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Chasing Fire: (Fire and Fury Book One) Kindle Edition

4.4 out of 5 stars 198 ratings

A military alpha hero. A flirtatious vixen. A crazed game of seduction.

One pair of panties changed his life.

“I’m putting my panties in your back pocket. You have until two am to get them back to me. If you do, you will be rewarded. Handsomely.”

Those were the words Victoria Johnson whispered to Scott Harris after she stuffed a pair of lacy red panties into his back pocket. That was Tori’s favorite game: No strings attached sex. But he’d have to chase her first.

Years later, when Scott returns from Afghanistan minus one leg, he thinks the sexual games are over. His military career is over. Hell, his life is over. But then Tori shows up in his hospital room as fiery and flirtatious as the day he left. It turns out she’s more than just a beautiful disaster with sexy red panties.

Much more.

She may be trouble but she’s everything he’s ever wanted. Except for Tori, things are never that simple. Because Tori faces a tragedy of her own. An accident that rips her life apart, leaving her without sight and struggling to recover the woman she once was.

For Scott, Tori’s still the one he’s waited his whole life for. He’s done letting fate tear them apart. It will be a challenge to win her shattered heart once and for all.

Lucky thing Scott Harris never backs away from a challenge.

Dear Readers: Chasing Fireis book one in theFire and Fury series. It begins the tale of Scott and Tori’s epic love story. It is a full length, friends with benefits romance. LOTS of steam, no cheating and a HFN. Featuring a hot-as-hell alpha and a sexy artist who both have filthy mouths. Intended for a mature audience You can read part part two in Smoke and Mirrors and part three in Burn for You. Each book ends in happy-for-now ending.

FIRE AND FURY SERIES: NOW AVAILABLE…

  • Chasing Fire (1) (Scott and Tori Part 1, Novel)
  • Smoke and Mirrors (2) (Scott and Tori Part 2, Novel)
  • Burn for You (3) (Scott and Tori Part 3, Novel)
  • Dream by the Fire (Scott and Tori Bonus Christmas Novella)
  • Fighting the Blaze (4) (Blaze and Brandi, Novel)
  • Taste the Heat (5) (Keith and Jonathan, Novel)
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Pensive man and woman looking opposite directions
Soldier silhouette with phrase: Losing him could destroy her.
But how can you lose something you don't really have?

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There are books that have emotional themes, there are books that have emotional moments and then there are books that puncture a hole in your soul and slowly pour emotion from every paragraph, sentence and word.
THIS BOOK is one of those books...
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BTCB9LM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avery Kingston (April 20, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 20, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 370 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 198 ratings

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Avery Kingston
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Avery Kingston writes sexy, emotional romance featuring wounded characters at a high heat level.

Avery is a wife to a man who’s demons play well with hers. Mom to a slew of crazy kids. Dog lover. Crazy cat lady. Artist. Free spirit. Lover of unusual beauty. Fitness junkie. Collector of boots and fonts. Angsty drama addict and avid wearer of yoga pants.

Avery is a military wife and a sucker for a good wounded hero story. She set out to write stories where the leading characters were smart, sexy, confident and strong. Avery began writing the type of romance novels she would want to read. Stories about real couples, wounded either physically or emotionally, with an open door into their steamy bedroom.

Avery loves to hear from her readers! Please contact her at averyjkingston@gmail.com

Avery loves to be social. Follow her on:

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Twitter, Instagram & TikTok: @averyjkingston

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Customers find this book to be a fabulous debut novel with superb writing and well-developed characters. Moreover, the emotional content receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as a wrenching love story. Additionally, they appreciate the steamy sex scenes and consider it a good love story.

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Customers find the book to be a fabulous debut novel.

"OMG this book! AMAZING! I'm a sucker for a wrenching story with all the feels and loads of heat. Chasing Fire delivers on all counts!..." Read more

"...so grab your copy and fall in love with this debut author’s fantastic book." Read more

"This story is a fabulous debut novel by Author Kingston. The love, passion and romance (hot!!)..." Read more

"Fabulous read. The story is serious but sprinkled with enough humor to keep it from getting too heavy. This is my favorite kind of read...." Read more

7 customers mention "Emotional content"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, describing it as serious and moving, with one customer noting how it creates a place in the reader's heart.

"OMG this book! AMAZING! I'm a sucker for a wrenching story with all the feels and loads of heat. Chasing Fire delivers on all counts!..." Read more

"...The emotional pull of the story whether it’s the huge life challenges that can bring sadness, to the seriously funny moment you just outright laugh..." Read more

"I love the story this tells about Tori and Scott. That is what got me hooked. Wanting to know more a out them and how they survived...." Read more

"Fabulous read. The story is serious but sprinkled with enough humor to keep it from getting too heavy. This is my favorite kind of read...." Read more

5 customers mention "Sex scenes"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic scenes in the book, describing them as hot and sexy with emotional depth.

