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Fyre & Ashes #1
Playing with Fyre
Healing was my obsession... until *she* walked into my classroom.
Fyre
Charlotte Ash is bright, young, traumatized, and my newest Art Therapy student.
I’ve taught many people how to conquer their demons through art. But Charlotte’s demons threaten to consume us both.
From the moment we lock eyes, I can't stop watching her, can’t get her out of my head. She haunts my dreams and awakens my most depraved desires.
I'm addicted to her darkness. I crave her pain.
And I want her in the worst way.
I know I'm a monster, but I can't bear to stay in the shadows anymore.
I need her by my side. Forever.
But what if my sweet Charlotte can't give me all I demand?
What if, instead of healing her, I leave her broken... just like me?
Playing with Fyre is the first book in the Fyre & Ashes series, a dark stalker romance. This book contains material some may find triggering, such as sexual violence, swearing, blood and mature themes.
Fyre
Charlotte Ash is bright, young, traumatized, and my newest Art Therapy student.
I’ve taught many people how to conquer their demons through art. But Charlotte’s demons threaten to consume us both.
From the moment we lock eyes, I can't stop watching her, can’t get her out of my head. She haunts my dreams and awakens my most depraved desires.
I'm addicted to her darkness. I crave her pain.
And I want her in the worst way.
I know I'm a monster, but I can't bear to stay in the shadows anymore.
I need her by my side. Forever.
But what if my sweet Charlotte can't give me all I demand?
What if, instead of healing her, I leave her broken... just like me?
Playing with Fyre is the first book in the Fyre & Ashes series, a dark stalker romance. This book contains material some may find triggering, such as sexual violence, swearing, blood and mature themes.
102 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 31, 2021
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October 30, 2021
Crazy Stalker Love!
The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💋💋💋💋
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📙📕📗📘📔
World building: 🌎🌏🌍🌎🌏
Character development: 👨🏻👱🏻♀🧔🏻👩🏻👱🏼
The heroine: Charlotte Ash - She suffered intense trauma and was told by her therapist to try the Art Therapy course at the local college. She has a growing crush on her professor despite what happened to her in the past.
The Hero(es): Professor Gideon Frye - he teaches and Art Therapy Class and has a dark past. He is a psycho most assuredly but a handsome one and he has an all consuming obsession with Charlotte.
The Story: Charlotte is scared and traumatized and is trying her best to work through her issues. Though she is taking antidepressants and needs sleeping pills to get a nights sleep without nightmares. However, in place of the nightmares she has been having passionate dreams of her professor.
As the story goes on we find out how much of a stalker Gideon really is, but also how Charlotte can’t seem to resist him. I love stalker romance, and I really liked this book, but have to admit that this is a bit disturbing. Though he is acting as a professor it is Art Therapy and he has both psychology and art degrees so for him to be so deviant is a bit weird. Not to mention stalking and scaring a trauma victim.
But like I said, I love stalker/obsession books and this was a good one. I also love books about sociopaths and psychopaths that fall in love and Gideon Frye is all that and more. This is a pretty short story and was originally in the Stalk*ers anthology. However, three more chapters were added to this one. I can’t wait till Under Fyre (book 2).
I voluntarily read & reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts & opinions are my own.
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The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💋💋💋💋
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📙📕📗📘📔
World building: 🌎🌏🌍🌎🌏
Character development: 👨🏻👱🏻♀🧔🏻👩🏻👱🏼
The heroine: Charlotte Ash - She suffered intense trauma and was told by her therapist to try the Art Therapy course at the local college. She has a growing crush on her professor despite what happened to her in the past.
The Hero(es): Professor Gideon Frye - he teaches and Art Therapy Class and has a dark past. He is a psycho most assuredly but a handsome one and he has an all consuming obsession with Charlotte.
The Story: Charlotte is scared and traumatized and is trying her best to work through her issues. Though she is taking antidepressants and needs sleeping pills to get a nights sleep without nightmares. However, in place of the nightmares she has been having passionate dreams of her professor.
As the story goes on we find out how much of a stalker Gideon really is, but also how Charlotte can’t seem to resist him. I love stalker romance, and I really liked this book, but have to admit that this is a bit disturbing. Though he is acting as a professor it is Art Therapy and he has both psychology and art degrees so for him to be so deviant is a bit weird. Not to mention stalking and scaring a trauma victim.
But like I said, I love stalker/obsession books and this was a good one. I also love books about sociopaths and psychopaths that fall in love and Gideon Frye is all that and more. This is a pretty short story and was originally in the Stalk*ers anthology. However, three more chapters were added to this one. I can’t wait till Under Fyre (book 2).
