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FIRE AND DESIRE - Brenda Jackson Kimani Press/Arabesque January 2009 |
SYNOPSIS: Geologist Corinthians Avery is on a business trip in South America expecting to seduce oil tycoon Dex Madaris. Instead, she winds up stuck with Trevor Grant. But things change when their hotel falls under terrorist attack and the pair must escape through the war-torn streets together.
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE |5| Reviewed by Melanie Schuster in 2002
REVIEW: I am going to start calling Brenda Jackson, "The Postman" because she always delivers. Once again, she has brought us a sizzling romance with strong, believable characters, a satisfying plot and incredible love scenes. For those of you lucky enough to be acquainted with the other books in the Madaris series, this will be the cherry on the cake of your day. Lock your door, turn off your phone, put on some Maxwell and Tyrese and let Mrs. Jackson take you to a place of Fire and Desire.
Corinthians Avery despised Trevor Grant from the moment she laid eyes on him.
There is just something about this self-assured handsome man that rubs her the
wrong way. The feeling is mutual--the beautiful Corinthians gets under Trevor’s
skin the same way. And since their companies work together their paths often
cross for business reasons. The sparks fly often, as do the sharp remarks. These
two really cannot stand each other, or so they think. But on a deeper level
there is a pull that is undeniable; a desire that neither one can explain.
On a business trip to Rio de
Janeiro, the thin line between love and hate snaps once and for all as
Corinthians’ life is put in jeopardy. What seemed to be a terrorist attack is
really an attempt on her life and the only person that can save her is former
Marine Captain Trevor Grant. They develop a new respect and understanding of
each other as they are forced to take refuge in the Brazilian jungle to await
rescue. But no one can rescue them from the passion that flames as their desire
finally takes over. When they are at last in each other’s arms they forget that
they aren’t supposed to like each other--they are too busy falling in love.
After their evacuation from
the jungle, Corinthians and Trevor part under a cloud of misunderstanding and
doubt. The impetus for their reconciliation comes in a most unusual form and is
aided by some highly unlikely sources. Their joyous reunion is short-lived
as the madmen who were foiled in Rio succeed in kidnapping Corinthians. Once
again, Trevor has to rescue the woman that he loves, but this time it is really
personal because they have sampled the ecstasy of their true, passionate love.
The steps that Trevor takes
to save Corinthians make for a story that is exciting, action-filled and
introduces some amazing new characters. The reader also gets a chance to revisit
some familiar friends which lends more credence to the storyline. All in all,
this is an absolutely fabulous book. Mrs. Jackson has a gift for creating
characters that are like dear friends. The dialogue and situations are always
realistic and draw the reader right into the pages. She has a special knack for
creating men that are, well....men. There are a few new fellows in
FIRE AND DESIRE
that you definitely will not want to miss. I am sure that they will be turning
up in greater detail in later books.
The characters of Corinthians and Trevor have been artfully enmeshed with her other books so now that it is their turn on center stage, it feels like a wonderful homecoming. If you have read WHISPERED PROMISES, TONIGHT AND FOREVER, and ETERNALLY YOURS, prepare yourself for a treat. FIRE AND DESIRE is like a lovely dessert after a three course meal. If you have not had the pleasure of Mrs. Jackson’s other books, treat FIRE AND DESIRE like a luscious appetizer. Either way, you are the winner with this one. You will be on fire and your only desire will be for another Brenda Jackson romance as soon as humanly possible!
reviewer@romanceincolor.com | 2002