Burn for You by J. T. Geissinger

Burn for You (Slow Burn, #1)

by J. T. Geissinger

A classic fairy tale gets a sexy, edgy twist.

Jackson “The Beast” Boudreaux is rich, gorgeous, and unbelievably rude to the staff at Chef Bianca Hardwick’s New Orleans restaurant. Bianca would sooner douse herself in hot sauce than cook for Jackson again, but when he asks her to cater his fund-raiser, Bianca can’t refuse, knowing the cash will help pay her mother’s medical bills. Then Jackson makes another outrageous request: Marry me. The unconventional offer includes an enormous sum—money Bianca desperately needs, even if it does come with a contract—and a stunning ring.

The heir to a family bourbon dynasty, Jackson knows the rumors swirling around him. The truth is even darker. Still, he needs a wife to secure his inheritance, and free-spirited, sassy Bianca would play the part beautifully. Soon, though, their simple business deal evolves into an emotional intimacy he’s built walls to avoid.

As the passion heats up between them, Bianca and Jackson struggle to define which feelings are real and which are for show. Is falling for your fake fiancé the best happy ending…or a recipe for disaster?

Reviewed by stacey_is_sassy on

4 of 5 stars

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Is it HOT in here?

Just finished the audio for Burn for You and I enjoyed it.

Holy shamoly that slow burn was definitely worth waiting for. I admit to being very hot under the collar as I was listening to this one. Luckily I didn't have to struggle with squirming in public and avoiding eye-contact with my fellow passengers on the train (for a change). I was a little uncomfortable though. Straight after the remarkably hot sexy scene, an extremely sad thing happens in the book.

Ummm...not sure about you, but it's a tad uncomfortable when you're still squirming and you've got to switch to devastating news. I felt guilty because I was SOOOOO not in the mood for a sad scene. I kind of needed a little bit more...lying back with a smoke and scotch on the rocks (not literally, thinking James Bond) to relax after the high. Having to switch gears so quickly left me a little discombobulated. I recovered and went on, but admit to having to pause for a minute.

The story was interesting, narrators were good and I was left extremely satisfied in the end. Not sure (as I'm from Australia) but the accent and terms used seemed a little bit OTT. At first, I was highly amused but as the story went on, it became a little distracting. It may have seemed more so because I was listening instead of reading, though.

I will definitely be interested in reading more from this author.

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