“What matters most is how you walk through the fire.” ~ Charles Bukowski No longer simmering and crackling beyond our realm, the fire smoldering in the distance roars to life. The blaze has the capacity to scorch and destroy everything and everyone in its path. All that I’ve known and believed was obliterated the moment Madeline spoke a truth I’d never suspected. With one sentence, one plea, my … sentence, one plea, my life has taken an uncharted turn. Through the smoke and soot, I search for answers.
A man, an outfit, and my brothers-in-arms have been my solace, my calling, and my reason to live. Now that I know there’s more, what will the future hold?
The Ivanov bratva wants Chicago. I want what they possess. With the Sparrow world at war, and Madeline’s declaration, she and I are surrounded, trapped by the inferno.
What will remain when the flames cease and we are left surveying the ashes?
From New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes a brand-new dark romance, FLAME, set in the dangerous world of Sparrow Webs. You do not need to read the Web of Sin or Tangled Web trilogy to get caught up in this new and intriguing saga, Web of Desire.
FLAME is book two of the WEB OF DESIRE trilogy that began in SPARK and concludes in ASHES.
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Have you ever really looked at a spiders web? The detail and precision is on point. Much practice, crafting and scheming is needed to create such a intricate master piece.
That’s what it’s like reading anything by Aleatha. The twists, the turns, the carefully laid out plot and characters is very similar to a spiders web.
The continuation of this story has us trapped in its pretty silk. I just love each and every character and the strengths each brings to the story. We become so invested in each one, they become a part of us. Aleatha keeps us on edge and then BAM! And that’s the best part!! We didn’t see it coming!
Kudos Aleatha, KUDOS!! Again!!
This is book two in the Web of Desire series and it picks up where book one ended. So please read the first one because you do not want to miss a thing in this series.
This book is a roller coaster ride of emotions as Patrick tries to figure out the truth behind what Madeline is telling him. As a reader, you will be right there in the emotions department. Because this story is filled with intrigue, angst, heartbreak, fear, lust and even love.
I love as the story goes along, it also gives the back story for where Maddie has been for 17 years. And she has been through the Flames of Hell. But she is a survivor and with Patrick by her side, they can get through anything. I hope so anyway.
This story will keep you on the edge of your seat from the very first page and leave you breathless on the very last page. I NEED book three now, please.
**I received a free copy of this book to read and review and this is my honest opinion**
What a roller coaster of story just when the reader thinks they know what is going to happen Ms Romig makes sure they don’t. I am not sure why I would be surprised but I always am. There are a couple of twists and reveals in this book that I am sure no-one saw coming. I spent half the book holding my breath and trying to read faster and faster and yet wanting to savour every word and then I got to the end and what can I say except holy mackerel I did not see that coming!
The second book of the Web of Desire series does not disappoint and ends on one hell of a cliff hanger.
This book has you thumbing the pages so quickly that you have to tell yourself to stop and just process everything that is happening.
There are some heart breaking moments were you find out what exactly happened to Madeline. You have suspected that all was not right but her fastbacks confirm this in just enough detail.
If you have read the Web of Sin series or the Tangled Web series you know that Patrick is the word of reason and fans had really wanted a book about him.This is on another level, Patrick is pulled in so many directions with a number of issues that test his resolve and who to prioritise.
Just when you have your heart and your head around these things Aleatha Romig pulls out another stroke of genius to have you questioning where the hell did that come from and why had I not even considered that!
If you have never been Aleatha’d then you need to pick up her books,The Desire series can be read without reading the two aforementioned series but if you want to grow your love of the wonderful Patrick,then pick them up first.
A very easy 5 stars and I can’t wait for the hell to let loose in the final book
Aleatha does it again!!
This is Book 2 in the Web of Desire Trilogy/Series and is just as extraordinary as Book 1. Flame picks up right where Spark left off as these characters continue to take you full speed ahead on an emotional and mind blowing roller coast ride packed with war, secrets, lies, deceit, betrayal, love, loyalty, and so much more.
This tangled web is turning into a tangled mess that proves closer connections between some that no one could have ever expected and are even harder to believe. Buckle up and hold on… your in for one crazy ride and another mind blowing ending!
This continues to be my favorite series of 2020 and I can’t wait to continue and finish this story in Book 3.
