Burning Daylight(Defying The Stars,#1)

 

 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

 

 4.5★

Juliette Calloway lives in a world of luxury, legacies, and lies. The daughter of Rosebrook Falls’ most powerful family, her life is a carefully crafted performance, and she’s tired of being polished to perfection. 

Roman Montgomery doesn’t exist. Not officially, anyway. He’s a shadow, a hidden weapon, the secret heir to an empire soaked in danger and a generations-old feud. 

When their paths cross, sparks fly. No names. No pasts.
Just reckless smiles and an undeniable chemistry neither of them can shake. 

Roman is charming. Mysterious. Infuriatingly flirty. 

And Juliette? She’s simply…his. 

When Roman is called back to claim his place as heir to the Montgomery empire, the truth crashes down: Their families are sworn enemies, and Roman’s very existence is a threat. Their love isn’t just forbidden, it’s impossible. 

Now, every kiss feels like a betray

al. Every stolen moment a risk. And in a town built on secrets and blood, their passion might just be the most dangerous thing of all.

 

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I loved this book! When I first came across this book, it was the cover and the title that captured my attention. The cover has both a romantic and mysterious look to it, and as a reader, you cannot help but be curious about the story. I also loved that Burning Daylight was a retelling of Romeo & Juliet, which is one of my favorites, and Emily did a fantastic job with it. I could feel the connection between Juliette and Roman from the moment they met, although it seemed that Roman felt an attraction to her at first. I wondered when the two of them would meet again and what would happen between them once they did. I was captivated by Juliette and Roman’s story. 

Burning Daylight was this month’s pick for my book club, and I couldn’t get enough of the story. Every chapter captivated me more and made it almost impossible to put the book down. Most of all, I was curious if Roman knew or at least suspected what Juliette was, and if he did, would he deny it? I enjoyed the banter between Juliette and Roman; some of it was amusing; however, I felt that there was too much of it at the beginning. However, I loved the way that Juliette and Roman’s connection grew, making me look forward to scenes between the two of them. I rooted for two of them, hoping that they would get their happy ending. 

I enjoyed the family rivalry between the Calloway’s and the Montgomeries, and that part reminded me a lot of Romeo and Juliet. It was wonderfully crafted. My favorite parts of this book were the way Emily portrayed each character, especially Juliette and Roman. I could feel every single emotion. I think that this book would make a fantastic movie or a TV show. Burning Daylight was the first book that I read by Emily McIntire and it won’t be the last. I'm already eager for the next book in the series. A story you will not forget.