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“Like a moth to a flame” his attraction to fire is as intensely passionate as a lover’s kiss. So beautiful…so deadly. Enter the mind of a serial arsonist and a scorching hot love affair in Deadly Heat, the second installment of Cynthia Eden’s Deadly series.
Lora Spade is not your average woman. A seasoned firefighter who has lost too many loved ones to the deadly flames, she is now facing a serial arsonist in her hometown of Charlottesville, VA. The arsonist, labeled “Phoenix,” is a professional who plans his victims, his accelerant of choice, and times his strike like a ticking bomb so the firefighters cannot rescue the victim before they are engulfed in the flames. When Phoenix hits too close to home by killing Lora’s boyfriend and former firefighter, she knows that her small town needs a higher level of assistance in tracking this killer. Fueled by vengeance, Lora ignores procedure and asks for help from the FBI’s Serial Service Division (SSD) to profile and capture Phoenix. What Lora does not expect on the next fire call is to be rescuing Special Agent Kenton Lake, the investigator sent from SSD. Kenton (or “GQ” as Lora initially refers to him) is shocked when Lora decks him in order to pull him out of the flames. From that moment, their relationship begins to sizzle as they team up to end this killer’s fiery game of cat and mouse.
Cynthia Eden is a pro at delivering strong and intensely passionate characters as well as a calculating and sadistic killer who keeps you guessing his identity until the very end. This action-packed thriller had me questioning to what lengths this madman would go to fuel his destruction. The chemistry between Lora and Kenton is an equal driving force in the storyline. It is a raw, instant attraction of two strong personalities that is nothing short of magnetic. Lora radiates energy and strength and Kenton is blown away by her. As the reader, I love it when a hero becomes so flustered by a woman he does not know what to do with himself to the point of questioning his sanity. This sets up some extremely steamy moments once both give in to their attraction to each other. It also fuels Kenton’s alpha male instincts once Phoenix turns on Lora and makes her a personal target. Needless to say, with two bold characters there are bound to be tense moments, on the job and in the bedroom. This is a couple that can go from zero to sixty in one kiss and loose all self control which provided some scorching hot love scenes and had me needing a cold shower! I also love that Ms. Eden incorporates the characters from the prior book into the current storyline. Readers who enjoyed Luke and Monica from Deadly Fear will be happy to have more interaction with both as they assist in tracking the arsonist. We also get a glimpse of how their personal relationship has progressed which was a total win for me given Luke is all kinds of hot as well!
Anyone who enjoys romantic suspense that will take your blood past the boiling point must check out Deadly Heat. It is one intense flame that will keeping you sizzling until the next installment.
Favorite Quote:
“I want you naked. His words, but they could have been hers. I want you alone, he whispered as his lips hovered just above her mouth. I want you spread out on the bed. And I want to make a fucking feast of you.”
Deadly Heat by Cynthia Eden
January 25, 2011 by Forever
Genre: Romantic Suspense
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The third book in Cynthia Eden’s Deadly series – Deadly Lies – will be released March 1st, 2011.
FBI Special Agent Samantha Kennedy is haunted by memories of the serial killer who abducted her. To keep the darkness at bay, she pretends to be a different, more confident woman. This Samantha doesn’t fear every unknown face. So she throws caution to the wind and shares a night of unbridled passion with a handsome stranger.
One night isn’t enough for successful entrepreneur Max Ridgeway. He wants more of the sexy, smart, mysterious woman who slipped away before dawn. When they meet again, their attraction is undeniable-until his stepbrother goes missing, and Max realizes that Samantha isn’t who she seems. But they must trust each other to trap a ring of bloodthirsty kidnappers before the nightmares that terrorize Sam become irrevocably real.
FVBR review coming soon.
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***GIVEAWAY***
Here is your chance to win a copy of Deadly Heat and Deadly Lies. Thanks to Hachette Book Group I am giving away 3 sets of books.
To enter, simply leave a meaningful comment on this review.
