Review: not what it appears to be
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 06 3, 2011
When I saw the title and cover picture and read the blurb, I thought this was going to be an old fashion "bodice ripper" romance.  I think that's because Harlequin did a series with similar titles years ago.  Harlequin-type romances aren't usually my thing but it was free so I thought I would give it a look. Turns out it's more of a thriller than a romance novel. It does have a love story but there isn't any "explosive" sex, as stated in the book description.  Sex is mentioned but that's it. Okay by me but if you're looking for a romance novel with steamy sex scenes you're in the wrong place.As a thriller, it's okay. Not great but readable and quick. It's from the point of view of a fireman's wife, his high school sweetheart.  He becomes distant as he has to work more and more because of a series of arsons. Then he becomes convinced that the arsonist is after him. There's a surprise twist but it comes out of nowhere.  I would have liked more depth, suspense, and character development to build up to the ending.