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Lyra Rose wrote this review 5 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“my first Gena Showalter book and i loved it ;) cant wait to read more of her works!”
Dine Lao wrote this review 4 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Loved it. Was funny and had a great story! Love Belle and Rome can't wait for sequel”
Michelle D wrote this review Friday, October 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I'm normally a fan of Gena Showalter's quirky heroines, but I found this book ridiculous. It was just a bunch of snarky dialogue and barely any plot.”
danae wrote this review Thursday, October 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“So good couldn't put it down. I love the fun writing style! The story keeps you reading... it's just that good.”
Suleika S wrote this review Wednesday, September 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Playing with Fire is classic Showalter, who always manages to deliver an enjoyable read with plucky heroines, sexy heros and a lot of laughs. Belle Jamison drives the paranormal plot of this light urban fantasy. She's a mess - can't hold a job, hates the one she's barely holding on to, and after a bizarre encounter during a break at the coffee shop she works at, she's suddenly commanding the four elements - fire, water, earth, and air. Her life will never be the same again.
Tracy wrote this review Tuesday, September 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Enter the wickedly sexy Rome Masters, a man with his own secrets and definitely his own agenda. He offers to help Belle in exchange for her help with a problem of his - keeping his daughter off the radar of the same groups out to get Belle.
The plot is interesting and Playing with Fire would be a great book to start a series, because Belle is definitely an appealing heroine with a heck of a heart, and the secondary characters and agency that Rome works for hold a lot of potential for future development. I know that there's a sequel coming out in 2010, and I can't wait. I hope Showalter keeps going with this one. There were some issues I had with Playing with Fire - I thought the development of the romance was a little odd and forced at the beginning, but it evened out about half way through. I thought that Belle's reaction to some of the darker results of her power were oddly lacking in emotional repercussions. Still, Playing with Fire is a fun romp and I enjoyed it.”
“Amaizing book about powers and elements. great romance too.”
Estephany V.L. wrote this review Sunday, August 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not impressed. Corny. Some parts felt stolen right from a Laurel Hamilton book. ”
blue wrote this review Monday, August 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The first chapter of this book didn't grab me right away, but once the heroine, Belle Jamison, unknowingly drinks a secret experimental formula mixed in with her mocha latte, the story really takes off! After surviving the initial near-death sickness brought on by the formula, Belle wakes up from her coma-like state with the power to control the four elements - earth, air, fire & water. This was a great thrill ride of a book with a lot of action and a hot romance as well between Belle and Rome Masters, the government agent out to "neutralize" her. Despite their lack of trust of each other, they are completely drawn to one another, especially as they realize they are both being hunted down by an evil force. They eventually have no choice but to trust and rely on one another. Good fun book!”
jennifer g wrote this review Tuesday, June 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
