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Spring Fires (Rakes & Rebels: The Beauvisage Family Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Cynthia Wright (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 840 ratings

From a New York Times bestselling author...RT Book Reviews' "ALL TIME FAVORITE" selection. GOLD rating!
An independent woman's quest for love...

When dashing Nicholai Beauvisage returns to America, he's been hardened by the terrors of the French Revolution and now seeks to indulge in the pleasures of a rake.

However, his plans are soon complicated by Lisette Hahn, a self-sufficient beauty who runs a coffee house where Jefferson and Hamilton argue politics. Proud of her success, she’s been able to rise above the desires of her heart - until Nicholai arrives back in Philadelphia. That very night, in the wake of tragedy, Lisette finally gives her passions free rein…but what will the dawn bring?

Beloved characters from Stolen by a Pirate, Rescued by a Rogue, Touch the Sun, and Silver Storm return as supporting characters in this sensuous, enchanting story that sweeps from a new, vibrant America across the ocean to the glittering salons of London.

"Cynthia Wright magically entwines passion and history." ~Kathe Robin, RT Book Reviews

Rakes & Rebels: The Beauvisage Family:
1 – STOLEN BY A PIRATE: a novella prequel to RESCUED BY A ROGUE (Jean-Philippe & Antonia)
2 – RESCUED BY A ROGUE (originally published as CAROLINE) (Alec & Caro)
3 – TOUCH THE SUN (Lion & Meagan)
4 – SPRING FIRES (Nicholai & Lisette)
5 – HER DANGEROUS VISCOUNT (Grey & Natalya)

The 2 Rakes & Rebels series feature intertwining characters...

Rakes & Rebels: The Raveneau Family:
1 - SILVER STORM (André & Devon)
2 - HER HUSBAND, THE RAKE: a sequel novella (André & Devon)
3 - SMUGGLER'S MOON (Sebastian & Julia)
4 - THE SECRET OF LOVE (Gabriel & Isabella)
5 - SURRENDER THE STARS (Ryan & Lindsay)
6 - HIS MAKE-BELIEVE BRIDE (Justin & Mouette)
7 - HIS RECKLESS BARGAIN (Nathan & Adrienne)
8 - TEMPEST (Adam & Cathy)

"Cynthia Wright always delivers, book after book. If you are a tried and true fan already, you can't wait for another new release. If you are new to her books....well, lucky, lucky you. Let the reading begin!!" ~ Elizabeth Clayton, Amazon reader

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    Rakes & Rebels: The Beauvisage Family
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"SPRING FIRES is a classic historical romance that you'll never forget! Treat yourself to entering the world of our American ancestors... you'll be swept away!" ~ New York Times Bestselling Author CIJI WARE"Cynthia Wright magically entwines passion and history." ~ Kathe Robin, RT BOOK REVIEWS

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09SHYPPZY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oliver Heber Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 14, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Book 4 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Rakes & Rebels: The Beauvisage Family
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Cynthia Wright is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, best known for her Rakes & Rebels series, 15 intertwining historical romances starring the irresistible Raveneau, St. Briac, & Beauvisage families. Her other acclaimed series are Crowns & Kilts and Rogues Go West. Romantic Times Magazine hails Cynthia's novels as "Romance the way it was meant to be."

Cynthia’s latest release is HER SECRET ROGUE, an all-new St. Briac Family novel set in 1836 London!

Cynthia lives in northern California. She enjoys riding a tandem bike and taking road trips in an airstream trailer with her Colombian-born husband, Alvaro & their corgi, Watson. She is also devoted to her two growing grandsons who live nearby.

You are invited to visit Cynthia’s website (where you can sign up for her newsletter and peruse the Books Page):

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RAKES & REBELS: The Raveneau Family series:

1 - SILVER STORM (André & Devon)

2 - HER HUSBAND, THE RAKE: a sequel novella (André & Devon)

3 - SMUGGLER'S MOON (Sebastian & Julia)

4 - THE SECRET OF LOVE (Gabriel & Isabella)

5 - SURRENDER THE STARS (Ryan & Lindsay)

6 - HIS RECKLESS BARGAIN (Nathan & Adrienne)

7 - TEMPEST (Adam & Cathy)

RAKES & REBELS: The St. Briac Family series:

1 - HIS MAKE-BELIEVE BRIDE (Justin & Mouette)

