Liam Bartlett had nearly lost his life in San Salustiano, and for five years the correspondent had done his best to silence his ghosts. But when Marisala Bolivar arrived in Boston, all his memories returned—along with a white-hot hunger for the young rebel who had hidden him and kept him alive. Marisala ached for Liam's touch, so long forbidden but now hers to fight for with a woman's fierce need. Could a love once forged in fire at last burn true?
In this unforgettably sensual love story, Suzanne Brockmann creates a portrait of two daredevil survivors tested by sorrow and bound by destiny to heal each other's wounds.
A flame who beckoned him out of the darkness, she understood his pain as no one ever would, but could he soothe her hidden scars by offering her his soul?
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"I am so glad this book was re-issued as it's a great love story of Liam and Mari. Reading Brockmann is like seeing old friends again. I love how here books revisit the charachters of her other stories.......You have to read this book after you first read forbidden."
— Cheryl (5 out of 5 stars)
" Typical Suzanne Brockmann romance--I can always count on her for a good story, although this is a pretty short one. I'll admit, the hero's declaration of love to the heroine in his newspaper column got to me! *sniff* "
— Auntee, 2/19/2014" Not nearly as good at the first book in the series. I really wish that Cal and Kayla played more of a role in this book (or at least were referenced in more then a wedding photo). "
— Rebekah, 2/14/2014" This is a very weak 4 stars....if I could give it 3.5 I would. "
— Rochelle, 2/1/2014" Mom rated "
— Dennis, 1/12/2014" I thought I would like this book more than the first. Heck the only reason I read the first was to get to this one. I skipped to the end and didn't seem to miss anything inbetween. "
— Mrs, 12/31/2013" Good, deep characters. "
— S, 11/21/2013" I liked this book all right, but parts were just too disturbing to belong in a romance novel. It's admittedly a fine line between the amount of gritty reality that's acceptable in an escapist romance and that which is just too much, but parts of this book crossed that line for me. "
— Christy, 11/14/2013" Because it is Brockmann, I really wanted to like this more than I did. Story felt rushed, characters were never fully developed, and everything seemed extra-contrived (for a Brockmann romance). At least it was short. "
— Debbie, 10/14/2013" This takes secondary characters from "Forbidden" and goes into their lives as they try to find out who they really are now that they aren't running for their lives everyday. Short, sweet romance. "
— T., 9/6/2013" Reminds me of Iris Johansen's early works. "
— Amy, 1/2/2013" This isn't one of her SEALs books; but it's still good. All her stuff is. "
— Lesli, 12/17/2012" I didn't engage with either hero or heroine - a problem I have with Brockmann and most category romances. "
— Bree, 11/10/2012" Pretty good book, but I dislike when stupidity gets in the way of things...and this book has quite a bit of that. "
— Dana, 8/9/2012" I read this book because I was in the mood for a good romance. This author writes a great story. There were a lot of twists and turns in this book. I was not sure there would be a happy ending. "
— Brenda, 9/11/2011" A fun quick romantic read. "
— Shea, 7/2/2011" Pretty good book, but I dislike when stupidity gets in the way of things...and this book has quite a bit of that. "
— Dana, 4/1/2011" This book wasn't bad. It was a very short book and quick read. <br/><br/>Your average romance novel.<br/><br/> "
— Samantha, 2/27/2011" I liked the first one better. This one was frustrating....talk about 2 people who need to have more discussion. "
— Kari, 1/6/2011" I liked this one as much as I liked the first of the series. Both Liam and Mara were intriguing characters that deserved their own stories – I’m glad Brockmann decided to tell them! "
— MRS, 12/29/2010" A fun quick romantic read. "
— Shea, 12/26/2010" I didn't engage with either hero or heroine - a problem I have with Brockmann and most category romances. "
— Bree, 6/4/2010" Freedom fighters get together after years apart and find that they are still in love with each other but in a different way! "
— Joanie, 12/29/2009" Not nearly as good at the first book in the series. I really wish that Cal and Kayla played more of a role in this book (or at least were referenced in more then a wedding photo). "
— Rebekah, 11/12/2009" I read this book because I was in the mood for a good romance. This author writes a great story. There were a lot of twists and turns in this book. I was not sure there would be a happy ending. "
— Brenda, 8/14/2009Suzanne Brockmann is the author of more than fifty novels, many of which are New York Times bestsellers. As one of the leading authors of romantic suspense novels, she was awarded the 2018 Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the highest honors bestowed by the Romance Writers of America (RWA). Her work has earned her numerous other awards, including two RITA Awards, four best-of-year awards from RT Book Reviews, and RWA’s #1 Favorite Book of the Year award.
Ellen Archer has narrated numerous audiobooks and has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards, as well as the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She is an actress, and singer with a degree in opera performance from the Boston Conservatory. She has performed extensively on the New York stage and in regional theaters.