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July 9, 2021
4 Twisted Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (review is for both books)
Playing with Fyre and Under Fyre was all types of crazy!
Warning ⚠️ Spoilers up head….
This story is Dark, Twisted, suspenseful, steamy and disturbing and I loved it All!
I haven’t read anything by Logan Fox so I was going into this blind. I have to say I was impressed with her writing…
Heads up: Quite a few Tiggers in both books.
Wow!! Professor Gideon Fyre takes stalking to a whole new level. He’s domineering and a bit psychotic, but hey who doesn’t like a man a little bit on the cra cra side…right?. Well maybe the accurate description of Professor Fyre would be Serial Killer, but again who’s taken notes…right? You’ll either love him or hate him…
me tho…. I LOVED him! He doesn’t sugar coat his craziness and his hot af! 🔥
Charlotte Ash on the other hand has me baffled… I’m still trying to figure her out. She suffers from the trauma of being kidnapped years ago and is trying her best to avoid every and anything that happened to her, but when Gideon kidnaps Charlotte and starts exposure therapy on her he shows Charlotte more of his crazy side and does some disturbing shit to her, so I’m a little confused if she likes him or fears him? I’m getting mixed feelings.. I’m thinking she’s going to be as crazy as he is by the end of the series…lol
Like in book one there is a scene where he breaks into her apartment and sexual assaults her to the point she pisses herself and then he eats her out, but then in the next chapter she acts as if this was normal... Yea, because most sane guys will eat you out after you pissed yourself…
These type of things happen throughout both books, so I’m still unsure whether she’s as fucked up as he is?
Another incident was where he restraints her (and not in a romantic way either) and she begs him not to (go through the back door) if you catch my drift, but doesn’t listen to anything she has to say and again she acts if this is normal behavior too…um okay..
but when she finds out how many people he’s killed…. Now this….freaks the fuck out of her…..
Say what? So him kidnapping you, stalking you, humiliating you, violating you, demeaning you…..doesn’t freak you out, but him killing people does….🤔 lol
Anyhow, this series definitely has me on my toes and is taking me on one hell of a crazy ride…..
Both books end with cliffhangers, so I will continue this review as soon as Book three Catching Fyre comes out.
I have a feeling book three is going to open up all types of Fuckery! I can’t Wait to Read it!
Oh BTW I just love Arrow! 🥰
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 9, 2021
This is a deliciously dark romance. It’s pretty twisted, which I enjoyed, but I couldn’t really give it more stars. I know it’s the first in a series, but it’s so short that I felt a little cheated. Beyond that, we aren’t given the chance to really delve into the hero or heroine beyond a surface level. That said, I enjoyed the writing and the characters are intriguing, so I will likely be checking out the next book.
June 2, 2021
4 Dark and Twisted Stars!
This is the first book in the Fyre & Ashes series and is about Professor Gideon Fyre and Charlotte Ash. Gideon is a psychologist and uses art therapy to help victims of severe trauma and abuse. Charlotte suffered a traumatic event and is now one of Gideon's students. As soon as Charlotte walks into his classroom Gideon becomes obsessed with her and decides he will heal her and make her his.
Charlotte is attracted to Gideon and hates herself for the attraction. He chases away the darkness and makes her crave things she can't process. Both of these characters are broken...but somehow when they're together, the broken pieces of their souls match up. Can Gideon help heal Charlotte? Will Charlotte understand and accept who Gideon is?
Gideon is obsessive, possessive, quite screwed up (lol), protective, dirty and has a past that I got no answers about. I was completely surprised at the turn this story took with him. Charlotte is such a shattered character but I think her inner strength is going to come through with Gideon.
This ends on a cliffhanger and I was left totally confused and intrigued. This was a dark read...much darker than I am used to reading and some elements made me uncomfortable but the writing is really good. This story sucked me in and had me questioning everything. Gideon and Charlotte's chemistry is so hot I thought my Kindle would catch on fire. I was morbidly fascinated with this whole story.
Why 4 stars? I wish it had been longer and I wish some questions surrounding Gideon had been answered. However, maybe those will be answered in the next book. Overall, if you like suspenseful dark romance with some dirty moments then I would suggest this story.
Triggers: Sexual violence, kidnapping, blood, suicide talk, drugs, violence, stalking
This is the first book in the Fyre & Ashes series and is about Professor Gideon Fyre and Charlotte Ash. Gideon is a psychologist and uses art therapy to help victims of severe trauma and abuse. Charlotte suffered a traumatic event and is now one of Gideon's students. As soon as Charlotte walks into his classroom Gideon becomes obsessed with her and decides he will heal her and make her his.
