ABOUT THE AUTHOR
J.D. Fondry is an Amazon Bestselling Author, completely and utterly flying by the seat of her pants when it comes to this whole writing thing. She currently resides in New England, the home of saying "wicked" every other word, with her three-legged rescue pocket-pittie, Harley. If she is not working on a new novel, she can probably be found reading, binge-watching horror movies on Netflix, or stuffing her face. (Carbs are not a food group--they're a way of life). She has a strange affinity for bleach blonde men, justifies her sassy attitude by simply stating that she is a Scorpio and hates the smell of flowers.
THE WAY WE BURN
Will they endure the flames or flicker out?
Kennedy:
Uprooting my big city life and moving to small-town New York to start over seemed like the best idea. The plan was to pave my own way as I always have; escaping my tumultuous past I so desperately want to forget. This summer was supposed to be a do-over until he walked in and set my world ablaze.
A new job, an obsessive ex, new friends, new…lover? This summer is about to get interesting.
Palmer:
I’m no stranger to odd stares around town; I got used to that long ago. Going through the motions and drifting through a mundane life was normal until she strolled into town, igniting something long forgotten within me.
When secrets unravel and the truth threatens to tear us apart, she must decide whether to stay and endure the flames or let our light flicker out.
FROM THE ASHES
Can they find their way back?
Palmer:
As if it wasn’t bad enough she left here last summer without giving me so much as a chance to explain myself—now she’s back looking better than ever.
A lot has happened since then, and as we’re about to find out, that shit show of a summer was going to be the least of our problems.
She set fire to my life back then; igniting my soul...
But that’s not the only thing burning this year.
Kennedy:
Everything in Beacon seems different than I left it last summer, high-tailing it out of there after catching Palmer in a lip lock with his ex. A lot has happened since—the main change being that he seems to have moved on. I’m willing to fight for him, and I know I’ll need to pull out all the stops. We burned so hot last summer, now the question is…
Can we find our way back from the ashes?
"The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time."
-Jack Kerouac
REVIEWS
Or what I like to call, 'word on the street'.
If you are looking for a book to casually read, this isn’t the one for you. If you are looking for a book that will keep you up late into the night because you can’t stop reading, this is absolutely the book for you! Once you start, you won’t be able to put it down! J.D. Fondry does a wonderful job creating characters that are relatable. You will laugh with them, hurt with them, and definitely feel the burn with them. Kennedy’s inner monologue felt like a window into my own thoughts and I loved having a character I felt I could so closely relate to.
-Victoria
It was such a delight to read J.D. Fondry's first book and I'm already looking forward to reading more from her. The way that she describes characters and locations is really in-depth and truly makes you feel like you're at the bar where Kennedy works or at a seedy nightclub. I love the dynamic between the two main characters and really need the 2nd book to come out now due to a major cliffhanger. Another touch that I really enjoyed that I haven't seen (read) in a book before, was the song playlist that played a theme throughout the story. Highly recommend this one!
-Kay
I don't even know where to begin this review. This book captured my interest from the moment I read the first chapter. I didn't want to put it down, it's so relatable and full of energy. You truly start to care for the two main characters and want to slap some of the others. I had so many emotions run through me. I just could not wait to pick the book back up again when I had to put it down. J.D Fondry made me feel like I was right there and knew the characters and that cliff hanger... Oh boy!! This is a must-read.
-Tori J.
J.D. Fondry's first book is a great read. Her ability to capture your interest within the first paragraph is impressive. I loved how she continued to write Cole and Kennedy's perspective throughout the book. This book brings you on an emotional, funny and sensual ride from beginning to end. Hurry up with book 2, J.D. Fondry, please.
-Elizabeth W.
This book was extremely well written. I knew it was going to be good, but I didn’t know it was going to be THAT good. I love Kennedy and Palmer’s love story and I can NOT wait for book two!
-Author Alexis Bice
What an amazing read! The story is simple, yet keeps you hanging on for more. There are twists you’re not expecting and so much passion. I couldn’t put this book down. Excited for the next book!
-Jordan
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