"...after one sexy game of pool, they end up in bed together and have crazy good sex (it's, like, crazy good. All sex in real life should be this good!)...." Read more

"...When I say meet up, I mean have some hot, steamy sex. Tori’s childhood keeps her from letting anyone get too close...." Read more

"This book had all the things I love, sexy wounded hero, beautiful girl who loves him and, in the end, a happy couple in love." Read more

"...I love a good love story!" Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...This story is filled with fabulous characters that I truly adore. They grab your attention and dig out a place in your heart...." Read more

"Oh Scott and Tori! These 2 crazy characters won my heart 😆 Their relationship might be considered a bit untraditional but it fits them perfectly...." Read more

"...Scott is a fantastic character, and you're cheering for him the whole time. I love the saga Ms. Kingston takes you on...." Read more

"Well written story that had loads of emotional moments. Both characters were developed and written in a way that made you hate them at times, pity..." Read more

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Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it well-crafted and easy to read.

"...The writing is superb and easy to read...." Read more

"Well written story that had loads of emotional moments...." Read more

"Very well written story. Loved the humor and the emotions...." Read more

"The book was amazing!! Every word, every line, and every page had me wanting more. Thank you, can’t wait to read the next one." Read more

The epic definition of love conquering it all.
5 out of 5 stars
The epic definition of love conquering it all.
Avery Kingston is a new to me author, this was my first read of hers and definitely won’t be my last. Granted I’m stalking said author now. Tori and Scott are survivors, each in their own way. We see their relationship blossom and fizzle a little out, yet never completely burning off. It’s a fictional story yes, but all emotions that were pulled out of me were anything but fictional. You see them reach high and lows. Even though both lie to themselves about what they mean to eachother, we can easily see that they have this intimacy that ties them together. It’s hard to describe what that type of connection that is. Soulmates is the word that comes to mind, but many don’t believe in that. Which is fine, to each their own. Yet we can’t deny this couples force of attraction. It’s there, it’s unique. You see them with other people as well, and many may assume it’s not meant to be since this happens. But it does. In real life it happens all the time. That’s what drew me in. The rawness and realness of their relationship. Many can relate to their struggles and demons. Even without many explanations as to how they got there. Their relationship was literally a rollercoater ride. You felt all the dips and turns. Sure I probably didn’t agree to some of their questionable predicaments they caught themselves in. I might of yelled at them a couple times here and there. It was all worth it! They are so beautifully flawed, I was captured by it. A great homage to our Vets and impaired individuals. I cannot gush enough about the realness of this story. All their troubles and traumas are life events one can easily stumble upon. That’s what sold me on this story. Okay maybe Scott (Mother Effing) Harris didn’t hurt either. I cannot wait for the next installment!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2018
    OMG this book! AMAZING! I'm a sucker for a wrenching story with all the feels and loads of heat. Chasing Fire delivers on all counts!

    Scott and Tori meet in their early 20s in a DC dive bar one night. The sparks are instant and after one sexy game of pool, they end up in bed together and have crazy good sex (it's, like, crazy good. All sex in real life should be this good!). It kicks off a 10-year FWB/NSA type of relationship centering around a lacy pair of panties (I love it!), but it's SO much more than that. They also become best friends and both know deep down that they are meant for each other. Then what's the problem? Career goals, relationship hangups, epic stubborn streaks, and life-changing physical injuries. Both Tori and Scott endure traumatic physical injuries that forever change their lives.

    I lost count of the times I wanted to yell at both Tori and Scott to stop being stubborn jerks and just give into their feelings for each other already! LOL, that's the beauty of this story though--you see their human side, why they make the mistakes they make, and how each of them struggles to find themselves while reconciling their feelings for the other. It's a frustrating story, but that's what makes it so good and so intriguing. I love that it's a battle, it's a struggle to be together, but neither of them gives up the fight.

    And the love scenes? OMG so hot and sexy! Hot love scenes are such an important part of a years-long romance and Avery Kingston delivers! I can't wait to read more about Scott and Tori! This author has cranked out a great first book and I'm so looking forward to reading more of her writing!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2018
    Ms Kingston has set up the perfect characters for a modern day love story. Today everyone is so into their own lives and trying to find a lifetime career that they close their hearts to what is happening right in front of them. Our main character s, Tori and Scott, are both doing that. One thing after another happens to them and they continuously are forced to examine their feelings for one another. Neither one being honest with the other. This is the norm for a decade!

