Release Date: February 22
Lives are on the line at Engine 6 … and so are hearts.
Newly-minted firefighter Abby Sullivan is exactly where she wants to be: Chicago Fire Department’s Engine 6, the station where her mom blazed a trail as one of the first female firefighters in the city. The first to fall in the line of duty, too. All Abby wants is to succeed, but that’s a tough proposition when people only see a feel-good story, a token woman failing at a man’s job, or the princess in need of protection. And the man tasked with watching her six?
Lieutenant Roman Rossi, the one person she can’t let close.
Having the daughter of his boss and nemesis under his wing shouldn’t be a problem for Roman—he’s a professional and can treat her like any other firefighter rookie. Except she happens to be the gorgeous woman he once shared a slice of cherry pie with, followed by the hottest, sweetest, most pulse-pounding kiss of his life. He didn’t know her name but he had planned to find out.
Now Roman knows exactly who Abby is: a threat to his self-control more dangerous than a five-alarm blaze. Lust has no place in the firehouse, and a distraction like Abby with her electric blue eyes, waves of flame-red hair, and freckles Roman wants to map with his tongue, is one he can ill afford.
Because one wrong move … and it could all go up in smoke.
Up in Smoke is the first in the brand new Hot in Chicago Rookies series about firefighters navigating the trials of new jobs and sizzling romances as they find their place in the world and the love of a lifetime.
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4 Stars
This is book one of a new series with a spin off from Hot In Chicago series so we get to see some old favorites too. Roman and Abby have great chemistry that smolders in the pages as you read their story.
Roman is looking for a fresh start, leaving behind his ex wife and co-worker who tarnished his fire house in New York for him. Glad to be back near his witty sister who is helping out with care for his sweet daughter. Like all changes in life there is a settle in period and they have been doing OK. Who would expect a trip to the diner for a slice of pie could be so interesting?
Abby has worked hard to follow the steps of her mother and become a firefighter. Against the wishes of her father. She has had to overcome many hurdles and pushed to strengths she didn't know she had within. Strong in her values and independent she is determined to get what she wants. Dating a firefighter is definitely not on her list as she has seen how badly that can turn out.
Sometimes attraction and chemistry, outweigh the decisions you would normally stick to. Could they cross that line and keep it from everyone? Will one time be enough to sizzle out the strong need? Or will they find themselves working through the issues of the past to finding a way to make a future?
Enjoyed Roman and Abby's story and the meeting of the characters that will bring us forward in this new series.
*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***
Originally from Ireland, USA Today bestselling author Kate Meader cut her romance reader teeth on Maeve Binchy and Jilly Cooper novels, with some Harlequins thrown in for variety. Give her tales about brooding mill owners, oversexed equestrians, and men who can rock an apron, fire hose, or hockey stick, and she’s there.
Now based in Chicago, she writes sexy contemporary romance with big-hearted guys and strong heroines - and heroes - who can match their men quip for quip.
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