Flame

Flame

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  • Author:Adriana Locke
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Summary

RSVP to my Marriage of Convenience I swore I would only get married if my life depended on it。 Oh, the irony。 Many things have happened over the past few weeks that I didn't see coming。 My family imploded。 Our business was turned upside down。 And someone threatened to harm me if I didn't make good on my father's promises。 But the biggest thing I didn't see coming? Foxx Carmichael demanding marriage。 He's doing it out of loyalty to my brother。 I know that。 But I can't help but think if, through that deliciously hot, grumpy exterior, my bodyguard doesn't have ulterior motives。 There's no denying the fire in his touch or the heat in his blue eyes。 He protects me with a ferocity that leaves me breathless。 He makes me rethink many things I thought I knew for sure—like my position on marriage。 But how we dance around our fake relationship makes me wonder what part of this is pretend。 None of it matters if he doesn't admit he feels the same way。 Our sham wedding will fall apart as soon as the threat is contained。 But what happens if the flames between us burn everything to the ground first? Tropes: grumpy/sunshine, alpha bodyguard hero, small-town romance, family saga, marriage of convenience

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Liz

It’s the book we’ve all been waiting on featuring the enigmatic and grumpy Foxx Carmichael, a man so mysterious even his own family don’t know what he does for a living。 Well, it turns out he’s in private security protecting the Brewster family and the only daughter Bianca in particular until he couldn’t control his feelings for her and still do his job effectively so he asked for a transfer。 Now when he hears that Bianca’s in danger he doesn’t hesitate。 He steps in and proposes marriage。 Marria It’s the book we’ve all been waiting on featuring the enigmatic and grumpy Foxx Carmichael, a man so mysterious even his own family don’t know what he does for a living。 Well, it turns out he’s in private security protecting the Brewster family and the only daughter Bianca in particular until he couldn’t control his feelings for her and still do his job effectively so he asked for a transfer。 Now when he hears that Bianca’s in danger he doesn’t hesitate。 He steps in and proposes marriage。 Marriage is the last thing Bianca has ever wanted but if the man she’s been lusting after for years is offering then she’ll accept but there’s no way this will be a platonic relationship if she has any say in matters。With a fantastic hero and heroine in Foxx and Bianca with sizzling chemistry and wickedly delicious banter between them making for a fabulously flirty romance。 A charity auction with an unwilling participant, the unveiling of the secret texter and the mystery behind Foxx’s keys appearing over the county and chickens, many many chickens not forgetting a liberal helping of Sparkles aka Banksy – how one of his brothers haven’t ‘unalived’ him I’ve no idea - Adriana Locke has definitely saved the best for last with Flame。 It's been a perfect ending to what has been an amazing series and while I hate that with this book its goodbye to Kismet Beach and the Carmichael family, its hello to Nashville and the Brewsters。 Plus, I’m looking forwarding to finding out if Tate Brewster measures up to Banks Carmichael in the annoying youngest brother stakes。 。。。more

Michella

Finally Foxx’s story!!! It does not disappoint!! Wow, the chemistry between Foxx and Bianca is on fire!!! The push and pull will hook you from the beginning to the end。 As always the supporting character will make you laugh out loud and fall just a bit more in love with this marriage of convenience storyline。 A great ending to this series。

Stacie Christensen

RSVP to my Marriage of ConvenienceI swore I would only get married if my life depended on it。 Oh, the irony。Many things have happened over the past few weeks that I didn’t see coming。 My family imploded。 Our business was turned upside down。 And someone threatened to harm me if I didn’t make good on my father’s promises。But the biggest thing I didn’t see coming?Foxx Carmichael demanding marriage。He’s doing it out of loyalty to my brother。 I know that。 But I can’t help but think if, through that d RSVP to my Marriage of ConvenienceI swore I would only get married if my life depended on it。 Oh, the irony。Many things have happened over the past few weeks that I didn’t see coming。 My family imploded。 Our business was turned upside down。 And someone threatened to harm me if I didn’t make good on my father’s promises。But the biggest thing I didn’t see coming?Foxx Carmichael demanding marriage。He’s doing it out of loyalty to my brother。 I know that。 But I can’t help but think if, through that deliciously hot, grumpy exterior, my bodyguard doesn’t have ulterior motives。There’s no denying the fire in his touch or the heat in his blue eyes。 He protects me with a ferocity that leaves me breathless。 He makes me rethink many things I thought I knew for sure—like my position on marriage。But how we dance around our fake relationship makes me wonder what part of this is pretend。 None of it matters if he doesn’t admit he feels the same way。Our sham wedding will fall apart as soon as the threat is contained。 But what happens if the flames between us burn everything to the ground first?Loved Foxx & Bianca's story!! Foxx's story was so worth the wait! Biana was Foxx's missing piece, that he didn't know he needed。 Lots of chemistry between these two。 I don't want to give anything away so you'll have to read this for yourself。 This book was everything, and you won't be disappointed!!! 。。。more

