Quiet Fires

by Ginna Gray

448 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

Ginna sold her first novel in 1983, after winning the Golden Heart Award, given by Romance Writers of America for the best unpublished novel in a category. She has been working as a full-time writer ever since. When she finishes her current contracts, Ginna will have written 33 books. She has also given many lectures and writing workshops, and judged in writing contests.

A native Texan, Ginna lived in Houston all her life — until 1993, when she and her husband Brad built their "dream home" and moved to the mountains of Colorado. Ginna also enjoys other creative activities such as oil painting, sewing, sketching, knitting, and needlepoint. "But my first love will always be writing. It is simply part of who I am."

Reviews

[Kay Botha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Set in the backdrop of war-torn Texas, Quiet Fires is anything but. Elizabeth is soft, feminine, beautiful- the typical bodice-ripper heroine. But she is also likable, kind and down-to-earth, and Quiet Fires is more than just a roll in the haystack. The main relationship is sweet and prolonged. Like Beth, you understand why Conn is her soulmate, and like Conn, it's easy to fall in love with Elizabeth. If you want to actually FALL in love, then pick up this book. It's not just about a moments passion, it's about a lifetime of love.

[brightredglow · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lord, some books should stay in the past where I first read them, but every now and again, something will trigger a curiosity in memory. In my case, back in the 80s, Silhouette put out Christmas anthology books that featured 4 short romance stories set during the holidays. One of those stories just stuck with me through the years - Ginna Gray's "Season of Miracles". It isn't a good story at all. She's a uber feminine doormat and he's a handsome meathead but I think what made it stuck was that the author took that story and refashioned it into a historical romance called "Quiet Fires."

In the 90s, I loved historical romances. I read them in batches. They were my go-to for my daily bus rides to/from work. And I liked the re-working of the story for the most part.

Anyway, fast forward to the present and "Season of Miracles" popped up to my attention recently and of course, "Quiet Fires" followed and being an ebay girl, I got it. The copy, save for the aging of pages, looked like it stepped right off a Walden Books shelf from 1992. It is like museum pristine. No markings or reader dents at all.

The story, however... No, no, no. I generally give leeway for stories 'written in their time' but this story just does not age well in its detailing. I don't feel the author meant any harm; but cringey is cringey. (That all said, I miss when books cost 2.99 at the store.)

I'm glad that I got it so I can resell it. But honestly, I wouldn't recommend it.