Wildfire Lies by Tina Saxon

ABOUT THE BOOK

My brother’s best friend was my first crush.
My first what-if.
My first mistake.

If I’d known falling into bed with the guy I’d spent years crushing on would be the spark to blow up my world, I would’ve ran in the opposite direction. Instead, it made me the perfect target, and I was there to take the fall.

They said I started the fire.
That I killed a man.
The jury agreed.

My guilty verdict ignited a wildfire that burned straight through my future and left me with nothing but a prison sentence.

Ten years later, I’ve rebuild my life. I’m happy and whole—at least that’s what I tell myself. It’s hard to live your life carefree with a Felony charge hanging over your head.

When a death drags me back home, I’m forced to face the town that nearly destroyed me—and the boy I once loved. He’s a firefighter now, rugged and country, with the same damn sexy smile that used to make my cheeks flush. I learned my lesson the first time, so I want nothing to do with him now. Except that hero mentality of his has decided I need his protection.

Someone knows what really happened that day. And the closer I get to finding the truth, the harder it is to stay away from the one man who has no idea who I had to become, or what it cost me.

Some lies don’t stay buried.
And this time…we both might burn.

MY REVIEW

I found another author I’m new to, and I plan to keep an eye on her. This hooked me from the beginning. It had everything: mystery, heartbreak, and plot twists that left me utterly speechless.

Meet Wrenlee “Winnie” Reed: event planner, piano teacher, and convicted felon. She was framed for a crime she didn’t commit 10 years ago, and after serving her time, she comes back to her hometown that “threw her away” after an unexpected death. You can feel the weight of all those years and the scars she carries, and I admire her strength and her courage in returning to a place that found her guilty. I empathize with her resentment towards Keaton and the friends who didn’t support her after going to prison, and my heart broke for the reason she returned. The ones who betray her deserve her wrath. But she realizes not everyone in that town hates her, and the things they do for her are heartwarming.

Keaton “Tripp” McGovern has always loved Wren, but she was off limits because he was her brother’s best friend. When she was convicted ten years ago for killing his father, his hatred for her was expected. I mean, it would be devastating to lose your dad in a fire, and the girl you loved was sent to prison for it. However, with the help of his best friend, Brody, Keaton realizes he was wrong about Wren’s guilt and works hard to make it up to her.

The plot had crazy twists and turns, and the mystery with many unanswered questions and a long list of suspects kept me glued to the story. I really enjoyed seeing how Wren and Keaton worked through their past and gradually learned to trust, love, and heal from something really tough they both went through. Their journey wasn’t a walk in the park, but honestly, the way they opened up to each other and connected emotionally made the whole story so beautiful.

Tina Saxon’s writing is superb; the character growth is fantastic, and the emotions are so real and beautifully expressed. I can’t wait to read more stories by this author.

If you’re looking for something that keeps you guessing and makes you feel deeply, you need to check this out. Trust me, you won’t regret it!

Thank you to Ms. Saxon for giving me the opportunity to read this review without the expectation of a positive review.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tina Saxon lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and two kids. She’s not afraid to try new things because it’s outside the box of typical housewife. CEO of her home is by far the most rewarding job she has ever had. Her jobs include, but are not limited to, seamstress, carpenter, craft extraordinaire, PTA President, chauffeur, dance mom, mediator—of mentioned kids—and author. Once upon a time she was a Financial Analyst but traded budgets and forecasts in for diapers and bottles. The former was definitely easier but the latter more fulfilling.

Tina’s love for reading surged into her passion for writing. Wanting to bring the reader an intriguing story that’s hard to put down with steamy love scenes that heat you up, she’s always thinking of the perfect way to take you down that path.