SWB Says It's: BLACK CREEK BURNING by RT Wolfe #review, #excerpt, #giveaway

 

Black Creek Burning

by R. T. Wolfe

Publisher:  Crimson Romance

Published:  September 24, 2012

Length:  258 pages

Genre: Romantic Suspense

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Book Summary:

Brianna Chapman has learned to handle just about anything. Witnessing the murder of her parents had that effect. Knowing the unsolved arson had been meant for her is the one thing she can’t handle. Instead of dwelling, she stuffs her guilt soundly into her subconscious through diving into the teaching job she loves by day and the dirt of the landscaping business she owns by night. Her habit of remaining aloof to personal relationships is, well, working.

Will her guilt be as easy to keep buried if the killer comes back to finish the job?

In the midst of juggling a scorched yard, dead animals on her doorstep, and her vandalized car, the one thing she didn’t count on was the staggering Nathan Reed. A nationally renowned woodworking artist, Nathan and his two priceless nephews move into the run-down historical house behind her and over Black Creek. They have a canny way of maneuvering around her aloof demeanor and into her heart. Will they still want to be part of her life when they discover she is haunted by past memories and hunted by present dangers?

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**This excerpt is from Chapter 10 (of 32) and it has such a great line at the end.**

Excerpt:

“I’m not above doing that. You should know that. I can take care of my own car.” Brie turned as she thought of just how she was going to do that, and reached up to pull out a single tea bag and mug. “And there is no you and me. It was just a kiss. Now, we have to move backward for Andy’s sake.” And mine, she thought.

He made his way to her in three long strides, picked her up by the shoulders and plopped her on the kitchen counter, smashing his mouth to hers. Framing the side of her face with one hand, Nathan laced his fingers in her pinned up hair with the other.

She couldn’t think and for the first time in her life let go. Slipping away from her blessed control, she blocked out the possible consequences and surrendered to the now. Her skin nearly ignited from the feel of his body as she pulled him in closer. She held onto his lanky back, his strong arms, feeling his rough hands on her face, in her hair. His mouth and his tongue emptied her mind. She clamped her eyes shut and wanted to stay right there.

As he’d done at the midnight hour in her basement, he pulled away as quickly as he took her.

Nathan whispered close to her face, “Just a kiss my ass.”

**Oh how I love that line! ;)**

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My Review:

With a Dad who was a firefighter almost my whole life, I had a true interest in this story.  When I read that arson played a big role in the back-story of this book, I was eager to find out what happened.  Add to that a fierce and passionate romance, and I was so ready to step into Black Creek Burning.

The Good:  Ms. Wolfe did a masterful job of creating her characters in this book.  Brie was so tortured yet repressed all possible feelings and interactions, making any relationships doomed from the start.  Nathan was just the sort of man to see past her defenses and break through her barriers.  Their relationship was complex and interesting.  The mystery of the arsonist and person torturing Brie was suspenseful and kept us guessing from the beginning.  The details Ms.Wolfe included regarding things like distressing the wood and Brie's gardening abilities were truly amazing.

The Bad:  After the jolt of the first chapter, it took several chapters to lay the groundwork for the story and that part was a little slow.  Once Brie and Nathan started interacting however, the excitement and intrigue picked up considerably until it became a real page turner!  Otherwise, I basically really enjoyed this book.

The Snuggly:  Nathan is a strong, sexy and observant man who see through Brie's facade and describes her to us in a  way that makes her truly beautiful.  The give and take, push and pull between them is both sensual and hot.  The Snuggly is worth every page you read to get to it.:)

The Rest:  I truly enjoyed reading this book.  It was so unlike most of the books I read with a fabulously mysterious twist to go along with the moving and heart-warming romance.  I recommend this book to all who love suspenseful romances.  You will not be disappointed.  I know I look forward to the sequel To Fly in the Shadows, due for release in February, 2013!

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About Author R.T. Wolfe:

R.T. Wolfe’s romantic suspense, Black Creek Burning, is the first in a series set in beautiful upstate New York. She enjoys creating diverse characters and twining them together in the midst of an intelligent mystery and a heart encompassing romance.

It’s not uncommon to find dark chocolate squares in R.T.’s candy dish, her Golden Retriever at her feet and a few caterpillars spinning their cocoons in their terrariums on her counters. R.T. loves her family, gardening, eagle-watching and can occasionally be found viewing a flyover of migrating whooping cranes.

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Giveaway:

R. T. will be awarding a $50 giftcard to either Amazon or BN, winner's choice, to a randomly drawn commenter during the tour.

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Love ‘n Books,  

Alyson

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