ABOUT THE BOOK
An inferno. That’s what my life became the second I laid eyes on her.
I’m ruthless, calculating, cold-blooded.Second in charge of an underworld establishment that men fear and the elite strive for membership—there’s no room in my world for an innocent like her.
The Baton Rouge Bachelors run this town. Politicians, celebrities, and high society are known to use our services. But make no mistake, the Bachelors are cruel, brutal, and malicious.
You need something done, we will do it—for a price, of course.
But the women who stand beside us need to be hard. Cunning. And just as heartless as we are. So when I meet Makaylie, and she is anything but, I know I must protect her from my vile world at all costs.
Even if it means I have to watch everything I have worked for, everything I have built, go up in flames.
MY REVIEW
Up in Flames is the first installment in the Baton Rouge Bachelor Series which is Cain and Makaylie’s story. A budding romance full of danger and secrets that will leave you on edge.
Cain Barrington is second-in-command of the brutal Baton Rouge Bachelors society. His job is to keep everything running smoothly by brute force if needed. Control is his middle name until he meets Makaylie Rayne, an unworldly awkward young writer who trusts him completely. That is the problem. She shouldn’t trust him. He’s bad for her.
Cain has two sides: his ruthless and dark side and sweet and romantic side. He’s battling with his head and heart and knows he should stay away from Makaylie, but he just can’t help himself. She’s like a magnet, but it’s risky. He’s a danger to Makaylie’s life. She’s a risk to Cain’s soul. He’s torn between wanting to protect her and wanting to be with her. But how do you reconcile that feeling with knowing that it could all end in tragedy?
Makaylie is falling for Cain and enjoys his dominance in bed, but it’s starting to wear thin out of bed. His secrets and mood swings are another problem because she feels he doesn’t trust her and he’s becoming increasingly agitated. Will they find a way to make it work, or will they become overwhelmed with the obstacles?
Cain and Makaylie are star-crossed lovers who have a lot to overcome, but their chemistry is strong and they are both falling hard. I don’t know how to feel about Cain with his Jekyll and Hyde persona. He clearly cares about Makaylie, but he’s very volatile. Makaylie is very naive and is swayed by Cain’s charm, but tip-toeing around Cain’s mood swings is a big red flag. The book ends in a cliffhanger and I can’t wait for the fallout of all the secrets to be revealed.
Up in Flames is a fast-paced forbidden romance with compelling characters facing a dangerous outcome. Book two can’t get here fast enough!
Thank you to Ms. Osborn for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
With a flair for all things creative, USA Today Bestselling Author K E Osborn, is drawn to the written word. Exciting worlds and characters flow through her veins, coming to life on the page as she laughs, cries, and becomes enveloped in the storyline right along with you. She’s entirely at home when writing sassy heroines and alpha males that rise from the ashes of their pasts.
K E Osborn comforts herself with tea and Netflix, after all, who doesn’t love a good binge Explosive. Addictive. Romance.
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