Blurb:
Beaten and wounded by a band of sadistic renegades that rules the borderlands of Indian Territory, U.S. Marshal Kaed Turner understands what the inevitable outcome will be for him: death. But Fate and a war party of Choctaw Indians intervene, delivering him instead to a beautiful angel with the skill to heal him. Jessica Monroe has already lost a husband and a brother to the outlaws who tortured Marshal Turner. As the rugged lawman lies bleeding on her bed, she faces a difficult decision. Can she afford to gamble with her heart one last time? For when Kaed recovers, he is sworn to join the other Territorial Peace Officers in their battle to wipe out the renegade gang once and for all. When vengeance is done, will Kaed keep riding? Or will he return to claim his future with the beautiful woman the Choctaw call "Fire Eyes?"
My review:
Fire Eyes swept my heart away in an insta-love kinda way with Kaed and his Jessi's insta-love happily ever after story and has earned a place on my favorites and to-be-reread shelf.
This story is packed full of intense feels, nail-biting twists, and swoon-worthy moments. It starts out in such an violent way that you can't help but be hooked into discovering what happens next. I found myself horrified by the torture, tearing up from the care, and happy-sighing because of their strong connection. There's themes of family, inner-strength, and loyalty weaved throughout, as well as a pretty sadistic bad guy story line that honestly gave me the shivers! eek! Oh, and a few minor plot lines that were just the sweetest little pieces of goodness.
Kaed and Jessi gave me one of my favorite kinds of book escapes, making me fall in love with both of them.
Fire Eyes swept my heart away in an insta-love kinda way with Kaed and his Jessi's insta-love happily ever after story and has earned a place on my favorites and to-be-reread shelf.
This story is packed full of intense feels, nail-biting twists, and swoon-worthy moments. It starts out in such an violent way that you can't help but be hooked into discovering what happens next. I found myself horrified by the torture, tearing up from the care, and happy-sighing because of their strong connection. There's themes of family, inner-strength, and loyalty weaved throughout, as well as a pretty sadistic bad guy story line that honestly gave me the shivers! eek! Oh, and a few minor plot lines that were just the sweetest little pieces of goodness.
Kaed and Jessi gave me one of my favorite kinds of book escapes, making me fall in love with both of them.
MICHELLE! What a great surprise to wake up to this morning! I needed this today. I'm so glad you loved FIRE EYES as much as you did. I really enjoyed writing Kaed and Jessica's story, and I'm not a plotter...more of a pantser, so as you can imagine I was taken on a trip of my own as I was writing their story. LOL This is one that is near and dear to my heart--my first published novel. Thanks so much for this wonderful review!
ReplyDeletehaha! I could just imagine how much more intense of a ride it was for you, simply because you had to figure out all the puzzle pieces and make sure they all fit, as compared to me who just got swept away in the drama of it all.
DeleteYou know what's fun about writing and posting these reviews? They're making me want to go back and reread the stories! haha! Alas, while there will be the perfect time for me to revisit with Jessi and Kaed, there's also so many more of their book siblings (your books) and cousins (other PRP books) I have yet to meet and fall in love with.
This was the first book of your's that was repeatedly HIGHLY recommended to me, but I was a rebel and decided to read The Half-Breed's Woman first, and then I quickly followed up with this. These two books were what solidified me as a fan-girl of yours and the rest is history. Now, y'all know the rest of the story! lol And I'm so thrilled I can now HIGHLY recommend this story to others!
So happy I could bring a smile to your face today!
You really did, Michelle! Thanks so much again!
DeleteOne of the first Cheryl Pierson stories I ever read, and I've been a fan ever since. You nailed it, when you wrote "Kaed and Jessi gave me one of my favorite kinds of book escapes, making me fall in love with both of them." Doris
ReplyDeleteIt's definitly one that'll get you addicted to Cheryl's brand of stories.
DeleteI love that I could fall in love with both the hero and heroine -- that doesn't happen as much as I wish it would, and when it does, that story settles so much deeper in my heart.
Doris, I'm so glad you agreed with Michelle about Kaed and Jessi's story. I really had a hard time saying goodbye to them! LOL
DeleteMichelle, I have a problem with that sometimes, too. (falling in love with the hero AND the heroine)--because I want to BE the heroine. LOL But I try to write heroines that the reader can identify with and put themselves in her shoes.
DeleteHi, Michelle! It's readers like you with your enthusiasm that keep us going sometimes. I actually read Fire Eyes twice myself and enjoyed each time. Cheryl this is good timing here because I'm posting my interview with you next weeks so we'll learn more about you and your story, Fire Eyes. I can't wait! It's a good one.
ReplyDeletePatti, thanks so much. I'm really glad to know that in our world with so many wonderful stories you read mine TWICE! I must confess, I've read Margarita twice too, and I know there's a third time coming. LOL I'm really excited about my interview with you!
DeleteI LOVE rereading stories. In fact, one year I think I reread more books than I read new ones! That's been a couple of years ago now.... But it was so much fun to revisit and fall in love all over again - and discover things I missed/forgotten from the first read!
DeleteAnd WOOHOO for timing!! We're rocking that because I believe you just featured someone in the last week or so who's gonna get a review of their book posted soon! haha! We're jivin' and didn't even know it. ;)
I'm looking forward to your interview - both of ya! :)
Cheryl and Michelle,
ReplyDeleteI have several books that I cycle around to reread. With each re-read, I get something new, different, or 'ah-ha' each time. For instance, if you read "To Kill a Mockingbird" as a high school student and then reread it thirty years later with life experiences under your belt you're going to read the story with fresh eyes and a different perspective.
That is so true. Kaye, I remember a new English 102 prof I had trying to teach Hills Like White Elephants by Hemingway--either she didn't want to touch the subject of abortion or didn't realize that was what the subtext was all about. Everyone complained it was "so stupid" and "what does THAT mean"? And it was YEARS later before I reread it and understood what was going on.
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