Jessica Fury, Washington
lobbyist, has money, connections, and her own firm. But five years ago
she had something better: happiness. Her firefighter husband, Quaid, was
handsome, courageous, and crazy about her. Then one day he walked into a
chemical inferno—and never walked out. Jessica has been through hell to
get back on her feet. And then a rumor surfaces that could bring a
miracle or shatter her world – again.
Q has been a prisoner forever. He’s honed his mind and body into weapons. He’s developed abilities no one else understands. But he’s still at the mercy of a cabal of ruthless men, who blank his memory, test him like a lab rat, and tell him lies. Although his past has been erased and his future looks grim, instinct tells him he has a woman to live for. What his mind can’t remember, his body can’t forget…
The heat is on.
Q has been a prisoner forever. He’s honed his mind and body into weapons. He’s developed abilities no one else understands. But he’s still at the mercy of a cabal of ruthless men, who blank his memory, test him like a lab rat, and tell him lies. Although his past has been erased and his future looks grim, instinct tells him he has a woman to live for. What his mind can’t remember, his body can’t forget…
The heat is on.
4.0 - 4.5 Stars
I'm a huge fan of Joan
Swan's Phoenix Rising series! I've been anticipating this book since
the very beginning. As I was reading Rush, I realized quickly that
this installment was going to be a little different than the previous
two. While both Fever and Blaze were highly fast-paced and
thrilling, Joan Swan slows things down a bit to tell the story of
Jessica and Quaid resulting in one heck of an emotional
roller-coaster. My gut twisted! My heart wrenched! But don't get
me wrong, there's still plenty of suspense and danger that kept me
bouncing in my seat.
“This is a one in a
zillion opportunity, Quaid. How often do people get a second chance
to find love with their once-in-a-lifetime?” --Jessica (pg. 265
paperback ARC of Rush)
She thought she lost him
forever. After five long years Jessica Fury receives some promising
news that she refuses to believe. For Q, everything that was Quaid
had been torn away from him...his life as a firefighter, his
happiness, his loving wife, and all his memories. For five years Q
was held captive and used in experiments. After finally being
rescued and reunited with Jessica, the painful process of healing
begins. Jessica and Quaid's journey to be together again is
extremely emotional and tragic. Ms. Swan does a wonderful job at
showing what had happened to Q in those five years, which made me
angry that this happy, fun-loving couple had their lives ripped apart
in the first place. I loved that there were glimpses of Jessica and
Quaid during more blissful times, too. Even with all the angst, Rush
will leave you with the feeling of hope.
All the favorite
characters in the series are present and working together as a team.
All their abilities are used. There is also a huge set up for the
next book, Shatter. Joan Swan has been teasing us with Mitch
throughout the series. He is one cocky and mysterious dude. He's
more than meets the eye, and I can't wait to find out about all his
secrets!
Reading order for the
Phoenix Rising series:
Fever
Blaze
Rush
Shatter – coming soon!
* A complimentary copy was
provided in exchange for an honest review *