Brilliant. Expect the unexpected. Shocking. Breathtaking. Emotional. Twists and turns at every corner.
Flame had me captivated and spellbound. I was blown away by this book. I can’t get enough of Patrick and Madeline’s story. When I got to the last page on my kindle? I couldn’t believe there were no more! Mind blown. All I can say is I have been totally Aleatha’d and the conclusion is going to be epic!
Flame is an absolute page turner!! If you thought you were hooked by reading Spark, Book #1 of the Web of Desire trilogy by Aleatha Romig, Flame will keep your kindle smoldering with heat and you won’t want to put it down. As the key players try and untangle themselves from the web of mystery surrounding this story, you only end up being caught tighter as the truths unfold.
Madeline is a fighter and as more of her past is revealed, your love and respect for her grows while you sit and pray that both you the reader and Madeline is going to crawl out of the Ashes unscathed.
“I’d lived through hell and survived in the flames of purgatory only to be thrown back into the furnace.”
I loved Spark.
But Holy Smokes Flame is brilliant!
Ms. Romig starts giving us more of want happened to Maddie when she disappeared.
I loved the way the author wove the past with the present.
It kept my on edge wanting to know more of what happened.
While leaving me breathless with what was happening in the present.
It was very impactful and tension filled.
I am in such awe of Maddie.
With more insight into her past.
The more of a complex and resilient character starts to emerge.
Her strength and perseverance is mind blowing.
I also got see more of the deep feelings Patrick has for Maddie.
And how no matter the years they spent apart he never severed the feelings and emotions he had for her.
I also love how the whole Sparrow group comes together.
The love and loyalty they have for one another is so heartwarming.
The twists and turns we are treated to in this book are stunning!
I thought the cliffhanger in Spark was a doozy.
But the cliffhanger in this book is dazzling!
I was left speechless and my jaw on the floor.
I can’t wait until Ashes!
* A review copy was provided by the author *
SPEECHLESS!!! I am absolutely speechless after reading Flame by Aleatha Romig.
I never could’ve have guessed the way this story was going to play out. This book was dark, raw, gritty and at times tough to read, all without being overly graphic. I will warn readers that some of the material in this story could cause some triggers or be hard for readers to read.
Flame is the second book in the Web of Desire trilogy by Aleatha. This book was everything I have come to expect from Aleatha, but so much more. This book is NOT a standalone novel. Spark MUST be read before reading this book. YES this book does end in a cliffhanger, just like book 1. This ending was such a shock to me, I couldn’t have pictured it turning that way. No I won’t say any more, but I will say, I am dying for Ashes….I NEED to know how this is going to turn out.
In this story we dive further into the background of Madeline. We see how she lived 17 years ago and what has lead her to where she is now. I don’t want to say any more than that. This book reveals more secrets and lies and answers some questions from book1 but also creates so many more questions that I am hoping are answered in the last book.
As I have said before, but is worth repeating, the more books I read by Aleatha, the more I want to sing her praises. Her books just get better and more twisted as she releases them. She is an AMAZING storyteller. I don’t know where she comes up with these twisted worlds. But please don’t stop writing them!!!!
If you are looking for a book that will keep you intrigued all the way through and that is UNPUTDOWNABLE….then this is the book/trilogy for you to read!! This is another one for my Best Books of 2020 List!!!! Make sure to add this trilogy to your TBR list, you won’t be sorry!!!!
Explosive, anxious and intrigue these are all the feelings I was experiencing while I was reading the second part of this amazing trilogy, Flame is the second book of Web of Desire and I have to say it was intense in a very good way.. at all times I felt like something was going to happen so I was completely hooked in my chair waiting for the other shoes to fall.
Flame, the continuation of Web of Desire. Everything we wanted to know and learn about Patrick and Madeline is finally coming out in Flame, so many questions still in the air but so far this book was epic, we got so many answers that we were dying to know. We got also to understand why Maddie is living the life the way she is living and why she did what she did in her past.
What I didn’t expect was to cry this much, after learning Madeline’s past and circumstances I really was angry for her, I felt impotent and make me sad how life and people played a really bad trick to her.. defenseless, naive anything that comes to your mind Maddie did what she did for love and still she is doing everything for love.
