One glance across a dim, crowded room. That’s all it took for my life to change.One moment. One look. One touch. From him… crave his biting words and rough touches. He’s unlike anyone I’ve ever known and his touch is unlike anything I’ve ever felt.
He unravels me. My life. Everything I’ve ever known, until all that’s left are secrets that never seem to end.
Until all that’s left is ashes and blood.
Until we burn.
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Boy, this one is a real page turner that will steal your breath and your heart. I thought that Cassie and Leo were just EVERYTHING!! I adored these two. Their attraction is obsessive, the chemistry sizzles and the steam is blistering. It is also very easy to also feel the sweetness and tenderness that lives at the center of this remarkable romance. Intense, suspenseful and filled with a mind boggling number of secrets, lies and twists, this addictive read will leave you craving more of this exciting and thrilling roller coaster ride of emotions. Book two can’t come soon enough!
This isn’t my first read by this author and yet each time I am floored with the emotion and depth of her characters, this time was no different. This angst and action filled read draws you in from the start as you’re introduced to the players. Lies, deceit, abuse, danger is part of their normal lives but when they fail to keep Cassie in the loop stuff happens. What follows is explosive chemistry between Cass and Leo which leads to even more explosive interaction, they play hard and dirty with pain and tears but it’s just their way. Family loyalty has nothing to do with it and everything at the same time. No one can be trusted not even the ones you think will always have your back don’t. It’s a cat and mouse game where it’s unsure who’s the mouse and who’s the prey. The first book of this duet has lived up to the hype and the sneak into the continuation by way of the epilogue lets you know there is more to come and I can’t wait.
Captivated by the suspense! I’m seriously asking myself why I hadn’t bumped this book up on my TBR list before now. What an emotional rollercoaster ride in the dark, because usually you can see what’s coming but not in this unpredictable story. Do you protect those we love by simply surrounding them with security and keeping them from the truth? A brutally honest picture of the cruelty of some men is painted with words of brilliance. I needed to know what this man was hiding from his princess and the enigma of Leo her King. Watching the butterfly release from her cocoon and fly away was an act of beauty. Highly recommend this book and am onto the next book.
4 Cranky Stars
We meet Leo, Cassie, and our secondary characters Christoffer and Arabella. Lots of layers, twists and turns, and fiery romance. It kicks off with death and it’s a rollercoaster ride from there. Cassie is the studious and virginal princess type character. Her family protects her from everything and has kept her in the dark about their lifestyle and the nature of the company they run. Leo watches Cassie from afar until he can’t stand it any longer; he needs to touch her and from that moment on the sparks of lust and desire begin. Leo has another burning desire, the desire to bring down his dad’s house. Can Leo not only keep Cassie safe, but take down his father too?
This is the 1st of a new series and it is also the first time I have read any of this author’s work, and I will certainly be looking out for her in the future. Cassie is instantly attracted to Leo when she spots him across the room, and this is the sort of hair tingling connection whenever he is in the vicinity. When they bump into each other again Cassie cannot resist Leo and the more she gets to know him the more she wants him, and this is despite him warning her to stay away from him. This is a well written story which is an emotional roller coaster, and has intrigue, suspense, drama, and is an action-packed steamy read. I cannot wait to read the next book, and I recommend for all.
Oh my goodness! What an amazing, complicated, totally riveting read! Cassie and Leo form the central relationship in this book which has Cassie bound in a web of secrets to which she isn’t privvy, and providing her with events which are life changing and character forming. She is a fabulous character, as is the darkly intense Leo. This is an intense, well written book which brings people and places vividly to life and had me emotionally involved throughout. And that epilogue! Bring on the next book please xxxxx
This was a new author for me. Can’t wait to go check out more of her books.
‘Burn’ was packed with action and suspense. I was hanging on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Lots of steamy moments that almost melted my kindle too. Exciting new read.
Suspense intrigue and simmering sexual tension that does literally “Burn” straight off the pages is exactly what you’ll get in this aptly named thriller of a romance, and what’s bound to be an intense sexy ride of a series!
