Our love was born from the embers, and together we would go up in flames.
From The Embers, an all-new standalone catastrophic romance from USA Today bestselling author Aly Martinez is available now!
In the aftermath of tragedy, it’s strange the things you remember.
The deafening boom as the house exploded.
The paralyzing fear as I searched for my wife.
The blinding smoke burning my eyes as I carried her out.
But carved into my soul for the rest of my days would be the earth-shattering realization that the woman in my arms wasn’t my wife.
Bree and I were the only survivors—not that either of us were truly living after that night. As a single dad with nowhere else to go, I moved into her guest house. And somehow, through the guilt and grief, we forged an unlikely team.
It took years, but I watched the gradual return of her smile—slow and life-altering.
The two of us could sit outside for hours, talking about nothing, and it filled the massive hole in my chest with new life.
I may have carried her out of that fire, but the truth was, Bree saved me.
As we healed, the secrets and lies of the past smoldered in the ashes, threatening to ignite again.
Our love was born from the embers, and together we would go up in flames.
Be consumed by the fire, today!
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Eason Maxwell is a singer/songwriter who spends most of his life on the edge of success. He almost breaks through the many barriers the music industry erects--almost. His wife Jessica Maxwell is tired of the struggle. Now that they have a little girl, she worries that Eason is not capable of supporting a family. He has an opportunity to sell his songs, but they are personal. They are his life story.
Jessica Maxwell comes wants a better life now. She argues to convince Eason that he must compromise. He is at a crossroads; does he change directions to keep his wife happy or does he keep his eye on the ultimate prize.
Rob Winters is Eason’s best friend. He is always there to restore Eason’s confidence. Coincidentally, Rob is married to Jessica’s best friend Bree. While the two couples are having an adult game night, at the Maxwell’s house there is an explosion.
The Maxwell’s house goes up in flames. Eason mentally pictures where his wife is sitting, crawls to her through the smoke, and carries her out of the house. He starts to go back for Rob and Bree when there is a second explosion. Eason looks down and realizes he did not grab Jessica; he saved Bree by mistake. How did this happen? How can he live with himself?
From the Embers is an emotional story of two people struggling to put their lives back together after a tragedy. Poor Eason lost everything, literally. Not only did he lose his wife, but he also lost all the memories of their time together. Fortunately, he has his daughter, Luna. She gives him the strength to get up in the morning. Bree is in a similar situation. Her children get her out of bed every day. Now these two, not so friendly people, need to be there for each other.
From the first page, I am immediately caught up with the struggles of the characters before and after the fire. There are teary moments, smiles, joy, personal successes, a few twists, and a big “I didn’t see that coming” moment.
What I love most about this author’s writing style Is the way she brings the characters to life. You experience the emotions, good and bad, that the characters experience. Aly Martinez did a superb job showing the pain of loss, the slow journey of recovery, and finally moving on in a new direction. If you are like me when you reach the final page, this story will linger with you.
I love the hero in this story. Eason stole my breath. His pain and guilt are tangible emotions that carry through from the book to my heart. The journey from start to finish is incredible. Eason and Bree go from putting up with each other though anger, learning who they are, to supportive, then friendship.
Bree doesn’t start out as a favorite, but she grows on me as the story is revealed.
Love the children! Often, they steal the show. Luna, Madison, and Asher are so cute with their hijinks and the way they support each other, and their parents. Asher and Eason are a hoot. Their lighthearted antics, soften the worry and despair of Eason and Bree.
I highly recommend From the Embers. In Aly Martinez style, you will experience the story while reading it. She is so good at making all the emotions bubble up in me. What a read!
About Aly Martinez
Originally from Savannah, Georgia, USA Today bestselling author Aly Martinez now lives in South Carolina with her husband and four young children.
Never one to take herself too seriously, she enjoys cheap wine, mystery leggings, and olives. It should be known, however, that she hates pizza and ice cream, almost as much as writing her bio in the third person.
She passes what little free time she has reading anything and everything she can get her hands on, preferably with a super-sized tumbler of wine by her side.
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