2 - HER IMPOSSIBLE HUSBAND (Justin & Mouette)

3 - HER SECRET ROGUE (Anthony & Frederica)

RAKES & REBELS: The Beauvisage Family series:

1 - STOLEN BY A PIRATE: a prequel novella to RESCUED BY A ROGUE (Jean-Philippe & Antonia)

2 - RESCUED BY A ROGUE (Alec & Caro)

3 - TOUCH THE SUN (Lion & Meagan)

4 - SPRING FIRES (Nicholai & Lisette)

5 - HER DANGEROUS VISCOUNT (Grey & Natalya)

CROWNS & KILTS: The St. Briac Family

1 - YOU & NO OTHER (Thomas & Aimee)

2 - OF ONE HEART (Andrew & Micheline)

3 - ABDUCTED AT THE ALTAR (Christophe & Fiona)

4 - RETURN OF THE LOST BRIDE (Ciaran & Violette)

5 - QUEST OF THE HIGHLANDER (Lennox & Nora)

ROGUES GO WEST

1 - BRIGHTER THAN GOLD (Jack & Katie)

2 - IN A RENEGADE'S EMBRACE (Fox & Maddie)

3 - THE DUKE & THE COWGIRL (Geoff & Shelby)

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Customers find the book engaging and well-written, with a great love story that develops across two continents. They appreciate the character development, with one review noting how the author incorporates fictional characters with real historical people. The historical accuracy receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting how historical figures come alive in the narrative. The pacing receives mixed reactions from customers.

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51 customers mention "Readability"51 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and delightful, with one mentioning it kept them reading to the end.

"...The characters are wonderfully engaging, strong and interesting. The story line draws you in so it is impossible to put the book down." Read more

"Wright can tell a good story and this 3rd in the Beauvisage series is no exception, but this one had some improbable plot developments that seemed a..." Read more

"...We will learn what the dawn rings. – This is a wonderful novel. Nicholai and Lisette are great characters, as are their friends and his family...." Read more

"...Cynthia Wright is a great writer and keeps your interest from beginning to end...." Read more

36 customers mention "Romance"31 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as a great love story with a fabulous plot and intrigue.

"...The story line draws you in so it is impossible to put the book down." Read more

"...The author did a good job of telling the story and keeping it interesting...." Read more

"...She has made me laugh and cry within the same book and her stories just pulls you in and begs you to finish...." Read more

"...Oh! And the epilogue was superb- happily ever after, once they finally quit playing games!..." Read more

21 customers mention "Character development"21 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting how it incorporates fictional characters with real historical figures.

"I love the whole series. The characters are wonderfully engaging, strong and interesting...." Read more

"...Wright does a good job creating wonderful characters and the host of those from prior books in the series return for appearances, which weaves the..." Read more

"...This is a wonderful novel. Nicholai and Lisette are great characters, as are their friends and his family...." Read more

"...Spring Fires is a stand-alone novel with engaging characters, richly drawn settings and a HEA, plus the pleasure of knowing that this isn't the..." Read more

17 customers mention "Writing quality"17 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as well done and noting the author's talent, with one customer highlighting the clear descriptions and another mentioning the richly drawn settings.

"...Cynthia Wright is a great writer and keeps your interest from beginning to end...." Read more

"...Spring Fires is a stand-alone novel with engaging characters, richly drawn settings and a HEA, plus the pleasure of knowing that this isn't the..." Read more

"...Let me start off by saying that the writing is wonderful, and is what kept me reading to the end..." Read more

"...other stories, by this author, & I’ll credit this one with competent writing & editing as far as I got...." Read more

13 customers mention "Historical accuracy"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the historical accuracy of the book, noting its rich history and well-researched portrayal of historical events, with one customer highlighting how it brings historical figures to life through vivid descriptions of old New England.

"...Set during the America Revolution time period, she really brings history to life...." Read more

"...Don't hesitate to read these books. I enjoyed the rich history included in this series...." Read more

"...Enjoyed the history, but could no longer tolerate the excruciatingly drawn-out plot as the hero once again failed to see what was right in front of..." Read more

"...They are best read in chronological order." Read more

7 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book.