When I first sat down to read this book, I’d perhaps come off another that just didn’t put me in the right frame of mind for the speed at which you’re thrown into the lies, deceit and shadows of this story, and I had to put it aside.
But with Book 2 right around the corner, and the stellar reviews it has already received I had to jump back in.
There’s so much beauty and intrigue in this story of Cassie and Leo that you really do need to be attentive to the details surrounding their sizzling connection, and rest assured you’ll be rewarded for your dedication.
This is a rich offering of fast paced twists and turns, power plays, loss of innocence and brutal reality checks, all while delivering an intense love story with some insanely hot sex scenes that will leave you fanning yourself and checking your blood pressure!
Take the time to enter the world of the privileged British elite and discover there’s more to meet the eye and tease the senses and leave you begging for more as this brilliant series takes off!
Leo and Cassie were dynamite from the first meeting. Leo intrigued Cassie as no man has done before him. Leo was willing to do what he had to with regards to protecting her from the men coming after her. He would even keep his feelings for her hidden to protect her. There are numerous things happening in this story so make sure you can read to keep up. The second book should be even more interesting to read.
Burn by Alexandra Silva is book One in the Virtues & Lies series. This starts the story of Leo and Cassie. Cassie has a very protective family who keep her in the dark of somethings. Leo is someone who when he first sees Cassie he is smitten with her but stays in the shadow due to who he is and what he is doing. But once she does notice him she can’t seem to forget him now either. But danger is near for both of them and their feelings just won’t be stopped.
Loved their story and can’t wait for the next installment in this series that gives us the story of Christopher, Cassie over protective brother.
Burn is book 1 in the Virtues and Lies series by Alexandra Silva and focuses on the main characters of Leo and Cassie. This book is all about secrets, lies and intrigue which keeps you guessing throughout the whole book. There is a lot of lead-up in the books and a lot of information so it’s a book that you do have to think about as well as think about the players and where/what their roles are.
There is a lot of sexual tension and sexy scenes in this book between the two main characters with a dirty mouthed Leo which definitely makes this a page turner in my books! There is a build up of passion between the two characters and they seem to balance each other out personality wise.
If you like your books with intrigue, passion and drama then this is the one for you!
ARC received for a fair and honest review.
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This book was extremely intense! The sexual tension between Leo and Cassandra was nuclear! Their story with each other was off the charts. The only thing I struggled with was following everything going on around that tension. I felt there just wasn’t enough explanation what Leo’s father was doing or exactly what Cassandras family did. I felt there was so much focus on Cassandra and Leo that everything else was just background noise. A lot was left out I felt.
Alexandra Silva is a new to me author, and I absolutely loved this book. It was such a great start to the series, I really can’t wait to see where it goes from here. I felt like the family should have given Cassie more info as things were happening, it never does anyone any good to be clueless in the midst of danger, especially when everyone else knows what is going on.
can’t wait for book 2.
First encounters can set the stage and the one between Cassie Sinclair & Leo Fairfax is electric and mysterious.
Each meeting after that is a slow build to a combustible exchange. Leo Fairfax is definitely sexy and deserving. Cassie Sinclair was a hard pill to swallow at times. Secrets swirled. Tensions built. The mystery and intrigue intensified the story. So many moving parts to get the mind wondering.
Burn is the first book in the Virtues & Lies series and gives you a taste of things to come. Not all questions are answered or resolved leaving that want for more. I’m hoping book 2 will give me what I want.
Burn has a mystery cover and I was really curious about this book. When I started read it I knew, that I will need the bottle of whiskey and the second book in the series. Unfortunately I had only whiskey.
I really like Leo Fairfax. He is the protector for Cassandra Sinclair – CEO’s daughter one of the bigest security enterprise. He isn’t afraid to safe her life, even he will must sacrifice yourself.
Why?
Because he loves her.
And she loves him.
But they can’t be togheter.
This book is a normal story with two people which can’t be happy together.
But Burn has one really strong point – chemistry.
The tension, desire and chemistry between Leo and Cass is unbeliavble!
OMG.
I was reading this book not for story, but for them. For this prohibited feelings, which they share.
I am a virgin with Alexandra Silva books and Burn was my first story written by this author, but I really need more! Unique story with twists and juicy sex scenes. This is all what you need to be happy while you are reading.
