Burned by a Kiss
Written by: Tina Leonard
Narrated by: Emily Cauldwell
Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
Series: Star Canyon, Book 1
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:05-03-16
Publisher: Audible Studios
My Review
This was such a sweet heartbreaking listen of one soldier
coming home to help take over the family ranch who fallen for the nerdy girl
every since it was a dare to kiss her in school. Through his tough days and
nights overseas seeing the worst part of war his thoughts were on her and that
kiss. He thinks just maybe once he gets back into the swing of things he just
might try that kiss again and see if it is as good as he remembers.
A veterinarian who has spent so many years dreaming about
the boy who kissed her turning into a man fighting for his country coming home
and all that he must have endured. She wonders how he has changed. Just how
turned upside down his world is and what she can do to help him. It is tough
having a crush on a man that never knew you were around but for one night when
their lips touch which changed her life forever.
When Santana comes home his sister sets him up with a dog that
needs to go see the vet for a checkup. Once he gets there he realizes his
sister has set him up, deciding not to let any grass grow under his feet he
would tease the little vet. One can’t be quite sure if he is teasing or being
straight up. This is where things get
interesting while Santana baits Emma sparks fly as the whole office hears what
they say leaving you chuckling. Santana is one hot hunk of a soldier who has
bad dreams and thinks he isn’t good enough for Emma with all that he has seen
he has come back broken. This doesn’t stop him for baiting her every chance he
can get. Santana are what dreams are made of every women in the world would
like to have one like him.
Emma has heard that Santana has come home oh the dreams she
has had but knows she isn’t even in his league. There is no way a man like him would
want someone like her. She has had a tough morning and the first person she
sees is Santana and his new dog. Lord Have Mercy doesn’t he look good, she has
got this she can handle or Lord please help her. She plays it cool as he flirts
she takes his words in another meaning two can play this game. Is it getting
hot in here or is it just her being around this sweet talking hunk of a man.
Ms. Cauldwell brings so much so much to this audio from her
sexy voice to her wonderful humors tones. Both her male and female voices were
wonderful you have no trouble understanding who is talking or what emotion they
are feeling. She adds humor with a chuckle you can hear the smile in her voice.
I did not hear any high or low parts or any breaks in this audio. Her tones are
right on mark as she gives you a delightful listen. Between the author’s story
and the narrator I had trouble putting this down. I even took a little longer
shopping to hear as much as I could. I found myself laughing and chucking throughout
this story as the narrator gave me a vivid picture that was playing out before
me. I have not listened to anything by this narrator and am hooked on her
voice. I really am looking forward to listening to more audios by her. I have
bought a few and will be picking up some more of her work very soon. She is a
total delight to your ears with a lovely clear voice that you could listen to
for hours.
I have read several books by Ms. Leonard some I have liked
more than others but I always know that she is going to give me a book that is
entertaining with a wonderful plot and most of the times a book I can’t put
down. This is going to be a wonderful series that has me hooked already I can’t
wait for the next book. The author gives you an outstanding story with humor,
flirting that makes you smile, two people so drawn together neither has a clue
the other would give anything to have them. I have laughed, hung my head as my
heart felt so much pain for the Dark family. How can one family take more when
they find that everything they believed in has been a lie right down to the
father they adored and loved? This is a story that will pull you in with
mystery, lose, love, humor, passion as these people get over broken hearts
learning how to start over and love again. The author gives you a story inside
a story I feel sure setting you up for the next family member who is going to
have to face the facts. This was a very well written story with delightful
characters and supporting characters. I just loved his brothers and sisters,
even Nick after the first few pages he was in. You will find yourself rooting
for more than one person as the author throws a few twists that leave you with
your mouth hung open. WOW I sure didn’t see that coming. There is a little mystery
as you find out things about Uncle Nick that will rock a few worlds. I was very
disappointed to find this is the first of the series and the only book
published at this time. Man I want the next book now, I sure hope it will not
be long before the next book is out and I hope the audio is with this same
narrator.
If you are looking for a wonderful entertaining read that
will hold you interest and keep you invested not only in the story but the
characters you do not want to miss Burned By A Kiss. You will not go wrong with
this hot little read that keeps you smiling and chuckling as the author takes
you on a whirl wind ride in this wild New Mexico land where they grow them hot,
wild and flirty with a man that can change your world with one kiss that leaves
you wanting more.
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P.S at the time of this post this book is a goodreads
giveaway
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Overview
A young veterinarian and a difficult man have been circling
each other for over a decade. Under the southwestern sky, and with everything
they hold dear in the balance, it s finally time for one of them to make a
move. Ever since graduation, when Santana Dark leaned over and kissed the
brainy and shy Emma Glass, she has been smitten with the dark, brooding hunk.
She thought about him while he served overseas, while she tended to the animals
of Star Canyon, New Mexico. Now he is back, ready to retake his place with his
three brothers and his spitfire of a sister at the family ranch. He ll have to
be the man of his family now, as his father died in a mysterious fire that the
police are still investigating. In the meanwhile, though, Nick Marshall comes
to town, a cousin they ve never met, and he holds the legal title to the family
ranch. Turns out Dad had more than a few gambling debts, including to the
brother his children didn t know that they had. With his world spiraling out,
Santana finds solace and comfort in Emma s arms, and she finds heat and passion
in his. Aided by a few dresses possessing supernatural powers, Santana and Emma
finally have ignited the spark that has always existed between them. Now the
trick will be to keep the flame from consuming them both."
