Wicked Burn

By: Beth Kery

Narrated by: Shirl Rae

Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

Vic Savian knows what he wants when he sees it. And what he wants is his sexy neighbor, Niall Chandler. When he finds her in the hallway of their building being harassed by an aggressive suitor, Vic steps in - and finds himself greatly rewarded....

Sleeping with her gorgeous neighbor - when she didn't even know his last name - was the craziest thing Niall's ever done. Now, she can't seem to get enough of Vic, or what he stirs in her. Suddenly she's exploring uninhibited pleasures she's never known before. But when her past returns to haunt her, she and Vic are forced to venture beyond the pleasures of the flesh, and risk it all on something deeper, something found only in the heart.

©2008 Beth Kery (P)2013 Tantor

Critic reviews

"One of the best erotic romances I have ever read." ( All About Romance)

I disliked, liked, loved & was frustrated coz.....

Firstly, I think this should be under Erotica rather than Romance because it's a hot explicit listen - so beware - if you don't like your romances coming with a 'Caution Contents are Hot' warning then look elsewhere. I didn't think I was going to like this as it starts off from chapter 1 after very briefly meeting in the hallway of their apartments followed by just one gulp of whiskey in his apartment along with very little/no conversation between the two they have passionate graphic hot sex but I felt it somehow just seemed a bit cold, clinical and implausible.

Slowly the two lovers begin to get to know each other and so does the listener finally begin to learn about the characters, their backgrounds and feelings. However, it's one of those frustrating listens that has you screaming "talk to him just tell him" - if only they would have one serious conversation as well as sex, or before or after, then all could be cleared up - but oh no.

So things go from good to great then disastrous but during this time the romance of the story finally comes out rather than just the erotica. But again, I get frustrated because she stays at his family's ranch to try to clear things up but after weeks and weeks she still hasn't done or said a thing to him. Eventually the usual hits the fan and then, after finally talking (see they should have listened to me) all is cleared up but it ends so abruptly that I felt robbed of the romance bit that just one more chapter or even an Epilogue could have given me.

Worth a credit? Yes but barely - I much prefer these types of romance stories by authors such as Lora Leigh, Maya Banks, Lorelei James to name just a few as their erotica is well done and well placed within the pages of their stories. But hey this is just my opinion - you may love it.

Well, I liked it

I have passed this one by several times because a reviewer I follow didn’t like it. Then another reviewer I follow did like it, so here I am.

Niall has suffered tragedy in her past and she does not open up about it. I actually can relate to her character because I do know someone that has that personality of being very reserved with their feelings. As far as her sexual feelings, Niall is open for everything Vic throws at her.

Vic is so hot. He is a very dominate character. I happen to love dominate men so his character is so yummy. He does have high standards and he does not forgive easily. Vic has been hurt in his past too so it doesn’t make it easy for Niall and him to have a relationship.

Of course if you’ve read previous reviews you know that this book contains explicit sexual situations. I’ve heard better scenarios, but I’ve also heard worse. In my opinion it’s a little above the middle range of sexual content.

In my opinion I’d say this one is worth a credit. I enjoyed it.

Narrator totally ruined it.

Could not finish. Let be very sexy stuff but this narrator ruined. I have no idea why f I could have made it through with another narrator. I will say this books gets the award for the fastest fuck ever with no words spent to even set up attraction. Don’t waste your credit.

I just don't know.....

My general feelings about this book is that there was forced drama, and characters purposely misunderstood each other to prolong the book...so I won't be listening to this again....although the hot scenes were scorching!!!!

BUT.....the drama revolved around a woman being unable or unwilling to discuss the death of her 4 year old and the subsequent fall out surrounding that death. I happen to have a four year old which then made me wonder....would I really be able to discus that? So, was the drama forced, or would that really be how I would react too?

I'd rather not delve in too deeply, so I will say this book is not a buy book, and not even a credit, but maybe on sale????

Burn Baby!!!

LOvedddd ITTTT! Wow... So unexpected. Great story that keep me listening from the very first chapter. I was shocked. I really wanted to know what was going on with the female lead's ex-husband...then when u find out... I was like... WHAT!!!! Then her son... WHAT... smacked in the face again. Sooo good. I love how the male lead is the Broadway playwright by day and country rancher by night/on the weekends... Another smack... This book had me all over the place... but I just could put it down... The smex was sooooo good. I was hot and cold then hot all over again... OMG! Wow... So unexpected. I TELL U! O but here is the kicker... This is like an easy listening type of story. It was like "Love Unscripted/Thoughtless/Easy", those types of books... if you have listened to the audio versions of them. That easy but intense listening. I totally loved this. Not a five star... but a goood and solid four.

Narration was absolutely great. I love it when the narrator take the time to actually change their voice dialect for each and every single character. LOVED IT!!! 2 more extra pts!!!

Enjoyed It, but Not a Multiple Listen For Me.

Would you listen to Wicked Burn again? Why?

No. The main character just drove me crazy. How could she let him think she cheated. If she card so much, how could she let him walk out.

What did you like best about this story?

Their relationship in the beginning.

Any additional comments?

I am really Luke warm about this story. I've attempted to listen again, but find myself dreading the story. Also, the narrator wasn't terrible, but just not my favorite. She was kind of flat in my opinion, but the story was a little flat as well. Was this worth the credit? It wasn't painful, but I would seek out this author in the future.

One of the BEST stories ever!!!!!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes! It's awesome!!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

YES! I actually did! :)

Any additional comments?

Loved loved loved! Can't wait for audible to get more Beth Kery books!!!!! Please hurry!!!

Exceeded Expectations

I was somewhat familiar with this author and my expectations for this book weren''t all that great. I was very pleasantly surprised. Yes it definitely was erotic, but the characters had real depth, they were dealing with difficult and tragic issues and even without the sex, the book still had a plot and meaningful characters. I almost wish the author spent more time on the background story than she did. I wanted to know how the main character resolved her issue with her parents. The narrator did a good job as well.

Awesome

The sex was so hot it felt like it was happening to me. Beth wove an intense story around two very realistic characters and allowed them to share their intense sexual experiences with the rest of us.

Pretty good but not the best.

Narrator was really good. Story line was good but not the greatest. Vic was self centered and that got to me. It's like, wake up jerk! That really turned me off. He did wake up some at the end by then I was through with him so to speak.