Chris

Oh, Foxx。 😍 100% worth the wait。 And yes, we do get the answer to the animal texts, and Damaris gets her couch。 I wish this book was 700 pages longer。

Susan (susayq ~)

What an amazing wrap up to this series! Foxx Carmichael was definitely worth the wait! And I'll just tell you I squealed when I realized Bianca Brewer was his lady! (If you haven't met Bianca, go read The Proposal)。 This wrapped up lots of questions about things that were happening through the whole series。 Foxx was a dream and I teared up a couple of times reading this。 So good! What an amazing wrap up to this series! Foxx Carmichael was definitely worth the wait! And I'll just tell you I squealed when I realized Bianca Brewer was his lady! (If you haven't met Bianca, go read The Proposal)。 This wrapped up lots of questions about things that were happening through the whole series。 Foxx was a dream and I teared up a couple of times reading this。 So good! 。。。more

Meg Gruber

Adriana Locke never disappoints and this book highlights her great storytelling! Foxx Carmichael is a grumpy mystery man even to his family。 Bianca Brewer is a hard-driving executive who is tough as nails and runs the Brewer Group。 Foxx walked away from her months ago and Bianca has no idea why。 They reconnect as Foxx becomes her protector as she is receiving threats from a dangerous man。 Sparks start to fly when she is forced to live with Foxx。 Can they survive living with each other or will lo Adriana Locke never disappoints and this book highlights her great storytelling! Foxx Carmichael is a grumpy mystery man even to his family。 Bianca Brewer is a hard-driving executive who is tough as nails and runs the Brewer Group。 Foxx walked away from her months ago and Bianca has no idea why。 They reconnect as Foxx becomes her protector as she is receiving threats from a dangerous man。 Sparks start to fly when she is forced to live with Foxx。 Can they survive living with each other or will love keep them together? 。。。more

Zoe

This series has had me in a chokehold since the very first release。 They’re an amazing combination of sweet, funny and sexy books that are addictive。Flame is the last book of this series and it was the perfect conclusion, we’ve all been waiting with bated breath for Foxx’s book and it was just wonderful, Bianca was the perfect woman for him, she broke down his walls and showed how much of a teddy bear he is 🧸 Bianca is a fierce independent woman, I want to be her friend so much 😂 she wasn’t afra This series has had me in a chokehold since the very first release。 They’re an amazing combination of sweet, funny and sexy books that are addictive。Flame is the last book of this series and it was the perfect conclusion, we’ve all been waiting with bated breath for Foxx’s book and it was just wonderful, Bianca was the perfect woman for him, she broke down his walls and showed how much of a teddy bear he is 🧸 Bianca is a fierce independent woman, I want to be her friend so much 😂 she wasn’t afraid of Foxx and pushed all his buttons in all the right ways。 I’m so glad we got to delve into Foxx’s mind and what he was the way he was。 Their spicy connection was 🥵 and I loved their banter。 Can I please be a member of the Carmichael family?! 😂 I love how much all the family are involved, I think they’d of been outrage if Banks hadn’t made an appearance 😂 I can’t wait for the rest of The Brewer family series and to get stuck into each character 😊 。。。more

Karin Gesell

I KNEW I would love Foxx! It’s just I love him even more after reading his book!! 😍 Like swoon to the moon!! I loved every single thing about this book, and just wish it was longer。 This family is one of my absolute favorites, and I’m sad to see it end。 But they will definitely be on the top of my re-read list! ❤️