Charlotte is attracted to Gideon and hates herself for the attraction. He chases away the darkness and makes her crave things she can't process. Both of these characters are broken...but somehow when they're together, the broken pieces of their souls match up. Can Gideon help heal Charlotte? Will Charlotte understand and accept who Gideon is?
Gideon is obsessive, possessive, quite screwed up (lol), protective, dirty and has a past that I got no answers about. I was completely surprised at the turn this story took with him. Charlotte is such a shattered character but I think her inner strength is going to come through with Gideon.
This ends on a cliffhanger and I was left totally confused and intrigued. This was a dark read...much darker than I am used to reading and some elements made me uncomfortable but the writing is really good. This story sucked me in and had me questioning everything. Gideon and Charlotte's chemistry is so hot I thought my Kindle would catch on fire. I was morbidly fascinated with this whole story.
Why 4 stars? I wish it had been longer and I wish some questions surrounding Gideon had been answered. However, maybe those will be answered in the next book. Overall, if you like suspenseful dark romance with some dirty moments then I would suggest this story.
Triggers: Sexual violence, kidnapping, blood, suicide talk, drugs, violence, stalking
February 16, 2023
I'm shocked with the five star ratings here because even though I love a Stalker romance, there is a difference with it actually being romance and just complete psychotic. The H is not at all sane and it's not romance.
May 30, 2021
Playing with Fyre grabbed me from the first page and kept me captured until the end.
Professor Fyre is teaching art to students who have been through something traumatic or are going through some crisis. He is teaching them to share what they are feeling through different art mediums and expressions. Charlotte is in his class, but she is stuck in her past.
I was so mesmerized by the story that I read it in one sitting, I couldn't put it down!
Professor Fyre is teaching art to students who have been through something traumatic or are going through some crisis. He is teaching them to share what they are feeling through different art mediums and expressions. Charlotte is in his class, but she is stuck in her past.
I was so mesmerized by the story that I read it in one sitting, I couldn't put it down!
June 1, 2021
Didn't like this story. The teacher preyed on his student even though she was a damaged soul. He knew she found him attractive and he used that to break into her home and deduce her. She thought she was delusional due to the anti-depressants she was on, but then found out it was real. She told him that he had crossed the line, and he had!
April 4, 2023
Professor Gideon Fyre teaches an art class for PTSD victims. Charlotte is taking the class to help deal with her trauma. She is attracted to Fyre. He is obsessed with her and stalks her.
But I felt something was missing, I couldn't connect to the characters, it was a very quick read, but I won't read the next book right away, maybe in future.
➜ smut - 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
📍 No cheating, no OW drama
But I felt something was missing, I couldn't connect to the characters, it was a very quick read, but I won't read the next book right away, maybe in future.
➜ smut - 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
📍 No cheating, no OW drama
August 8, 2023
still on the fence
This book took dark stalker to a new level for me. I understand that I’m probably not the target audience since I’m not big on pain, so I rated based on the writing. The story flowed pretty well and the characters had some depth to them, although their backstories weren’t explained beyond broad strokes. Maybe future books have more information, but without an explanation of Fyre’s past, it’s hard to invest in him as a character.
Spice: 3/5
Triggers: all of the triggers
This book took dark stalker to a new level for me. I understand that I’m probably not the target audience since I’m not big on pain, so I rated based on the writing. The story flowed pretty well and the characters had some depth to them, although their backstories weren’t explained beyond broad strokes. Maybe future books have more information, but without an explanation of Fyre’s past, it’s hard to invest in him as a character.
Spice: 3/5
Triggers: all of the triggers
July 1, 2023
I do not understand the 5 stars. I LOVE dark romances. All of the trigger warnings were like music to my ears. But not only is this not written well, it feels like half the book is missing. I read this book in 40 minutes. It felt like those recap segments you get on Netflix when you're starting the next season of a show. I do think it deserves at least one star for concept and dual POVs, but I didn't get a lady boner even once reading this.
June 30, 2023
… Look, I love a dark stalker romance. And I like my fictional men morally grey as much as the next girl. But this MMC has zero redeemable qualities and was downright psychotic. Yikes.
July 26, 2023
Dark and twisted
Not sure hoe much Charlotte can deal with before she has a psychotic break. Professor Fyre is a twisted individual. It ends when he kidnaps her after killing another evil person. Ends in a cliffhanger with no current ending.
Not sure hoe much Charlotte can deal with before she has a psychotic break. Professor Fyre is a twisted individual. It ends when he kidnaps her after killing another evil person. Ends in a cliffhanger with no current ending.
July 2, 2023
How the fuck does this have a 3.8???
