“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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I don’t even have words to describe this story. Spark already had me at the edge of my seat with its twists and turns and Flame intensifies everything! The story picks right up after Spark and we get more background on the characters, especially Madeline. Now I understand Madeline better and Patrick is super possessive and protective of her. I can’t for Ashes, I need to know what’s going to happen! Another 5 star read!
Questions answered. Dots joined.
Now more questions.
Brain exploded into pieces on the back of the number 72 bus!
Unless you are binge reading (we all love a binge read) make sure you know who the movers and shakers are #justsaying
Patrick Kelly, lover of apples. Homeless boy. Fell in love with his Maddie girl. Married her. Lost her. Ex Marine. Sparrow BFF.
Madeline Tate, bearer of an apple tattoo. Homeless girl. Fell in love with Patrick. Married him. Disappeared. Poker player.
Marion Elliott – has a girl’s name. Big shot Texan oil Barron. Poker player.
Andros Ivanov – his name is like part Greek part Russian. All Bratva. All Villain. Watcher of poker players.
Sterling Sparrow. Enough said. Mason Pierce. Enough said.
Soooooooo. This book it’s explosive. The dots I needed to join became huge exclamation marks! Aleatha Romig knows how to make a reader sweat. And you never ever know where she’s going to take you but the ride will be white knuckled.
Oh this series just keeps getting better and darker!!! Book #1 ended with a jaw dropping declaration by Maddie. In Flame it quickly becomes evident that Patrick has to make a decision if he can trust Madeline, who he hasn’t seen or heard from in 17 years. Aleatha is brilliant in the way she weaves the past recollections of both Patrick and Maddie and how absolutely connected it is to the present. I love them both so much. Their ability to be fiercely strong and loyal but also incredibly insecure and vulnerable. It was especially difficult to go back and see what Maddie had to live through. It makes me full of rage for her. As more pieces of this complex puzzle comes together, this book also ends with another cliffy bomb! Fortunately we don’t have to wait long before we have all the guys back again to make right what obviously was so heinously wrong. And I can’t wait to see how Patrick & Maddie emerge from Ashes in Book #3. Easily your next 1 click!!!
“I can’t right the wrongs of the past. I can’t erase memories. I can set the future straight, and if I have to burn down the entire Ivanov bratva to do that, I will.”
Just when I thought this couldn’t get any more suspenseful, the author decided to put more twists and turns that had my jaw dropping to the floor. Gawd! This is an insanely dark, action packed, nail biting read!
Flame is the second book in this trilogy and continued where it left off from the epic reveal at the end of book one. Like the title suggests, everything is going up in flames! From the steamy sexy scenes to the brewing war between bratva and Sparrows, and the harrowing past of Madeline which we were told in this sensational installment. It seems like our main characters, and even the secondary characters couldn’t catch a break in this book. As the Sparrows try to maintain control of the city and narrowing down their foes, are they ready to face another shocking revelation that may rock their foundation? I need book three, right now!
Yes! Yes! Yes! I love the way Aleatha Romig weaves a story!
This story is so exciting! Everything is unfolding. It’s intense and fast-paced. There’s so many things happening, twists at every corner, bombs dropping, jaw-dropping revelations, and an ending that leaves you greatly anticipating the final installment! Another fantastic story by Aleatha!
Oh Boy!!! Aleatha Romig kept me on edge!! Full of angst and intense! Surprises at every turn!! Such an exciting and fantastic book!!
Holy moly the plot thickens!!
Patrick and Madeline have learned to never trust anyone. Unfortunately or fortunately, sometimes in harrowing circumstances you have to put blind faith in someone. Book two all about hoping that trust is put into the hands of the right person.
Book two picks up right where book one left us. We finally get Madeline’s back story, explaining what happened to her all those years ago when she disappeared. It’s horrific to say the least!
Even though we finally get some answers, relief isn’t quite there yet. More questions surface as the author proves again and again, nothing is as it seems in a world filled with betrayal. As Patrick and Madeline continue to learn that lesson they will have to decide if they can at least trust each other. What they do know without a doubt, the sexual chemistry is as strong as ever. And all those old feelings never died.
“Patrick’s presence was like an AED to a dying heart. With the simplest of moves, he generated resuscitating shocks, bringing it back to life.”
But will it be too late? Has the past damaged them so much they can never trust each other again? Will they ever find their daughter?
This is a compelling story that makes you read straight through seeking answers. I enjoyed the story and look forward to book three.
I have to admit there were some parts of the story that caused frustration. Don’t read further if you don’t want a potential spoiler!!! I thought it was weird that Madeline never tried to contact or warn her daughter when everything fell apart. Personally, it would have been the first thing I would have done. Madeline’s learned never to trust anyone. In fact she is in this situation to ensure her daughter’s safety, yet she suddenly is so sure her daughter is safe that she never calls her? What??
The other frustration was the situation Madeline was in, while she was gone. The treatment of the women didn’t seem correct with the amount of money flying around, the risk would be too great.
Yes, these things bugged me. However, they didn’t deter my enjoyment of the book. I enjoyed the story and am looking forward to book three.
I read an ARC of this book. My fair and honest review is voluntary.
What an ending! The characters are well developed and intertwined in ways you’d never imagine! Who’s ready for the finale?
