Iron Canuck Reviews & More: Review Tour: Flames of Flamenco by Jennifer Ivy Walker with an excerpt, a giveaway, and my review

Flames of Flamenco

by Jennifer Ivy Walker

GENRE: contemporary erotic romance novella

BLURB:

In Montmartre, the bohemian heart of Paris, Ella meets an intriguing artist who sketches portraits on the trendy Place du Tertre and dances flamenco at the local tablao. As Jean-Luc introduces her to the secret delights of the City of Light, Ella becomes his Muse, the passion they share inspiring and igniting his art and his dance.

When he melts her frozen heart, she decides to remain in Paris and live with him, sharing his atelier as she designs and creates chic couture.

But a beautiful, beguiling curator invites Jean-Luc to display his paintings as the featured artist in the upcoming L’Art de la Danse exhibit, and the lure of international fame threatens his future with Ella.

Will jealousy and greed extinguish their passion, or will the flames of flamenco endure?

EXCERPT:

And now, here she was. In Paris, the City of Light. La Ville Lumière

With a deep intake of breath, she clutched the teal leather purse where her stamped passport was tucked safely inside its zippered pouch. And plunged headfirst into the adventurous, welcoming night.

As she wandered among the tourists, watching profiles emerge on canvas, deciding who she would choose to sketch her portrait as a souvenir for this most memorable summer, one artist caught her eye.

And took her breath away.

Thick, glossy, black hair cascaded down his back. Sinuous tattoos snaked up either side of his muscular neck, slithering from beneath the snug black tee-shirt molded to the sculpted biceps of his long, athletic arms. A mustache and several days’ worth of dark stubble joined the trim beard which outlined his chiseled jawline and clefted chin.

A ripple of desire shivered up Ella’s spine.

He must have sensed her watching him, for he looked up from his work to gaze across la Place du Tertre.

Their eyes met, and Ella was transfixed.

An irresistible aura of mystery and passion exuded from his every pore. He flashed her a glorious, dazzling grin.

Her knees nearly buckled from the blinding impact.

Stunned—for she was unused to male attention, let alone captivating charm—it took a moment before she smiled back. I want him to sketch me. And melt me with that scorching smile.

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Jennifer Ivy Walker has an MA in French literature and is a former high school teacher and professor of French at a state college in Florida. Her novels encompass a love for French language, literature, and culture, incorporating her lifelong study and many trips to France. Flames of Flamenco was inspired by an artist who sketched her portrait on la Place du Tertre in Montmartre—the bohemian heart of Paris-- and an intoxicating flamenco dancer she met on a trip to Spain.

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Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Flames-Flamenco-Jennifer-Ivy-Walker-ebook/dp/B0CKY742G8/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199554636-flames-of-flamenco

BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/flames-of-flamenco-by-jennifer-ivy-walker

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GIVEAWAY:

Jennifer Ivy Walker will be awarding $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/28e4345f4774/

My Review - 4 of 5 stars -

This was a steamy read, full of passion, dancing, and life. Ella was trying to improve her life, become a better teacher, and had a wonderful opportunity present itself. She was able to immerse herself in the French culture. The instant attraction to Jean-Luc brought so much more to her life, though her insecurities almost ruined it for them. Jean-Luc was sexy, artistic, quite a dancer and painter, and sure of himself most of the time. Ella's presence gave him something more. Their journey was steamy, passionate, and wonderful. I enjoyed this story.