AUTHOR: M.J. Nightingale
TITLE: Fire In His Eyes
At thirty years old Monica is about to discover real passion
for the first time in her life. A chance
encounter in a Tampa bar brings Victor into her life. Sexy as hell, secretive, and incredible in
bed, Monica is overwhelmed in every way by this ex-military man who introduces
her to all kinds of new and exciting experiences.
Monica is a school teacher who longs to experience the joy
and thrill of passion. She has battled a
past filled with trauma, and depression.
Finally free of her fears and guilt, she begins to explore. That is when she meets Victor, a man who has
his own demons to battle and secrets to keep.
When he meets innocent Monica, he wants to experience all he can with
her. She is innocent, yet willing; barely touched, but incredibly
passionate. Victor's past has scarred
him, and despite his feelings he keeps Monica at a distance. Why?
Because he fears those secrets will destroy them.
But, Monica and Victor are soul mates. They have the same hot passions. Will they find their happiness with each other? You must read to find that out. But, they most assuredly do find pleasure.
I saw an excerpt on Facebook, and that was me hooked. After a quick message to the author needing to know how long I would have to wait before I got to read it, I found I was soon counting down the days!
I have to say the rest of the book DID NOT DISAPPOINT! WOW, it was hot! It was moving! It was riviting! It was passionate! Did I mention HOT? Holy melting knickers...
Right from the start, I was hooked. I didn't want it to end, but I couldn't put it down at the same time.
Monica is still dealing with a horrific event that happened to her years before. Her sister, Ana, is worried that she is starting to slip back into her old reclusive ways, so takes action and drags her out for a night of flirty fun. That was the night she met Victor. He shocked her with his forward nature, but she also found herself turned on by it. I have to say, she wasn't alone!!
When they go out for their first date, Victor is straight with Monica about just what he can and can't/won't offer her. She thinks she can handle his terms, but soon realises that she is out of her depth. Victor is hiding secrets, but she doesn't have any idea what they could be. She doesn't push him in the hope that he will trust her eventually and let her in. He doesn't...
Although their relationship does develop in other ways, there is always a piece of him that Victor holds back. Over time, her sister becomes suspicious and makes Monica ask Victor the questions she has been avoiding. The answers she gets rip her heart out. And mine...
Victor isn't a bad guy, he is trying to deal with things the best way he knows how. He is trying to do the best for his loved ones, but at the same time he is risking his own peace of mind and happiness. He cannot see how his actions are not just making him miserable, but also those that he is intent on protecting also.
I loved how even though I had a fair idea of what Victor was hiding, seeing everything play out and unravel was what kept me riveted. But I could never have imagined the lengths Victor was prepared to go to. He has a sense of loyalty, no matter how screwed up, that you can't help but admire.
There was not one part of this book that I thought was slow. The flow of the storyline was consistent, always making me want to know more, always making me want to turn the page to see what else was uncovered. The different sides to Victor's nature, the developing inner strength of Monica, they all had me glued.
This is M.J. Nightingale's debut novel and on the basis of this book, I will be looking forward to all her other future projects.
I received an ARC in return for an honest review.
My Rating
Favorite Quotes
“You didn’t seem this shy on the dance floor. You can move! I was imagining you moving like that under me in my bed." Victor to Monica
MJ Nightingale has been a teacher for twenty–two years. She graduated from University in Canada with a Bachelors of Arts degree majoring in English, and honoring in American History. She went on to get her Bachelors of Education Degree in Secondary Education.
Reading has been a part of her life since she was a child. She has been an avid lover of classical English and American literature, but romance has always held a special place in her heart. She devours romance novels all summer long, and any type of fiction; thrillers, crime, suspense, and drama. She has published poetry, lyrics for song scores and short stories under a different name.
She has taught Creative Writing to high school students for over fifteen years, several who have gone on to publish works of their own.
She currently lives in Florida, where she continues to teach, with her wonderful husband of eight years, and her twin sons. She plans on pursuing her writing career full time very soon.
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