Heart of the Flame

Heart of the Flame: A Novel

I love Tina St. John's books. She writes some of the best heroes; tortured, dark, but there is always a deep honor in them and even when they are pushed to the wall they treat the women in their life with class and tenderness. Kenrick of Clairmont is one such hero. A scholarly knight who joined the Templars at a young age, he has since left them to protect a secret reguarding the legendary Dragon Chalice treasure. Now he is on a quest to recover the treasure and keep it out of a villain's hands. On his quest, he meets with tragedy in the form of his best friend being killed by shapeshifters of the enemy. He also meets a mysterious woman who appears to be the sole survivor of the deadly raid. This woman - Haven - has some secrets of her own. Is she an innocent who was at the wrong place at the wrong time? Or is she somehow involved in chase for the chalice? It is for Kenrick to find out, but not until after he has given his heart, body, and soul, to the fiery Haven. Tina St. John has woven a passionate tale of love, honor, and fantasy in HEART OF THE FLAME. Another keeper by this favorite author!

Heart of the Flame: A Novel

my first book by miss st john was heart of the hunter - it was so good! from there i have read all of her others with this being the newest one i have read. i think heart of the flame is even better then heart of the hunter because of the great love between kenrick and haven. he tries so hard to not feel anything for her but she enchanted him. i sort of guessed part of her secret but not all of it! also i loved seeing what braedon and ariana were up to. now i can't wait for the next book by miss st john.

Slow, Did not catch my attention

This book never really captured my attention. The characters did not draw me into the story.

Book 2

England, Year of 1275................... Sir Kenrick of Clairmont is a former Knight of the Temple of Solomon. He spent six months in Silas de Mortaine's dungeon enduring daily beatings and sessions of torture before he had been rescued by his sister, Ariana, and his brother-in-law, Braedon. (Book One) Kenrick is now consumed by the need to locate the Dragon Chalice. ............................................ Four magical cups that, when combined, make up the one called the Dragon Chalice. The Chalice is a mystical treasure said to grant its bearer unlimited power. De Mortaine already has one of the four cups. Kenrick possesses one as well. They race to locate the two remaining. But de Mortaine has advantages. He is a wealthy man who deals in dark magic and commands a small army of mercenary, changeling beasts. ........................................... Haven is caught up in the battle for the Chalice. She survives a raid by changeling demons, but due to an infected stab wound ends up wandering in a state of delirium at Greycliff, where Kenrick finds her. Haven awakens in Clairmont Castle where a caring Ariana tends her wounds and a raging Kenrick demands answers about the raid that killed his friend, Rand, and Rand's entire family. Problem is that Haven's high fever has scorched her memory of that fateful night. A tenuous trust forms between Haven and Kenrick. He gives her protection while her memory of the horrors she witnessed slowly returns. Passion erupts between the two, but the memories hidden in her past will threaten their bond of trust, if it does not kill them first. ............................................. ***** Ariana and Braedon, the main characters of the first book, 'Heart Of The Hunter', returns as secondary characters in Kenrick's story. You do not have to read the first book to understand what is happening in this one. Yet I strongly recommend that you do so. ........................................ Several surprise twists are woven into this intricate tale of dark magic and romance. There is never a dull moment within this powerful epic, so expect no breathing room. Do not begin reading until you are assured hours of uninterrupted time. The talents of Tina St. John will keep you on the edge of your seat and urging your imagination to believe in magic! *****

Heart of the Flame: A Novel

I recently discovered Tina St. John through our local romance bookclub and am truly impressed. She is a great author and Heart of the Flame was a wonderful novel and a great sequel to Heart of the Hunter. Kenrick and Haven were compelling, strong characters who seemed polar opposites at first, but were, in the end, perfect for each other. The romance was tender and passionate, magical. Absolutely wonderful!

fine medieval romantic fantasy

In 1275 Cornwall, England former Templar Knight Kenrick comes to the home of his friend Rand only to see a massacre occurred. Kenrick knows the evil Silas de Mortaine apparently annihilated the family in search of the Dragon Chalice that Kenrick hid in his friend¿s home. Feeling guilt, Kenrick goes to the hiding place where he hid the chalice, but it is not there. He concludes that Silas has not gained possession of the object that would enhance his dark magic to the point of no one capable of stopping the malevolent wizard.--- Kenrick finds an unconscious woman dying from infection. He nurtures her and takes her to the home of his sister and brother-in-law to further heal and to learn what she knows about whathappened to Rand and his family. Instead the woman Haven knows she must escape as soon as she is able to leave. Still as Kenrick questions her, she is attracted to him and visa versa, but she hides a secret that if he learns it will make him hate her, at least that is what she believes.--- HEART OF THE FLAME, the sequel to the wonderful historical romantic fantasy HEART OF THE HUNTER, is a delightful tale that stars Kenrick, whose incarceration was the catalyst that brought his sister and in-law together. This time Kenrick¿s adventures are told even as he feels remorse over the troubles and probable deaths he brought to his friend. Still he courageously knows he cannot fold as Silas remains a danger to the world. Haven is his perfect counterpoint as she adds mystery with what she hides from Kenrick. Fans of medieval romantic fantasy will appreciate Tina St. John¿s fine novel.--- Harriet Klausner

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