WOW!! This is the second book in this outstanding trilogy. We pick up right where Spark ended with that little bomb that left us craving more of this story. In Flame we get a raw nitty gritty no holds barred story. It is emotionally jam packed and you will find yourself yearning for what is going to happen next. I am not a fan of reading past to present back to the past again, but this author does it in a way that I’m good with. I didn’t feel like I was getting whiplash from trying to keep my facts straight. I was completely intrigued and enthralled from beginning to end.
We get to delve more deeply into Maddie’s background and just what took place until she was reunited with Patrick. If you thought we even got a glimpse of her past in the first book hang on to your knickers, because all I can say is no we did not. Patrick is all hot and alpha like, and he will not let anything step in his way when it comes to Maddie. The emotions he has are completely understandable. Does he love her? Does he hate her? Well at the moment we all now he is feeling all kinds of emotions for her. Lets not forget his loyalty to his family. The poor guy feels like he is stuck between a rock and a hard place.
I will say this ending is enough to give a heart attack!! I was like NO!!! please don’t end I need to know what is going to happen. FYI It ended anyway so please don’t mind me I’m going to be sitting over here in the corner biting all my nails while I impatiently wait for the ending to this intriguing story.
This story is freaking fantastic! I am obsessed! I need the next book like I need my next breathe. Its intoxicating. That ending left me speechless. I can’t get enough of the SPARROW WEBS.
I thought book one, Spark, was everything but Flame topped that. I think I might go into a cardiac arrest when I get to devour book three. I just know its going to be glorious.
Patrick and Maddie are just off the charts amazing. The sexual tension, the emotions gone wild, and the discoveries that have been made. I need a happily ever after for these two.
I’m enjoying ever second of this ride and I never want it to end! Absolute perfection!
I love everything this woman writes! Highly recommend!
After the ending of SPARK (Book 1) left us all standing there with our chins on the floor, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on FLAME, the second book in the Web of Desire series by author Aleatha Romig. Where in the world was Aleatha going to go with Patrick’s and Madeleine’s story, and would it be as action-packed and twisty and turny as in SPARK? Well, of course, the answer to my questions is, yes, absolutely, and along the same twisty turny path that had me flipping pages in the first part of the story.
FLAME gives readers more of the back story between Patrick and Madeleine, especially the things that Maddie has gone through and done to save herself and all that is important to her. The lengths that she’s gone to are intense, and are a testament to the love and strength that drive her.
Patrick is alpha with a capital ‘A,’ and even more so once he finds out more about the secrets that Maddie is harboring. He and the Sparrows are definitely the ones that I’d want in my corner if the going got hinky, and with his not-so-vested interest in Maddie, he’s the perfect man for this job.
FLAME is the perfect follow-up to SPARK, and leaves plenty of room for action and answers both in ASH, the upcoming last book in this series. 4 easy stars for Patrick, Maddie, and their far-from-over story. If you haven’t been Aleatha’d, now’s the time.
I just finished and I need more now!!!! That ending was BANANAS!!! SAY WHAT?!
There is so much to say but nothing can be said without spoiling something!
Patrick’s and Maddie’s Flame is fierce! Their chemistry is explosive. I loved watching their loyalty towards each other come together. Maddie’s backstory helped redeem her character for me because after Spark, she had A LOT of explaining to do. Patrick is just perfect. This man has it all and I love learning more about him.
I just love this series!
Again, there is so much to say but I have to keep erasing my words because one tiny word could spoil soooo much!
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Spark must be read before starting Flame. Now I am ready for Ashes!!!! I can not wait to see how this trilogy ends!
I just know that IT’S ABOUT TO GO DOWN!!!!!!!
Oh, and reading more of the other Sparrow men will always be incredible too!
Ohhhhh myyyyyy gaaaaaahhhh! I would like to spend just one day inside the mind of ALEatha Romig! The intricacies and story development she puts into each book blows my mind time and time again!! I’m still soooo in love with Patrick – don’t judge – and I will be waiting on pins and needles for the conclusion!! 5 huge stars!
Flame is on fire!!!
This book is everything I hoped it would be and more. I was pretty sure Sparrow was going to my my favorite male in this group of friends/coworkers but I may have jumped ship for Patrick!! He is so strong and domineering not to mention is dirty mouth. Maddie is such a survivor and easy to feel connected to. I can’t wait to se what Aleatha has I. Store with book number 3!!!!
I cannot wait to get a chance to read this one. It’s at the top of my TBR.
Ahhh!
This series! Ah! Now some of my questions have been answered only to give me many more questions that I NEED answered to. My head is spinning. My heart is pounding and my love for Madeline and Patrick is growing. This is a very exciting read that will have you on the edge of your seat. My brain was having trouble keeping up with all the information. So can’t wait for the next book!
I cannot wait for the next book in this trilogy! Spark lit the fire and now Flame has exploded the wood! I love Patrick and Madeline’s story – it’s emotional, heartbreaking, and exciting. It’s hard to explain how exciting this book is….I read it in one day because I couldn’t put it down….now I don’t know how I am going to make it until Ashes is released! I received this book at no cost in exchange for my honest review.
Absolutely phenomenal!! So many secrets are unfolded in Flame. I am totally speechless! Extremely excited for the next in the series.
Book 2 was incredible! So much more is revealed about what happened with Maddie in her past. This book has you rooting for the Sparrow team and for Patrick and Maddie. I cannot wait for book 3 as the cliffhanger at the end left me on the edge of my seat!