"...I do recommend reading them in order. As always, Nicholai is charming, but at times Lisette, who is otherwise a strong independent young woman,..." Read more

"...This story may have eventually redeemed both MCs’ arrogance, ego, & foolishness, but the aforementioned actions occurred & accelerated so early in..." Read more

"Wonderful book! People are painted so real to life, you can place yourself in that time and place as if you are actually there...." Read more

"You just gotta love those dominering, stubborn men And the women are all gorgeous Not an ugly one among them..." Read more

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  • Amazon CustomerLiz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2024
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    I love the whole series. The characters are wonderfully engaging, strong and interesting. The story line draws you in so it is impossible to put the book down.
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  • Regan
    4.0 out of 5 stars 3rd in the Beauvisage Series tells Nicholai's story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2012
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    Wright can tell a good story and this 3rd in the Beauvisage series is no exception, but this one had some improbable plot developments that seemed a bit contrived and that kept me from rating it higher. (I am sparing you details as it would give away the plot.) The story's ok and if you're reading the series you probably won't want to skip this one but I don't think it's the best of the series. (I loved SILVER STORM.)

    This is the story of Nicholai Beauvisage, younger brother to Alexandre (both of whom we met in CAROLINE). Set in 1793, Nicholai returns to America from his family's estate in France after escaping death during the French Revolution. He lost a woman he loved in the chaos that was the Revolution and now is looking to get back into Philadelphia life with his family. Beautiful and independent, Lisette Hahn, an Austrian immigrant, runs the Hahn CoffeeHouse in Philadelphia, the new capitol. The CoffeeHouse is a meeting place for figures like Thomas Jefferson. Lisette is proud she is able to run the CoffeeHouse alone now that her father is sick but she doesn't know how long that can continue. She just wants an escape and it seems Nicholai is willing to provide one. Just as it looks like something is developing between them, Nicolai gets some news that will take him to London.

    Wright does a good job creating wonderful characters and the host of those from prior books in the series return for appearances, which weaves the books together. I do recommend reading them in order. As always, Nicholai is charming, but at times Lisette, who is otherwise a strong independent young woman, seemed to make unwise (even bizarre) decisions and was even a shrew for a brief period. I can't say I was fond of that kind of action on the part of the heroine.

    Should you want to read more, here is the list of books in the Beauvisage series:

    CAROLINE (1977)
    TOUCH THE SUN (1978)
    SPRING FIRES (1983)
    NATALYA (1991)

    If you like reading a series in time order, as I do, here are the books in Wright's intertwined Raveneau and Beauvisage series in chronological order:

    1780 - SILVER STORM
    1783 - CAROLINE
    1789 - TOUCH THE SUN
    1793 - SPRING FIRES
    1814 - SURRENDER THE STARS
    1814 - NATALYA
    1818 - SILVER SEA (originally BARBADOS)
    TEMPEST (to be released in 2012)
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  • C. Potts
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2021
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    Dashing Nicholai Beauvisage returns to America in 1793, hardened by the terrors of the French Revolution. He seeks to indulge in the pleasures of a rake. Lisette, a self-sufficient beauty, soon complicates his plans. She runs a coffee house where Jefferson and Hamilton argue politics. Proud of her success, Lisette has been able to rise above the desires of her heart until Nicholai arrives back in Philadelphia. That very night, in the wake of tragedy, Lisette finally gives her passions free rein. We will learn what the dawn rings. – This is a wonderful novel. Nicholai and Lisette are great characters, as are their friends and his family. The author did a good job of telling the story and keeping it interesting. At one point, I was very frustrated with Lisette, but the author continued the story and made it even better. I highly recommend this book.
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  • Sandra Johnson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book and Wonderful Author
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2012
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    This book is the third in the Beauvisage series. Each new novel includes charcters introduced in the previous ones. Cynthia Wright is a great writer and keeps your interest from beginning to end. Set during the America Revolution time period, she really brings history to life. Descriptions are incrediebly accurate and you can get a sense of what it would have been like to live during that time period. She has made me laugh and cry within the same book and her stories just pulls you in and begs you to finish.I am sure the next book I read will be the fourth one in this series.
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  • ACBdeR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well-told tale
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2020
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    Spring Fires is the first book I have read in what I now see is a large interconnected group of series. I love books in which characters from other books play prominent roles, and that is the case here. Spring Fires is a stand-alone novel with engaging characters, richly drawn settings and a HEA, plus the pleasure of knowing that this isn't the last we'll see of the characters. That said, I would strongly recommend starting with the first novel for a much richer experience reading the subsequent ones.
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  • P M Jones
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love, Past and Present
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2017
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    The story of Lisette and Nicholai set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, is one of loss and broken hearts. Each has vowed never to give their heart to another after the disappointment and heartbreak of their last loves. However, their first meeting is like pouring gasoline on a fire and only continues to burn away anything and anyone in their path to HEA. The story moves through Philadelphia, it's coffeehouses to mansions, on to London and finally to France. Can't wait to read more of their story in future books. In this book it was fun to read more of Jean-Phillipe and Antonia (Nicholai's parents), Alec and Caroline, Lion and Megan, as well as Andrea and Devon - from the Raveneau family.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Spring Fires (The Beauvisage Novels bk 3) by Cynthia Wright.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2013
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    Didn't realise when I started that there are 10 books which follow 3 families through 400 years.... starting with The St. Briac Novels, followed by The Beauvisage family then The Raveneau family who are the Sea Fairers. Each family plays their part in each family history through out the time span . I loved that, and felt as if I was part of the family with all the ups and downs. All of these books are well researched (locations, manners of the times etc).... and so well written, that you feel you are actually there, smell the smells and see the sights. I adored all the characters, locations and adventures. Truly worth reading.
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  • Catherine Dalais
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on April 18, 2016
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  • Calleco
    5.0 out of 5 stars Purer Lesegenuss (in Englisch wie auch in Deutsch unter dem Titel "Frühlingswirren")
    Reviewed in Germany on September 16, 2018
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    Dieser Teil aus der Serie Räuber und Rebellen, die Familie Beauvisage, hat mich mal wieder von Anfang an mitgerissen. Ich habe ihn in Englisch und in Deutsch gelesen. Es geht um Nikolai Beauvisage, den sympathischen, unbekümmerten jüngeren Bruder von Alexandre Beauvisage. Letzterer hatte bereits im Buch „ Caroline“, das ebenfalls zu der Serie gehört, sein Glück mit Caroline gefunden, in die sich auch Nikolai verliebt hatte. Nun kehrt er nach vielen Jahren aus Frankreich, wo es durch die französische Revolution für ihn gefährlich geworden war, zu seiner Familie in Philadelphia zurück. Sofort am ersten Abend begegnet er im Haus seines Bruders der schönen Lisette Hahn, einer guten Freundin seiner jüngsten Schwester, die mit ihrem Vater ein Kaffeehaus betreibt. Ihre ungekünstelte Art gefällt dem inzwischen vollkommen veränderten Nikolai und er ist fasziniert von ihr. Als sie die Nachricht bekommt, dass es ihrem kranken Vater sehr schlecht geht, bringt Nikolai Lisette zum Kaffeehaus zurück. Doch ihr Vater ist bereits verstorben und in ihrer Trauer steht Nikolai ihr bei. Sie kommen sich für eine Nacht sehr nahe. Aber Lisettes Herz war bereits einmal gebrochen worden und das möchte sie nicht noch einmal erleben. Ihre Unabhängigkeit und das Kaffeehaus stehen für sie an erster Stelle und so zeigt sie sich am nächsten Tag Nikolai gegenüber sehr kühl. Dieser hatte viele Jahre in Frankreich leidenschaftlich Weinanbau betrieben und muss nun erst einmal ein neues Leben für sich aufbauen und doch schleicht sich Lisette immer wieder in seine Gedanken... In diesem Buch trifft man nicht nur viele Personen aus früheren Teilen der Serie wieder und erlebt sie als verheiratete Ehepaare und Eltern, sondern diese Personen spielen auch wichtige Rollen in der Handlung. Man erfährt eine Menge über die Geschehnisse in Frankreich während der Revolution, über das Leben in der damaligen amerikanischen Hauptstadt, Philadelphia, über berühmte Personen aus dieser Zeit und besucht schließlich auch London. All dies macht „Spring Fires“ zu einem ganz besonderen Teil dieser tollen Serie.
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  • S&S GRANNY
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in Canada on October 31, 2018
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    Good book
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  • the painter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable read
    Reviewed in Canada on April 19, 2015
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    This whole series is 5 star! Cynthia Wright keeps the reader's interest from start to finish.
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