Burning Paths, Redeeming Grace

Burning Escape

Written by Michelle Sass Aleckson

Series: Chasing Fire: Alaska, Book 3 (Series created by Susan May Warren & Lisa Phillips)

Published by Sunrise Publishing

Release Date: 06.24.25

Genre: Christian Mystery & Suspense Romance, Firefighters Christian Romance

5 Stars!

Some escapes are about survival. Others are about surrender.

In Burning Escape, danger comes fast, but it’s the internal ache … the weight of expectations, the fear of being known, the cracks in faith … that burns hotter than any wildfire. Tori’s past won’t let her rest. Orion’s legacy won’t let him breathe. And yet, the further they run, the more clearly they see: they’re not outrunning fire. They’re being pursued by grace.

“… he wanted her to know God’s grace. To experience it herself.” That line stopped me cold. Because isn’t that the best kind of love? The kind that longs for someone else to taste God’s goodness … even when they can’t see it, don’t believe it, or feel too broken to reach for it? A love that doesn’t push or preach, but quietly fights for your healing. That’s the kind of love Orion offers. And it’s the kind that reflects the heart of Christ.

And then this truth: “A good relationship … should help you grow in your faith.” That’s it. That’s what a truly good relationship is all about … not ego, not selfishness, not filling a void. It points you closer to the One who never fails. Watching Tori embrace this felt raw and real. The kind of shift that can only happen when truth meets grace in the middle of the fire.

But maybe the most lingering line for me…one that whispered long after the danger passed…was this:

“The legacy that is most worth achieving is a life surrendered to God.” Not performance. Not proving. Not perfection. Just a steady surrender to Jesus.

This story pulses with action, yes; but what I’ll remember is the ache of healing, the flicker of hope, and the way grace kept chasing through every mile. Burning Escape reminds us that the safest place to run is straight into the arms of Jesus who gave laid down His life for us so that we could live!

I received a digital version of this book from the publisher. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on writing and story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.