Because the prizes are shipped directly from the publisher, only residents of the U.S. or Canada are eligible to win. No P.O. Boxes, please. Winners will be subject to the one copy per household rule, which means that if you win the same title in two or more contests, you will receive only one set of books in the mail. Giveaway open until February 7, winner announced soon after.
About Amy
I had never read a romantic suspense novel until Deadly Fear and fell in love with it…I can’t wait to read Deadly Heat and Deadly Lies!
I have read all of Cynthia Eden’s other novels…she is always at the top of my must read list!
Thank you very much!
YAY!! Deadly Fear is the first Romance Suspence book I’ve ever read and I LOVED it. I’ve been eagerly anticipating these next two books!!!!
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I love romantic suspense! Both of these books sound perfect for me. Cynthia does suspense so well!
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Thanks so much for taking the time to review DEADLY HEAT.
I’m very happy that you enjoyed Lora and Kenton’s story!
Cynthia’s books sound like great romantic suspense. Count me in, please. Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
Maria/SpazP-Deadly Fear was my first romantic suspense read too and I loved it! This series is awesome!
Stacie- You will not be disappointed with this series.
Cynthia-Thanks for stopping by. Loved Lora and Kenton and I can’t wait for Sam’s story! I know Sam and Max will sizzle!
Ohh This is amazing!! thanks so much I would love to read these! this is great!
Yowza I need to read this author…I have read the best reviews! I love super creepy villians….
Mandi-The villians are always creepy and the couples are always smokin hot! You need to read this series!
I love romance where the internal conflict and the external conflict are turned up to eleven. Cynthia Eden is a new author for me and I would love to read these books!
I have just found another author to love. I cannot wait to read these books.
I LOVE Cynthia Eden’s writing!!! She hooks me from the first page and I can NEVER put her books done
I read Deadly Fear and it was REALLY good and now I can’t wait to read Deadly Heat and Deadly Lies
I love Cynthia Eden’s other novels and am excited to read this series. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Thalia/Dianne/Karen/Crystal-I love that Cynthia Eden does not skimp on the romance in her series! There is an equal balance of suspenseful plot/killer and a hot romance which makes for a great read!
I’m so excited Deadly Heat and Deadly Lies are releasing back to back. Can’t wait to finish this series!
I am a huge fan of Cynthia’s writing. She writes absolutely riveting and spell-binding stories. This particular series is a welcome addition to the romantic suspense genre – can’t wait to read the remainder in this engrossing series.
LOVED, LOVED, LOVED Deadly Fear…..so looking forward to reading Deadly Heat and Deadly Lies. Believe it or not, my husband enjoyed it too (although, at first he pretended to be disinterested!). Cynthia grabbed him too, hook, line and sinker!
Sounds good, I do want to read more romantic suspense, so far I have read 3..not many
I haven’t read this series yet. Why? I love romantic suspense. They sound fabulous. Enter me please and fix it so I win. LOL /jk
I love Cynthia’s books. That favorite line you posted from DEADLY HEAT is fantastic. I cannot wait to devour another of these books. Please enter me in the contest. Thank you.
Great review of Deadly Heat.Love the quote you picked
I have the first book in the series.thanks for the chance to win these two.
I haven’t had a chance to read any of Cynthia Eden’s books yet. After reading this review, I definitely want to check out this author.
Please include me in this drawing. Thanks!(Hugs)Indigo
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Love Romantic Suspense novels…please enter me.
Romantic Suspense is my second favorite genre to read. I love it when an author can put together the right amount of suspense with the romance, where neither outshines the other. It’s hard to get that perfect mix but I think Cynthia Eden accomplished that in Deadly Fear!! I am very much looking forward to the next two books in this series!!
It has been forever since I’ve read a romantic suspense novel. This one sounds terrific. Love that the heroine is a firefighter. We don’t get too many *female* firefighter stories.
I discovered Eden at the end of last year, and I have to say… very impressed with her paranormal stuff. Just started reading Deadly Fear last night. Really liking it so far, glad to hear the next one rocks as well!!
I just started reading Romantic Suspense about a year ago and now wonder what took me so long. I am hooked. I haven’t read anything (yet) by Cynthia Eden but my friend Amy recommended her books as being outstanding. I just got Deadly Fear and will start TODAY. Can’t wait to read the rest and thanks for the chance to win.
