Review: In the Firelight: 4.5 Fiery Stars
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 19, 2013
ARC provided by author in exchange for honest review4.5 Fiery StarsFirst and foremost, I loved Sibylla Matilde’s first book, Little Conversations, and so I was definitely looking forward to her second book In the Firelight. Ms. Matilde did not disappoint me at all in this book because I loved it. Loved that she was able to incorporate her home state of Montana as the backdrop to this book once again. And I most definitely loved the sexual chemistry of Rhys Weland and Shea Madison.With that being said.. Wow!!!...what a prologue!! I just read the first line of the prologue and I was hooked and I knew this book would be hot, steamy, and fun. In the Firelight was one of those books that I devoured in one sitting and couldn’t get enough of Rhys and Shea…. These two definitely knew how to stay all cozy and hot on a cold winter night!!!Rhys Weland is what you would call as the “secret weapon” go-getter for McHugh Corporation, a multi-million dollar development firm. He oozes sexiness and can charm the pants off anyone. He knows how to seal the deal in business and in the bedroom. So when Rhys was sent to a little town called Snowcreek, Montana, his mission was to persuade the townspeople to let McHugh Corporation develop a ski resort. But the only thing standing in way is Shea Madison.Shea Madison is one feisty independent woman. She grew up in Snowcreek all her life and is adamant that she doesn’t want McHugh Corporation to develop and ruin her small town. She knows that once Snowcreek is developed, property taxes will rise and force the townspeople to move out. Having grown up in this small town, Shea loves her small cabin in the mountains that her grandfather had left behind for her so she will go at all cost to protect the natural beauty of Snowcreek and her sanctuary of a home.On his way to Snowcreek, Rhys is left stranded on the side of the road due to the intense winter weather conditions. Well who comes to the rescue is no other than Miss Shea Madison. Shea invites Rhys into her home as they wait for the snowstorm to pass and for the tow-truck to arrive. When introductions were made, Rhys is stunned when he learns that his savior is also his target in securing the deal for the ski resort.As Rhys and Shea gets to know each other, they develop this instant sexual attraction to one another. Shea is attracted to Rhys’ gorgeous and rugged features and of course his body. Its been several years since a man has caught the interest of Shea. As much as Shea wants Rhys, she tries to stay away from his magnetic pull since she doesn’t want to grow attach to a man who is only in town for two weeks. Well, as much as these two try to stay away from another, their paths always seem to collide especially since Snowcreek is a small town. Well like two moths to a flame, these two couldn’t deny their attraction to one another. When they finally submitted to their desires, sparks, steam, and holy smokes ignited!!! Rhys and Shea together could only be described as HOT!!! These two have no problem getting a little naughty in the kitchen, floor, couch, bedroom, dressing rooms, elevators, and the public library. It may have been winter in Snowcreek but Rhys and Shea have no problem with the cold because they sure were melting lots of ice with their intense hot romance.As Rhys develops these strong feelings for Shea, he develops a guilty conscience. He’s afraid to tell Shea the truth of his true intentions of why he’s in town but he knows that he must. Shea is finally letting Rhys into her heart and life. After years of secluding herself for fear of getting hurt, Rhys has captured a piece of her heart. But after a night of sheer happiness and bliss, all comes tumbling down the next morning for Rhys when Shea learns the truth of his lies. Will Shea be able to forgive Rhys? After years of protecting of heart, can Shea let Rhys in? What will Rhys choose: work, money, or love? How far will they go to protect their love? With a relationship that started off in lies, will it be able to survive?Holy hotness!!! After reading In the Firelight, I couldn’t get enough of Rhys and Shea!!! The sexual chemistry they were emitting couldn’t be extinguish. Will I be reading more books from Sibylla Matilde? The answer is ABSOLUTELY!!! Ms. Matilde knows how to write romance with an added spice and steam thrown into the mix. After reading two of her books, it makes you want to go visit Montana and go find a man like Rhys Weland. So if you are looking for a book to keep you all nice and toasty warm this winter, go read In the Firelight!!