Fire in My Heart Series Series by C.L. Bush

After a deadly fire six years ago in which he lost his father, Lawrence Sheridan is finally going back to London. With a hateful half-brother and a venom spitting stepmother, he is determined to figure out if the fire was just an accident or something more. Francis Hudley has been brought to London by her Aunt Livingston and she, at eighteen, is finally having her coming out. She is shy and anything but overjoyed at the prospect of finding a husband... moreAfter a deadly fire six years ago in which he lost his father, Lawrence Sheridan is finally going back to London. With a hateful half-brother and a venom spitting stepmother, he is determined to figure out if the fire was just an accident or something more. Francis Hudley has been brought to London by her Aunt Livingston and she, at eighteen, is finally having her coming out. She is shy and anything but overjoyed at the prospect of finding a husband. While enjoying the season, she meets an old family friend of her aunt's and is captivated by his love of the same things that interest her most. Neither are seeking nor interested in marriage, but when a connection happens their passion is kindled. Can Laurie find the person who is responsible for murdering his father and trying to kill him while following his heart with this young woman who has so captivated him? And if he chooses her, can he keep her safe until the mystery is solved? The Heart of Now is the first in a three-part Fire In My Heart Series by C. L. Bush! The second book, Fire of My Past is set to be released in late November 2015. less

Now that Laurie and Franny are engaged, the need to find out the reason for the fire at Waltham six years ago is more important than ever. So is the need to catch the culprit. When a new witness comes forward, Laurie returns home to see if he can finally figure out the mystery that has plagued him for so long. One that has also put himself - and his wife to be, Franny – in danger... moreNow that Laurie and Franny are engaged, the need to find out the reason for the fire at Waltham six years ago is more important than ever. So is the need to catch the culprit. When a new witness comes forward, Laurie returns home to see if he can finally figure out the mystery that has plagued him for so long. One that has also put himself - and his wife to be, Franny – in danger. With his stepmother and half –brother descending on his townhome prior to his returning home, Franny is left to deal with the rumors they are circulating about Laurie’s past and their reasons for marrying so quickly. Can the real culprit for the deadly fire be found before Laurie puts himself more at risk? Can Franny sort through the rumors about her new love and hold fast long enough for Laurie to return with answers? All this and more explored in Fire of My Past: Book Two of the Fire In My Heart Series! less

Now that Laurie and Franny are engaged, the need to find out the reason for the fire at Waltham six years ago is more important than ever. So is the need to catch the culprit. When a new witness comes forward, Laurie returns home to see if he can finally figure out the mystery that has plagued him for so long. One that has also put himself - and his wife to be, Franny – in danger... moreNow that Laurie and Franny are engaged, the need to find out the reason for the fire at Waltham six years ago is more important than ever. So is the need to catch the culprit. When a new witness comes forward, Laurie returns home to see if he can finally figure out the mystery that has plagued him for so long. One that has also put himself - and his wife to be, Franny – in danger. With his stepmother and half –brother descending on his townhome prior to his returning home, Franny is left to deal with the rumors they are circulating about Laurie’s past and their reasons for marrying so quickly. Can the real culprit for the deadly fire be found before Laurie puts himself more at risk? Can Franny sort through the rumors about her new love and hold fast long enough for Laurie to return with answers? All this and more explored in Fire of My Past: Book Two of the Fire In My Heart Series! This book is a part of a series! THE FIRST ONE IS FREE. YOU CAN PURCHASE ALL 3 BOOKS at once for $4.99. Or this one for free and the last 2 in this SERIES for $3.99. There is also books 4 and 5 (6 out summer 2016) which explore Lucy's and Simon's story and you can purchase them in a set as well for $2.99! less

Laurie returns to London to find his life in a state of upheaval based on rumors spread by his stepmother and actions made by his half-brother. Franny has spent three weeks in a constant struggle to maintain her faith in Laurie, while trying to ignore the rumors and consequences to the Livingston household’s social life. By now the wedding is fast approaching and both are nervous but excited to finally be wed and start their life together... moreLaurie returns to London to find his life in a state of upheaval based on rumors spread by his stepmother and actions made by his half-brother. Franny has spent three weeks in a constant struggle to maintain her faith in Laurie, while trying to ignore the rumors and consequences to the Livingston household’s social life. By now the wedding is fast approaching and both are nervous but excited to finally be wed and start their life together. But an unexpected event delays the vows and puts Laurie’s life at risk, revealing the true arsonist and murderer. Will Laurie be able to solve his way out of this situation to get back to Franny? Or will he give his life to make sure that she is safe and his father’s memory is finally vindicated? All are answered in the final book of this trilogy, Wife of Tomorrow! less

War, blood, love, and murder. Lucy Livingston has dreamed of finding someone to complete her life after seeing her cousin Franny find and fall in love with the man of her dreams. She is now at their estate, helping Franny learn the ropes and taking a break from the marriage mart in London. She thinks she is free from the distractions of men. That is until Simon Tucker, an old acquaintance she has had less than pleasant dealings with in the past, comes on the scene... moreWar, blood, love, and murder. Lucy Livingston has dreamed of finding someone to complete her life after seeing her cousin Franny find and fall in love with the man of her dreams. She is now at their estate, helping Franny learn the ropes and taking a break from the marriage mart in London. She thinks she is free from the distractions of men. That is until Simon Tucker, an old acquaintance she has had less than pleasant dealings with in the past, comes on the scene. Simon Tucker arrives at Waltham subdued. Having been injured in the war, he is forced to accept the position of land agent to a friend of his cousin’s, Franny's husband Lawrence Sheridan, and live a normal life after the trials of battle. Riddled with guilt over leaving his best friend, Marshall Gray, behind after he was injured, Simon is haunted by the memories of blood and violence and what could have happened to Marshall, missing two years now. An unlucky encounter forces Simon into the most compromising position he has ever been in… found next to a murdered man. less

Murder can take more than one life. Simon Tucker is imprisoned for the murder of a man he saved on the road to Waltham. Sitting in the freezing cell has been a challenge, but he has hope in his employer and friend, Lawerence Sheridan, to find him a good lawyer and get him out of this situation. His strength is tested when the local magistrate comes to town and the jury sits to determine his fate... moreMurder can take more than one life. Simon Tucker is imprisoned for the murder of a man he saved on the road to Waltham. Sitting in the freezing cell has been a challenge, but he has hope in his employer and friend, Lawerence Sheridan, to find him a good lawyer and get him out of this situation. His strength is tested when the local magistrate comes to town and the jury sits to determine his fate. Lucy Livingston has fallen in love with Simon, but is distraught on how to share her feelings and if they could ever have a life together with murder hanging over his head. In spite of the new attention she has been given by Simon's lawyer, Gabriel Lewis, she still holds fast to her love. She, along with her cousin and family, work to do everything they can to see Simon set free and found innocent. When a shattering secret is revealed, will those believing Simon's innocence be able to keep the faith? less