    This is a wonderful story with a strong message...don't wait until the unthinkable happens! Live life as it comes.

    I LOVE the ending!! Good job, Ms Kingston!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2023
    It’s a fight to love each other, but it’s a love worth fighting for.

    Tori’s life had been defined by loss. The loss of her father. The loss of her innocence. And finally, the loss of her vision.

    She prides herself on always rising above anything life throws at her, but losing the man she loves would ruin her.

    Tori has always ferociously guarded her fragile heart, but she’s trying hard to let Scott inside her fortress. As her walls begin to crumble the shadows of her past begin to haunt her. Can she trust that Scott will still love her once he sees what lies within?

    Tori longs to escape from the pain of her past and reclaim the art that is screaming inside her soul. But is her artistic career yet another loss she'll never regain?

    While Tori wrestles with her inner demons, Scott wages a war against his controlling nature; confronting his own fear of loss.

    Scott wants Tori to promise her life to him. The problem is Tori’s unpredictable. Some days she’s a hurricane and other days she’s a light breeze. He walks a tightrope between protecting her and letting go, struggling to gain trust of her tattered heart.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2018
    This debut novel is absolutely fantastic. Scott and Tori are two broken characters that will have you flipping the pages as fast as you can to see what happens. Tori and Scott meet before they both have their accidents and continue to meet up on and off through the years. When I say meet up, I mean have some hot, steamy sex. Tori’s childhood keeps her from letting anyone get too close. Scott tries, but it’s not easy breaking down her walls. Will he ever succeed or will they finally let the flames burn out? No spoilers, so grab your copy and fall in love with this debut author’s fantastic book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2019
    I enjoyed the first half of the story of Scott and Tori. Both of them are characters I admired in the beginning. Both brought a sense of adventure and throwing all rules out in the game they called a relationship. Commitment ….not a chance. Scott deployed overseas after meeting her and comes back missing a leg. Other things happen to them during the next 10 years with lots of gaps in the relationship. However, I felt the story start to drag half way through the book and felt the book could have been shorter. Not until I got to the end did I figure out why the story was dragging. There is two more books in this series but they are really a continuation of the same characters drawn out. When I saw on the title of this book that this was book one I assumed the other books coming would be about other characters in this book. I didn't even look to see if the other books were available yet. I wish I had and I would not have read this book. I feel the ending just stopped and I missed out on the rest of the story. I am giving it three stars because of the first half of the book and will not read the final two in the series.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2018
    Author Avery Kingston really lights the pages on fire in this first book of the series. This story is filled with fabulous characters that I truly adore. They grab your attention and dig out a place in your heart. The emotional pull of the story whether it’s the huge life challenges that can bring sadness, to the seriously funny moment you just outright laugh at, this is what keeps you wanting more and more. The magnitude of life altering issues for these characters really give you something not only to read about but to think about as you realize just how many people face them daily in real life. I am so glad I picked up this book and I can’t wait for book two so I continue with their story and see where it takes them on this fantastic journey!

Top reviews from other countries

  • Lisa Tait
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on May 28, 2018
    Wonderful writing and a fantastic story! I loved the characters and their journey and would recommend it.
  • KM Lowe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2019
    I really did enjoy this book. When I was adding the book to my reading list on Goodreads I read a poor review about the character cheating...really? Unless I've read a different story then there was no actual cheating in this book. Yes, both characters had this weird open relationship, but I think under all circumstances it was called for. They were both messed up and their actions spoke louder than words.
    I really liked Scott. It took me longer to warm to Tori, but when you get both of their back stories, wounded Marine, blind girl, lots of history, it is a good story. It was something a little different for a change and I for one enjoyed that. I definitely recommend this to contemporary romance readers.
  • Mumma_RN
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreakingly beautiful!
    Reviewed in Australia on April 29, 2020
    OMG! This is the first ever Avery Kingston book that I have read and now I am a huge fan!!! Mere words are not enough to describe how this book is but I shall try. Beautifully-written, you can tell that the writer is an artist as well by how well she describes everything in detail. Funny, the witty banter between Victoria, Scott and the best friend that everyone wants to have, Keith. A tear-jerker, without going into the specifics, what they both went through and how they both navigate their new normal will have you crying tears of joy and frustration as well. Victoria and Scott will be up there in the list of your favorite couple once you have read this book. Love, love, love it!!!
  • HRob
    5.0 out of 5 stars All the feels
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 11, 2019
    Handsome boy and hot girl meet and get together. What follows is 10 years of friends with benefits with a lot of the horrible downside of life affecting them both. The heartache and the pain in this book is interspersed with the joy and love that life can also bring. I don’t know why this love story has been on my shelf for so long.

    If you feel like laughing or crying read this!

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