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The Flame Must Burn: A Small-Town Romantic Suspense (Forbidden Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Beena Khan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 91 ratings
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Good girls like her don't fall in love with foreign bikers.

The hottest summer brings the first flames of love. Love is dangerous. It collides with culture, and culture is defied with rebellion.

#1 in New Adult & College Romance and Multicultural & Interracial Romance
#2 in Romance Literary Fiction and Family Life Fiction

Good girls like Cyrah have been taught to honor tradition and not to fraternize with men. Now, she's a foreign exchange student at a study abroad summer program.
She's at the beach when his dark eyes pierced into hers.
Love, at first sight, didn't exist... until it did for them.
Their eyes lock together and the desire in his eyes makes her afraid.
To have a desire is like having a disease. It leads to deadly consequences.
She quickly scatters away, but she sees him the next day in her summer class.
The small-town biker, Ryder calls her Blue Eyes, and she fears their dangerous future.
They have nothing in common, but then an incident happens that draws the two star-crossed lovers, together
... but summer doesn't last forever though, and she has to return home.
A single decision could destroy her perfectly, controlled world.
Their love story is forbidden.

This is the first book of the Forbidden series.

FORBIDDEN SERIES
Book #1: The Flame Must Burn (Cyrah & Ryder)
Book #2: The Deepest Cut (Ismat & Dara)
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Editorial Reviews

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"My new favorite author! Parts of this book broke my heart! I'm not easily impressed, but Beena has such a beautiful writing style, it's impossible not to love her books!" - Christine, Goodreads Review

"I read this book in one sitting!" - Celln, Amazon Review.

"Seeing Cyrah's journey to emotional and physical freedom, seeing her demonstrate her strength and growth and fight for her right to make her own decisions, was one of the things that I loved the most in the book." - Bianca, Goodreads Review.

"I am ready to give my Standing ovation to this incredible book because Almighty knows it deserves it. In this Novella the author was able to fit in connection, chemistry, affection, mystery, and a good amount of adrenaline rush." - Yeasmin, Goodreads Review.

"Hang onto your hats and grab this book today. You'll get sucked into it from the first page to the last, just like I did. - Michelle, Amazon Review.


"Overall, I adored Cyrah and Ryder's beautiful love story. Ms. Khan's writing is lovely as always." - Sharon, Amazon Review

"Wow what a divine and heartfelt read! So beautifully written and it just made me smile throughout and a bit of heartbreak in between!" - Crow L, Goodreads Review

"This book was quite different to any I've read before. It was sweet and beautiful." - HopelesslyInLove, Goodreads Review.

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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08HLGP7D2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beena Khan (September 22, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 22, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4568 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 152 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 91 ratings

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Beena Khan is a storyteller based in New York that brings grim fairytales, myths, and legends to life. She writes crime and contemporary books. Her books are thrilling, dangerous, emotional, and raw. She has a masters degree in psychology and a minor in Arabic studies. Come say hi at beenaxkhan@gmail.com or her Instagram @beenaxkhan.

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READING ORDER

Contemporary

Red Series

Forbidden series (Spin-off)

Mafia Universe

Original series (Beauty & The Beast)

Spin-off series (Black Widow or Devil's Lair or Hades and Persephone duet. Either series could be read after.)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I loved reading this novel!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2020
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When I first looked at the book cover, I didn't expect too much about the story. I don'tthink the cover matches the plot, but the story did impress me!

I'm always very interested in reading YA books while learning from different cultures. Somehow, I feel connected with Cirah. Just like the character, I came to the US as a student and I went through the culture shock in the first few months. Cirah only traveled abroad for two months, but she was strong and knew what she wanted.

Also, the book is beautifully written. I felt as I was in the story living what they were living through. Cyrah had a strong connection with her family despite coming from a very oppressed culture, in which women don't have rights and neither are allowed to voice themselves. I'm impressed her Baba allowed her to study in Canada when she was only 19 years old.

There were a few typos as I went further through the story, but it didn't bother me. It was worth my time reading this absolute beautiful novel! The plot twist was great and it wasn't cheesy as I thought it would be. There are some intense moments.

I couldn't put it down, finishing in less than a day. I'm definitely reading more books from the same author.
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R. Huiszoon
4.0 out of 5 stars Love Against All Odds.
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2021
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Beena Khan, ‘The Flame Must Burn’.
The hottest summer brings the first flames of love.