I’ve never read any of Cynthia Eden’s books, but after reading this review, I’d love to check out this one and her first.
Ooh, sounds yummy! Another book to add to the TBR list!
Great review Amy. Based on your reviews on this series I can see this is definitely one I need to get started on soon.
Yes, Sophia! You must read this series if you enjoy romantic suspense. It has the perfect balance of both and Eden’s characters are smokin HOT!
This series looks so good, I love coming across new series!
I have not read Cynthia Eden. However, after reading this I am definitely going to give her a try. It caught my attention and now I have to read it. Thank you for the review!!
I’ve been a fan since I read DEADLY FEAR, would like to be entered for this giveaway. Thanks!
Unfortunately I have not read any of Cynthia’s book yet. I hope to remedy that soon. This series looks great and I can’t wait to read it.
Hello,
I really enjoyed the first book in this series, Deadly Fear, which was the first book I read by Cynthia Eden. I’m always looking for new romantic suspense series to read, so this was a good discovery. I’m actually happy to read from your review that Monica and Luke will appear in Deadly Heat and we will get a glimpse at how their relationship is going. That is one of my favorite aspects of connected books – seeing the previous characters in the newer stories. Thanks.
It’s so hard to come up with “meaningful comments” lately. I mean, if you enter every giveaway you can, it gets very difficult. Well, you’ve got to be in the game, to win the game. Have a great day!
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I adore this author’s books and so look forward to getting my hands on these books! And after that quote…. Whew! *fans self*
A woman firefighter?! w00t! If anyone can handle the heat, it’d be her.
That quote alone makes it a must read. Please enter me.
Missie, TX
Great review! I like reading romantic suspense but have not tried this series yet. Thanks for the opportunity to win 2 of the books!
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I love Cynthia’s romantic suspense books—she is an awesome storyteller.
I am just getting started in the romantic suspense genre. Would love to read these books! Cynthia Eden is a new author for me and I would love to check out her stories.
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*fans self* That quote!!
Great review! I love romantic suspense and you’re making this series sounds so good, Amy.
(too bad I’m from Europe, but I’m going to get this myself for sure)
Deadly Fear was one of my favorite books last year. I couldnt put it down. Looking forward to reading these two soon. Thanks for the chance!
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Congrats to Cynthia on the new release. I can’t wait to read Kenton’s story.
Please enter me in contest. I would love to read both books. Tore923@aol.com
I love romantic suspense!! Karen Robards and Linda Howard were among my first and I can’t wait to get ahold of more. These books sound amazing. I’ve seen Cynthia around the blogs and I follow her blog and I have yet to get ahold of one of her books. I know, what’s wrong with me??? She is on my TBR and this is something I need to fix
Thanks for the chance
Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I LOVE romantic suspense! There’s nothing better than a lot of mystery and a little action between the sheets to suck you in!
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Cynthia’s books are always a wonderful read and now since she’s expanded her writing to romantic suspense it’s more for you to enjoy. Her paranormal characters are realistic, her stories believable and the romance steamy. Her first romantic suspense did not let me down, Cynthia is continuing with the same winning results!
Oh I need to read these! I can’t believe I haven’t picked one of these up. Would love to be entered!
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I’ve recently discovered Cynthia Eden’s books and really liked the paranormal series (Midnight’s Master — woo hoo!), so I just picked up Deadly Fear and am glad to find another romantic suspense must read series. Would love to spare my budget the cost of the next two!
Cythnia Eden is one of my favorite authors since I never read anything of hers I haven’t liked so I would love to win this new series.
I love her books and cannot wait to read this one and all of her upcoming books.
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My first experience with Cynthia’s work was her story “All I want for Christmas” from the anthology, “The Naughty List”. Whoa mama! HOT HOT HOT! Eden most definitely knows how to compose a steamy read!
I’d LOVE the chance to win. Thank you for the event!
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I love reading romantic suspense books they are one of my favorite genres. I’ve only read one or two books by Cynthia and I really enjoyed them I can’t wait to read this series.
