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London, 1881. Once the flames are ignited . . .
Miranda Ellis is a woman tormented. Plagued since birth by a strange and powerful gift, she has spent her entire life struggling to control her exceptional abilities. Yet one innocent but irreversible mistake has left her family's fortune decimated and forced her to wed London's most nefarious nobleman.
They will burn for eternity . . .
Lord Benjamin Archer is no ordinary man. Doomed to hide his disfigured face behind masks, Archer knows it's selfish to take Miranda as his bride. Yet he can't help being drawn to the flame-haired beauty whose touch sparks a passion he hasn't felt in a lifetime. When Archer is accused of a series of gruesome murders, he gives in to the beastly nature he has fought so hard to hide from the world. But the curse that haunts him cannot be denied. Now, to save his soul, Miranda will enter a world of dark magic and darker intrigue. For only she can see the man hiding behind the mask.
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"Very good book. It was well written and a different and interesting storyline. The characters are strong and intelligent and I liked the chemistry between the Archer and Miranda. My only complaint is that it took way too long for the H & h to finally truly come together and they held their secrets from each other equally too long - I don't mind some of that, it's what makes the story but there comes a time where you just want to yell "enough all ready". Other than that very good book. I plan to continue the series."
— Keri (4 out of 5 stars)
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Callihan has a great talent for sexual tension and jaw-dropping plots that weave together brilliantly in the end.
— Diana Gabaldon, New York Times bestselling author -
"Beauty and the Beast meets Phantom of the Opera (with hints of Carrie and an abundance of Egyptian mythology) in this gripping, intoxicating story, simmering with incendiary sensuality and featuring a heroine who risks all to save the man she loves. An exceptional debut and the first of what promises to be a compelling series.
— Library Journal, starred review -
Compulsively readable...a compelling Victorian paranormal with heart and soul.
— Publishers Weekly, starred review -
Top Pick! 4 1/2 Stars! Like moths to a flame, readers will be drawn to the flickering Firelight and get entangled in the first of the Dark London series. Combining Stephen King's Carrie and Beauty and the Beast, Callihan crafts a taut tale filled with sexual tension. This is one of the finest debuts of the season.
— RT Book Reviews -
Evocative and deeply romantic, Firelight is a beautiful debut.
— Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author -
A sizzling paranormal with dark history and explosive magic! Callihan is an impressive new talent.
— Larissa Ione, New York Times bestselling author of Immortal Rider -
All this reviewer can say is WOW! The sexual tension and story suspense is so thick, it becomes tangible like the very fog of Victorian London...
— TheRomanceReadersConnection.com -
A debut novel that will knock your socks off. Excellent secondary characters and an amazing premise make FIRELIGHT a rare Perfect 10 for a debut novel.
— RomRevToday.com -
A dark, delicious tale of secrets, murder, and love, beautifully shrouded in the shadows of Victorian London.
— Hannah Howell, New York Times bestselling author of If He's Dangerous -
Inventive and adventurous with complex, witty characters and snappy writing. Callihan will make you believe in the power of destiny and true love.
— Shana Abé, New York Times bestselling author of The Time Weaver -
A sexy, resplendent debut with a deliciously tortured hero, an inventive supernatural mystery, and slow-building heat that simmers on each page. I can't wait to see what Kristen Callihan comes up with next!
— Meljean Brook, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Duke -
A dazzling debut, sexy and thrilling. Callihan now has a place on my to-buy list."—Anya Bast, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Enchantment
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Utterly phenomenal! Sword fights, magic, a heroine with secret strengths, a hero with hidden vulnerability, and best of all, a true love that's hot enough to burn the pages.
— Courtney Milan, New York Times bestselling author of Unraveled -
A compelling and emotional pageturner that will have readers burning the midnight oil.
