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Balefire Kindle Edition

by Barrett (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Silke Dyson is a free-spirited artist and teacher struggling with a vision impairment as a result of a physical altercation. Kirin Foster is a pragmatic Type A writer for a travel magazine with great opportunities for travel, and a growing restlessness.

Their lives intersect at thirty-thousand feet during a tropical storm. With plans lost in the ensuing confusion, they form an unlikely friendship. The relationship strengthens in the warm tropical sunshine of the Belizean Cayes.

To their surprise, they discover a real connection with backgrounds in Milwaukee. Back home they continue an easy rapport with common interests and mutual friends.

Sometimes a random spark of kindness or caring can kindle a small flame. With patience and serendipity, a small flame can grow into a balefire—a beacon of hope to guide a pair of lost soul’s home.

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Barrett is a writer and Golden Crown Literary Society Award Finalist who published six novels in four years with Bedazzled Ink including: Damaged in Service, Defying Gravity; Dispatched with Cause; Deliver Us From Evil; Balefire; and Flights of Fancy before joining Sapphire Books. Her next release entitled The Dreamcatcher will be released in early 2017. Her next novel, Highland Dew is close to completion. She is a member of the Western Women Writers of New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment Romance Authors, Romance Writers of America, Golden Crown Literary Society, and the Petroglyph Guild. Barrett enjoys mountain views from two acres of prairie in New Mexico's high desert.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0722KRJ7V
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapphire Books Publishing; 2nd edition (June 15, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 15, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 898 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 112 ratings

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Barrett Magill is a writer and Golden Crown Literary Society Award Finalist who published six novels in four years including: Damaged in Service; Defying Gravity; Dispatched with Cause; Deliver Us From Evil; Balefire; Windy City Mistletoe, and Flights of Fancy before joining Sapphire Books.

Her release entitled "The Dreamcatcher" was released January 15, 2017. "Balefire" was re-released in June 2017. Her novel, "Highland Dew" was an April 2018 release. In 2019, all four books from The Damaged Series will be re-released in ebook form. That will be followed by a new addition to the series, "Destiny's Child" in July.

The next book is “Obelisk:A Mystery”

She is a member of the Western Women Writers of New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment Romance Authors, Romance Writers of America, Golden Crown Literary Society, and the Petroglyph Guild. Sisters in Crime,

After retiring from a 35 year nursing career, she moved west. Now, Barrett enjoys the inspiring mountain views from two acres of prairie in New Mexico’s high desert. Her chief of staff is a sweet young lab-husky mix with beautiful blue eyes.

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Miss Mary
5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks for exposing realities of abuse in a great and pleasant story
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2014
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The setting is Belize and you will want to be or go there throughout the book. I plan to do so!

The story line is touching, hysterical, and just darn good. it is realistically frustrating in dealing with an abuse survivor who has not yet healed. It is a finding the "One" story. It is a beautiful romance and fun love story. it moves at just the right speed. The fact that the author can make you feel the affects of abusive relationships during such a beautiful tale is astonishingly brilliant!
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Jennifer Rogal
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2014
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Silke and Kirin develop a semi-relationship on a plane...And the adventure begins....What intrigued me most about this book was the hardships and handicaps that both have endured....and the way the title of the book fits....I am not a fan of telling too much of the book...but it was a good read and I highly recommend it. You go, barrett!
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Jlnicky
3.0 out of 5 stars good read but a lot of emotions
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2014
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I enjoyed the read. It was a good story. I just don't delve into my emotions that deeply. The characters were very well written. I could really envision their look and quirks. I loved their names and the title.
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karatewmn
5.0 out of 5 stars A winner From Barrett!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2013
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You never know when you might meet someone who deep down you know they are special. It can happen anywhere even at 30k feet in a plane headed for paradise. Two women on different paths with different past become fast friends One is handicapped caused by an act of violence. And the other you will just have to buy the book, because I'm not telling. What I will tell you is you will not be disappointed. Barrett delivers a winner.
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Katherine Mickey Woods
4.0 out of 5 stars Balefire
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2014
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Great read..and actually had a plot and story line. Not over dramatic..and looked into the real lives if women falling in and out of love...the joys if New friendships..and New loves..along with the loss of old loves I truly enjoyed this book.
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memcneely
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2017
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From an abusive to a loving relationship. Though this is fiction, it is good to believe that there is hope and a happy ending as well as what comes around goes around.
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Linda Bale
5.0 out of 5 stars Balefire
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2014
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This is a story of the resilience of the human spirit and however restored the hope we all have for a satisfying life. It is a great read. Can't wait to read other works from Barrett.
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Susan Lucas
4.0 out of 5 stars Let Love be your Guide
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2013
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I enjoyed learning about Belize. I sounds like a beautiful island.Silke and Kirin have very interesting jobs. I liked discovering about artists and writers. I would recommend this book to my friends.
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Marion
5.0 out of 5 stars Special
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2019
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This is a really great book (no spoilers). The main characters are warm and likable. The story unfolds at a steady interesting rats,no boring dips. A couple of difficult situations are dealt with but are part of the story and dealt with very sensitively. You get to know and care for the characters I think this is always a sign of a really good book. The sex was sensual but did not take up the whole story you are allowed to use your imagination this makes a pleasant change. Great read highly recommend.
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Anne
4.0 out of 5 stars Warm and real
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2014
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A beautifully written and honest story which has some tough moments and a difficult premise around domestic violence but the characters are so well drawn that the overall effect is uplifting and positive...
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mmichael
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2018
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If you're into the butch/femme thing, this book isn't for you. If, like me, you are an incurable romantic you'll love it. Two women meet on a flight, become friends and the story grows from there.
I'll be reading this again and again. Definitely a favourite.
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Veronica Fearon
4.0 out of 5 stars Just gets sunnier and sunnier
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2014
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It starts off with grey clouds but as you carry on reading, it gets sunnier and sunnier. Easy to read.
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