Monday, December 30, 2013

In The Firelight by Slyvia Matilde Review



Title: In the Firelight
Author: Sibylla Matilde
Date of publication: December 19, 2013
Blog tour Dates: December 30th-January 6th



Synopsis
***** Mature Content, Sexual Situations, Adult Situations, Strong Language *****

She found him on a snowy night. He sparked her desires and inflamed her dreams. 


Independent and feisty, Shea Madison has a tussle on her hands. Living in and loving her quiet little corner of Montana, she’s fiercely determined to fight a real estate developer trying to turn her quaint little mountain town into a touristy ski resort. So, when an outsider shows up to study the effects on the area, she instantly attempts to sway his impression… even if it means a little harmless flirting with the enticing visitor. 


Rhys Weland’s charade has one purpose—to bring the locals around to the idea of the resort, primarily the ringleader, Ms. Shea Madison. Embroiled in his deception, he’s stunned by the feelings she draws from deep inside him. Her integrity and sincerity quickly have him second-guessing his twisted morals. Her spirit arouses his soul. Her sensuality steals his breath. 

In the dark of the night, in the warmth of the fire, the passion smoldering between them combusts. But just when it all seems to make sense, one small stubborn mistake shreds the fragile bond between them. Will an impetuous act reignite their flame, or will their love vanish like sparks in the air?


 My Review:
Rhys is a jerk. He works for a bigger jerk. He's the typical gorgeous, built, womanizer that you expect to work in a business where he uses his looks and charm to get what he wants for his boss. What an ass. 

Shea is a lonely woman living in the cabin that belonged to her grandfather up in the mountains. She lives with her dog and has sworn off men, especially relationships. 

Rhys is sent to the mountains to do what he does, charm Shea and convince her to sell her land to his employer. He is encouraged to use any means necessary, even if that means sleeping with her to manipulate her. He's not thrilled with this assignment because he's not sure he wants to return to his home state but he enjoys the challenge so he accepts.

What happens is shocking to both Rhys and Shea. We follow their interactions over the couple weeks that Rhys is trying to win Shea over and her trying to avoid his charms. They have some REALLY hot sex while trying to figure the other one out.

This book was wonderful. I enjoyed every page and I will probably read it again in the future. I enjoyed getting to know the characters in the small town as well as Rhys and Shea. I highly recommend this book, especially for snuggling in under a blanket on a cold day. 5 out of 5!



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About Sibylla Matilde



Sibylla Matilde grew up in the mountain valleys of Southwest Montana exploring the dusty Old West gold country on the back of a horse. She attended a two-room schoolhouse beginning in 1st grade & had the same teacher until she changed schools after 7th. Beginning at about age 12, Sibylla discovered historical romance, feeding off of work of Jude Deveraux & Lisa Kleypas. She loves a book that can make the reader run the gamut of emotions, from the sweet glow of new love to gut-wrenching heartache. She is a true romantic & always has stories floating around in her head, living in a fantasyland until she writes them down to free them. 

Music is her emotional trigger. Growing up with a Wagnarian-loving mother, Sibylla was raised to treasure music that digs deep into the psyche, drawing out elation, sorrow, grief, desire. The soundtrack to her life includes many genres spanning centuries. She looooooooves Thirty Seconds to Mars (rather obsessively, actually... but, really, how can you NOT be crazy about this guy!? 
Jared Leto. Shhh. ) & pimps them out to all her friends through Spotify. She also delights in Met Opera HD broadcasts at her local movie theater & hopes (listening Met?) to someday see Diana Damrau reprise her role as Mozart’s Queen of the Night in Die Zauberflöte. 

Sibylla lives with her husband and hero who saved her from her own calamitous, young-adult self. He makes her laugh daily, even when things are tough. He's proved to her that love really can heal a shattered soul. In 18 years, they have never had a fight, although argue regularly with their two teenage kids who have, unfortunately, inherited their father’s quick wit (unfortunate as it is a quick wit that Sibylla, herself, definitely does not possess – there is a reason she is a writer & not a stand-up comedian). They live a quiet life with their two weird little rescued Chiweenies. Wait… teenagers & little yap-dogs? OK, maybe not so quiet.


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1 comment:

  1. I love this review! Had me a little scared at first that you weren't going to like it, so I was thrilled when I saw I earned 5 mustaches! THANK YOU!

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