Embrace the Fire by Felice Stevens Blog Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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Hiya peeps, we have the brilliant Felice Stevens visiting us today with her newest release Embrace the Fire, Felice lets us have a peek at an excerpt and has brought along a great giveaway, we also have Zane’s review for you to check out so enjoy the post an click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~ 

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Embrace the Fire

(Through Hell & Back 03)
by

Felice Stevens

Brandon Gilbert has spent years in hiding, but finally he’s accomplished his dream of working as a public school teacher. When offered the chance to help bullied children, there was no way he could say no. Not to mention that meeting Dr. Tash Weber, the psychiatrist who helps them, a sad yet sexy older man, ignited a spark inside Brandon he’d never had before.

Though five years have passed since the death of his lover, Dr. Sebastian “Tash” Weber has no interest in relationships or love. But young, enigmatic Brandon awakens his heart and his desire. Despite Tash’s best efforts to push him away, Brandon unlocks the passion for life Tash thought he’d lost forever.

Falling in love wasn’t part of the plan for either Brandon or Tash, but neither family disapproval nor self-doubts can stop them from embracing the fire that burns between them. And when Brandon returns home to fight for a future he never imagined possible, he and Tash discover that the one thing worth fighting for has been with them all along.

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Excerpt

“Maybe we should get started? I’m, ah, kind of interested in seeing what you want me to do.” Beneath lowered lashes he shot a glance at Tash, who, thank God, had turned his attention to talk to the other men in the room. 

Though he couldn’t remember their names, Brandon recognized the husky blond-haired man, hovering protectively next to a dark-haired young woman, from the picture hanging outside on the wall. 

“That’s Mike, Dr. Levin, the dentist. He and Drew’s sister, Rachel, are dating,” Gage murmured in between sips of coffee. “She’s got a PhD in child psychology and set up the suicide prevention hotline here at the clinic. They really thought of everything here.” 

Once again, regret slammed into Brandon. What dreams could Ash, Luke, and he have accomplished if someone had cared about them? Ash might not have run away, and Luke might’ve had someone to talk to instead of becoming so sad and withdrawn. 

“Hey, Randy, where’d you go?” 

Brandon blinked and found Gage’s sympathetic gaze trained on him. He swallowed hard and averted his eyes. “Nowhere.” 

Gage shot him a sharp look but returned to sipping his coffee. As Drew approached, Brandon braced himself for the inevitable onslaught of getting-to-know-you questions. It didn’t matter as he had his whole pretend history well rehearsed. 

“So, Randy, we’ve already heard from Gage before today. What do you think we need to do, to reach and help as many kids as possible?” Drew sat in the chair next to him. 

Brandon instantly sensed Drew was a person who rarely passed judgment on people; he was the person you wanted to come home and tell all your problems to. 

“I think you need to make sure the kids know first this is a place of trust and security. Also if they come here to talk, or we talk to them anywhere, we’re there to help them work out their own solutions safely.” 

Rachel’s friendly smile encouraged Brandon and increased his confidence. “The most important thing to teach these kids is that they have a chance to break free and be what they want to be.” 

Drew rubbed his chin, and his eyes clouded. “One thing from the beginning I have to make clear. If we hear of any abuse, we go straight to the police. If there’s any bullying, the school and the parents have to know.” The smile he wore so easily faded, replaced by an almost trembling frown. “We lost someone very dear to all of us because we held back, and I made the mistake of trying to handle the problem on my own.” 

Rachel whispered in Mike’s ear, and he came over to place a hand on Drew’s shoulder. Drew smiled tremulously at him but continued. “The consequences are too enormous and dangerous if we don’t bring in the authorities when we know a person is at risk.” 

The police? Shit. He couldn’t be a part of this. For years Brandon had evaded them, deliberately taking every precaution to keep as far away from them as possible. Now with this project, he’d be putting himself practically in their pockets. Though the mission sounded amazing, he knew he’d have to decline. He couldn’t afford the risk. 

“Um, I’m not sure if I’m the right person for this.” Brandon’s fingers shook as he reached for his jacket. The room fell silent as he fumbled and stuttered over his words. “I mean, I’m so new; you really need a person who’s more experienced.” 

He stood and grabbed his backpack. “Uh, I have to go, but I’ll let you know if I can do it. Thanks.” 

“Wait, Randy, please.” Tash put himself in between Brandon and the door, but Brandon couldn’t let the disappointment and confusion in Tash’s handsome face dissuade him from leaving. He circled Tash and wrenched open the door. 

“I’m sorry. I gotta go.” Cheeks burning, Brandon put his head down and raced through the hallway toward the front of the building. He’d just reached the door, when it burst open, and a tall, dark-haired man stood facing the street, shaking out his wet umbrella. 

“Excuse me,” muttered Brandon, brushing by him, not waiting for a response. He plunged headlong into the foggy drizzle that had begun again, uncaring if he got wet. His long strides ate up the block as he pushed himself farther and farther away from the clinic. It hurt, walking out so abruptly, but once he got home, he’d call Gage and make up some excuse. 

