This book is so hard to review; I loved the characters, the backstory, the description of art and sensuality. However, I feel like there was truly little character development on the side of our hero. When we finally learned why he is the way he is, I feel like we jumped from grieving husband/father to murderous vigilante; it felt like we were missing a whole story arc or revelation about how or when he originally turned down this path. It just felt like a huge gap that left me wanting more information.

The romance was a bit insta-love, but I can put up with it because of all the tension between the two main characters. It was delicious. And, when we finally got the...um, climax...it was so so good.

Overall, I enjoyed this story and read it rather quickly - but felt the ending wrapped up just too nicely with Strike's character development.

Intense from beginning to end with dual timelines and dual POV's, leaves readers with a suspenseful slow burn romance in Taylor Hutton's 'Strike and Burn.'

Grace and Honor are twins who have endured a lot in their lives when the worst imaginable happens - Grace dies on a camping trip with her boyfriend that is deemed an accident, but is it really? At one of her lowest points in life, Honor Stone, is standing in the morgue identifying her twin's body when she notices Strike Madden. Strike and Honor have an undeniable attraction; however, it's all wrong in timing, place, and circumstances. While it's never wise to mix business with pleasure, Strike Madden offers Honor a job with his creative erotic gaming studio as a concept artist. As embers build between Honor and Strike, Honor becomes the target of her sister's obsessive killer, leaving both Honor and Strike to confront and share their painful pasts.

'Strike and Burn' blurs the lines between love, beauty, pain, danger and desire.

Triggers are big in this book, so that definitely needs to be pointed out and readers should review those triggers before diving into this read.

4/5 Stars!

I liked the concept of this story and how things were unfolding but it really did fall a little flat for me. I thought there would be more plot but it was practically resolved midway through. I did however love Strike Madden our morally grey character but who was also a gentleman, and I also did like Honor but felt that her character had so much more room for growth.

The past and present POV’s I did like because we were able to see what Honor’s past was like and I think it was good insight into her family history but I also feel like not everything was necessary but the pivotal points that made really made us understand her. I did love that it was short chapters and a fast paced read and you never got bored of the storyline, however I did feel the ending also dragged a bit and didn’t really feel like an ending.

I still think it makes for a fun quick read and had some really heart wrenching moment where I felt so sad and had some great quotes that I did love.

3.5⭐️

Strike and Burn had all the twisty turns and romance that I was looking for. I didn’t know what to expect and while the writing wasn’t exactly my favorite, I still enjoyed this romantic thriller.

Wow, where do I even begin with this review? This book was absolutely fantastic. There’s just so much to digest in this book that it has taken me a couple days till I was ready to write my review. This book isn’t for the faint of heart, there are definitely some triggers, but it really gave me huge insight into these characters. They’ve both been through so much that there’s no way that they couldn’t have come together. They needed each other. From the very beginning when we meet Strike and Honor, you see that these are not your average characters. There’s some thing so much more to them. Through their back stories we find that they’re not the fluffy happy romance characters. These two will stick with me for quite a long time. Thank you for an absolutely excellent book that I will certainly be recommending.

this was fun! i enjoyed the characters and the plot. the writing was a bit off but it was still a fun time. also i like the cover it is really cute lol

Thrilling and intense! This breathless romantic thriller obliterates the line between danger and desire. The writing style is sharp and evocative, perfectly capturing the electric chemistry and relentless suspense. A must-read that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Taylor Hutton’s 'Strike and Burn' is a captivating read that blends sizzling romance with thrilling suspense. Honor Stone, reeling from the tragic murder of her twin sister, finds herself drawn into the orbit of the enigmatic and alluring billionaire, Strike Madden. The story starts with a unique hook: a chance encounter in a morgue, where the raw grief and vulnerability of Honor collide with Strike's enigmatic appeal. Their connection is undeniable, but Honor is hesitant to embrace it, burdened by her sister's death and the fear of emotional entanglement. Hutton masterfully builds tension through the evolving dynamic between Honor and Strike. He offers her a job at his erotic animation studio, a dangerous mix of business and pleasure that pushes them closer together. The author's writing is evocative, painting vivid pictures of the studio's atmosphere and the intricate, often steamy, scenes between the protagonists. The suspense escalates when Honor becomes the target of her sister's obsessive killer, forcing her to confront a painful past and deeply buried secrets. The plot twists and turns, keeping the reader guessing until the very end. While the romance is intense and passionate, it's the suspense that truly elevates 'Strike and Burn.' Hutton seamlessly weaves together the thrill of the chase with the emotional depth of Honor's journey, leaving you breathless and wanting more. Overall, Strike and Burn offers a thrilling reading experience. If you enjoy a captivating blend of romantic tension, and suspenseful plotlines, then this is a must read.