So many great things to say about the main characters and all the secondary characters, Patrick is one of the most intense alpha males I’ve ever read and I love how strong and protective he is whenever Maddie is around. no matter how things seem and how much he wants to hate her and move on, he knows that will never happen, his heart is in the middle and now its time to fix everything that separated them all those years ago.
I’m really enjoying this trilogy so much and I can’t wait to finally read the conclusion of this epic story!!!
Fantastic! Oh what a tangled web that’s been weaved. You’ll be hooked on Patrick and Maddie’s continuing story. Twists and turns as the storyline unfolds grips you until the end. Then kaboom! I NEED book 3 STAT!!
Flame is second part of the Web of Desire series it’s Patrick Kelly and Madeline Trent Kelly’s explosive story. They had chemistry when they were living on the streets eighteen years ago and that attraction is as strong as ever.
Do you remember playing with string as one of your first games growing up, where each pluck gives you a different outcome, that is what this part of the story reminds me of, one long attached string that can be shaped into an oval, square, triangle, and a circle. Life comes full circle but with one heck of a cliffhanger! OMG, I need Ashes, need answers stat!
Once again I have been Aleatha’d! Once again I am speechless. Once again I am lost and caught up in the words Aleatha pens. I can’t read her words fast enough, I have a hard time waiting on the subsequent books.
One of the things that Aleatha always accomplishes is giving me the unexpected. Leaving me with my mouth hanging open. Well, trust me the tradition continues in Flame.
Patrick, oh Patrick! Surprised! Shocked! Those are the words that describe what he feels at the beginning of this book. Protective! Possessive! Those are the feelings that occur throughout the book. Confused! Disbelief! They are the words that end this book. All I can say is wow!
The secrets, the lies, the battles, and then the truth! And what a truth it is! All I can say is don’t rely on what you think you know, but be prepared for what you don’t know! Come on Ashes! I am ready for you and all the answers!
OH. FREAKING . GOODNESS!!
Just not sure what to say. Kind of speechless, but now I can see why Maddy is wanted by everyone. Don’t get me wrong, I believe she’s a beautiful person and mother to Ruby, but now so much more.
Can’t wait to see how this explosion plays out.
Well written. Tough topics to read about.
Madelyn and Patrick are reunited after seventeen years of separation with a couple of twist.
The Web Of Desire Trilogy is FANTASTIC! Patrick and Maddie’s story is one of heartbreak, survival, and revenge. There’s plenty of ‘edge of your seat’ suspense as well as some truly shocking twists and turns! And of course there’s more Sterling Sparrow! I highly recommend this and all of the previous brilliant Web Series’.
The Spark turns into a Flame in Book #2 in the Web of Desire Trilogy. It picks up where Book #1 left off. More passion, desire, deceit, and mystery. This story is nothing short of brilliant. With flashbacks from the past to the present, we get answers to questions we were left with in Book #1 and discover jaw-dropping new revelations. I was on the edge of my seat, waiting to see what would transpire next. My Kindle burned with the undeniable passion and spark between Patrick and Maddie. My heart broke for Maddie and Patrick. Their pasts were much less than ideal but Patrick didn’t know the extent of Maddie’s pain and suffering in the time they were apart. Patrick is determined to protect her now at all costs, but Maddie is hiding a secret, and the fallout will rock both their worlds.
Have you been Aleatha’d? If not, this is the perfect time to start. Strap on your seatbelts and get ready for one heck of an emotional roller coaster ride. This ends in another jaw-dropping cliffhanger. I am anxiously awaiting the release of the final book and conclusion to the trilogy, Ashes! This trilogy is a must-read!
****ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review.****
The first book in the series had my jaw drop with the way it ended. This second one had me in tears, and then my jaw dropped at the cliffie at the end! As with the first book, Flame is told from a dual point of view, but more importantly, there are flashback chapters for Madeline which provide not only the back story to their separation, but also to some of the “villains” in the overarching syndicate power battle. Loved this story more than Spark since the author delved deeper into all the characters. Can’t wait to see how this series ends!
More of the same panic when I realize it’s the end of the book and I have to wait on the next one lol Aleatha is the queen of crazy cliffhangers!! This is edge of your seat suspense!! Highly recommend this series!! Read book 1 first!
Flame was full of surprises for Patrick and Madeline. I enjoyed seeing their past along with their current relationship. Patrick is so alpha male, but we are getting to see a softer side of him with Madeline. I am needing the next book now!