“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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Flame picks up right where Spark left off. I enjoyed the flashbacks. They definately gave us some insight as to what was going on and why. This book blew all my expectations out of the water. You need to pick up the series and read it. Patrick and Madeline is such a great story! Go now and get it. Well read Spark first the Flame!
Flame is Book 2 in Web of Desire Trilogy by Aleatha Romig. This is the continuation of Patrick and Madeline’s story.
Book 1 ended on a spectacular cliffhanger and Book 2 started off on the same note- exciting, explosive, intense and tumultuous.
Certain questions were answered but more questions got raised. Patrick and Maddie’s Love never truly died…but someone is trying to make sure they don’t have a chance to resurrect their love story…
This was such a complex and intense experience. The storytelling is on point and it’s a rollercoaster ride from start to another sensational epic cliffhanger climax ending. There’s intrigue, raw emotions, feels, steam, drama, angst, twists, turns and one huge secret at the end. I can’t wait for book 3!!! Loved this book…loved reading Patrick and Maddie in this book for it shows more into their pasts, present and ? Future …
My Rating : 4.7 stars ********
Flame kept me on the very edge of my seat into the wee hours of the morning. I’m absolutely loving my first trilogy by Aleatha Romig.
Quote: He tended the spark that had nearly extinguished and brought to life a flame.
Aleatha Romig has utterly captivated me with the Web of Desire series. After reading both Spark and Flame, I am absolutely dying to read the conclusion to this engrossing storyline. Not only are these books fast-paced, well-written and sexy—they are also original and keep me on the edge of my seat. As I read a new book almost daily, ‘original’ is not an easy feat to master for me these days, let alone maintain—especially throughout a trilogy. Yet, I find myself completely consumed and repeatedly surprised by the Web of Desire books. I love the hero, Patrick—he’s delicious —and while Madeline’s just starting to come into herself, I am loving the transformation I’m seeing in her character as the story progresses. Ashes can not hit my kindle soon enough at this point. I highly recommend these books to readers who like a little mystery with a side of second chance romance because that’s exactly what they’re going to find while reading the Web of Desire books. Definitely a five star read!
Quote: I’d been broken. Now I was visible.
OMG I love Flame by Aleatha Romig. It was like we never finished the first book because we start where we left off. So much goes on but doesn’t. I was on a book high from the get go. I need to know what happens in the final book. I love this story line and the characters whole heartily. There is so much soul that brings this book to life! I am addicted to this series.
Aleatha Romig Reviewed for A Wanton Book Lover Blog
Spark ended with Madeline revealing a big secret to Patrick. Flame delves deeper into Maddie and Patrick time together as young adults. As told through the chapters alternating between that past and present, Aleatha begins to reveal how Maddie’s and Patrick’s lives began to change and circumstances that surrounded it. The reader discovers how Maddie and Patrick got separated when they were younger and how Maddie ended-up in the position she is now.
The reader is taken back in the underground world of the Sparrow’s outfit and his top men (Patrick, Reid, and Mason) as they fight not only to get Patrick’s assesst back but also to continue to rule Chicago and the major cities and keep it from falling back under control of the horrible men and outfits Sparrow’s father used to do business with currently trying to over-throw Sterling Sparrow.
Flame is fast-pasted story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I have said it before and each book Aleatha writes continue to support my opinion; no one can spin a suspenseful tale quite like she can. As the reader gets further and further in the story, it begins to fill-out and grow until they are engulfed into this complex, multidimensional world of fiction. As the title suggests, it starts with a spark and quickly turns into a flame.
Not quite as gripping as book 1…until the twisty twists!!
So I wasn’t quite as enthralled with this one as Book #1, but I did like knowing what happened to Maddie even though it was painful to read. And oh my – full of more twists and turns that spin you right around!!
Seeing Patrick struggle with the push/pull between loving Madeline and not trusting her hurts your heart as does learning about their past and such pure young love.
So it’s hard to describe without giving too much of the finds away, but if you felt a spark in Book 1 – you will definitely see it catch on flaming fire in Book 2. This picks up right where Book 1 ended, so you don’t miss a thing.
Although I haven’t read all of the series and I loved Kader. I think Patrick may be my favorite.
“With a spark in his blue eyes, he’d resurrected a flame.”
Can’t wait for the conclusion to this trilogy!!
I voluntarily requested and read an advance reader copy.
