Blaste from the Past by Jessa Kane

Jessa Kane returns with an incredibly romantic and steamy story that transcends time as Blaste and Shiloh are forced to contend with the differences between them as well as the realization that they are soulmates. I loved this short story because it tells the story of two characters from different eras who come to love each other despite of it. Blaste fell for Shiloh the moment he set eyes on her and was quickly overwhelmed by his lust and feelings for this woman. The rising tension between Blaste and Shiloh was my favorite aspect of the book because these two had amazing sexual chemistry with each other. I liked that Blaste was extremely protective and possessive of Shiloh from the start. He knew who he wanted and had no qualms about pursuing her. The dirty talk and love scenes were so amazing—I wanted more.

“But I can’t stop. I can’t, because she’s my love and my lust, all rolled into one. My perfect match. And she’s stripping me of my control so thoroughly.”

In the end, Jessa Kane never disappoints if you're looking for a short and spicy romance full of heart and relatable characters. I loved the time-travel aspect of this book and how the Wanting Tree that was responsible for granting soulmates. It's fantastical but sometimes, we need that in our lives. My heart broke when they were briefly separated but our couple does get a happy and satisfying ending overall. Fans of Jessa Kane will love this book and I highly recommend this story to those who love a good old time-traveling romance with lots of steam between its two main characters. Although it was short, it checked all of my boxes and I was content with the amount we were given. Blaste was rather traditional and knew what he wanted while Shiloh was innocent, stubborn, and loving—they made for a really good match.

Rating: ★★★★★