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When Jamie Rutherford takes a temporary assignment as lieutenant of Boston Fire's Engine 59, she doesn't anticipate any problems. She's been in the fire service for a long time and, even though she's fairly new to Boston, she knows how to make any firehouse her home. What she's not prepared for is her reaction to firefighter Scott Kincaid. Scott is looking for a wife. It's been a fun ride as a single guy, but he's tired of being the third wheel, and nearly losing his brother-in-law finally made him realize just how much he wants a family of his own. When the new guy at the firehouse turns out to be a capable, confident and very attractive woman, his plan is completely derailed. Hooking up with a fellow firefighter has never been part of Jamie's plan, but she's tempted by Scott—even though getting involved with him could tarnish the reputation she's worked so hard for. And Scott can't stop thinking about Jamie, despite the fact that she's his superior and not sticking around. Chemistry can crush the best-laid plans, though, and while Jamie and Scott might not be each other's future…there's no resisting the right now.
Publication Year: 2016
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The way the hero and heroine, Scott and Jamie, so easily step into their “secret” affair is kind of wonderful. Of course, due to the fact that she’s his boss, they both have some internal struggles. But their chemistry and pull toward one another is just too strong and they don’t really question it once it all starts. Their attraction is such that all those around them seem to feel it even when Jamie and Scott are not even interacting with each other.
Scott was not a favorite of mine in the first book, Heat Exchange. While I totally understand the brother/best friend aspect that he was dealing with, he was still a hot head with a short fuse. It was great to see the maturity he’s acquired after seeing his best friend and sister find their HEA, as well as dealing with his other sister’s marital ups and downs. A lot of times it’s the fact that the right woman has come along that settles the notorious bachelor down. Not so in this story. Scott had already realized he wanted to change his ways, that it was time. I found that very sweet.
I enjoyed getting the female view of being a firefighter…especially a female officer. Of course, I love the guys at this particular firehouse and they were all great. But it was also good to have a few conversations where some admitted they weren’t sure what to expect but that Jamie showed them she’s just like one of the guys when it comes to doing her job. And although she was treated quite fairly, I’m glad she recounted some past incidents she had to deal with so the reader could get all aspects of being a female in a male dominated field.
See full review at https://allingoodtimeblog.wordpress.com/2018/01/26/fully-ignited-book-review/
I enjoyed this one more than book 2, but Stacey still reads a little simplistic to me. Jamie and Scott give in to their chemistry too fast for me, that made their self sabotage seem a little silly. It was hard not to unfavorably compare this to KULTI or GAME PLAY.