ARC Review – Where There’s Smoke by Jayne Rylon

Description:
When old flames unite, the heat is on!

A Two to Tango story.

Kyana Brady never intended to return to small-town life in upstate New York, but reality doesn’t give a damn about plans. She dropped everything to care for her dying aunt. Now that Rose is gone, Kyana realizes something else has changed—her priorities. Her high-paid, higher-stress law career no longer holds any appeal.

While debating her future, an insomnia-driven stroll turns into a desperate dash to save Rose’s elderly friend, Benjamin, from his burning house. And he’s always believed one good turn deserves another. So the old man rewards Kyana’s bravery with a little meddling in her love life.

After Ben’s great-nephew Logan witnesses his childhood friend’s bravery on the news, he rushes home to help his uncle rebuild. But before his hammer hits the first nail, sparks are flying. The heat between him and Kyana melts old affection into a completely new—and combustible—relationship.

Before they have a chance to discover how hot their love will burn, another disaster threatens to separate them forever. After all, they say bad luck comes in threes…

Product Warnings
A love affair that’s been ten years in the making is sure to be hot enough to scorch. And everyone knows, where there’s smoke there’s fire.

I’m a sucker for books where a childhood/adolescent crush becomes a very adult relationship. Jayne Rylon gives us a great reunion story in Where There’s Smoke.

Kyana Brady left her high powered career behind to move home and take care of her dying aunt. She’s trying to figure out her life when she suddenly is thrust into the role of hero as she saves her aunt’s elderly friend, Benjamin, from a fire in his house. When Ben’s nephew, Logan, sees them on the news he races to their side. He’s determined to help Ben rebuild his home and in the process winds up spending a lot of quality time with Kyana. Logan has a lot of baggage and has never felt he was good enough for Kyana. Thankfully while cleaning out Ben’s home Logan and Kyana discover some information that helps him realize life is short and not to be wasted. When Ben reiterates that lesson, Logan decides to just roll with the changes and hang on to Kyana with all his might.

It’s so rare that the heroine is the one to build up her partner, but that’s exactly what happens in this book. Kyana sets out to show Logan that money doesn’t buy happiness and the people you love will love you no matter what. I was impressed that Kyana was steadfast in her pursuit of a relationship with Logan. I love that Logan was able to put his money issues aside and go after the one thing he always wanted, Kyana.

This book is a little different from Jayne’s normal erotic genre, but I enjoyed it just the same. In addition to an outstanding love story this novella has some sultry sex and a little mystery to boot. I love that she stepped outside her normal style and feel that this book will appeal to readers who prefer more mainstream romance. However, I feel Jayne’s fan base will enjoy reading this book and find it just intriguing as her other works!

4.5 Stars