Friday's Featured Title: Rekindled Love by Rosemary Indra

Please welcome Rosemay. Rekindled Love is the first book in a three book series. Rekindled Love, The Look of Love, and Everlasting Love which will be out later this year.

Ever since her mom gave her a romance book when she was a teenager Rosemary has enjoyed happier-ever-after stories. She has been writing her own happy endings most of her adult life. When she’s not writing she enjoys spending time with her family, reading and crafts. She has two grown children and a three year old grandson who keeps her busy. Her and her husband live in a small town in Oregon.

Excerpt

Rekindled Love

Rosemary Indra

Excerpt Heat Level: 1

Book Heat Level: 3

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He saw no one as he made his way up the incline to the dilapidated storage shed. Situated on the edge of an older residential area, the structure he’d picked was perfect. The weathered building appeared vacant, and a large empty lot separated the shack from the nearest house. He pushed opened the unlocked wooden door and removed the backpack full of supplies from his shoulders.

After wiping his sweaty palms on his pant legs, he opened two small containers and sloshed the liquid on the wooden floor. Soon the pungent aroma of gasoline filled the room. He placed the igniter in a bed of steel wool then attached the wires to the small batteries and the timer. After picking up his backpack, he hurried from the shed closing the door behind him.

He glanced in both directions. Confident no one was in the area, he walked up the dead end street. His heart hammered in his chest. Ignoring his trembling hands, he removed a pack of cigarettes from his coat pocket. After he flicked his lighter, he stared at the bluish-yellow flame. Excitement raced through his veins.

A foggy mist hugged the ground and darkness shrouded the sleepy little town. Despite the wetness from the damp, January air, he crouched at the edge of the trees across from his target and waited.

He pulled a long drag on his cigarette then checked his watch. Two minutes before the hour. He’d completed his work on schedule. He had everything under control. Nothing would stop him. With the heel of his shoe, he ground out the butt.

The ignition flared to life. Shattering glass and splintering sounds of wood interrupted the stillness. Debris shot in every direction. "Damn," he muttered as he covered his ears with his hands, blocking the pressure from the explosion. The detonation was more powerful than he’d anticipated. The flames were clearly visible through the gaping hole in the side wall. No alarms, no security, and no advance warning. Everything had gone according to his plan. His gaze locked on the growing flames.

"Fire! Fire!" A man pounding on a neighboring house drew his attention down the street. "There’s a fire over there. Call 911," the Good Samaritan shouted as he pointed up the street.

He didn’t plan for anyone to discover the fire until it was too late. He needed more time. The firefighters would destroy his masterpiece.

In the distance, the fire alarm clanged to life at the station. Within minutes, he tuned into the sound of sirens growing louder with the approaching trucks.

Anxiously, he looked at the shed. A smile formed on his lips when he noticed the flames reach the top of the window frame. Hopefully, the fire would finish the building before the crew arrived. He drummed his fingertips against his forehead.

Red lights from the approaching trucks flashed, brightening the pre-dawn darkness. He didn't intend to stay once the crew disembarked. On second thought, he'd enjoy watching their futile efforts to extinguish his creation.

 Reviews

Definitely not your normal run of the mill romance novel. On the whole a very good book and well worth reading.

Orchid for Long and Short Reviews

Rekindled Love by Rosemary Indra
Publisher: Rogue Phoenix Press
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary
Length: Full Length (161 pgs)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 4.5 books
Reviewed by Orchid

When Forest Ridge, Oregon is terrorized by an arsonist, Fire Chief Mitch Chambers vows to do whatever it takes to protect the community--even work with the woman who left him four years ago. Professional sketch artist Abby Denton, still loves Mitch and hopes to regain his trust and respect by working with him. However, she fears when he discovers the truth about their daughter, he will never forgive her. As they work together, Mitch once again falls in love with Abby, but this time he refuses to let her walk out of his life. Can they rekindle the love that burned between them and uncover the identity of the arsonist before he turns their dreams and the town to ashes?

How do you cope when you realize the decision you made a few years ago was wrong? Is it too late to mend the past?

The town has an arsonist and the Fire Department is unable to get an accurate description. They call in expert sketch artist Abby Denton to assist them. Mitch Chambers, Chief Fire Officer, believes he can cope with seeing Abby again, but the sight of her and her two year old daughter pulls at his heartstrings.

A few years back Abby ran out on Mitch and he’s never forgiven her. Abby made a decision not to involve Mitch in her problems, but now she wishes she could go back in time and change her mind.

I found Abby to be a strong person. A single mom of a toddler, she manages to be successful in her chosen career and provide her daughter with a secure and loving home. She copes with everything life throws at her, not always successfully but she faces things head on. When danger confronts her she uses her head not her emotions.

Mitch came across as the strong silent type. I could imagine him as one of those firefighters they put on the calendars to raise funds for the Fire Department. Yum! His inner thoughts reveal who he really is. A man with his feelings in turmoil. Unable to forgive Abby for past hurts yet desperately fighting his attraction to her.

Although the nature of the conflict seems obvious from the beginning, the author threw in several twists and curves and I began to wonder if I’d got it right. I never could quite guess, and didn't find out until I'd read to the end of the book. Nearly to the last few chapters I thought I’d worked out all the answers, but then a completely new situation arose to throw me off the scent.

Rekindled Love is a contemporary romance with a captivating storyline. Abby’s little girl brings a lightness to offset the sometimes sombre air of the novel. Definitely not your normal run of the mill romance novel. On the whole a very good book and well worth reading.