Review: Amazing book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 30, 2013
Brooke did a wonderful job with Burn. I was able to read this book while it was in the process of being written so I’ve had to reread some parts several times over, yet I never got tired of reading it.  This story had me sitting at the edge of seat the entire time and let me tell you the twist and turns were completely unpredictable. I was not able to put this book down!Velaney hasn’t had very much people to trust in her life. Aside from her best friend, Carissa, she has been pretty much alone. So when Eric first came waltzing into her life, she didn’t know how to react to him. He brought on feelings she has never felt before and didn’t know what to do with them. So what was she to do but push him away? However, when she finally realized she couldn’t live without him, she ran after him and got what she wanted.Velaney and Eric have overcome a lot of obstacles to be together. In Spark, their relationship has been tested several times and they were able to find their way back to one another. In this book, there are many more obstacles that rest their relationship, putting it more at risk. Will they have enough faith to keep them together?After reuniting with one another, Eric takes Velaney back with to his childhood home in Texas. Eric was always brought up with the loving family atmosphere. This brings some unknown feelings to Velaney since she has never experienced that kind of love from her family at all. Even though his family just met her, they welcome her with open arms. This is all a very overwhelming experience for her, but one she is happy to embrace. All the while she is with Eric at his family’s ranch, her nightmares are returning, and so is her paranoia of seeing her brother Aiden everywhere she turns. She feels as if he is watching her every move. It’s as if he is there stalking her. His control over her has reappeared and she doesn’t know how to shake the feeling.When they both return home they try to return back to their normal lives. But being back home brings back old feelings for Eric. A secret from his past is haunting him every day. He feels the need to tell her, but it is so painful that it’s hard to relive over again. But since he doesn’t know how to tell her, he pushes her away instead. Velaney knows better than to walk away though, instead of letting him, she doesn’t push but rather wait until he is ready to talk. This small gesture makes him fall in love with her even more.Velaney’s horrible mother bullies her into being the saving grace of their corrupt family. She makes Velaney feel that she needs to desperately save her brother and that she is the only one that could do that. As much Velaney hates her brother Aiden, her faith in God doesn’t allow her do that to him when she can be the one that could save him. This entire situation is one big f*ed up mess. It brings on a whole lot a problems for Velaney and Eric as well. Eric has already lost two people who he deeply cares about. He can’t even begin to imagine his life if he lost Velaney as well but Velaney won’t budge on her decision. She is determined to get this over with and be done with her family no matter the consequences.Velaney blames herself for the situations that have occurred and instead of facing them, she runs from them to handle them herself. It’s the only way she know how to deal with them; alone. She needs to find herself again. She feels alone. She pushes everyone who truly cares about away from her. Carissa and Eric both love her and want what’s best for her. But how can you help someone who keeps pushing you away?Will Velaney finally be able to seek help from those that love her? Or she continue to deal with her problems alone? How much can Eric take before he gives up on Velaney? Will Velaney continue to blame herself for putting herself in these situations? Will she ever break free from her family and not live in fear ever again? Can Velaney and Eric finally find happiness with each other?There is a lot of push and pull between Eric and Velaney’s relationship, I mean a lot. I kind of had me wondering if they were ever going to be together or not. Velaney shows enormous strength in this book. It was great to see her grow and mature as well. The situations that she had to endure and live through, I do not wish upon anyone. But she able to push through every single one of them and continue with life with the help of Carissa and Eric. It was also amazing to see them grow as a couple. They both have never been in relationships before so they are experiencing this together. Without a doubt you see the connection that they share. But, boy, in the bedroom the physical connection is HOT I tell you! Eric had his own fair share of problems but I loved how he always put Velaney before himself. He always wanted to protect her and keep her safe. Carissa is the best friend every girl should have. She is simply amazing and is always there when you need her. Absolutely loved this book and can’t wait for more books by Brooke!This review was done by Jennelyn.I received an ARC of this book for my honest review.