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Burn of Summer by Rebecca Zanetti Narrator: Ava Flynn
Series: Knifes Edge Alaska #3
Published by Tantor Audio on April 28, 2026
Genres: Mystery, Thriller
Length: 10 hours, 36 minutes
Format: Audiobook
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Ace Osprey was born to fly—but a crash stole his wings and left him with scars he refuses to show. Grounded and restless, the former Navy pilot masks his broken pieces with charm and swagger. He swore he’d never get tied down again, but when Dr. May Smirnov walks into Knife’s Edge with secrets in her eyes and fire in her heart, Ace finds himself pulled into a storm he can’t outmaneuver.
May came to Knife’s Edge to hide, not to burn. The small-town doctor keeps her past locked away, but Ace Osprey is a temptation she can’t ignore—infuriating, magnetic, and far too good at peeling away her walls. Their chemistry is combustible, but in a town where women are turning up dead under the endless summer sun, desire might be as dangerous as the killer stalking the shadows.
Each book in the series seems to be more fun. Of course, I get to know the world and the brothers more. There are four brothers raised with military and wilderness experience. we have already had books for Brock and Christian. Now Burn of Summer is Ace.
Ace hasn’t gotten a job since leaving the military which is similar to Christian. But for Ace it is that he went down in the last plane he flew and he still has nightmares. The town would love for him to fly for tourists or supply or medical runs. In the meantime, he is doing chores for the elderly women in town and playing bridge.
His interest is May who is the town doctor. She came to the remote area to hide. She’s had no trouble here and loves the area. Ace has been flirting with her for months. Now as women are being murdered, and she is the killer’s type, he has stepped up to help guard her. She feels she doesn’t need it but she likes him and feels more safe with him.
The story progresses as May deals with tourist injuries and worries about the killer. Ace is dealing with his flying demons. I really enjoyed this. I don’t always like quirky characters as I feel they are sometimes unrealistic but I like these quirky characters anyway. I look forward to the next story in Knife’s Edge in October, Shadows of Fall.
Narration:
I’m not very familiar with Ava Flynn. I was comfortable with her voices for the characters, so I am pleased to have her continue as the narrator for the series. I appreciated how the performance allowed me to focus on the story. I was able to listen at my newer 1.75x speed.
Listen to a clip: HERE
About Rebecca Zanetti
New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor, and a hearing examiner – only to culminate it all in stories about Alpha males and the women who claim them. She is a member of RWA, has won awards for her works throughout the industry, and has a journalism degree with a poly sci emphasis from Pepperdine University as well as a Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho.
Growing up amid the glorious backdrops and winter wonderlands of the Pacific Northwest has given Rebecca fantastic scenery and adventures to weave into her stories. She resides in the wild north with her husband, children, and extended family who inspire her every day-or at the very least give her plenty of characters to write about.
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I read all types of books but my favorites are urban fantasy and romantic suspense.I like some romance and some action / adventure / mystery in everything.I like sex in my books but please, only between TWO people.Intimate conversation is equally important to the sex in a book.It lets me see the characters.The other thing I enjoy is humor.
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I know what you mean about quirky characters. Usually in fantasy or sci fi they make more sense. But I’m glad they work here and the series sounds really good😁
Thanks Tammy. It’s also in a small town and has those dynamics.
Another series I’d like to explore. Great review, Anne💜
Thank Jonetta. It’s fun even though not everything is realistic.
Another of her series I need to actually start. I’m glad Ace’s story was a good one and he could figure things out after drifting.
Thank you Sophia. I think each book gets better but it’s also the knowing the world and characters better.
I really should read more Rebecca Zanetti.
I really enjoy some of her series, the romantic suspense ones mostly. But some are just too unrealistic for me.