Lynn Mullan

WOW! Adriana, you certainly saved the best for last。 This series has been such fun but this book is my favourite。 It was great to see the kind, funny (and HOT!!) man behind Foxx's grumpy persona。 And to find out who was sending the texts, plus Foxx's mysterious keys。 Plus we got some chicken fun, too! This book has it all。。。in spades。 Loved, loved, loved it。 Would thoroughly recommend。 WOW! Adriana, you certainly saved the best for last。 This series has been such fun but this book is my favourite。 It was great to see the kind, funny (and HOT!!) man behind Foxx's grumpy persona。 And to find out who was sending the texts, plus Foxx's mysterious keys。 Plus we got some chicken fun, too! This book has it all。。。in spades。 Loved, loved, loved it。 Would thoroughly recommend。 。。。more

Books N Coffee

I didn’t think it was possible to dethrone Jess Carmichael but then Foxx appeared。 He delivered in such an epic way。 Foxx is everything。 He’s broody, sexy, protective, and dare I say sweet?! You can feel the chemistry between Foxx and Bianca from the moment their eyes meet。 Their relationship is full of sexual tension until finally they come together。 They are perfect in every way for each other。 He’s her home and she tears down all his walls。Adriana wrapped up the Carmichael series in the best I didn’t think it was possible to dethrone Jess Carmichael but then Foxx appeared。 He delivered in such an epic way。 Foxx is everything。 He’s broody, sexy, protective, and dare I say sweet?! You can feel the chemistry between Foxx and Bianca from the moment their eyes meet。 Their relationship is full of sexual tension until finally they come together。 They are perfect in every way for each other。 He’s her home and she tears down all his walls。Adriana wrapped up the Carmichael series in the best way possible。 The way the family comes together and supports Foxx and Bianca with no hesitation。 We finally get all our questions answered。 We still get the banter, hilarious antics, and big family feel good story。 I love the way Adriana intertwines her stories in subtle ways。 You don’t have to have read the others but if you did it warms your heart to see a character or event mentioned。 I’m looking forward to the Brewer Family series and the Landry Security series。 If we’re lucky we’ll get to see some of our favorite characters brought back for cameos。 。。。more

Elizabeth Griffin

so worth the wait!The Carmichaels are the best and Foxx did not disappoint! I’m just sad that this was the last one。 Such a fun story with all the swoon!

Leslie Ooten

This was such a good read!! I knew when Foxx fell he was going to fall hard, and I WAS NOT disappointed! Foxx is such an alpha, as I knew he would be。 Bianca was a bad a$$ in her own right。 I love that she didn't let anyone push her around。 She especially didn't let Foxx keep his one word answers lol They were SUCH a great pairing, and their chemistry was off the charts! Of course I loved seeing the Carmichael and Brewer families and get little snippets of their stories。 One of my favorite parts This was such a good read!! I knew when Foxx fell he was going to fall hard, and I WAS NOT disappointed! Foxx is such an alpha, as I knew he would be。 Bianca was a bad a$$ in her own right。 I love that she didn't let anyone push her around。 She especially didn't let Foxx keep his one word answers lol They were SUCH a great pairing, and their chemistry was off the charts! Of course I loved seeing the Carmichael and Brewer families and get little snippets of their stories。 One of my favorite parts of this one was when Foxx's family all rally around to make something happen。 It was awesome to see Foxx finally realize that he doesn't have to be separate from the rest of his family。 The ending was a little different than I was expecting, but as always, it was written perfectly。 It's sad to see this series end, but I know the Brewer family series is going to be just as incredible!I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book。 。。。more