As a Hidden Gems ARC reader I received a free copy of this book and promised an honest review. Here it is.

Rating: 4 (of 5 stars).

In general: Love against all odds.

In Egypt, Iran and Persia originated some of the oldest civilizations in our world. Through Greece and Rome they influenced Western Europe and - later - North America. So the cradle of our Western civilization was in the Middle East. (The ancient cultures in the same ages in China and Middle America were too isolated to do so).
In many of Beena Khan’s books I detect traces of these refined Eastern civilizations in the atmosphere of her novels: her descriptions of family relations, the tenderness and reticence in scenes about physical attraction, the poetic courting manners, the importance of literature etc.

In ’The Flame Must Burn’ the main characters are:
- Ryder Bajwa.
He was born in Canada, but his family roots are from Pakistan. Ryder loves the beach and swimming in the sea along the Canadian Coast. He studies to become an app designer.

- Cyrah Maazardaani.
She was born and raised in Iran. When she was 19 years old she begged her parents for permission to study Literature in Canada with a scholarship she received for a two months summer course. With her mom’s help she overcomes the objections of her dad.

Cyrah and Ryder see each other at the beach for the first time. She’s too shy to answer his questions. Later they meet again during a class of English Literature. Ryder, attracted by her exotic beauty, tries to contact her through short poems. She likes that and - in spite of her Iranian upbringing - she very hesitantly replies.
The author, Beena Khan, then tells the story of the developments in their romance against all odds.
It’s very interesting to read about the struggle both, especially Cyrah, have to combine their Iranian standards with the freedom they learned in a Western culture.
As in the other novels of Beena Khan I’ve read, for me the characters are very credible (perhaps with the exception of Cyrah’s dad, who loves his daughter but in his pride gives her a cruel dilemma and later invites completely unknown foreign strangers in his home to help him with the preparations of a wedding).
But again, the author created a very interesting, well written book.

R.J. Huiszoon.
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Kelli
5.0 out of 5 stars New to romance
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2021
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I don’t read too many romance books , so I was excited to see something new. This was certainly romantic , the way Rehan and Cyrah treat each other , court each other , & love each other is so beautiful.

The plot was very interesting and the characters were amazing. I enjoyed learning Cyrah and her family and her roommate even. I must admit I had frustrations that Cyrah ignored her mother’s warnings but I see how even that was painfully realistic as well as some of the decisions Rehan made.
The twist was definitely unexpected and I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I look forward to reading more of this series from Khan.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2020
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The Flame must Burn by Beena Khan

The flame must burn.

Beena Khan is a new author who has written four beautiful stories so far. Beena brings a colorful mix of humor, romance, and diversity to each of her novels. Her characters are so carefully crafted, from a perspective of the uncommon, which is refreshing. She writes such lovely stories, filled with a mix of cultural diversity that provides an insight into a world many of us have never seen.

Cyrah, on her own for the first time in a foreign country, trying to find herself while making sure she upholds her family honor. She struggles to abide by all of her Baba’s rules.

Ryder, a carefree college student who can't wait to escape his small hometown and stretch his wings, who is looking for peace he feels only when he's near the ocean. He longs for the freedom that can only be found outside of his hometown, that is until a pair of blue eyes come into his life.

This is the third book from Beena Khan that I have read, and she keeps getting better with every chapter she writes. Her stories flow smoothly, and she writes characters that have so much to say.

Something I appreciate about Beena’s writing is how heavily influenced it is by her culture. As someone who is not familiar with Southeast Asian culture, it is an educational moment to read about the practices and traditions being upheld. Been a does a beautiful job of showing respect and honor to her culture and the other cultures and writes about.

This book discusses the concept of arranged marriage and goes into the patriarchal stance of family. I enjoyed learning more about this practice and getting a glimpse into a Pakistani home.

This is a reasonably unconventional love story, and there are times when you can't help but truly love the sweet, shy, and good Cyrah. I enjoyed this story very much.

Be sure to keep an eye out for Beena Khan’s upcoming releases!
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Claire
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful romantic story and definitely a page turner!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2021
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'The Flame Must Burn' by Beena Khan.
Genre: New Adult Romance

About The Book: Cyrah is studying in Canada for two months. The new environment and culture is a shock yet a refreshing experience. Cyrah meets a handsome man whom she can't stop thinking about; but she is reluctant to get close to him. Cyrah's culture would never allow her to marry for love but will she risk it all for love?

