Walters, N.J.

In this latest "Legacy" title, Walters (Alexandra's Legacy) continues to feature tight-knit werewolf families and shifts slightly to spotlight a vampire as hero. The erotic elements are no less present, and while the romance between Sonia and Damek is touching, the action sequences wrap much too quickly and the plot drags on a little too long thereafter. Still, fans of the genre might be interested in exploring earlier books in the series.

This book tries to be both cozy and steamy but fails on both counts. It feels dated and very 1980s, and the cover art doesn't help. Love in Flames is not the worst read, but it might fit better in the "only if desperate" category.—Ryan A. Franklin, Mattoon P.L., IL