Jenny Jackson

Foxx and BiancaI feel like I’ve waited forever for Foxx Carmichael。 He’s been the broody, mysterious, oldest Carmichael in this series and the quiet bodyguard in The Protector。 He’s spanned multiple series and it was finally time for him to shine! Foxx and Bianca were the perfect pair。 There was so much mutual pining and missed opportunities between them。 He was her bodyguard and one of her brothers’ best friends, and he was the only man she’d ever felt safe and comfortable with。 And when she wa Foxx and BiancaI feel like I’ve waited forever for Foxx Carmichael。 He’s been the broody, mysterious, oldest Carmichael in this series and the quiet bodyguard in The Protector。 He’s spanned multiple series and it was finally time for him to shine! Foxx and Bianca were the perfect pair。 There was so much mutual pining and missed opportunities between them。 He was her bodyguard and one of her brothers’ best friends, and he was the only man she’d ever felt safe and comfortable with。 And when she was in danger again, Foxx really stepped up and took charge of her safety。 One thing I loved about this book was how Jason, Bianca’s brother, reacted to Foxx’s love for his sister。 I loved his bond with Foxx and the clarity with which he saw their true feelings。 The “fake” marriage didn’t last long, in fact it didn’t really ever seem fake。 Foxx and Bianca were so fun together。 She brought him into his own family, whom he’d felt disconnected from, with her sunshiny personality。 And he showed Bianca what her life could be like if she was honest with herself about what she wanted。 This was the perfect end to this series。 The mystery of the keys and the animal texts was revealed, Banks was his usual goofball self, and we got to see all the couples come together at the end。 I loved the Carmichael family and hope they get some future cameos。 It was also a great bridge into the Brewer family series coming up next! 。。。more

Chelsea Winters

LOVED IT!!This book was the perfect ending to the Carmichael Clan! This family has had a special place in my heart from the beginning。 They are funny, loving and their banter is next level。 Foxx and Bianca are two of my favorite Adriana characters。 They’re love for each other but also their independence is amazing。 Adriana you have done it again!! This book was perfection and totally worth the wait😍

nikki rose

If you're looking for a wholesome and unbearably sweet romance, then look no further because Flame is the book for you! Foxx's story was one that I'd anticipated for a LONG time and I'm happy to say that Miss Adriana really delivered with this one。 I absolutely loved reading about Bianca and Foxx together。 Right from the beginning, the tension and chemistry between them was palpable and the spice。。。MY OH MY WASN'T IT GOOD! 5/5 stars because the found family trope never not hits and because I ado If you're looking for a wholesome and unbearably sweet romance, then look no further because Flame is the book for you! Foxx's story was one that I'd anticipated for a LONG time and I'm happy to say that Miss Adriana really delivered with this one。 I absolutely loved reading about Bianca and Foxx together。 Right from the beginning, the tension and chemistry between them was palpable and the spice。。。MY OH MY WASN'T IT GOOD! 5/5 stars because the found family trope never not hits and because I adore the Carmichael family。 This series feels like a warm (and much needed) hug and while I am sad to see it end, I'm really looking forward to reading Jason's story next。 Also, just an fyi。。。Banks was most def the highlight of the story for me - he always manages to crack me up with his antics lol。*Thank you to Adriana Locke and Valentine PR for providing me with an ARC! 。。。more

Heather

What an absolutely incredible book。 I've been anxiously awaiting Foxx。 This book was absolutely worth the wait!Foxx and Bianca were incredible。 I loved their history, their chemistry their love。 It was absolutely epic。As always with these books I loved the family aspect。 These books always make my heart so so happy。 I can't get enough of them 。I'm excited to see what is in store next 。5 stars What an absolutely incredible book。 I've been anxiously awaiting Foxx。 This book was absolutely worth the wait!Foxx and Bianca were incredible。 I loved their history, their chemistry their love。 It was absolutely epic。As always with these books I loved the family aspect。 These books always make my heart so so happy。 I can't get enough of them 。I'm excited to see what is in store next 。5 stars 。。。more

Isabella Bazz

FLAMENo words can explain how much i enjoyed reading Foxx and Bianca love story, i havent binged read in a long time and had to read it totally worth waiting for。 Looking forward to next book in the Brewer series。 The arrangement

The Paperbook Princess

The all elusive Foxx, the wait is over and we'll Locke crushed it again! Foxx the quiet one, the oldest and the one who Banks sets up at the beginning of his story and where we meet Bianca。 $10k for the Bachelor, her former bodyguard and flames come off the page right away! The buildup is just as juicy。 Bianca needs protection and Foxx is the only one who her brother can trust。 Will he finally give in to his desires or will he continue to walk away? The right person opens you up and boy did you The all elusive Foxx, the wait is over and we'll Locke crushed it again! Foxx the quiet one, the oldest and the one who Banks sets up at the beginning of his story and where we meet Bianca。 $10k for the Bachelor, her former bodyguard and flames come off the page right away! The buildup is just as juicy。 Bianca needs protection and Foxx is the only one who her brother can trust。 Will he finally give in to his desires or will he continue to walk away? The right person opens you up and boy did you see another side of Foxx! 。。。more

