Review: Captivates and Entertains!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 14, 2013
Find this review and more at Lusty Penguin Reviews!Into the Fire is an enticing culinary creation by Amanda Usen.Jackson (Jack) Calabrese and Lila Grant are competing in the final culinary competition before graduation. Jack wins the competition because he used Lila's recipes, which he talked out of her while seducing her. Now that Jackson is getting ready to open his own restaurant, he is gun shy about his ability to create an original menu. Although he has strong feelings for Lila and wants her help, he doesn't trust her, so he bribes Lila into help him. Jack and Lila have a strong sexual chemistry that is smokin' hot between the sheets. Their bedroom antics are as sexy and passionate as they food they create. But, Jack's lack of trust and his need to take advantage of Lila over and over again is a bit disheartening, making his character difficult to like. Lila wants nothing more than to get back at Jack but has a change of heart when she realizes that she is falling in love him.  When she figures out why Jack behaves the way he does, Lila does her level best to help Jack see what others see--a talented chef in his own right. At the end when Jack finally comes to his senses and recognizes how wrong he was, his apology and proposal are heartwarming.I did love the author's writing style and found the restaurant business part of the story enjoyable; unfortunately, I never felt fully connected to this couple. Nevertheless with its interesting plot, Into the Fire captivates and entertains.I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review, and all conclusions are my own responsibility.