'Blown away by the powerful and addictive writing of Isabella Wiles. This is up there with Colleen Hoover and then some.’ – Isabella May, Amazon chart-topping author of the Foodie Romance series
She thought she was in control. Until love burned everything down.
In the shimmering world of 1990s Europe, Victoria Turnbull has it all: a fast-paced career, fabulous friends and the thrill of independence. But when free-spirited New Zealander Christopher Williams crashes into her world, their chemistry is instant, electric, and impossible to ignore. Despite the red flags, she follows him across continents, swept into a passionate, unpredictable affair.
As the heat between them intensifies, so does the emotional fallout. When betrayal cuts deep, Vicky must confront not only the truth about Chris, but the lies she’s told herself. Can she reclaim her identity from the ashes of first love—or will the fire that once ignited her become the one that consumes her?
A Flame Unburned is a gripping story of longing, resilience, and the bittersweet reckoning of a love that dares to burn too bright. Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Taylor Jenkins Reid who crave deeply emotional love stories with real stakes and unforgettable characters.
⚠️ Content warning: This novel contains mature themes
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Readers love A Flame Unburned:
‘Wonderfully written. I could not put it down. It’s rather unusual today to encounter a novel like this and all the more remarkably, by a new author.’ – Hidden Gems
‘A tumultuous love story and a compelling read. Isabella Wiles is a modern-day Sidney Sheldon or Judith Krantz – epic novels, intercontinental, spanning years.’ – Hidden Gems
‘The storytelling is most lyrical and the descriptions of the various settings so enchanting.’ – Chick Lit Club
‘A gloriously heart-rending, compelling and twisty pleasure.’ Amazon Reviewer
‘Make sure you have a hanky handy because the roller coaster ride will have you in tears at one point or another. Great book. I can’t wait for the next one to see where this goes from here.’ Amazon Reviewer
Isabella Wiles writes powerful, emotionally charged contemporary romantic fiction that takes readers on unforgettable journeys across continents and lifetimes. Her novels are known for their sweeping storylines, twisty plots, and deeply relatable characters who overcome heartbreak and adversity to find hope and love.
Often described as a modern-day Judith Krantz or Sidney Sheldon, Isabella crafts epic love stories full of passion, angst, and richly drawn settings that stay with readers long after the final page.
Before turning to fiction, Isabella built a successful career in sales and marketing and authored several international non-fiction bestsellers. Today, she’s living her dream as a full-time novelist—and loving every minute of it.
When she’s not writing, Isabella can be found sipping flowery teas, indulging her love of the theatre, or plotting her next twist by the fire in her cozy writing room. She lives in North East England with her husband, two children, and a wonderfully chaotic Basset Hound.
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