April 13, 2021
What a dark and delicious little novella- the PERFECT tease for the upcoming series.
Logan dives into this taboo novella fast and curious- as therapist/art therapy professor Gideon finds himself captivated by student Charlotte. His interest quickly turns into a dark obsession- one where Gideon crosses all kinds of lines to protect his sweet Charlotte. Charlotte is also intrigued, but she's also healing from the traumas she suffered- and crossing paths with Gideon awakens something in here she wasn't quite expecting.
For such a short novella, Logan sure packs a lot in- establishing an intense, but twisted chemistry between these two and laying the groundwork for some more character nuances we've yet to fully unpack. If you have triggers, this definitely won't be for you. There's a toxic beauty to the nature of their relationship, the perfect balance of disturbing and intriguing. We can already see glimmers that Gideon's latent depravity might be the perfect balm to unleash Charlotte from our brokenness- but just as that story starts to begin, our novella ends. Needless to say, you'll definitely be craving the rest of this story. I'm all in for just where this will lead- and I have a feeling its going to be even darker and more titillating. Can't wait to read more!
Logan dives into this taboo novella fast and curious- as therapist/art therapy professor Gideon finds himself captivated by student Charlotte. His interest quickly turns into a dark obsession- one where Gideon crosses all kinds of lines to protect his sweet Charlotte. Charlotte is also intrigued, but she's also healing from the traumas she suffered- and crossing paths with Gideon awakens something in here she wasn't quite expecting.
For such a short novella, Logan sure packs a lot in- establishing an intense, but twisted chemistry between these two and laying the groundwork for some more character nuances we've yet to fully unpack. If you have triggers, this definitely won't be for you. There's a toxic beauty to the nature of their relationship, the perfect balance of disturbing and intriguing. We can already see glimmers that Gideon's latent depravity might be the perfect balm to unleash Charlotte from our brokenness- but just as that story starts to begin, our novella ends. Needless to say, you'll definitely be craving the rest of this story. I'm all in for just where this will lead- and I have a feeling its going to be even darker and more titillating. Can't wait to read more!
May 28, 2021
Ms. Fox delivers a well written edge of your seat story.
A mix of taboo, dark, stalker and lust make it a thrilling suspenseful read.
Gideon Fyre is an intriguing character.
While reading the book he had my mind all over the place.
Is he the hero or the danger?
Is he the healer or the predator?
Fyre is the sexy eye catching man but he’s also the type that will make your hair stand on end.
He’s the gorgeous guy that gives off bad vibes and screams stay away.
And your mind flashing a neon sign saying “be aware danger”.
Charlotte is a victim of a horrific crime.
She’s filled with fear and frightens easily.
Charlotte is trying to cope as best as she can.
One way is by attending an art therapy class.
With each class she takes her feelings become jumbled for her teacher Fyre.
A mixture of longing and lust with a healthy dose of weariness.
This story was most definitely a page turn.
Most definitely dark and most definitely has me wanting more!
A mix of taboo, dark, stalker and lust make it a thrilling suspenseful read.
Gideon Fyre is an intriguing character.
While reading the book he had my mind all over the place.
Is he the hero or the danger?
Is he the healer or the predator?
Fyre is the sexy eye catching man but he’s also the type that will make your hair stand on end.
He’s the gorgeous guy that gives off bad vibes and screams stay away.
And your mind flashing a neon sign saying “be aware danger”.
Charlotte is a victim of a horrific crime.
She’s filled with fear and frightens easily.
Charlotte is trying to cope as best as she can.
One way is by attending an art therapy class.
With each class she takes her feelings become jumbled for her teacher Fyre.
A mixture of longing and lust with a healthy dose of weariness.
This story was most definitely a page turn.
Most definitely dark and most definitely has me wanting more!
May 22, 2021
Playing With Fyre by Logan Fox is the dark, disturbing story of obsession, despair, fear, escape, surrender, and recovery (maybe?). Whatever it is….it is incredibly addictive, creepy, and mesmerizing….It follows Fyre and Charlotte. He’s a therapist and she’s in his class. But, there are things she doesn’t know…dark things…and things she is trying to escape…that no one knows.
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OMG!!!!! This story was so freaking good!!!!! I STILL don’t really know anything about these two and their relationship. There is a pretty major cliffhanger….and another book to come in this series!!! I AM HOOKED!!!!!!! But, OF COURSE I AM!!!! This is LOGAN FOX!!!!!!
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OMG!!!!! This story was so freaking good!!!!! I STILL don’t really know anything about these two and their relationship. There is a pretty major cliffhanger….and another book to come in this series!!! I AM HOOKED!!!!!!! But, OF COURSE I AM!!!! This is LOGAN FOX!!!!!!
