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Publication Date: 29 Oct 2001

Bestselling author Kat Martin takes you into the glittering ballrooms and candlelit boudoirs of Regency-era England in a novel of seduction and secrets, and breathtaking romance.

Kassandra "Kitt" Wentworth was no ordinary young woman. Headstrong and rebellious, this daughter of a viscount had no intention of obeying her father, submitting to a husband...or falling in love. But she never thought a man like Clayton Harcourt would pursue her. As the bastard son of a wealthy duke, Clay was no stranger to scandal. Taking a wife was not his plan, but Kitt's wild spirit drew him like a flame in the darkness, and the gossip swirling around her awakened a desire to tame and protect her. When Clay lays a trap for marriage, Kitt can't help but surrender to the passion he stirs within her. But will a secret from her past keep her from trusting her heart to the magnificent rogue who arouses her most burning desires?

THE "FIRE" INSIDE

Bestselling author Kat Martin takes you into the glittering ballrooms and candlelit boudoirs of Regency-era England in a novel of seduction and secrets, and breathtaking romance.

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THE "FIRE" INSIDE

Bestselling author Kat Martin takes you into the glittering ballrooms and candlelit boudoirs of Regency-era England in a novel of seduction and secrets, and breathtaking romance.

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Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster (29 Oct 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0743419154
ISBN-13: 978-0743419154
Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.4 x 2.5 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 740,408 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A lot of story here 13 Aug 2002

By K. Newman

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Kassandra Wentworth (aka Kitt) has suffered a trauma in her past that means she does not wish to marry - not anyone. She is known for being freespirited and impetuous and it is judged she is ripe for scandal to hit, so not many seem want to marry her except for her rather attractive dowry. Clayton Harcourt, bastard son of a wealthy duke, is not looking for a wife. Although the two have known each other for some time, Clay has become aware that he cannot wait until Kitt marries until he begins an affair with her - he will have to marry her himself. This unabashed rake therefore goes so far as to be responsible for her downfall - her reputation in tatters, she agrees to marry Clay.

Okay, pretty standard Regency Romance stuff, you think. And what's wrong with that, so long as it is well written and there is enough spark of originality contained within? How delightful, then, that this book offers even more. It is very densely written, and continues on where others might have left off, that is where we the reader knows how the central characters feel, certainly everyone else in the book does, and now the moment might be ripe for them to know it too. Instead the plot takes a sudden turn down a new path and the story thickens into a more satisfying mix. This deeper than usual treatment skilfully draws out the tale and turns a generic romance into something fuller with a great deal more adventure, flavour and style.

The characters are very well drawn, not only the central characters but also the supporting ones. Justin and Ariel's tale has already been told in 'Heartless', but it is not necessary to read that book before this one - the story is plenty strong enough to stand on it's own.

I enjoyed Martin's weaving of this tale, in particular the range of her characters and that Kitt was no doormat - although she got into scrapes, she also gave a hand in her rescue, and that she still made mistakes and was by no means perfect. There is one essential part to the plot - I cannot divulge it without spoiling it, so I won't - but I would be interested to see if other readers wonder, as I do, if it truly was in Kitt's make-up to take that action. Certainly it drives the story forward, so I can see why it is done. Further, her belief in her flawed information means that such action may well be possible. But it does strike me that someone as fiery as Kitt, as likely to fly in the face of convention, would not have taken this action. This small doubt has made me settle on four stars, but it did not detract from my overall enjoyment of the book because I could see it's justification. I am very much looking forward to catching up with Kitt and Clay and the rest again in Adam's story, 'Fanning the Flame'.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A great regency romance 23 Feb 2002

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Get married or get sent to a convent, what a choice, Kassandra 'Kitt' Wentworth has to make. Kitt is a rebel who does not accept the rigid conventions of London in 1805. Clayton Harcourt is the bastard son of a duke who takes on the task of taming her and rescuing her from her various adventures.
Once again Kat Martin had written a story that will keep you entertained with her characters and waiting for her next story to be published.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing 20 Jan 2005

By Donna K. - Published on Amazon.com

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This book was way too long. The beginning and ending were action-filled and interesting, but the middle section just dragged along in a very frustrating direction.

As a modern woman, I immediately admired Kitt for her rebellion against her society's oppression towards women - she was intelligent and lively, not to be owned or dictated to by a man. She was found a perfect mate in Clay, who encouraged her free way of thinking, and rather than hold her back, he went along with her on all her adventures. Even the bickering between them, something I usually find very annoying in a romance novel, was appropriate - probably b/c it was short-lived and basically the two did show great respect towards each other. Having been raped as a teenager, Kitt was afraid of sex, and Clay was incredibly patient and tender towards her regarding this, slowly gaining her trust and helping her to understand her sexuality.

It's no wonder these two fell deeply in love. So then, why did Kitt leave Clay after just a few weeks of marriage, right after discovering that physcial intimacy was a beautiful way to express their deep love? Her reasoning 1) that he didn't really love her b/c he never said it in words, despite his every action showing how desperately in love with her he was - and 2) that one woman would never be enough for him, and eventually he would stray and she couldn't bear to share him - were ridiculous. And then when she finally came to her senses, Clay had heartened his heart in bitterness towards her. This conflict was so unnecessary, and torturously dragged the story down. A little communication, which would have been expected from two such outspoken characters, could have avoided this entire mess.

The action packed ending, when their lives were threatened by an enemy from their past, brought them to a greater understanding of their love for each other, and redeemed the story.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Heatwarming and Rich Love Story 20 May 2002

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This book was everything I could have wanted in a love story. The hero Clayton is a strong well-written romantic hero. He's handsome, attractive to women, and strong. Kassandra (Kitt)begins as headstrong, stubborn, and reckless. She later becomes a strong and mature woman.

There is romantic and sexual tension between these characters from the beginning of the book!! It actually begins in Heartless and carries over into their story. I read Heartless first, and I couldn't wait to read The Fire Inside to find out what happened. I was not disappointed.

Kitt leads Clay on a merry chase before a "compromising" position forces them to marry. Kitt has a secret from her past that threatens her marriage to Clay and forces her to decide whether or not to trust her husband. Clay hopes that by marrying Kitt he can control her recklessness as well as the burning passion he has for her. As each of them soon finds out, they both must find a way to come to terms with the undeniable feelings they have for each other.

This book captured my interest from the first page. The sexual tension is believable. The plot is just as believable, with many twists and turns. I didn't want this book to end. I wanted the story to go on and on.

My wish is that Adam Hawthorne, Lord Blackwood, will get his story next. He played an instrumental part in several scenes in the book, and he is begging to feel the snares of passion like Clayton and Kassandra.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A true romance story 25 May 2002

By hagobu namwenye - Published on Amazon.com

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I thought this book was just lovely unlike most romances that always make us feel all the tension even before the characters developed i thought this had a little of everything although Clay and Kitt love each other and don't really acknowledge it the way the story is written it makes us understand why it is difficult for them to love and i have to say most of the time in most books it is hard to actually understand why the characters find it hard to commit but in this case we do understand i like Kat Martin but i think this is the best book by far.i feel confident in giving her all five stars.

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