Blog Tour: Hearts of Fire by L.H. Cosway

Book Description:

The Circus Spektakulär is proud to present Jack McCabe: Fire-breather, knife-thrower, risk-taker.

My house burned down when I was just a boy, robbing me of both my parents.

Now I breathe fire, eat the poison that almost killed me.

Crowds come to see me night after night. Men for the spectacle, women for the thrill. I’m an oddity to be stared at and desired. With each flame I spit, I risk my life.

I wear scars on my body that will never go away, but the scars inside my head are far more difficult to overlook.

My brother doesn’t know me, and if I have it my way he never will.

Life was going exactly the way I’d planned until Lille came along. She wanted to run away with the circus, have an adventure, but this world was never meant for her.

I try to keep her safe, because she doesn’t know the dangers that are out here on the road. She doesn’t know the monsters that lurk behind the bright lights of the ring. In truth, I could be considered one of them.

We were fashioned from different cloths, never intended to mix. So I watch her. I try not to touch, even when her eyes invite me.

Join us in the Spiegeltent and let us give you a show. Allow my Lille to draw a picture for you in paint and sweat and skin.

The truest love is always the hardest to let in.

This is a standalone romance that tells the story of Jack McCabe, Jay Fields’ long lost, presumed dead brother. It is not necessary to have read Six of Hearts in order to enjoy Hearts of Fire.

Release Date: March 9th

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Giselle’s Review:

I’ve never actually considered running away to join the circus (probably cause I’ve never been to a circus) but L.H. Cosway sure makes it sound extremely tempting.

Okay so I may be packing up all my trinkets and googling “traveling circus near me” as I type this, but you can not blame or judge me until you have read this book. 😉

Hearts of Fire is sexy, entertaining, angsty, and combined with it’s unique setting, HOF is another hit by L.H. Cosway!

Lille is sick and tired of her life at home. She is still being controlled by her mother, she’s majoring in something she has no interest in, and the most exciting thing about her life might be her waitressing job. But when the traveling Circus Spektakulär rolls into her town, with the chance to leave everything behind, Lille can’t resist.
Speaking of resisting- add an incredibly sexy, moody, fire-breathing Jack McCabe to this equation and we’ve got a steamy book you will not be able to put down.

With a ton of drama, angst, and steamy-okay, hot as hell scenes, Hearts of Fire is just an amazing sequel to this incredible series L.H. Cosway has created.

Ps. Did I mention that Jack is also related to the mysterious and sexy Jay Fields from Six of Hearts? Just another reason on why you should read this novel, and if you haven’t yet, Six of Hearts.

Graphic by Giselle:

Excerpt

Somebody swore profusely from behind me, and I turned to find Jack trying to light a cigarette. The wind wasn’t doing him any favours, and he couldn’t get the flame to stay lit. Not wanting him to see me, I began walking swiftly in the opposite direction. I didn’t get far when he was suddenly behind me. He looped his finger through my belt and practically dragged me to the corner he’d been standing in.

“What the fu….”

“Stay still,” he ordered. “I need you to block the wind.”

I didn’t have any snappy comebacks, so I simply stood there, amazed by his gruffness. Hadn’t anyone ever taught him simple manners? When I looked at him, I thought that maybe they hadn’t. I could easily imagine him as a little Mowgli type, being raised by animals in the jungle.

He flicked the lighter and finally got the smoke lit. Inhaling deeply, then exhaling, he watched me all the while. I shivered, and not from the cold. I felt like there was an atmosphere between us, but it was more than likely all on my end. I was good at imagining things, especially sexual tension. And I was well-acquainted with the one-sided kind.

“Are my services required further, sir?” I asked with a hint of sass. I mean, I’d been his wind-blocker, and he hadn’t even said thanks.

Just like last night, he almost smiled, and I hated that it was wondrous. I could have painted an entire mural of his jaw line alone. He flicked off the ash and leaned back against the wall behind him.

“So, you’re staying with Lola?”

“Yes, and Violet.”

“That’ll be fun.”

“Are you being sarcastic?”

“Are you?”

“What?”

“Nothing.”

“You’re weird.”

He took a step forward and stared down at me, teeth flashing as he spoke. “And I bet I could make you like it.”

Special Post: We asked L.H. Cosway what would be the latest music on Lille’s and Jack’s playlist and here is what she said!

Lille’s latest iPod playlist:

“Royals” by Lorde

“Chandelier” by Sia

“Froot” by Marina and the Diamonds

“If I Be Wrong” by Wolf Larson

Jack’s latest iPod playlist:

“Lille” by Lisa Hannigan – He likes the title 😉

“Beautiful Pain” by Eminem & Sia

“If I Had a Heart” by Fever Ray

“Sail” by Awolnation

About the Author

L.H. Cosway has a BA in English Literature and Greek and Roman Civilisation, and an MA in Postcolonial Literature. She lives in Dublin city. Her inspiration to write comes from music. Her favourite things in life include writing stories, vintage clothing, dark cabaret music, food, musical comedy, and of course, books.

She thinks that imperfect people are the most interesting kind. They tell the best stories.

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