I am volunteering to leave a review for an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 8, 2021
Gideon Fyre has an obsession, and it comes in the form of a student of his, Charlotte Ash. Gideon teaches art therapy and most of his students are struggling with traumas they’ve endured. Charlotte has suffered and is very distant with other people, but she is attracted to her professor. They shouldn’t see what this is, but Gideon can’t help it, he’s entranced. They may be toxic for each other but together they can help heal each other. I can’t wait to read more of their story!!
May 14, 2021
OMG, blown away by this deeply dark taboo but oh so compelling page turner...
I swear my pulse elevated & I got a frontal lobe tension headache though I felt no stress or anxiety. I'm not one to detail the story itself but if you like edgy stories that you can't put down for a second & it takes you on a journey that is far away from your "normal" comfort zone then this is for you. Looking forward to book 2. I received an arc & this is my honest & voluntary review.
I swear my pulse elevated & I got a frontal lobe tension headache though I felt no stress or anxiety. I'm not one to detail the story itself but if you like edgy stories that you can't put down for a second & it takes you on a journey that is far away from your "normal" comfort zone then this is for you. Looking forward to book 2. I received an arc & this is my honest & voluntary review.
June 25, 2023
Fyre will burn you. Fyre will save you.
The way Professor Fyre behaves is totally hot, irresistable, like a force of nature. I absolutely agree with what he did in those 7hrs. I'm hoping Charlotte will agree when she calms down.
Gideon Fyre reminded me a lot of Dexter (books not the watered down TV series)
I must read more of this.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The way Professor Fyre behaves is totally hot, irresistable, like a force of nature. I absolutely agree with what he did in those 7hrs. I'm hoping Charlotte will agree when she calms down.
Gideon Fyre reminded me a lot of Dexter (books not the watered down TV series)
I must read more of this.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 19, 2021
This is a fast-paced novella with loads of drama, suspense and steam. Gideon is a therapy professor and Charlotte is his student. Soon sparks are flying and lines are crossed. Intense, dark and steamy read with great characters and an entertaining story. I was hooked from beginning to end. I loved it!
May 23, 2021
This is a well written taboo romance with strong characters in Gideon and Charlotte. The author does a fantastic job painting his scenes and packing a ton in this short story. He brings a dark ,intense and obsessive story and delivers another great read.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
June 27, 2023
This is my second time reading Logan Fox's book Playing with Fyre. You might be wondering why? Well, when I bought this book back in June of 2021 I loved it so much and for whatever reason did not realize it was a trilogy. I quickly read book one and turned right around and bought the second one the same day. Yep, I finished that book the same day as well and when I went to purchase book three...it wasn't yet available. I seriously thought I was going to lose my mind because I needed to know how this series all played out - what became of Fyre and Charlotte's story...how does it all end, but I had only my imagination and this was no comfort. I searched every day looking for a possible release date or to see if book three had been released yet. At some point I resigned myself to accept the fact I was just going to have to be patient and wait - being on the lookout for any updates. Reading this series over is elemental to refreshing my mind of everything that made me love the series in the first place. I needed a fresh recollection of every last word because after waiting two long years...it is finally here. Logan has breathed life into Fyre and Charlotte's story once again to simply tell us how it all ends.
In case you are wondering.....I loved this story just as much as I did the first time I read it. No, honestly I actually loved this story more the second time around and I am now anxiously counting the days down until I can finally finish Fyre and Charlotte's story - I know it is going to be epic!
Logan is a master with her words and the way she weaves these two peoples lives together was simply bewildering. I ate up every last word and became immersed with Fyre and Charlotte as if I was in the actual story with them becoming part of their shattered minds. In some weird way it all made sense and I could understand how they got to where they were at this point in their lives. Sometimes it takes one broken mind to understand another's...kindred spirits if you will.
While this book is not your typical romance story it still is a love story. A love story found within the deep dark reaches of ones mind and heart. A catalyst that set you on a new path you never saw coming or knew even existed before it was looking back at you in the mirror. Not all love stories look the same and are made up of puppy dogs and ice cream cones. Sometimes love stories don't make sense at all and you have no idea how you got there in the first place. This is one of those stories.....
Charlotte is a student in Professor Fyre's art therapy class. Students of all ages who have experienced some kind of trauma willing participate in this course trying to heal or come to terms with trauma that has wreaked havoc on their lives. Charlotte is intrigued with Gideon not only because he is handsome, but the power he has over his students. What she doesn't realize is that he is more than intrigued by her and it has quickly turned into an obsession. Gideon is a healer and he wants help Charlotte become whole again. He sees how she hides from her trauma and holds it close within herself in a way that is not healthy. Fyre is worried about Charlotte and has begun to stalk her so he can keep her safe. He will not rest until she is put back together again and he will do whatever it takes no matter how far it may have to go. Afterall, she is his - Charlotte just doesn't know it yet...they are meant to be together forever.
