Touched by Fire

I have not read a romance novel in many years. I picked this one up because I was a childhood friend of the author's mother. What a delight this book was! It was truly one of the best I have ever read. The twists and turns and many conflicts faced by Hannah made it a "can't put down" book. I look forward to the author's next work. And I will buy that because I know she is good, not because I know her mother!

Debut author Gwyneth Atlee has set her new novel, "Touched By Fire," around the actual historic and tragic 1871 firestorm, which destroyed the town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin. Researching the era carefully and employing its dramatic backdrop as the premise of her story, Atlee has skillfully crafted her characters and developed the plot into an exciting, thoroughly unforgettable tale. But don't think for a second that this is a story of doom and gloom. There are lessons of trust, hope, and love abounding among these pages. Gwyneth Atlee has truly lit the flames of romance in "Touched By Fire," and hopefully they will burn for a long time to come.

I picked up Touched by Fire at a book signing this morning, and have already read the book. I could not put it down. The plot is action packed and the characters are well developed. I love that Ms.Altee made the woman characters strong and intelligent and the men apprieciative of those qualities, and remained historically accurate during the process. I can't wait to read her next novel! This one is a "must" read.

I got this book this past Sunday and I began reading it. I could not put it down. I finished it Monday afternoon. The relationships between the characters are astounding. This book was definitely worth buying. I hope she writes another book, because I think she is an excellent writer.

"With a deft touch, and a psychic sense of emotional depth, Gwyneth's book leads you into the life and trials of an exceptionally brave and generous woman you will love and root for until the very last page. I was so immersed in what became a real life and real struggles, I didn't want this book to end. It has intensely vivid, memorable scenes that they stayed with me like visions. Treat yourself to a very enjoyable read with Gwyneth Atlee's historical, 'Touched By Fire.' You won't regret it."