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great review. And this series sounds fantastic.
Ohhh okay, please pretty please include me in this one! Besides the story sounding very awesome… I actually have to admit that I love the covers!
Okay, baby KC just kicked while reading your review this is a sign I need to read me some Cynthia Eden!
Wonderful review. definite a read!!
What a great giveaway thank you so much! These books sounds so good thank you for the chance! great giveaway!
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I haven’t had the chance to read any of Cynthia’s books yet, while many of them are on my TBR list. This is a great giveaway and would give me a wonderful head start on my collection. I keep seeing her popping in on blogs and have been unable as of yet to win anything from her. Anxious.
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Romantic Suspense is my favorite genre. This book sounds hot (pun intended). Can’t wait to read it!
I have never read any of Cynthia’s books. But these sound good. I think the idea of a female lead who is also an FBI profiler sounds great!
I would love to win a set of these books. I really enjoyed reading Deadly Fear, and I like the idea that Luke and Monica get to progress in the next book.
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Deadly Heat sounds hot (wince – bad pun). I liked the part where she decks him in order to save him. It sounds funny and both books have mysteries to solve – two great combos!
Please enter me in your contest.
Thanks.
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Deadly Fear was my favorite romantic suspense book of last year. I’ve been looking forward to the other two books. I have both of then pre-ordered for my Kindle but I’d love print copies too.
Yummy Yummy!!!!! Can’t Wait to get my hands on this book! All I will need is my comfy bed, hot coco and turn my phone off!
I live in Buffalo so a good book on a long winters night is sweet!
Stay Warm!
Oh! Adding these to my TBR list. Thanks for the heads up.
I have to admit I don’t read that much rom. suspense, but I’ve heard that Cynthia’s books are really good and that the romance is smoking hot so I’d love to give them a try.
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I loved the first in the series and would love to read the 2nd two and I love the hint of romance in a suspenseful novel
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I love romantic suspense. Can’t wait to read the book. Thanks for the review.
I think romantic suspense is one of my favorite genres. Love the review — it makes me want to devour page by page. Thanks for the great giveaway
I love romantic suspense. These books sound like books I want to read!
I’ve never read any of these books and I am completely hooked already. After visiting your site, my Amazon account is going to get a workout.
Please enter me. These books sound really interesting!
OMG! These books are so hot. Okay i seriously need to read them. Your review was amazing!
I haven’t read any of Cynthia’s books, but the review makes these sound hot! I’d love to win them!
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I’m really interested in reading these!
I don’t usually read reviews before I read a book because it tends to sway my opinion on a book and cause me not to be able to develop an unbiased opinion of my own. I am positive I am going to love this book cause I loved deadly fear!!!
Congrats on the release!!!
Deadly Fear was an Awesome book but then Ms. Eden is a terrific writer. I love her books and writing style.
Deadly Heat sounds like it will be HAWT!!!I would love to win the other two books to have a complete set.
please enter me
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I just read the first 2 back to back & they were incredible. Can’t wait for the 3rd one.
Cynthia Eden is one of the best writers of romantic suspense, please count me in!
Cynthia, Congratulations on your new release! Your Deadly series looked so exciting and thrilling I couldn’t wait to read it. I just got my copy of Deadly Fear and can’t wait to dive in.
These look like great books for these cold winter nights! I would love to win. Please count me in.
I have really wanted to try romantic suspense and your review seals the deal – Cynthia Eden it is! I would love to win a set and thanks for the chance.
This series looks so good! I recently got the first book and can’t wait to read it. Romantic suspense is one of my favorite genres at the moment. Please enter me
Suspense and romance, I won’t be putting this book down.
Please count me in!
Not read these books but enjoy some suspense.
I read the 1st book deadly fear and it rocked! So cannot wait to read the next 2– ugh need more reading time. thanks for the awesome giveaway count me in!
I read the reviews and now I would love to read Deadly Heat and Deadly Lies. I read Deadly Fear and really enjoyed it. Romantic suspense thrillers are favorites of mine.
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