My Review: Beautiful romantic story and definitely a page turner. Beena has such a talent for showing true human experiences through the power of fiction.
The protagonist (Cyrah) is thee dimensional and her shy, likeable personality shines through the pages. The pace of the story is excellent and I was hooked throughout.
The balance of show and tell is good. There are some excellent steamy scenes without being erotic. The relationship between the protagonist and the love interest is powerful and enchanting.
I have limited knowledge of Iran and the culture of Pakistan. Beena has provided me an insight in to the experiences of women who are from Pakistan through her fantastic book. The majority of cruel rules/restrictions and laws especially in relation to woman in Iran would be seen as abuse in Britain.

There are some slight spelling and sentence structure mistakes.

Triggers - Sexual Assault & Violence

I genuinely enjoyed this story and I will definitely be reading the author's additional book. I highly recommend this story to anyone who enjoys similar genres.
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Claire
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful romantic story and definitely a page turner!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2021
'The Flame Must Burn' by Beena Khan.
Genre: New Adult Romance

About The Book: Cyrah is studying in Canada for two months. The new environment and culture is a shock yet a refreshing experience. Cyrah meets a handsome man whom she can't stop thinking about; but she is reluctant to get close to him. Cyrah's culture would never allow her to marry for love but will she risk it all for love?

My Review: Beautiful romantic story and definitely a page turner. Beena has such a talent for showing true human experiences through the power of fiction.
The protagonist (Cyrah) is thee dimensional and her shy, likeable personality shines through the pages. The pace of the story is excellent and I was hooked throughout.
The balance of show and tell is good. There are some excellent steamy scenes without being erotic. The relationship between the protagonist and the love interest is powerful and enchanting.
I have limited knowledge of Iran and the culture of Pakistan. Beena has provided me an insight in to the experiences of women who are from Pakistan through her fantastic book. The majority of cruel rules/restrictions and laws especially in relation to woman in Iran would be seen as abuse in Britain.

There are some slight spelling and sentence structure mistakes.

Triggers - Sexual Assault & Violence

I genuinely enjoyed this story and I will definitely be reading the author's additional book. I highly recommend this story to anyone who enjoys similar genres.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Read
Reviewed in Germany on October 29, 2020
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Trigger warning for sexual assault.

I really enjoyed the story of Rider and Cyrah and how they met. Cyrah is from Iran and goes to a Summer Exchange Programm in Canada, there she meets Ryder, whose parents are from Pakistan. They have insane chemistry from the start but Cyrah is quite hesitant to start a relationship with him because it is not proper in her culture.
I really liked the writing style and the passing of the story. Furthermore, I could connect to the characters and understand their struggles and I was definitely rooting for them throughout the novella. I liked the cultural aspects of the story such as the arranged marriage because it taught me something new and I found it was well done. I cannot speak for the representation but I overall enjoyed this novella very much.
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Hazel-Shann
4.0 out of 5 stars A whole new reading experience!
Reviewed in Australia on November 16, 2020
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What to expect from The Flame Must Burn:

A sweet, easy to devour romance with gripping undercurrents and shocking events 

An honourable, attentive and ever-sweet but still alpha-male lead

A once sheepish and feeble female lead, turned strong, defiant and some may even say a little badass

An ending sure to melt your heart

A complex, yet mastered mix of light and breezy and heart-racing angst

An undying need to read all books connected to The Flame Must Burn 

I loved my experience reading The Flame Must Burn, I was a little unsure on the story line to begin with but was quickly hooked and hanging on to every word. Anyone looking for a one-sitting read that is slightly out of the ordinary for the Romance genre will love The Flame Must Burn! 
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Zoe
4.0 out of 5 stars What A Read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2020
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Firstly, trigger warning if sexual assault in this story.

Cyrah comes from Iran and is on a summer scholarship in Canada, which is where she meets Ryder, whos parents are from Pakistan. The chemistry they have is undeniable, and it's a beautifully written love story.

This story really goes into forced marriages, and reading Cyrah struggle because she wants to be with Ryder and not disappoint her family is intense. It's an incredible quick read , and I definitely recommend it :)
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