Reena Hale's fascination with fire began when an arsonist torched her parent's restaurant. The dancing flame, the roar and the power of the fire drew her to learn its secrets. Leaving childhood behind, Reena dedicates herself to studying and undertaking the difficult job of arson investigator. The years of sacrifice are worth it when she succeeds beyond her wildest dreams as she investigates suspicious fires and learns to read the raging flames. The one negative in her life is her relationships with men. Working in a man's world in a job rife with danger, tends to discourage relationships. Instead of bemoaning the fact, Reena surrounds herself with her large boisterous family.

Twenty years ago at a crowded party, Bo Goodnight caught a fleeting glance of a beautiful woman across the room. He never believed in love at first sight until that fateful moment. Destiny plays another trick on him when his fantasy woman moves in next door. As Bo and Reena's relationship heats up, an arsonist with an obsession for Reena invades their life. His fires put Reena and her family in deadly peril. Time is running out for her to catch this horrifying serial arsonist and killer.

BLUE SMOKE does an excellent job of depicting the seductive nature of fire and the art of the fire investigators. Fast- paced and riveting, Roberts' tale ends with a cliffhanger guaranteed to have readers on the edge of their seats.