Playing with Fire

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As I watched him there, I didn’t see the most popular guy in college. The sex god. The illegal fighter. I saw the loneliest boy I’d ever laid eyes on. Sweet, confused, and lost. And I thought, bitterly, he didn’t even know that across the parking lot sat a girl just like him.” Alternating between two storylines, Playing with Fire is part historical fiction - part current day thriller. The story revolves around a piece of music, Incendio, which was bought in an antique store in Rome.

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The story opens with violinist Julia Ansdell purchasing an old music book from an antique shop in Rome. Inside the book, she discovers a loose sheet of paper that has a handwritten waltz by someone named L. Todesco.In the opening part of the book we meet Julia who is in Venice following a concert given by the quartet she is a part of, she plays the violin. She is looking for a last minute gift for herself when she stumbles upon an antiques store and an odd bit of old music, a beautiful waltz she has never heard of along with a book of “gypsy” music she buys them.

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But hey, maybe an inexperienced hero can be cute, he can be a false whore!!!!! So don’t you go losing your virginity with any other guy moonshine, maybe there is a sunshine out there wanting him and you would suffer if he only realizes he doesn’t want to have sex with her mid thrust at your’s special place. You cannot let it define you. Or stop you. Not anymore. Anxiety is a hungry beast. Feed it, and it will grow. Starve it, and it will die. This is my final decision. I’m sorry.” L.J. Shen reaches new heights with this angsty romance that completely captured my heart. The characters are unforgettable, and the writing is flawless. If you don’t read another book this year, read this one! Together Grace and West’s chemistry was completely explosive. From the banter, to the snide remarks, to the kind gestures, to the acceptance and love completely of one another. It was truly beautiful to watch the journey of self discovery, acceptance, and life they went through together and separately. This is a story set in two time frames, modern day and Venice just before the Second World War. I loved the easy transition between past and present in the story. The characters are interesting and well developed and the plot was just music to my ears.L.J. Shen decided to play with my heart in Playing With Fire. And I am surrendering without fight. Because there is no way to escape the lethal emotions in this small town romance. It was a breathtaking mix of intense feels. My heart has been taken over by this angsty, inspiring and unique romance. She wrote about some truly unique, inspiring and riveting things here. Playing With Fire by L.J. Shen made my heart and soul burn so brightly and sweetly. The writing dragged me down to the most beautiful emotional hell and took me to the heaven of angst. One of my favourite L.J. Shen story ever. This was one creepy book. You've got a three year old beautiful little daughter who kills the cat. Just doesn't stab him once, but stabs him three times? Is this the making of a psycho or just a coincidence? Then a few days later, she's stabbing her mom in the thigh hollering "hurt mommy, hurt mommy". Okay, I would be scared of this kid as well. I don't care how cute she is or that she's mine. Oh did I mention that she left a toy on the next to the last step and the mother tripped over it and went flying down the stairs? Yeah, I would not be able to shut my eyes at night.

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L.J. Shen has always been a ‘read anything’ author to me. Every book she has written has always been a true and explosive ride for me. Her characters, so addictive. Her words, so illuminating. Her books, full of stories that grab a piece of my heart and make me fall in love. She is one of the authors, who writes stories that take you on an unforgettable journey. Whether it is a billionaire romance, a mafia romance, a new adult romance or an angsty read, L.J. Shen takes you deep into her web of stories that will captivate and enchant you forever. The intense and electrifying chemistry between them is, wow. Can one die of spontaneous combustion? AND THE BEST KISS I HAVE EVER READ I swooned so hard!

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I've had to sit with my feelings about Playing with Fire for two days. For me it's not only some of L.J.'s best writing but it's one of the best stories this year. It may seem like I always wax eloquent about LJ heroines but for good reason, and in Grace she may have created a major favorite of mine. Her strength (such an incomplete word) and her resilience are astonishing, as is her grace, in the face of all the crap life keeps throwing at her. It’s made her all bent and wonky, but never broken; just a baby Phoenix waiting to unfurl her wings and rise from the ashes of her imploding life in a burst of brilliant sparks.

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As soon as I got my ARC for Playing with fire , I started reading it and I read it straight forwardly. With her upcoming novel, LJ Shen delivers a wonderful and strong romance with powerful symbolism, with heroes with flaws and so who are far from being perfect and this story wil take your breath away. We can't wait to read the final straw.

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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 ETHAN. this dude needed more screentime. i needed to see more bromance because he was actually such a good best friend?? always looking out for West, always making him sandwiches just to make sure he's eating, aaand without him West would " be all alone in the world". aaawwww. The book takes place in both Italy and the US. It also takes place in present day and during WWII. We have two narrators, two points of view, and two stories that do come together in the end. These two gave me all the feels! I love how their relantionship developed, how it wasn't rushed, but gradually cemented with care and trust. These two had a lot of barriers to overcome, most of them came from their self-worth, but the progress of both characters made it possible and it was a beautiful thing to witness. West and Grace brought the best from each other and I love them together so much! Their relantionship was full of witty banter, sizzling chemistry and off-the-charts passion!