At the intersection he spotted a cab with its light on, and even though he could barely afford the fare for his monthly subway pass, he hailed it, asking it to drop him off at the nearest subway station in Carroll Gardens. He’d find a way to get home to Flatbush somehow. 

The farther away he got from the clinic, the better, yet as he sat back in the cab, he couldn’t help recalling the disappointment in Tash’s face. But Brandon knew if he stayed he’d do more than disappoint everyone, and that wasn’t a chance he was willing or able to take. 

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About Felice

I have always been a romantic at heart. I believe that while life is tough, there is always a happy ending just around the corner. I started reading traditional historical romances when I was a teenager, then life and law school got in the way. It wasn’t until I picked up a copy of Bertrice Small and became swept away to Queen Elizabeth’s court that my interest in romance novels became renewed.

But somewhere along the way, my tastes shifted. While I still enjoys a juicy Historical romance, I began experimenting with newer, more cutting edge genres and discovered the world of Male/Male romance. Once I picked up her first, I became so enamored of the authors, the character-driven stories and the overwhelming emotion of the books, I knew I wanted to write my own.

I live in New York City with my husband and two children and hopefully soon a cat of my own. My day begins with a lot of caffeine and ends with a glass or two of red wine. I practice law but daydream of a time when I can sit by a beach somewhere and write beautiful stories of men falling in love. Although there is bound to be angst along the way, a Happily Ever After is always guaranteed.

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Review

Felice Stevens - Embrace The Fire LTitle: Embrace the Fire

Series: Through Hell and Back 03

Author: Felice Stevens

Genre: Contemporary

Length: Novel (262 pages)

ISBN: 9781623009113

Publisher: Loose Id (26th May 2015)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Reviewer: Zane

Blurb: Brandon Gilbert has spent years in hiding, but finally he’s accomplished his dream of working as a public school teacher. When offered the chance to help bullied children, there was no way he could say no. Not to mention that meeting Dr. Tash Weber, the psychiatrist who helps them, a sad yet sexy older man, ignited a spark inside Brandon he’d never had before.

Though five years have passed since the death of his lover, Dr. Sebastian “Tash” Weber has no interest in relationships or love. But young, enigmatic Brandon awakens his heart and his desire. Despite Tash’s best efforts to push him away, Brandon unlocks the passion for life Tash thought he’d lost forever.

Falling in love wasn’t part of the plan for either Brandon or Tash, but neither family disapproval nor self-doubts can stop them from embracing the fire that burns between them. And when Brandon returns home to fight for a future he never imagined possible, he and Tash discover that the one thing worth fighting for has been with them all along.

Product Link: http://www.loose-id.com/through-hell-and-back-3-embrace-the-fire.html

Review: “Embrace the Fire” is the third and final book in Felice Stevens’ Through Hell and Back trilogy. If you haven’t yet met Ash (“A Walk Through Fire”) and Luke (“After the Fire”), you absolutely should do that two-click and introduce yourself!

Having read and reviewed the first two, I can honestly tell you I fell head over heels in love with this series from book one, word one. However, it was definitely with mixed emotions that I embarked upon this last read. Anticipation and trepidation sometimes go hand in hand; this is one of those times. While it’s no secret that broody broken alpha Ash is my favorite, his brothers, their friends, lovers and family have all found their way into my heart, making this last read even more bittersweet. At this point in time, Ash and Luke have found their love and happiness, and we are introduced to the missing piece in their puzzle: Brandon, the last and youngest foster brother.

Paired with the sexy older (I do love a good age-gap romance) Tash, whom we’d met in Luke’s story, sparks fly from the moment of their introduction. That’s right, insta-love. But guess what? It really worked for these two. This was extremely believable – none of it was taken lightly by any of the characters. Brandon and Tash themselves questioned how quickly they connected, as did their family. This was so well written, and they were so sweet together. As they fell in love with one another, I fell for them. How could I not? If that wasn’t enough, they were combustible – hot and steamy, their sexiness added to their appeal.

Though not as angsty as the two preceding books, with both characters harboring painful pasts and their own insecurities, there were definitely bumpy roads to be navigated on the way to their happiness. Par for the course of a Felice Stevens book, along with that (guaranteed by the author herself) HEA, you get a great storyline with main and supporting characters that you can’t help but love and feel-good moments that make you smile/give you those warm fuzzies.  Ash and Luke as protective older brothers made my day, and the reunion scene with all three brothers in the same room for the first time in years is among my favorite in the series. I held my breath and my stomach was in knots, and it was just… epic. SO worth the wait!

I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that I am indeed sad; this is the last in this series, and I am going to miss Ash (especially) and the rest of the ‘family’ but I have to say: What a way to go out!  A big thank you to Felice Stevens for what is quite simply – the BEST EPILOGUE, EVER!!!! With everyone’s HEA gift wrapped with love, I couldn’t have been happier.

I love this series, love this book, love the ending, and yes, LOVE this author. Consistently improving upon her craft with each new release, I am amazed and impressed by all she accomplishes and I wait with baited breath for each new story. I will read anything Felice Stevens writes; she’s got a permanent fan in me.

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