Review: This is a story of how with pure determination you can overcome any obstacle and that your past does not dictate what you are no
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 7, 2014
This is a story of how with pure determination you can overcome any obstacle and that your past does not dictate what you are now or what you will be in the future.Leafy (Autumn) and Hunter a very unlikely pair, but they are so good together.  Flame starts off right where Fierce and Fury left off.  It begins with them arriving at the prison to pick up Jessie.  After all that Hunter had to endure with college, drugs and fighting, he is finally getting his reward, his brother out of jail and back in his life.The happy reunion between brothers is short lived when the realization begins to set in that there has to be a money source to keep food on the table and Hunter in college.  In this book we get to see so much more of Hunter, the man, and what potential he has for his future.  Even with all of his disabilities and the hard road in life that he has been dealt, he can love like no other.  If Hunter chooses to love you, like he does Leafy, then you better be ready because he does it with his whole heart, body and soul.Autumn is a truly unique individual who is still somewhat naive to the ways of college life but she has Hunter there to help her along her way.  I loved it when Autumn finally realizes this, “I don’t need to choose. Not between him or my virtues.  Accepting that he loves me the way he does will make us both happy.”This story is another great book in this series by Clarissa Wild.  The connection between Hunter and Autumn is one of true love.  During the book we get to see just how far Hunter will go for his ‘family’ and the ones he loves.  .  I loved this book and the way we were able to witness Hunter and Autumn grow as a couple, support each other and above all love with all their heart.  The family that they create with their friends, Jessie and Autumn’s parents is one that they truly cherish and it was amazing to see it develop throughout the book.There are some profound statements that are made by Jaret to Hunter in the book and this one in particular is amazing, “Your past doesn’t define you. Sure, it gave you experience, but it’s not who you are.  Your worth isn’t based on your history.”  (Hunter joked it was like a Dr. Phil moment, but you could tell how it really made Hunter think and begin to realize his worth and potential.)Thank you Clarissa for writing a book with a great story line that not only has amazing array of loveable characters, it also addresses many tough issues head on.  It leaves you feeling like you can be anything you want to be as long as you are determined, believe in yourself and have loved ones by your side.