – and, yes, also some of her moments with Rafe – introducing beautiful scenarios and allowing a better perception of their time and place. And Rafe’s past, the reason why he is as he is, also allows some thoughts about one’s personal secrets and demons and the need to judge only with all the information. And not judging at all, sometimes.
Well written, with a beautiful setting and interesting characters, Burning Embers tells the story of a complicated romance, but also, in some way, a tale of redemption and the overcoming of one’s past. A good read, over all, and a book I’d recommend.

**I won this book in one of the Goodreads First Reads giveaways.
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Jan 17, 2012 Traci rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is a very interesting book, a historical, "vintage" romance set in 70's Kenya. Having read quite a few novels lately that can be categorized in one way or another as "romance", Burning Embers stood out. I think what I liked about it was the same thing I liked about Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/balza...): the history and culture of a time and place I know very little about.

I liked hearing a bit about the changes in Kenya in the 1970s, the cultura...more

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Oct 13, 2012 Dani C. (Paulette's Papers) rated it 4 of 5 stars

If you are looking for a romance that feels realistic and is set in a land of untamed beauty, well let me tell you about Burning Embers.

Burning Embers is a beautifully written contemporary historical romance set during the 1970’s in Africa. The story is about Coral who is returning to Africa after her father dies. She meets a stepmother she didn't know she had as well as a very handsome but very worldly French neighbor.

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Sep 26, 2012 Jan Romes rated it 5 of 5 stars

Well done, Hannah Fielding! What an incredible story :-)) You drew me in straight away with the setup on the ship! The adventure of Coral and Rafe started there and progressed to Kenya. Amazing setting descriptions that can only come from a true appreciation of that country. I loved your characters. They were easy to relate to yet they came in layers. And the only way I could discover the next layer was to keep reading. I felt the sizzle between Coral and Rafe early on and watched it grow into l...more

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Sep 15, 2012 Lili rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: first-reads, author-gift, paperback, romantic-novel, a

In the opening pages of this book the romantic aspect is set, two people meet, the tall, dark and lean stranger asks Carol Sinclair “Are you cold?” The attraction between them is immediate and emotional; yet even before the chapter is concluded the author evokes in us a sense of mystery and intrigue.

The initial background chapters are perhaps a little too long before the real story of guilt, desire, jealousy and love develop; however the descriptions of people, places and the scenery make up for...more

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May 13, 2013 Paula rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: first-reads-for-review

I really enjoyed the imagery in this book. I felt transported to a time and place I would never otherwise have been able to travel. This was much more than just a romance, although a love story was front and center (and sometimes quite steamy). Following Coral as she meets and falls in love with Rafe was enjoyable even when you could see obstacles up ahead. At times I lost my love for the characters, as they became a little less than believable. I do however go back to the very best part of this...more

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Jun 08, 2012 Beth rated it 5 of 5 stars

Hannah Fielding's first book Burning Embers takes you on an unforgettable journey to Africa in the 1970's. Her vivid descriptions of Africa and beautiful love story will take you away. The story is about a very immature and sheltered young woman, Coral Sinclair, who returns to Africa following her father's death. there she meets Rafe de Monfort, a mysterious neighbor to whom she is attracted. They are drawn to each other but Rafe must face his demons and Coral must mature. The descriptions in th...more

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Jun 08, 2012 Gayle Little rated it 5 of 5 stars

I received this book free from the author and simply loved it! The story takes place in Africa, and Hannah makes it sound so wonderful! I would love to be able to visit it someday.
I fell in love with Coral and Rafe and immediately took a disliking to Coral's stepmother, Cybil! I will definitely be recommending this book to my friends!

Thank you, Hannah for a wonderful read!

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Mar 03, 2013 guiltlessreader rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: reads-2013, romance, historical-fiction

I'm not a huge romance reader but this may appeal to those who love exotic settings (this one is set in Kenya). It is extremely descriptive and well written. Full review coming soon!

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Oct 21, 2012 Louise Walsh rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book was a nice book to read. I would recommend it to all my friends who enjoy historicals.

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Apr 05, 2013 Linda rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance, historical

I'll post a review this weekend... but wanted to post that I really enjoyed this story.

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I grew up in a rambling house overlooking the Mediterranean. My earliest memories are of listening, enchanted, to fairy stories at the knee of my half-French half-Italian governess Zula. When I was seven we came to an agreement: for each story she told me, I would invent and relate one of my own. That is how my love for story-telling began.

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“Gradually the mist had lifted, and the sun burst forth, a ball of fire radiating the sky with unnaturally incandescent hues. Coral was reminded of the strident brushwork and wild colours of the Fauvist paintings that filled her mother's gallery, which Coral had always loved. The scene was now set for the show to begin: the drama in which the broad, breath-taking landscapes of Africa were the stage and the animals the actors.” — 2 people liked it

“Coral, my love, you are too pure, too innocent, too alive for me,”
he said slowly, almost carefully. “My world is like a drawing in black
and white on a gray canvas, without a single note of color to bring it
to life. And now, on this pale and melancholic picture, a red flower
has fallen, a warm and scented flower.” He sighed. “It’s a wonderful
contrast, but too vivid…” — 2 people liked it

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