What a wild and intriguing ride! Burn is the kind of story that leaves you on the edge of your seat, trying to guess what will happen next. Leo is a fabulous brooding hero with an initial mysterious connection to Cassie’s family. Once she realizes he is “around,” her draw to him is immediate and intense and though he tries to stay away, he is just as enraptured by her. They have great banter and their sexy times…whew! Incredibly hot! The background of corrupt and unscrupulous corporate practices adds some suspense and uncertainty to the story that makes me want more. The secondary characters are built up amazingly and I’m that much more invested in the next book! This book has heartache and revenge and drama and I am here for it. 5 stars for this titillating read!
Burn (Virtues & Lies Book 1) by Alexandra Silva is a contemporary, romantic suspense told in first person, dual POV.
Cassie and Leo can’t ignore the magnetic pull they feel towards each other – although Leo certainly tries. In a world ruled by secrets and lies with danger lurking around every corner, their love story won’t come easy. But the best things are always worth fighting for.
A suspenseful story full of intrigue, emotion, surprising twists, and steamy scenes.
*** I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC. ***
It’s in my nature. I can love you, protect you, and kill for you in one. Single. Breath.”
Burn by Alexandra Silva had me swooning for days and wearing out the highlight feature on my kindle. Beautifully and artfully written, this read is emotional, completely, sexy, and infused with just the right amount of mystery. Book one in the Virtues and Lies series, Burn, gets all the stars, and is a standalone series that you need on your shelf!
The heat is turned up to ten with this one, and the swoon level is through the roof good. I thoroughly enjoyed the pure and on fire connection between Cassie and Leo. Author Alexandra Silva does a great job capturing your attention and never letting it go. I found myself reading feverishly on the edge of my seat to reach the conclusion. The final scenes were both bittersweet and heart healing, and have my DYING for the next book – Christopher’s story.
Look no further for the romance you crave, than Burn, the latest by Alexandra Silva. With scorching hot chemistry, mystery, and angst, you’re sure to feel this one soul deep. Settle in for a read you’re not soon to forget. Enjoy xo
Well this was my first read from this author that a few other friends had read her works and so I gave it a go. I was not disappointed at all!! Alexandra Silva has written a book that lives up to the title name. Cassie and Leo were so close but so far from one another at the beginning but they closed that gap and made sure to work and Burn with each other.
I can say that after reading this one I will definately be reading more from this author in the future. There was a bit of everything in this book, action, steam, LoL’s and definately family. Some not typical and some that will do anything to protect those they love even it keeping them in the dark for most of their life.
I can just say that I thouroughly enjoyed this one and can’t figure out why it has taken me so long to read this author. She has been a great addition to my ever expanding list of new to me authors this year.
This is not the usual Alexandra Silva story, it’s new, it’s different and it’s absolutely great!
Cassandra grew up protected, she’s a naive virgin with the biggest heart but she doesn’t know what happens behind closed doors at her own home until she meets Leo one day.
Leo, who wants – no, needs – to protect her and make her his, since he saw her for the first time at her parents house. From their first encounter you feel the chemistry between Cassie and Leo. Sparks are flying and it feels so right. But Leo not only wants Cassie for himself, he also wants revenge and hopes to get it with the help of Cassie’s father.
When I first discovered Alexandra Silva last year and read NOBY, I was hooked. I love her writing style so much. It’s captivating, unique – she has her own style and every word she writes is amazing. The characters are well developed, I love the main characters and all of the side characters (my favourite is Fleur, she’s a great best friend, but I also love her brother Christopher and Arabella).
This story is so different then any from the Imperfect Hearts Series. I deliberately read very slow because I did not want this story to end. It’s amazing how the aithor puts in words how incredibly strong the attraction between Cassie and Leo is. You wish to be her, you wish to find someone who loves you as much as Leo loves Cassie, who wants to protect you with everything he has. Swoon!
I would have loved for Cassie’s dad to have more faith in his daughter and tell her sooner what’s going on. But I think there’s a reason for everything and I can’t wait to find out what Alexandra Silva has planned for book 2.