Burn
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Helen
Also by Helen Hardt
The Sex and the Season Series:
Lily and the Duke
Rose in Bloom
Lady Alexandra’s Lover
Sophie’s Voice
The Perils of Patricia (Coming Soon)
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The Temptation Saga:
Tempting Dusty
Teasing Annie
Taking Catie
Taming Angelina
Treasuring Amber
Trusting Sydney
Tantalizing Maria
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Daughters of the Prairie:
The Outlaw’s Angel
Lessons of the Heart
Song of the Raven
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The Steel Brothers Saga:
Craving
Obsession
Possession
Melt
Burn
Surrender (May 16, 2017)
Shattered (August 29, 2017)
Twisted (Coming Soon)
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The Cougar Chronicles:
The Cowboy and the Cougar
Calendar Boy
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Collections:
Destination Desire
Her Two Lovers
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Non-Fiction:
got style?
Discussion Questions
The theme of a story is its central idea or ideas. To put it simply, it’s what the story means. How would you characterize the theme of Burn?
What new things are revealed about Jonah in this book? About Melanie?
A big change occurs in Melanie in this book. Discuss her character, how she has changed, and why? What can we assume about her past?
Who do you think is responsible for Melanie’s abduction?
What do we know so far about Gina’s parents, Rodney and Erica Cates?
Only one set of fingerprints has been positively identified on Colin’s business card. Who do you suppose the other two sets belong to?
Discuss Brooke Bailey, listing both good and bad characteristics. Is she the one stalking Jonah? If not her, who might it be?
How do you feel about Melanie’s initial decision to shred Gina’s letter?
How do you feel about Melanie’s theory that Gina might have been murdered?
We learn more about Jonah’s sexual desires in Burn. Do you think Melanie will be able to fulfill them? How do you feel about Dominant/submissive relationships? What about Master/slave relationships, which is what Jonah’s past lover Kerry wanted?
Why does Jonah wait so long to tell Melanie that he avoided her phone call because he was angry that she sneaked out of his house at the end of Melt? Was he right or wrong to do this?
We meet two new women in Burn—Melanie’s neighbor, Lisa O’Toole, and Officer Ruby Lee. What do you think of these characters, and do you think they’ll have more significant roles in future books?
Who is the man in the basement?
Where do you think Melanie will go when she leaves Jonah’s house?
How might Gina’s death factor into the whole Steel Brothers storyline?
Acknowledgments
Burn was empowering to write. Melanie is a phenomenal woman, but like so many of us, she sees herself as merely average, despite her intelligence and success. Unfortunately, her plight is all too common among women. I was thrilled to be able to show the beginning of her transformation as she stepped outside the box and saw herself for what she truly is—strong, determined, and beautiful. As she transforms, she is more ready than ever to accept Jonah for all that he is—darkness and all. They’re so in love, but can their love triumph? Stay tuned.
Thanks so much to my amazing editors, Celina Summers and Michele Hamner Moore. Your guidance and suggestions were, as always, invaluable. Thank you to my line editor, Scott Saunders, and my proofreaders, Claire Allmendinger, Audrey Bobak, and Amy Grishman. Thank you to all the great people at Waterhouse Press—Meredith, David, Kurt, Shayla, Jon, Yvonne, Robyn, and Jeanne. The cover art for this series is beyond perfect, thanks to Meredith and Yvonne.
Many thanks to my assistant, Amy Denim, for keeping my social media alive while I was in the writing cave. I couldn’t do it without you!
Thank you to the members of my street team, Hardt and Soul. HS members got the first look at Burn, and I appreciate all your support, reviews, and general good vibes. You all mean more to me than you can possibly know.
Thanks to my always supportive family and friends and to all of the fans who eagerly waited for Burn. I hope you love it.
Thanks to my local writing groups, Colorado Romance Writers and Heart of Denver Romance Writers, for their love and support.
I’m excited to conclude the love story of Jonah and Melanie in Surrender. I hope you’ll find it worth the wait!
About Helen Hardt
#1 New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Helen Hardt's passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. She wrote her first story at age six and hasn’t stopped since. In addition to being an award-winning author of contemporary and historical romance and erotica, she’s a mother, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family. Helen loves to hear from readers.
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