Rhayne's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 Review copy provided for an honest review 
 4.5 STARS 
 Emma and Luke's story is one that will melt your heart and make you laugh. It's a story full of past demons hanging on tight and not allowing either of them happiness and love. 
 Hope Flames is the first book in Jaci's new Hope series. She sets the stage for what is guaranteed to be a new must read series for me. I admit I am a sucker for anything Ms. Burton writes. She has yet to let me down. I wondered how well I would like reading contemporary from her because I am so used to her erotic romance books, but no need to worry, in typical fashion, she delivered. 
 Emma has been in relationship hell and after moving back home she only has career goals to focus on. She has recently purchased a vet practice and has dived head first into building a successful business. Luke is a small town cop who also lost all hope in relationships. He gave his heart away once and it was stepped on and sent to the curb. He no longer desires anything but one-night stands. No strings, no attachments, no commitments, means no heartbreak. 
 Luke's K-9 is injured while in pursuit which delivers him to Emma's clinic. Once they meet and spend a little time together their previous plans are tested. Their love story didn't develop over a few chapters; it really consumed the entire story. They had many obstacles to work through and they both had to learn how to let go of the past. 
 I loved the way Emma owned her past mistakes. She didn't make excuses and push her circumstances off on anyone else, she just tried to move past and make the most out of her new start. Jake is seriously one of the sweetest most caring guys I have read about for a long time. He is understanding, patient and protective all wrapped up in one sexy ass package. 
 This book introduced us to a lot of characters. She has left a lot of unanswered questions. I can't wait to read their stories and uncover the answers. If you are in the market for an enchanting, heartwarming, driven romance that is loaded with sexy you will want to jump into this new series.