Burning Daylight

Defying the Stars, Book 1

De: Emily McIntire

Narrado por: Andi Arndt, Aaron Shedlock

From #1 New York Times Bestselling author Emily McIntire comes a contemporary Romeo & Juliet retelling and the first interconnected standalone in an all new series Defying the Stars.

Juliette Calloway lives in a world of luxury, legacies, and lies. The daughter of Rosebrook Falls’ most powerful family, her life is a carefully crafted performance, and she’s tired of being polished to perfection. Roman Montgomery doesn’t exist. Not officially, anyway. He’s a shadow, a hidden weapon, the secret heir to an empire soaked in danger and a generations-old feud. When their paths cross, sparks fly. No names. No pasts. Just reckless smiles and a chemistry neither of them can shake. Roman is charming. Mysterious. Infuriatingly flirty. And Juliette? She’s simply. . . his.

When Roman is called back to claim his place as heir to the Montgomery empire, the truth crashes down: Their families are sworn enemies, and Roman’s very existence is a threat. Their love isn’t just forbidden, it’s impossible. Now every kiss feels like a betrayal. Every stolen moment a risk. And in a town built on secrets and blood, their passion might just be the most dangerous thing of all.

*Burning Daylight is a Contemporary Romance. It features mature themes and content that may be triggering for some. Listener Discretion is Advised. For a full list of content warnings, check the author's website.*

©2025 Emily McIntire (P)2025 Dreamscape Media

🔥 BURNING DAYLIGHT 🔥 The first book in a brand-new interconnected standalone series—and it’s everything.

Juliette Calloway was born into privilege, her world built on power and polished lies. Roman Montgomery is the hidden heir to a dynasty drenched in danger…and locked in an old feud with her family.

When their worlds collide, the spark is instant—reckless, irresistible, and destined for ruin. In a town ruled by blood and secrets, love isn’t just forbidden…it could destroy them.

✨ Roman & Juliette are star-crossed perfection. Every chapter had me hooked, desperate for more, and rooting for them against all odds. By the end, I had more questions than answers—but that’s the brilliance of Emily’s writing. She set the trap, we fell in, and now I need the rest of this series ASAP.

And the audio? 🎧 Absolute perfection. Andi Arndt & Aaron Shedlock nailed it.
Nobody does retellings quite like Emily. 🌹

"Retelling" but also Original...Top Read for Me!

I have been a huge fan of Emily's writing for a while now, but THIS ONE?! OMG THIS ONE!! This quickly became my favorite from her, and is one of my top reads/listens this year! It was just SO FRIKKIN GOOD!

I was reading this one as an ARC, but I hadn't finished by release day (life), so I purchased the audio to finish and BLESS IT! The narrators were fantastic as our two main characters. Throw in that it is duet style (favorite!), and I was hooked! Andi Arndt & Aaron Shedlock were perfect as Trouble & Princess/Little Rose (nicknames only for this review), and they portrayed their emotions so well! I truly felt like I was feeling everything that the characters were.

This one begins a series of interconnected standalones, and what a fantastic series launch! It is a reimagined/retelling of Romeo & Juliette, & I absolutely fell in love from the characters first meeting! The instant chemistry, the BANTER, the teasing, ugh just it was great!

How they cross paths again? YES PLEASE.

How they realize their paths are connected, how their families are intertwined, the forbidden feelings, the sneaking around, the possessiveness, THE CHALLENGES! THE TWISTS?!?!!?

Y'all, I could go on and on, because I absolutely devoured every little piece of this one! I truly don't think I could convey all the things, because now I am just rambling. I finished two days ago and these characters are still all I am thinking about.

TLDR: Loved it. Read it. Listen to it. You won't be disappointed!

These two… oh my heart! Em’s done it again!❤️❤️

No one gives new life to a classic story like Emily McEntire. She’s it for me!

I fell in love with this book so fast I probably have whiplash, lol! The writing is fantastic and the narration was phenomenal. I felt so much of the author in this story. The way Juliette has to get her characters out of her head and on paper… Don’t ever change.
The chemistry and banter between Juliette and Roman is sweat and hot from the start, and the classic lines thrown in literally made me swoon.
With this book, I die. Truly.
The way the classic story was rewritten and each character twisted into another perfect version… Chefs kiss. 💋
I can’t wait for this series to progress, I can see so many different paths and I’m ready for all of them!
Read this book, buy it, listen to it. Whatever your preference, you’ll love it!!