In case you are wondering.....I loved this story just as much as I did the first time I read it. No, honestly I actually loved this story more the second time around and I am now anxiously counting the days down until I can finally finish Fyre and Charlotte's story - I know it is going to be epic!
Logan is a master with her words and the way she weaves these two peoples lives together was simply bewildering. I ate up every last word and became immersed with Fyre and Charlotte as if I was in the actual story with them becoming part of their shattered minds. In some weird way it all made sense and I could understand how they got to where they were at this point in their lives. Sometimes it takes one broken mind to understand another's...kindred spirits if you will.
While this book is not your typical romance story it still is a love story. A love story found within the deep dark reaches of ones mind and heart. A catalyst that set you on a new path you never saw coming or knew even existed before it was looking back at you in the mirror. Not all love stories look the same and are made up of puppy dogs and ice cream cones. Sometimes love stories don't make sense at all and you have no idea how you got there in the first place. This is one of those stories.....
Charlotte is a student in Professor Fyre's art therapy class. Students of all ages who have experienced some kind of trauma willing participate in this course trying to heal or come to terms with trauma that has wreaked havoc on their lives. Charlotte is intrigued with Gideon not only because he is handsome, but the power he has over his students. What she doesn't realize is that he is more than intrigued by her and it has quickly turned into an obsession. Gideon is a healer and he wants help Charlotte become whole again. He sees how she hides from her trauma and holds it close within herself in a way that is not healthy. Fyre is worried about Charlotte and has begun to stalk her so he can keep her safe. He will not rest until she is put back together again and he will do whatever it takes no matter how far it may have to go. Afterall, she is his - Charlotte just doesn't know it yet...they are meant to be together forever.
May 31, 2023
Playing with Fyre is the first book in the Fyre & Ashes series. A dark stalker romance. This is not a standalone novel and it ends on mind-blowing cliffhanger. A brilliantly written story with two damage characters and twisty storyline that captures your attention from start and keeps you hooked, invested and turning the pages with it's suspense and twists and turns. This book contains materials that some readers may find triggering, such as: sexual violence, swearing, blood, and mature themes. This is Gideon and Charlotte story. This book is raw, chilling, and depraved it will have you clawing up the walls. The heat factor was off the charts, this is not a sweet romance but a twisted, dark story that will leave you on the edge of your seat. This story is just absolutely amazing you'll need read this.
A teacher/student relationship story, dark secrets, stalker trope, opposite attracts, insta-lust, passion, kidnapping, lust, obsession, taboo, forbidden relationship, age gap trope, power exchange and so much more. Gideon Frye is an art therapy professor. He teaches the class to traumatized individuals. Charlotte has gone through something traumatic after being kidnapped three years ago. She can't help but be attracted to Gideon. He's also attracted to her and it turned into obsession and subsequently turned into stalking her. She's there heal, he's so obsesse and attached he's not sure if he can heal her or make her trauma worse. Gideon is willing to risk all for Charlotte even if he loses everything that he has worked so hard to achieve. There's so much going on in this story between these two people. Will they heal each other or break the other further? Will he bring out dark side in Charlotte? Is he a danger to her?
I received an advanced copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
A teacher/student relationship story, dark secrets, stalker trope, opposite attracts, insta-lust, passion, kidnapping, lust, obsession, taboo, forbidden relationship, age gap trope, power exchange and so much more. Gideon Frye is an art therapy professor. He teaches the class to traumatized individuals. Charlotte has gone through something traumatic after being kidnapped three years ago. She can't help but be attracted to Gideon. He's also attracted to her and it turned into obsession and subsequently turned into stalking her. She's there heal, he's so obsesse and attached he's not sure if he can heal her or make her trauma worse. Gideon is willing to risk all for Charlotte even if he loses everything that he has worked so hard to achieve. There's so much going on in this story between these two people. Will they heal each other or break the other further? Will he bring out dark side in Charlotte? Is he a danger to her?
I received an advanced copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 2, 2023
This was my first time reading anything by Logan Fox. I went into this book completely blind.
Gideon Fyre is a professor that teaches art to victims that struggle with PTSD. He has an obsession with Charlotte Ash, his student. Charlotte has been through things that no one should ever have to experience, and it continues to haunt her.
