Amber I. (AwesomeSauce Book Club)'s Reviews > Firelight
Firelight (Darkest London, #1)
by Kristen Callihan (Goodreads Author)
Firelight was such a different read. I was instantly glued to the pages and when I wasn't reading it, I was sitting there thinking about it. Archer hides behind a mask so we never really get to see him through the whole book but somehow the author had me totally swooning over him still. The romance in this book was just perfect, it was slow build but not frustrating. Archer is sort of the beast and Miranda the beauty. Archer hides his disease so we are not to sure most of the time what if wrong with him, and Miranda is obviously beautiful.
I loved being in historical London, but what really had me glued was Archer and Miranda. Both have their secrets but you see them both falling for one another throughout the book. Miranda really is Archers light in his world. You totally fall for this couple.The chemistry with them is amazing, their banter was fun, I could honestly read these 2 talking to each other all day. I can not tell you how beautiful the relationship building was. Finding out what is exactly going on with Archer was like slowly building a puzzle, it took us some time to do it but once all the pieces were together it was so worth the patience.
There are also murders happening and it looks like Archer is being set up. He keeps trying to keep Miranda out of this part of his world but she isn't one to hide. Plus she has her own secrets that will help her out.
You get a little paranormal and historical romance in this book. I don't want to go too much into the plot but I definitely think everyone should read this. It was such a beautiful, sexy, dark, mysterious, adventurous, romantic, suspenseful and intriguing book that you are going to want to pick this up. Firelight is just one of those books once you read you will be thinking about it for a while. I don't even feel like starting another book yet, I just want to bask in the awesomeness of this book for a little while longer. I can not wait for the next book!
by Kristen Callihan (Goodreads Author)
Amber I. (AwesomeSauce Book Club)'s review
bookshelves: 2012-reads
Feb 01, 12
bookshelves: 2012-reads
Read from January 30 to February 01, 2012
Firelight was such a different read. I was instantly glued to the pages and when I wasn't reading it, I was sitting there thinking about it. Archer hides behind a mask so we never really get to see him through the whole book but somehow the author had me totally swooning over him still. The romance in this book was just perfect, it was slow build but not frustrating. Archer is sort of the beast and Miranda the beauty. Archer hides his disease so we are not to sure most of the time what if wrong with him, and Miranda is obviously beautiful.
I loved being in historical London, but what really had me glued was Archer and Miranda. Both have their secrets but you see them both falling for one another throughout the book. Miranda really is Archers light in his world. You totally fall for this couple.The chemistry with them is amazing, their banter was fun, I could honestly read these 2 talking to each other all day. I can not tell you how beautiful the relationship building was. Finding out what is exactly going on with Archer was like slowly building a puzzle, it took us some time to do it but once all the pieces were together it was so worth the patience.
There are also murders happening and it looks like Archer is being set up. He keeps trying to keep Miranda out of this part of his world but she isn't one to hide. Plus she has her own secrets that will help her out.
You get a little paranormal and historical romance in this book. I don't want to go too much into the plot but I definitely think everyone should read this. It was such a beautiful, sexy, dark, mysterious, adventurous, romantic, suspenseful and intriguing book that you are going to want to pick this up. Firelight is just one of those books once you read you will be thinking about it for a while. I don't even feel like starting another book yet, I just want to bask in the awesomeness of this book for a little while longer. I can not wait for the next book!
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Quotes Amber I. (AwesomeSauce Book Club) Liked
“Slowly, her slim hand smoothed over the swell of his buttock, lingering there. A shocked laugh choked his throat, the sound muddled by a stifled groan that her intrigued touch elicited. The saucy little sneak thief was copping a feel. He felt inclined to turn around and let her get a handful.”
― Kristen Callihan, Firelight
― Kristen Callihan, Firelight
“He took a quick breath, and his voice dropped. "You've no notion of the effect you have on me"
The words gave a hard tug to her belly. She closed her eyes and swallowed. "If by effect, you mean finding yourself in unchartered waters, wondering whether you are coming or going...." She stared at his shirt, watching his breath hitch. "Then I fear you have the same effect on me, my lord.”
― Kristen Callihan, Firelight
The words gave a hard tug to her belly. She closed her eyes and swallowed. "If by effect, you mean finding yourself in unchartered waters, wondering whether you are coming or going...." She stared at his shirt, watching his breath hitch. "Then I fear you have the same effect on me, my lord.”
― Kristen Callihan, Firelight
“Their eyes met, and that spark of something hot and sharp ripped through her again. Awareness. It took a moment to realize, but that was it. She was utterly aware of him. Of the breadth of his shoulders, the deep even way he breathed, the force of his gaze. Bloody hell, but she we beset by the craving to touch him, testing the strength in those shoulders.”
― Kristen Callihan, Firelight
― Kristen Callihan, Firelight
“Know this, there is only one truth left to me." His trembling fingertips caressed her jaw. "That I love you." He said it again, his voice broken, his arms pulling her tightly against him. "I love you. The rest is darkness."
Her fingers curled around the smooth swells of his biceps. "Then let me be your light.”
― Kristen Callihan, Firelight
Her fingers curled around the smooth swells of his biceps. "Then let me be your light.”
― Kristen Callihan, Firelight
