Spotlight on the Hero

I'm driven in so many ways. Raising horses might be my first love but I'm a rescuer first and foremost, always have been. That's why being a firefighter is in my blood. I have a constant need to help others, to do everything in my power to keep them safe.

You and I didn't meet in the most 'normal' of circumstances, but I'm glad it happened the way it did. That way we skipped the 'I just met you' stage and went right to the 'I really like what I see in you' stage--guess life-and-death situations can have one positive side effect.

I know your fears about us and I'm determined to help you get over them. I might be the firebug, but you're the match, baby, and I'm damn well ready to burn with you.

~ Josh Kelly

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Reviews

HEARTS ARE WILD anthology (HEARTS AFIRE)

5 Stars!

".Saddle up ladies! You're in for the ride of your life when you read how this sexy cowboy teaches his lady to ride a horse. This thrilling and scorchingly sexy cowboy story, penned by the magnificently talented Patrice Michelle will set your "Hearts Afire". The humorous, always sexy, deep, and loving characters, and the suspenseful, intriguing, and masterfully written multi-layered plot had me guessing what would happen next, and wishing I had my very own cowboy to quench the blazing inferno of lust this story ignited."

                                           ~Reviewed by Christine at eCataromance Reviews

Here's what Christine had to say about the HEARTS ARE WILD anthology in general.

".Patrice Michelle consistently writes phenomenal stories, and this third in the "Bad in Boots"series -"Hearts Afire" is no exception, and I will be looking, impatiently, forward to the rest of the Bad in Boots series! This was my first time reading a Cheyenne McCray book, and now I'm wondering how I missed this fabulous author, but I can tell you, however, that "Wild Hearts" will not be my last! "Branded Hearts" by Nelissa Donovan was another magnificent first for me, and I would love to read more about the Red Bear Ranch and inhabitants, past, present and future, perhaps Nhya's story will come next? My only complaint about these three magnificent stories is that they had to come to an end."

HEARTS AFIRE by Patrice Michelle

".Patrice Michelle has another winner with Hearts Afire.   Well-written and thought-provoking, it might even make some readers cry..."

                               ~Reviewed by Angela Camp for Romance Reviews Today.

Here's what Angela had to say about the anthology HEARTS ARE WILD:

".HEARTS ARE WILD is a sexy, sometimes saucy, always heart tugging mix of stories with one theme running through it.  Readers will cringe at Sabrina's near death; laugh and cry at Nicole's determination not to settle for one man, even after it is obvious she is head over high heels in love; and gasp at the love found by Lily for her man.  This collection earns its rating with scorching sex scenes.   Ms. Michelle, Ms. McCray, and Ms. Donovan have one very devoted reader after reading these novellas.  For a book hot enough to warm up even the coldest feet, surf over to Ellora's Cave and snap up your copy of HEARTS ARE WILD."

                                ~Reviewed by Angela Camp for Romance Reviews Today.

"...This story [HEARTS AFIRE] was as grand as the city its takes place in-Texas! I loved the way you thought you might know how it would end and then-wow; you were taken down another suspenseful road! This is my first exposure to Patrice Michelle but it certainly will not be the last. She has a way of telling a sensual story plus adding all the great mystery elements. Kudos to a super work!..."

                                  ~Reviewed by Joyce for Coffee Time Romance Reviews

5 Ribbons!

"...HEART'S AFIRE is so full of intrigue and adventure that I read it in one sitting.  I really wanted to read this after reading Ms. Michelle's previous book, COLT'S CHOICE. 

Patrice Michelle is an automatic read for me.  Keep up the great work, Patrice.  Thank you so much for this sensational story..."

                                        ~ Reviewed by Phyllis for Romance Junkies

4.5 Rating!

"...When I started reading Hearts Afire I thought, well, a nice romance. The further I got the more  fascinated I became with the story. Michelle described in a very insightful way how the relationship between Sabrina and Josh developed - Sabrina's fear of close bonds to Josh and Josh's deep love for Sabrina.

I just couldn't stop reading. I had to know if there was a happy end. ..."

                                      ~ Reviewed by Ulrike for Mon-Boudoir Reviews

"...Sabrina and Josh are just terrific together.  This was a highly emotional story that will wring tears from your eyes..."

                                      ~ Reviewed by Susan at Enchanted in Romance 

"...Patrice Michelle starts this anthology with a light erotic mystery. The interaction between Josh and Sabrina is slow to appear, but once these two people are on the same page, readers will take notice of the heat that flares between them. They each display honest emotions that readers can appreciate and their story ensures this tale lives up to the wild hearts theme within the anthology..."

                                       ~ Reviewed by Amanda for Fallen Angels Reviews

"Patrice Michelle does a great job with Sabrina's story. I loved Sabrina and Josh. Their romance was romantic with very sensual and sometimes scorching love scenes. This is probably my favorite story of the three. Sexy but not overkill and the protagonists are a couple you wanted to have a happy ending..."

                                ~Reviewed by Jennifer Ray for Road to Romance

5 HEARTS!

"...Hearts Afire is a fast, satisfying read! Josh is Elise's oh so sexy neighbor, and Sabrina is immediately attracted to him. She has no inhibitions about sex and intends to enjoy every minute with Josh until she finds out what he does for a living. No matter how much he trips her trigger she can't give her heart to a firefighter. This one will make you gasp and make you cry but in the end say, in the words of a country tune, Hell Yeah!..."

"...Overall impression: Hearts are Wild reads more like a full length novel with the interconnected plot and characters that weave through all three stories. The shared plot was introduced in the prologue. The surprise in the epilogue tied it all together with a neat and totally sexy little twist! Each story was as different as the personalities of the heroines and yet all tied together by their warm friendships and family connections. I have read Patrice Michelle's Bad in Boots and also several of Cheyenne McCray's Wild series so "visiting" with some of the locations and old friends was fun, like icing on the cake. Or more like chocolate body paint! Because these stories are all extremely sensual and smokin' hot! Honestly I am not the biggest fan of anthologies but this one was excellent because of the way it dovetailed together for a "big picture" feel! and the outstanding quality of these three stories! It will definitely go on my keeper shelf along with my favorites from each of these three extremely talented writers

                                                 ~ Reviewed by Patrice at The Romance Studio

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