I enjoy reading dark, stalker, taboo romance books, and it’s because of that I thought I’d give this book a try. This book had that minus the romance. Correction, romance IS in the plot. However, there’s no tension or connection between the characters. It feels as though we didn’t get a proper introduction or explanation on the characters and their interactions. It’s like once the book started it jumped straight into all the drama.
Another thing that threw me off was that the book barely had dialogue, it was mainly their thoughts.
The book had about 2 scenes with them actually in class before Charlotte finished it, and even those weren’t long. The books description says student and teacher, but barely had them together in the class.
It almost didn’t feel like he was a stalker, like the idea was there but the book didn’t go in to depth. if he hadn’t said he was obsessed with Charlotte and that he’s a stalker, I wouldn’t have thought it was a stalker romance.
I can see that the book was supposed to be written super dark, twisted, and just crazy. I don’t know if maybe it’s because I had expectations since I’ve read many dark romances with topics this book has, but it wasn’t giving that feeling. It felt rushed, and almost like a fan fiction you’d read on wattpad.
I hate giving a review without something positive. So one thing I did enjoy was the creativity of the plot. I haven’t read anything with the FMC being a trauma victim, and in an ART class for PTSD.
Quick read, but don’t think i’ll be finishing the trilogy.
Gideon Fyre is a professor that teaches art to victims that struggle with PTSD. He has an obsession with Charlotte Ash, his student. Charlotte has been through things that no one should ever have to experience, and it continues to haunt her.
I enjoy reading dark, stalker, taboo romance books, and it’s because of that I thought I’d give this book a try. This book had that minus the romance. Correction, romance IS in the plot. However, there’s no tension or connection between the characters. It feels as though we didn’t get a proper introduction or explanation on the characters and their interactions. It’s like once the book started it jumped straight into all the drama.
Another thing that threw me off was that the book barely had dialogue, it was mainly their thoughts.
The book had about 2 scenes with them actually in class before Charlotte finished it, and even those weren’t long. The books description says student and teacher, but barely had them together in the class.
It almost didn’t feel like he was a stalker, like the idea was there but the book didn’t go in to depth. if he hadn’t said he was obsessed with Charlotte and that he’s a stalker, I wouldn’t have thought it was a stalker romance.
I can see that the book was supposed to be written super dark, twisted, and just crazy. I don’t know if maybe it’s because I had expectations since I’ve read many dark romances with topics this book has, but it wasn’t giving that feeling. It felt rushed, and almost like a fan fiction you’d read on wattpad.
I hate giving a review without something positive. So one thing I did enjoy was the creativity of the plot. I haven’t read anything with the FMC being a trauma victim, and in an ART class for PTSD.
Quick read, but don’t think i’ll be finishing the trilogy.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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Blurb:
Healing was my obsession... until she walked into my classroom.
Fyre
Charlotte Ash is bright, young, traumatized, and my newest Art Therapy student.
I’ve taught many people how to conquer their demons through art. But Charlotte’s demons threaten to consume us both.
From the moment we lock eyes, I can't stop watching her, can’t get her out of my head. She haunts my dreams and awakens my most depraved desires.
I'm addicted to her darkness. I crave her pain.
And I want her in the worst way.
I know I'm a monster, but I can't bear to stay in the shadows anymore.
I need her by my side. Forever.
But what if my sweet Charlotte can't give me all I demand?
What if, instead of healing her, I leave her broken... just like me?
Want to read
October 29, 2021→ On sale for maybe a limited time. Grab your copy now! ←
→ Submit or subscribe to The DARK Newsletter! ←
Blurb:
Healing was my obsession... until she walked into my classroom.
Fyre
Charlotte Ash is bright, young, traumatized, and my newest Art Therapy student.
I’ve taught many people how to conquer their demons through art. But Charlotte’s demons threaten to consume us both.
From the moment we lock eyes, I can't stop watching her, can’t get her out of my head. She haunts my dreams and awakens my most depraved desires.
I'm addicted to her darkness. I crave her pain.
And I want her in the worst way.
I know I'm a monster, but I can't bear to stay in the shadows anymore.
I need her by my side. Forever.
But what if my sweet Charlotte can't give me all I demand?
What if, instead of healing her, I leave her broken... just like me?
July 29, 2023
Read the trigger warnings!
Playing With Fyre, book 1 of Fyre & Ashes Trilogy by Logan Fox @authorloganfox is a new to me author. Read the trigger warnings! This book does end on a cliffhanger & if this matters, books 1 & 3 are on KU & book 2 is NOT!
This is a good book, however, not good enough for me to read the rest of the series.
