I had mix emotions after reading this book. Some parts were nice and made the story unique, but then there was aspects of the book such as the main hero who were just too much for me. Therefore, for mix feelings, I am giving this book 3.5 stars.

I am conflicted about this book. It has an interesting premise and I am a fan of Time slip, but the characters especially Sam are a bit disturbing.

The story is about a love triangle between Helle, Jason and Sam, who have a past, a literal past as in 2000 years in the past, their triangle did not end well. Helle goes to work for Sam and at first all is well, but then Sam becomes very aggressive towards her, both sexually and emotionally. Jason has been waiting for her over the centuries and comes to find her and try to save her yet again, The story was interesting but the characters were a bit off. I found myself getting upset with Helle for the way she let Sam treat her. I also did not realize that this is first in a series book so the ending is a cliffhanger. Not my favorite time-slip but the author writes a decent story and she did make me feel. That is always a sign of a good author one that makes you feel the emotions whether good or bad,

I'm confused. People really like this book. It has everything you could want in a book:romance, suspense, time slipping, adventure. But...I didn't like this book at all. The characters seemed flat and one dimensional. And the hero acted like a jerk. He would be mean to her, then realize his mistake and run back to her. Did he learn nothing after doing this over and over again through the centuries? All of the characters just annoyed me.

An interesting read, this is a love triangle with a twist, it’s full of angst, drama and great characters. Such a good read I want to read the next in the series to see where the characters go from here. Entertaining, fast paced, great writing, one to watch.


Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

A Torch in His Heart by Anna Belfrage is a time slip story of Jason, Helle and Sam. The two men have been searching for Helle for over 2000 years. In an earlier life, as a young girl, Helle had died, Currently, Helle is a successful woman and starts working for Sam. In a short time, Sam starts to show his true self, being sexually intrusive, making things very difficult for Helle, that he will have Helle no matter what, even if it means killing Jason and forcing Helle to do as he wishes. Nothing matters to Sam then to have what he has been after for so long. Helle tried to quit her job but Sam is insistent that she keep working for him. She finally has the courage to just not report to work and take her chances with Jason. After that the friction between the three increases until Jason and Helle are fighting for their lives

Helle had few memories of her long ago past, or any other lives she had, Jason fills her in on most everything, he does keep from her how serious Sam is to fulfill his destiny. It takes Helle awhile to come to terms with what is happening. What transpires is a dangerous, suspenseful paranormal steamy romance that will keep you turning the pages. I have read everything, except for a novel or two in her Graham saga and I have to say that she never disappoints. I love a time travel story and this one is unique in that it involves more than one past live.

I look forward to the next in the series, The Wanderer which continues the story of Jason and Helle.