— Anna Campbell, award-winning author of Midnight's Wild Passion
Awards
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Winner of anAudioFile Earphones Award
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Winner of RT Book Reviews' Seal of Excellence, 2012
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Winner of RT Book Reviews' Seal of Excellence, 2012
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Winner of RT Book Reviews' Seal of Excellence, 2012
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Winner of RT Book Reviews' Seal of Excellence, 2012
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Winner of RT Book Reviews' Seal of Excellence, 2012
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Winner of RT Book Reviews' Seal of Excellence, 2012
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Winner of RT Book Reviews' Seal of Excellence, 2012
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Winner of RT Book Reviews' Seal of Excellence, 2012
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Winner of RT Book Reviews' Seal of Excellence, 2012
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Winner of RT Book Reviews' Seal of Excellence, 2012
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Winner of RT Book Reviews' Seal of Excellence, 2012
Firelight Listener Reviews
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Linda, 5/22/2019
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" This book took me by surprise. It's not one of my usual reads and my first one by this author but I thoroughly enjoyed this book and intend to read the next one in the series. "
— Malia, 2/20/2014 -
" Loved Archer and Miranda....there was something very subtle yet powerful about the love story...can't wait to read Daisy's story "
— Tara, 2/13/2014 -
" *sighs* I love books. I love this book! "
— Erika, 2/13/2014 -
" great book, held my attention, will read more from this author "
— Micki, 1/12/2014 -
" If I could give out half stars Id bump this up to four and a half. Great book, I loved the the main romance. I had a few minor quibbles with the book but nothing that will keep me from reading the second once I have the money. "
— Rebecca, 1/1/2014 -
" Really enjoyed this book. The different subject matter and mix of historical and paranormal romantic elements makes for a really entertaining story. "
— Sandy, 8/29/2013 -
" Review to come soon :) "
— Fathima, 7/18/2013 -
" SO FREAKING GOOD!!!! I can't wait to start the next book in the series! "
— Amanda, 5/21/2013 -
" Amazing storyline with Egyptian twists. Loved the characters, the plot, and the ending. This book kept me on edge the entire time "
— Becky, 5/8/2013 -
" Has to be the best historical paranormal romance I've read to date. I found the language to be appropriate and the plot believable. I didn't know too much about the heroine's power and no explanation was given, but I could forgive that for the fact that the story was so compelling. "
— Jodie_what?, 4/11/2013 -
" Sometimes you just need a good romance with a tortured hero and a strong woman. Fun read. "
— Melanie, 1/5/2013 -
" I'll be looking for more from this author in the future. Enjoyable Victorian paranormal romance. "
— Darlene, 12/7/2012 -
" Awesome mix of genres. A little alchemy/druids/firestarting/ton/werewolves?/romance/strong leads characters. Yeah, I seldom give 5 stars, but not once did I roll my eyes or skim a page. Awesome book. I hope the sequel lives up to its hype. "
— Serena, 10/15/2012 -
" I laughed, I sighed, I fell in love with a new author. Again. Second one this month. I'm starting to feel a little.... easy. "
— Donna, 8/13/2012
About Kristen Callihan
Kristen Callihan, a USA Today bestselling author, is a writer because there is nothing else she would rather be. She is a three-time RITA nominee and winner of two RT Reviewers’ Choice awards. Her novels have garnered starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Library Journal, as well as being awarded top picks by many reviewers. Her debut book, Firelight, received RT Book Reviews' Seal of Excellence and was named a best book of the year by Library Journal, best book of Spring 2012 by Publisher’s Weekly, and best romance book of 2012 by ALA RUSA. When she is not writing, she is reading.
About Moira Quirk
Moira Quirk, a British actress and Earphones Award–winning narrator, co-narrated Ben Bova’s Mercury and has narrated other popular audiobooks for which she received Audie Award nominations. She is a successful comedian and can be heard on Nickelodeon’s cartoon My Life as a Teenage Robot as well as in The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd, The Wild Thornberrys Feature, and Serendipity, among others. She has also lent her voice to several video games, including Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction and Haunting Ground.