Gideon Fyre is Charlotte’s art therapy teacher. Charlotte is attracted to Fyre but she isn't ready for anything with him. Fyre is attracted to Charlotte but she is his student, in a class for people who have been traumatized. He knows it's wrong…but he doesn't care. He begins to stalk her. Fyre breaks into her apartment & kisses her. Charlotte wonders how long he has been coming into her place. Charlotte tries to kill herself & Fyre finds her as he broke into her place since she missed class for a few days & he was worried. He gets her cleaned up & she starts to recover. She goes back to class & on the last day, he asks her to stay. They have sex. Charlotte is scared so she leaves right after. Fyre kills Charlotte’s attacker & goes to her to tell her he loves her & she will soon love him.
Playing With Fyre, book 1 of Fyre & Ashes Trilogy by Logan Fox @authorloganfox is a new to me author. Read the trigger warnings! This book does end on a cliffhanger & if this matters, books 1 & 3 are on KU & book 2 is NOT!
This is a good book, however, not good enough for me to read the rest of the series.
Gideon Fyre is Charlotte’s art therapy teacher. Charlotte is attracted to Fyre but she isn't ready for anything with him. Fyre is attracted to Charlotte but she is his student, in a class for people who have been traumatized. He knows it's wrong…but he doesn't care. He begins to stalk her. Fyre breaks into her apartment & kisses her. Charlotte wonders how long he has been coming into her place. Charlotte tries to kill herself & Fyre finds her as he broke into her place since she missed class for a few days & he was worried. He gets her cleaned up & she starts to recover. She goes back to class & on the last day, he asks her to stay. They have sex. Charlotte is scared so she leaves right after. Fyre kills Charlotte’s attacker & goes to her to tell her he loves her & she will soon love him.
May 22, 2023
This is the first book in a three-book series. I knew it would be dark but I was not prepared so be warned if you have triggers. This is short, I quickly read this in a couple of hours. We are introduced to Charlotte who is an art therapy class trying to heal from a terrible trauma that has changed her. The professor is Gideon, who hides a dark secret. Since this is the first book you are left with a lot of questions and given just enough background to keep you intrigued. It is told from dual point of view which just added to the suspense. When an author can make you disregard a character’s bad behavior then you know they’ve written the hero well. I’m hooked now and thankful book two is already available, the third book doesn’t release until later this year.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 21, 2023
Book:Playing with Fire
Read By: Ebook
Author: Logan Fox
Genre: Dark Romance
Main Characters: Charlotte and Gideon
Recommend: Yes
Spice: 🌶️️ 🌶️️ 🌶️️ 🌶️️
Age recommendation: 18-30+ Years
My feelings:
Grabbed this a freebie when it popped up.
And im glad I did. Holy hot hell, is this steamy!
Charlotte suffers from Ptsd and is sent to do a art therapy class, she develops a crush on her art teacher even though her past still haunts her.
Her art teacher who is insane, becomes obsessed with her also, but not the kind of obsession that is good for someone with Ptsd. He ends up being a crazy stalker, but hay we all love a good stalker romance. Especially ones where they end up together and happy, even though the guys a complete sociopath.
Read By: Ebook
Author: Logan Fox
Genre: Dark Romance
Main Characters: Charlotte and Gideon
Recommend: Yes
Spice: 🌶️️ 🌶️️ 🌶️️ 🌶️️
Age recommendation: 18-30+ Years
My feelings:
Grabbed this a freebie when it popped up.
And im glad I did. Holy hot hell, is this steamy!
Charlotte suffers from Ptsd and is sent to do a art therapy class, she develops a crush on her art teacher even though her past still haunts her.
Her art teacher who is insane, becomes obsessed with her also, but not the kind of obsession that is good for someone with Ptsd. He ends up being a crazy stalker, but hay we all love a good stalker romance. Especially ones where they end up together and happy, even though the guys a complete sociopath.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 24, 2023
Well this one started off with a bang. Charlotte is trying to recover physically, mentally and emotionally from being kidnapped and tortured for seven long days. Her captor is still out there and free. Her doctor suggests that she take an art therapy class for survivors. And she meets Professor Fyre. The chemistry between them is immediately noticable for both of them. Charlotte is an emotional mess and at first you think that Professor Fyre can be a help. But then the twists start coming out. He is obsessed with her and will do anything for her to be his. And there is something dark in his past, what we don't know yet. But the ending of this book has your mind going to a lot of dark places.
This is the first of a three part series and ends with a cliffhanger, so be prepared to read the other books because you will want to after reading this one. 4 STARS!!
This is the first of a three part series and ends with a cliffhanger, so be prepared to read the other books because you will want to after reading this one. 4 STARS!!
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