Angie McGuire

Foxx’s story was a long awaited one and I’m so happy right now!! I loved the banter and storyline! So great!! I voluntarily reviewed this book from the author。 Can’t wait to re-read。

Becky Wise

Flame is a fantastic read。 I loved this one so much。 The Carmichael family did not disappoint in this final book of the series。 I know this is not completely goodbye to the family but the brotherly antics will be missed。 This is Foxx's book and you finally get to know him a whole lot better。 The mysterious older brother。 The protector。 Foxx is simply wonderful。 Bianca is part of the Brewer family and trying to fix everything her father has destroyed。 The chemistry is fantastic between Foxx and B Flame is a fantastic read。 I loved this one so much。 The Carmichael family did not disappoint in this final book of the series。 I know this is not completely goodbye to the family but the brotherly antics will be missed。 This is Foxx's book and you finally get to know him a whole lot better。 The mysterious older brother。 The protector。 Foxx is simply wonderful。 Bianca is part of the Brewer family and trying to fix everything her father has destroyed。 The chemistry is fantastic between Foxx and Bianca as they fight and give into their attraction。 I love Bianca and how she just rits rights into the Carmichael family。 She is Foxx's missing piece。 There is plenty of laughter to be had as Banks is well Banks。 It's sad to leave this core of a family but I know we shall see most again as the Brewer family series continues。 I cannot wait for that one。 Please give us a Banks and Tate team up。 Fox and Bianca are everything you want and more。 You need to click this now。 。。。more

Karen

Fine Series EnderThis Carmichael/Brewer family crossover continues on from The Proposal and we get all of taciturn Foxx here。 He has met his match in more ways than one with Bianca Brewer。 This is quite a short book, but has all the feels。 I hope we'll keep up with Carmichael shenanigans as we move over to the next family series。 Fine Series EnderThis Carmichael/Brewer family crossover continues on from The Proposal and we get all of taciturn Foxx here。 He has met his match in more ways than one with Bianca Brewer。 This is quite a short book, but has all the feels。 I hope we'll keep up with Carmichael shenanigans as we move over to the next family series。 。。。more

Robin

I won't spoil the book for anyone, because Foxx's book was the one worth the wait! You will not be disappointed with how the Charmichael's come full circle。 Biaca was the perfect match for Foxx and I just loved how she fit in with his family instantly dispite having her own large family。 To say this book was perfect is quite literally putting it mildly! I won't spoil the book for anyone, because Foxx's book was the one worth the wait! You will not be disappointed with how the Charmichael's come full circle。 Biaca was the perfect match for Foxx and I just loved how she fit in with his family instantly dispite having her own large family。 To say this book was perfect is quite literally putting it mildly! 。。。more

Alison

Foxxy Foxxster I have been so curious about Foxx sent I met him in Flirt (the first book in this series) and it was NOT a disappointment to meet the man behind the mask。 I loved all the tropes in this one – bodyguard hero, forced proximity, marriage of convenience (always a fave of mine) and grumpy/sunshine。 I caught myself smiling as I read this because of the sweet moments with grumpy Foxx, the banter between Foxx and Bianca, the family shenanigans, pranks and ensuing family chat。 Chapter 12 w Foxxy Foxxster I have been so curious about Foxx sent I met him in Flirt (the first book in this series) and it was NOT a disappointment to meet the man behind the mask。 I loved all the tropes in this one – bodyguard hero, forced proximity, marriage of convenience (always a fave of mine) and grumpy/sunshine。 I caught myself smiling as I read this because of the sweet moments with grumpy Foxx, the banter between Foxx and Bianca, the family shenanigans, pranks and ensuing family chat。 Chapter 12 was probably my favorite。 The conflict in this one was just right for my tastes without the unnecessary drama that can sometimes make an otherwise great romance ridiculous。 I also loved the cameos and mentions of other well loved characters from Addy’s other books/series。 This book is an easy read (I read all of it the day that it came out), well written and has a satisfying HEA。 I love the Carmichael series, own all the books in this series and am sad to see it all wrapped up and come to an end。 。。。more