An amazing story written by Aleatha. Patrick an alpha male that will protect what is his. A strong herione Madeline who will do whatever it takes to survive. Can’t wait until the conclusion in Ashes.
I can’t wait to see how this story concludes. There have been many twists and turns. While there were surprises, I did predict a few things. The story had a strong beginning and a strong ending, but it did lose me a bit in the middle.
I feel like I always repeat myself during my Aleatha Romig reviews but I can’t help it. SHE DOES NOT DISAPPOINT!!! Picking up right from the end of book one, and it hits the ground running. I loved every minute of it and cannot wait for the conclusion to Patrick and Madeline’s story.
Thrilling exciting and full of surprises this book could not land fast enough in my kindle so I could jump in. This is book 2 in the Web of Desire Series and it picks up right where book 1 ends!
I had no idea what direction the author was going to take in this installment and wowza, she delivered!
Full of intense twists and turns, this read unfolded seamlessly as I was pulled into more of Patrick and Madeline’s story. Their chemistry was off the charts combustible and the push and pull had me flying through the pages.
Told in past and present we learn more about the characters. Some questions are answered and more are presented, setting the stage for book 3.
Once again I’ve been Aleatha’d in the best way!
4.5 stars!
Flame was amazing, truly Aleatha at her best. I am not sure I can write a review, my brain is still processing that ending. I truly never saw that coming. Ever.
We pick up where we left off with Patrick and Maddie. Understandably, Patrick is shocked but he now has a clear mission to accomplish. We see Patrick really grow into his own person with the Sparrow organization, knowing when to push and when to follow Sterling. Maddie has built so many walls and she is unwilling to trust anyway because she hasn’t been able to in nearly 20 years. I love seeing Maddie really grow from a scared teenager to a strong, but hurt woman.
Their story has twists and turns, steam and heat, and an unbelievable ending. You don’t want to miss this one! I can’t wait for the conclusion in the next book.
Title: Flame
Author: Aleatha Romig
Series: Web of Desire #2
Rating: 5 stars
Ms. Romig has done it once again-completely blew me away with her writing! Flame was everything I thought it was going to be but it was also so much more than what I was expecting. Full of lies, questionable loyalty, and love, Flame takes you on one wild and incredible journey.
I am OBSESSED with Patrick. He is everything you want in a hero-he is a true alpha, hot as hell, and would do anything for the woman he loves. I absolutely adored Maddie. She is such a strong heroine and she has survived the unthinkable. Together, their chemistry was off the charts hot and you felt it coming off the pages. Their journey is shaping up to be Ms. Romig’s best work to date.
I seriously want to shout from the rooftops every single thing I loved about this book but I don’t want to spoil it for anyone. All I can say is that Flame was raw, gritty, and totally unputdownable! I cannot wait for the conclusion!
Book 2 in this Web of Desire series, and it was simply stunning, full of emotions, gritty and very raw in places, lots of drama and suspense and hot sexual chemistry. This kept me on the edge of my seat throughout and will leave your emotions in a bit of a turmoil!
This picked straight up after book 1, giving you lots of answers but leaving lots more for book 3! I love the intricate web of lies and deceit weaved in this, it really pulls you into the story line!! Madeleine has kept so many secrets from Patrick in this, and there is still so much of those missing years he knows nothing about!! The storyline goes back and forth fluidly through the past and the present as we learn just what became of Madeleine, many parts of this were very emotional, graphic, gritty and raw, this woman has been through so much, she really is very brave and heroic!!
Patrick have never stopped loving Madeleine, he is quick to step up and reclaim her as his wife, and even more wants to protect his family. He is confounded by just how much he wants what he never knew he had! There is lots going on in the Sparrow Corporation, a new war is starting to rage and Patrick and his family are in the thick of it, but who better to have around than Sterling and his friends!
I read this one so fast, I just couldn’t get enough, flipping the pages with bated breath to find out what happened next!! Full of plot twists and turns, this will keep you glued to it until the end! I can’t wait for the final book!! Highly recommended reading.
The continuation of Patrick and Madeline‘s story was a wild and emotional ride. Aleatha Romig not only Aleatha’d me but she took me to places I was not prepared for and she thoroughly messed with my psyche.
With the cliffhanger in book one, I wasn’t sure what tone the story would take in book 2. Needless to say it was a roller coaster ride of emotions. Shock, Confusion, Disbelief and Anger all front and center but there was also an underlying Love that was set many years ago that still pulled Patrick and Madeline together. A love that never really faded but with discovering secrets and lies of the past, would that love break Patrick and Madeline apart or strengthen the love they never forgot?
