Fireworks for Francine by Kem Richards
Miles Parish lives two lives—psychiatrist by day, jazz musician by night. Control, structure, discipline. Until a citywide blackout strands him on a subway train with Francine Jackson, a celebrated ballerina whose life is built on precision of a different kind.
In the darkness, something impossible happens.
They can hear each other’s thoughts.
What begins as a disorienting connection quickly becomes intimate, seductive, and dangerous. For Miles, it feels like destiny—an unfiltered access to truth and desire. For Francine, it threatens everything she believes about autonomy, love, and control.
As boundaries blur and their secret connection deepens, the fallout spills into their professional lives, forcing both to confront the cost of intimacy without privacy, and choice without certainty.
Set against a city held in silence, Fireworks for Francine is a psychological love story about power, vulnerability, and what happens when the walls we build finally go dark.
Fireworks for Francine by Kem Richards is a brilliantly crafted psychological romance with an original, compelling plot that fans of the genre and similar fiction will find hard to put down.
Fireworks for Francine weaves romance, fate, and a hint of the supernatural into a heartfelt story. A chance encounter during a citywide blackout brings psychiatrist Miles Parish and celebrated ballerina Francine Jackson together, sparking an unexpected yet meaningful relationship. Their growing bond explores love, destiny, and the mysterious forces that shape our lives. This thoughtful, captivating novel will appeal to readers who enjoy character-driven romance with a touch of the unexplained.
Kem’s vivid writing style, distinctive characters, and compelling plot made this book a satisfying read. As a romance fan, I thought I’d seen every meet-cute, but Fireworks for Francine surprised me with its originality. I loved the subtle supernatural elements and characters who felt like people I knew—even family. I rooted for Miles and Francine throughout, empathized with each character’s struggles, and admired how Kem shaped the story. It was griping from the first few pages, and it held its grip on me until the very last line. Even the dedication for this book was beautiful–I can’t recommend it highly enough!
With its evocative setting and well-crafted plot, Fireworks for Francine stands out. Full of heart, it will captivate young adult and adult readers, keeping them turning pages and rooting for the couple. Chick Lit Book Café – Multi Genre Literary Group wholeheartedly recommends Fireworks for Francine by award-winning author Kem Richards.
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