Rachael

Foxx and BiancaSweet, well paced marriage of convenience。 Foxx, the quiet elusive grumpy bodyguard had fallen for his charge and best friends sister took himself off her protection detail。 Now six months later she needs help and he’s the only one her and her brother trust。 Fun, humorous, slow burn with some spice and a great HEA for the Carmichael family

Cheryl Shearer

Definitely worth waiting forGreat read - Fox and Bianca had chemistry from the start and, with the backstories and the Brewer family intrigue added in, this was a really brilliant finish to the Carmichael Family series。

Lizzi

A great ending to this wonderful series。 Foxx and Biana’s story was worth waiting for。 Loved every minute of it!!

Jela Heneghan

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Rina's Reads

Foxy FoxxBianca and Foxx's story was gone way too soon。 I loved it—just like all the other books—I loved the laughs, the sexual tension, the banter, and。。。gah! Just EVERYTHING。 I adored getting to see the more relaxed and content side to Foxx。 And getting to see Bianca realise what she actually wanted from her life was the icing on the cake。No matter who walks into the crazy that is the Carmichael family, they are welcomed with open arms。 That is one thing I will miss about this series being ove Foxy FoxxBianca and Foxx's story was gone way too soon。 I loved it—just like all the other books—I loved the laughs, the sexual tension, the banter, and。。。gah! Just EVERYTHING。 I adored getting to see the more relaxed and content side to Foxx。 And getting to see Bianca realise what she actually wanted from her life was the icing on the cake。No matter who walks into the crazy that is the Carmichael family, they are welcomed with open arms。 That is one thing I will miss about this series being over—their care and compassion for everyone。 Oh, and Banks。 Because his sparkly ridiculousness Is hilarious。 4。5 stars 。。。more

Adrianna

ARC review- This was such a cute book! This whole series has been amazing。 The family is so wholesome and hilarious。 I love the crossovers from book to book and the continuation of the shenanigans of all the siblings, especially Banks。 Their chemistry was amazing and I loved the whole dynamic between Foxx and Bianca。 It was easy to feel the past and history they shared。 Their banter was hilarious from the very beginning and the relationship growth was amazing。 I love the ride or die vibes this e ARC review- This was such a cute book! This whole series has been amazing。 The family is so wholesome and hilarious。 I love the crossovers from book to book and the continuation of the shenanigans of all the siblings, especially Banks。 Their chemistry was amazing and I loved the whole dynamic between Foxx and Bianca。 It was easy to feel the past and history they shared。 Their banter was hilarious from the very beginning and the relationship growth was amazing。 I love the ride or die vibes this entire family has and Foxx willing to do anything for Bianca was swoon worthyI am so sad to see this series end but I can’t wait to see what’s next。 。。。more

Holly B

❤️grumpy/sunshine❤️bodyguard❤️marriage of convenience ❤️small town The love I have for the Carmichael family is undeniable! The wait for Foxx’s book was so worth it。 I absolutely loved his character so much! Bianca is such a strong female lead character who does so much for so many! Their relationship is by far one of my favorites! Absolutely loved this book!!!!! “Foxx Carmichael is the best man I’ve ever known。 Sexy。 Kind。 Loyal。 Selfless。 Funny。 Mine。 But, if I’m not careful, this fake marriag ❤️grumpy/sunshine❤️bodyguard❤️marriage of convenience ❤️small town The love I have for the Carmichael family is undeniable! The wait for Foxx’s book was so worth it。 I absolutely loved his character so much! Bianca is such a strong female lead character who does so much for so many! Their relationship is by far one of my favorites! Absolutely loved this book!!!!! “Foxx Carmichael is the best man I’ve ever known。 Sexy。 Kind。 Loyal。 Selfless。 Funny。 Mine。 But, if I’m not careful, this fake marriage might not feel fake for long”。 What a great way to wrap up the Carmichael’s and get ready for the Brewer’s! 。。。more

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