Fire stole his past – now it is threatening to burn everything, and everyone, he loves. All over again… Flynn Findlay likes everyone to think he’s in control, but the death of his wife during the bushfires six years ago changed everything. Now, even though it feels like a betrayal, Flynn can’t seem to escape his growing feelings for the beautiful new doctor in town. He’s never felt as truly … He’s never felt as truly alive as when he is with Prita – even his fear of fire doesn’t seem as bad.
Dr Prita Brennan is ready for a fresh start in Wilson’s Bend with her adoptive son, far from her overprotective family. It would be perfect, except some of the locals don’t like the changes she’s making to the practice. One of them is even making harassing calls. The handsome local horse stud owner, Flynn, is a further complication she doesn’t need right now.
But when harassment escalates to arson, to save the horse stud and their children, Flynn and Prita must work together to figure out who is after her – and why they are trying to burn to the ground everything she touches.
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Are you looking for an edge of your seat, action packed story that has a beautiful romance as well then this is one to pick up, there is a lot going on in this one as we return to CoalCliff and see Doctor Prita and Flynn Findlay find their much deserved HEA.
Prita has moved to Wilson’s Bend to start over again with her adopted son Carter determined to put everything behind her, she is not looking for love and there are good reasons for that but when it appears that some of the locals do not want her there as a new doctor and threatening phone calls are coming through Prita is staying strong and standing up for herself and then there is the Flynn from the horse ranch CoalCliff who is there determined to help even if her feelings are running high when they shouldn’t for this man.
Flynn is widowed and will always love his wife, he and his son Aaron are doing well on the horse ranch stud with his family he struggles at times, the death of his wife has left him struggling with fire of any sort but no one will know of this if he has his way. But spending time with Prita sees his feelings change and his feelings and emotions are running riot when she is around not to mention the fires that seem to be popping up.
I really enjoyed this story, there is so much happening and the emotions and spark that are flying between Prita and Flynn are too much to ignore but Prita has secrets and Flynn is determined to keep a promise but as the threats to Prita get more serious Flynn needs to be there and find a way to keep his secrets as well. I loved the strength and the caring that both Prita and Flynn show two beautiful people, I loved the way that family and friends surround and support these two people that are falling in love in such a beautiful way even with everything that is going one.
This is a story that I do highly recommend Leisl Leighton has bought the characters to life and the danger is so real yes there were lots of heart stopping moments while reading this one but so many beautiful ones as well, thank you MS Leighton for another fabulous story.
My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my copy to read and review
Dr. Prita Brennan is opening a new clinic in Wilson’s Bend, Wilson’s Bend Heath Matters. She and her adopted son Carter moved to Wilson’s Bend to get away from her deceased mother’s family’s strict cultural and religious beliefs. Her musician dad, Diarmuid Brennan sent her to live with her mother’s sister after her mother died. The constant traveling of a musician’s life was not good for raising a daughter alone according to him. Prita started out running the local doctor’s clinic when Doc Simpson needed someone to cover his patients while he recovered from by-pass surgery. Now she has opened her own clinic in town and some people don’t like some of the changes she has made. So the threatening phone calls and a personal confrontation by local bully Bob Thompson started. Bob Thompson swears he isn’t making threatening phone calls to her though. Then who can it be? Also the fires started right at this time which was very dangerous during fire season. These were arson fires. And the arsonist set her home and clinic on fire too. The police have no clue who is responsible and Prita is very afraid for herself and Carter.
Flynn Findlay lost his wife Anna in a bush fire six years ago. He knows he has to be strong for his son Aaron but he has never really gotten over the trauma and fires throw him into panic attacks. He has discovered that Prita calms his fears. He is so very attracted to her and this calming influence is the cherry on top of the sundae that is Prita. When they figure out the fires are arson all of Wilson’s Bend and Coal Cliff Stud are alarmed. In the meantime Flynn just wants to keep Prita, her son Carter, his family and his stud ranch safe. He is a strong, determined man and he can do this.
Blazing Fear by Leisl Leighton is the second book in her Coal Cliff Stud series. The people in this community are very impressive with their strong ties and community awareness. I enjoyed reading about the couples and the family. Fire season is a very dangerous time in Australia. Communities need to band together to fight these fires. Their dedication and quick action make all the difference. I got such a good feeling reading about this. Leisl Leighton has done a great job bringing thee people and this story to life.
BLAZING FEAR by Leisl Leighton is a romantic suspense novel and the second book in the CoalCliff Stud series. It is set in Australia. The two main characters in the story are Dr. Prita Brennan who is making a fresh start with her adoptive son and Flynn Findlay who operates a horse stud farm and whose wife died six years ago during a brushfire. Prita is being harassed and then this intensifies and spirals into arson.
Unfortunately, the timing of the publication of this novel coincides with the actual brushfires that are devastating so much of Australia and may not be a comfortable read for those that are affected by this stark reality.
However, the characters are compelling and felt three-dimensional. There was enough at stake to keep me engaged throughout the story. The world-building was absolutely fantastic and gave a clear sense of place. The ending was heartwarming and satisfying. There are a number of themes running through this novel including family relationships, greed, arson, assault (verbal and physical), love, marriage, friendship, traditional and cultural family customs and values and much more.
Overall, the plot was intriguing, suspenseful, ominous and well-paced. I would recommend it to those that enjoy romantic suspense novels that are heavy on the suspense. The first steamy scene isn’t until about 60 percent into the book. I look forward to reading the first book in this series.
Thanks to Harlequin Australia – Escape Publishing and Leisl Leighton for a digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley and the opportunity to provide an honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.