The turmoil in Chicago is escalating and Sterling Sparrow has multiple fires to deal with besides the Patrick and Madeline revelation. But as Patrick is in the inner circle of The Sparrow Organization, he has all the means to execute his rescue plan. There is nothing better than a determined man fueled by love and passion.
I will say that Madeline’s disappearance and past was hard to digest. I wasn’t prepared and it really caused me much anxiety. The author was graphic enough in the telling that it stirred in me a deep compassion for Maddie. I came to admire her as a heroic woman for surviving her horrific and brutal past.
This second book read fast. It was full of twists and turns, gut wrenching emotional angst, and a huge secret that unfolded in the end. Needless to say, the next book can not get here soon enough. Patrick and Madeline’s story has been exceptional so far and I know the next book will knock my socks off with that revelation at the end!!
After finding out that Ruby is his daughter, Patrick is as frantic as Madeline trying to get her back from Ivanov. Finding where the girl is and bringing her home will be an impossible task. In the meantime, our author is about to WOW! us one again with an unforeseen plot twist. And it is a bib one! I am not saying anymore because you should be just as surprised and shocked as I was!
You will not be able to put this book down. Trust me, I am on the edge of my seat waiting for the final installment of this series.
A fantastic installment to this trilogy! Book one left us on a cliffhanger that made it so hard to wait for Flame. It was well worth it! I’m not typically a fan of visiting the past in some chapters and being in the present in others, but the weaving in this book was very well done. It gave just enough information to understand Maddie’s current thought processes and choices. I did find Maddie to be a bit naive about the bratva and gave Andros way too much credit for what’s he done and how long she’s known him.
It was a bit of an emotional roller coaster, with plenty of twists and turns to keep the ride exciting. There were a few predictable parts, which gave a false sense of security that I knew what was going to happen. Aleatha always proves me wrong!
I received a copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and unbiased review.
Aleatha brings this world to life in so many ways. Patrick is a strong man and protects his family with everything. Same as his family will do everything to protect him and what he calls his. But when Madeline comes back into his life after so many years he has to decide if she’s there for what she says or to bring Patrick and his family down. As much as Patrick is a strong man, Madeline is an amazing woman and has as much if not more strength then Patrick does. Now they both have to join their strength and save everything they love.
Once again, Aleatha leaves us dangling on that cliff’s edge! WOW! What an ending! And what a journey to get there! The Web of Desire series is incredible and I can’t say much more because I do not want to give away anything! I will just say that while you can read this series without having read those that came before it, to me knowing all the characters and their backgrounds has made Patrick’s story that much better! I highly recommend starting from the beginning and working your way here! Believe me you won’t regret it and you’ll get here FAST because you won’t be able to put these books down! Thank you Aleatha for bringing Patrick and Madeline’s story to life, with so many twists, turns and omg moments. You are truly the master. Waiting with baited breath for Ashes to see how everything comes together.
If I thought Spark was good, I can now guarantee that Flame is so much better! I mean, the books in this series keeps coming better than the last!
Aleatha Romig is delivering a story worthy of a TV series! I can already see it… from Secrets to Ashes (yet to come, but no doubt amazing), the Sterling World, as I like to call it, would make one of the best TV series around with all the intriguing and romantic plots these books have.
I wish someone could pick it up and make it real!
In Flame, the story picks up right where Spark ended. So many secrets are revealed and questions answered, the characters keep making it real as well as the intrinsic plot that becomes explosive!
This is one of those books you can’t just put down!
Now as we wait for Ashes to see what happens to Patrick and Madeleine’s future, I can’t stop guessing what happens next. But I am sure of one thing… Aleatha Romig won’t make it easy for sure and will deliver an angsty and spectacular ending for these characters!
I will never get enough of being Aleatha’d!!!
Flame, second installment of the Web of Desire serie started right after the cliffhanger of he first opus. From the first to the last pages, I found myself enthralled by Madeline and Patrick’s story. If the first book left me longing for more, Flame definitely answered some questions…and brought out more interrogations….
Back and forth from present to past, the intrigue made me feel for Madeline. Her story squeezed my heart, her strength warmed it.
Flame is tension filled, it fueled the emotions and the action. I absolutely need Ashes, the last installment ASAP!!!