This book is SO different from any other book LJ has released. If you’ve never read a book from this author then please, PLEASE at least read this one, it’s a story that shouldn’t be brushed aside as an “I’ll read later” it’s the kind of book that needs to be read now

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A beautiful, heart-warming story of two broken souls who find salvation in one another and a romance that is a testament to the powerful force of true love. Another epic masterpiece, written in Leigh's inimitable style, and a book I couldn't put down! Kudos, Dr. Gerritsen (do you still hold your medical title?) for this novel, which touches the heart and shows you put your all into your writing. I wonder what you have on the horizon to appease your loyal fans. He basically dragged Mel up the stairs, blood dribbling down his chin, slammed her against the empty elevator bank, and screwed her senseless... Mel told her it was insane and carnal and hot as Hades. But that he didn't even look at her face as he gave her two orgasms... Mel said he kept touching her hair while pounding into her and that he kept talking about Texas." Finally, Grace found her voice. "On your feet, St. Claire," she whispered under her breath. "A king doesn't bow to others." He is the mysterious underground fighter who stormed into her sleepy Texan college town on his motorcycle one day, and has been wreaking havoc since.On this humid afternoon, my instrument sounds deeper, richer than ever, the tone mellow and warm. The first thirty-two bars of the waltz are as beautiful as I'd imagined, a lament in a mournful baritone. But at measure forty, the notes accelerate. The melody twists and turns, jarred by the accidentals, and soars into the seventh position on the E-string. Sweat breaks out on my face as I struggle to stay in tune and maintain the tempo. I feel as if my bow takes off on its own, that it's moving as though bewitched and I'm just struggling to hold onto it. Oh, what glorious music this is! What a performance piece, if I can master it. The notes skitter up the scale. Suddenly I lose all control and everything goes off-pitch, my left hand cramping as the music builds to a frenzy. Composer Lorenzo’s story is one of love and heartbreak which led to his mournful composition. Lorenzo was a Jew who lived in Vienna. By 1943 all the Jews in Vienna were deported. Well, sometimes I get curious about these big, bestselling authors. I knew that Tess Gerritsen is a big name, and the blurb for this book sounded right up my alley: music, antique shops, history, a possible diabolical/supernatural element, and "acts of surprising violence." All The Stars for "Playing With Fire"!!! I absolutely loved this book! Major feels! I was still crying during the author's note. I listened to the audio version. Julia Whelan is the narrator of one of the two points of view. She is my absolute favorite narrator. There are two storylines going on in this novel. The historical fiction aspect is a complete 5! The other storyline was a mystery and that was a 4.5 for me. Although I didn't figure the mystery part out so I'm giving this novel in total a 5! This is historical fiction at its best, it's a fiction story set in the past but with some historical facts and figures to keep the reader educated and interested.

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The story really hooked me from the very beginning and I thought that I was well on my way to a 4 or 5 star rating. I absolutely love music so when I started reading and realized that music was going to be a part of the story, I knew that I was in for a treat. One of the main characters in the book, Julia, is a violinist. Julia collects music and at the beginning of the story she acquires a piece of music while on a trip to Rome that ends up playing an important role in the story. As events escalated, Julia knew no-one believed her – Rob was a different man, Aunt Val tried to help. But was what was happening something to do with Julia’s past? She knew she had to find answers before it was too late. Her escape to Venice suddenly found her in intense danger – what secret had “Incendio” unleashed? The ancient music seemed to have a life of its own – would she escape its clutches? Would her life ever be the same again? Playing with fire is such a sweet surprise. It is different, it is fresh, and it's the kind of love story that consumes you. I would like to thank Net Galley and Random House Ballantine books for supplying me with a forward copy of the latest Tess Gerritsen novel in exchange for a honest review. The love between Grace and West is, although at times difficult, transformative. Shen brought us REAL ROMANCE, the ugly, passionate, sweet, hurtful, and kind love. My heart was breaking when it was over because I never wanted to let them go. I wanted one million epilogues. Alas, a reread is what I will have to do, and I’m not mad about it.

Playing with Fire is a romance with so much depth and brilliance. I truly bow down to L.J. Shen for giving me a truly sensational book. I would like to thank Net Galley and Random House Ballantine books for supplying me with a copy of the latest Tess Gerritsen novel in exchange for an honest review.

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PLAYING WITH FIRE:' Is a full length stand-alone/slow-burn romance book by L.J. Shen. Spoken in 'Dual Perspectives.' There is much to like in this novel...some of the history of the fascist years and holocaust in Italy is new to me and may be new to other readers. I enjoyed the historical detail. Gerritsen provides historical detail in an afterword. The details of Julia's confusion and worry seem realistic but, for me, the two parts of the plot seemed somewhat disconnected at times. I thought the ending was well done however, just wonder at some aspects of getting there. Perhaps I'm being a bit harsh as it is an interesting idea. Tess Gerritsen, author of the series featuring Boston homicide detective Jane Rizzoli and coroner Maura Isles, delivers an outstanding story that’s totally different with “Playing With Fire.”We switch between present day Brookline, Massachusetts with violinist Julia Ansdell, and the late 1930's in Venice, Italy with violinist Lorenzo Todesco, composer of Incendio. I had such a gread reading moment. The mentioned issues are different from LJ Shen's previous romances but there is a common point : the strength hidden deep inside the caracters. They have flaws and their suffering are heartbreaking. The metaphors linked to the plot wil convey a wonderful message and you'll discover an amazing but dramatic story. A must read Before I give my review I have to say that I don't read small-town romances just because I have never been interested in them, but when I heard LJ was writing one I knew I had to give it a shot.