Book #1 in Smokin’ Hot CowboysWarm up this Christmas with a sexy cowboy firefighter who knows how to ignite flames as well as put them out… He’s hotter than a wildfireTrey Duval is a rancher, proud as can be of his Wildcat Ranch. He’s also the top volunteer firefighter of Wildcat Bluff, Texas, the town that pulls out all the stops for its Christmas festivities.City girl Misty Reynolds comes to … the stops for its Christmas festivities.
City girl Misty Reynolds comes to Wildcat Bluff just in time to help Trey put out a suspicious fire, leading him to dub her his “Christmas angel.” Unfortunately, Misty’s past has left her with terrible memories of fire, and of Christmastime.
As the two are thrown together again and again, Trey finds himself wanting Misty more and more, and Misty feels stronger and braver when Trey is around. Though their trust grows slowly, their passion for each other is burning hot…
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A Cowboy Firefighter For Christmas by Kim Redford is a fantastic read any time of the year. Ms. Redford has delivered a book that is well written and filled it with amazing characters. Misty is a professional troubleshooter and has been hired by Texas Timber to find out if the fires around Wildcat Bluff are arson or if someone burned their tree farm. Trey is a rancher and volunteer firefighter. Misty and Trey’s story is packed, cover to cover, with action, drama, humor, suspense and more than one kind of heat. I enjoyed reading A Cowboy Firefighter For Christmas and look forward to reading more from Kim Redford in the future. A Cowboy Firefighter For Christmas is book 1 of the Smokin’ Hot Cowboys Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
A CHRISTMAS ANGEL FOR WILDCAT BLUFF!!!
Title: A Cowboy Firefighter for Christmas
Series: Smokin’ Hot Cowboys
Author: Kim Redford
Designation: Book 1 of Series, Full-Length Novel (Approx 350 pages), Standalone Contemporary Holiday Romance, NO Cliffhanger #romanticsuspense #oppositesattract #citygirl #cowboyfirefighter #smallwesterntownsaga #christmas #multicultural
My Rating: Five Sexy Stars*****
OHHH EMMM GEEE! I loved A Cowboy Firefighter for Christmas by Kim Redford! This was my first time reading the work of Kim Redford, but it certainly won’t be my last! Until a few days ago, I’d never even heard of Redford but after only one book, this author has now been added to my favorites list. I even raced back to purchase the other two ebooks available in Redford’s Smokin’ Hot Cowboys Series. That alone is quite a recommendation. But I may as well be totally honest, folks, Redford had me at smokin’ hot cowboys and firefighter. lol… I fell in love with the town of Wildcat Bluff and its entire community along with both protagonists, Trey Duval, and Misty Reynolds. I especially enjoyed the real-life history of Wildcat Bluff and its former Comanche residents that Redford skillfully wove into the storyline. I was immediately smitten with handsome volunteer cowboy firefighter Trey Duvall. He was just the cat’s meow and made all the ladies purr, including me! Yes, my cat reference was intentional and will make total sense once you read the book. After all, the name of the town is Wildcat Bluff so that should give you a little hint! lol… And the intelligent, beautiful, independent troubleshooter/investigator Misty Reynolds was an absolute delight! Misty was so smart, sweet, selfless, determined, and courageous, but my heart broke for her. These two characters started out as potential adversaries with an immediate mutual attraction for each other. At first glance, Trey and Misty appeared to be complete opposites but had.more in common than they could ever have imagined. Misty was a dyed in the wool city girl at heart with a painful past, vehement dislike for anything related to Christmas, and severe panic attacks resulting from a childhood trauma. Trey was a cowboy through and through, one with a heart of gold and could charm the spots off a Junebug. He loved country living, his ranch, the community of Wildcat Bluff, and especially Christmas, and the very last thing he needed in his life was a city girl. But we all know, the heart wants what the heart whats. Trey and Misty found it impossible to deny the pull between them and soon discovered it was so much more than just physical attraction. Their chemistry was off the charts and they complemented each other perfectly. I could feel the sparks flying between these two and it was hilarious as they tried to dance around each other. Misty may have been Trey’s Christmas angel, but Trey turned out to be Misty’s Christmas miracle. Sigh… So emotional, so sweet, so sexy, and soooo heartwarming! No spoilers from me but I will say this… Sexy, charismatic and loyal, but very lonely cowboy firefighter who loves Christmas and is dedicated to his community and the people he cares about-check! Beautiful, independent, kindhearted, city-girl troubleshooter with a painful past, an extreme dislike for anything relating to Christmas but determined to overcome her fears and do her job-check! A wonderful cast of colorful, engaging characters and a close-knit community that celebrates Christmas in a big way-check! An urgent assignment, a baffling case, and a dangerous firebug with ulterior motives-check! Mystery, suspense, humor, a little angst, and a whole lot of steamy romance- you bet! That and a whole lot more!
Did I like this book? No, I LOVED it! There was so much I adored about this story. The narrative was beautifully written in the third person with clearly defined his and her perspectives. The dialogue was smart, snappy, natural, well executed, and flowed effortlessly. But my absolute favorite component was the large cast of well-developed characters who literally exploded from the pages and demanded your undivided attention. I found them to be realistic, engaging, and endearing, and I’m quite sure we’ll be seeing many of them in future books. I loved the fictional world/community of Wildcat Bluff that Redford created for this series. Although the town and characters of the story may be fictional, I discovered that Wildcat Bluff is a real place and the rich history of the area shared in this book is actually true! And Redford did a fabulous job of weaving it into her story. I particularly enjoyed Redford’s writing style. Her vividly detailed descriptions of the town, its residents, and the surrounding countryside were masterfully written. I found myself completely immersed in the story. Although the storyline included a little mystery and suspense, it’s not the main element. By the halfway point, I knew who was causing all the trouble but that did not spoil my reading experience, not at all. The primary focus of this story is the romantic journey of two lonely people finding love and the obstacles they must overcome to secure their happy ever after. Will I read this author again? Absolutely! In fact, upon finishing this book, I raced back and purchased the next two of the series. Would I recommend it? You bet, and I am but for adult readers. There is no profanity, but it is steamy and does contain several tastefully written sex scenes. Redford’s writing may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it is mine. I prefer a book I can settle in with, sink my teeth into, and really get to know the characters, and that’s exactly what this author delivered. Redford’s books are not for people who want to devour a book in a couple of hours, but rather for those folks who enjoy savoring the words. You don’t gulp fine whiskey; you sip it and appreciate the taste. I’m almost 70 years young and have been an avid reader for 65 of those years. It takes something truly extraordinary to impress me. I’ll admit, before leaving this review, I did check out the second book of the series, just to see if Redford was a one-hit wonder, but I’m happy to announce it’s just as good as the first. And finally, was I entertained? Completely! I giggled, snickered, snorted, sniffled, and sighed through the entire story but by the end, I was happy, satisfied, and well entertained. Fabulous entertainment and an awesome read!
Misty Reynolds has been hired to look into mysterious fires being set in and around Wildcat Bluff county, so she sets out on a little journey to the small community in search of answers, and also in hopes of avoiding all the Christmas festivities in her town. After losing her parents, as a young child, on Christmas day the holiday just isn’t something she looks forward to celebrating, so she chooses to avoid it every year, and a little vacation away sounds like the best way to avoid it all together. But before she is even in city limits she is stopped by a handsome cowboy, named Trey Duvall, in need of help putting out a small grass fire, in exchange for her help he offers to be her personal tour guide, which sounds like a even trade to Misty.
After more fires continue to pop up, Misty and Trey begin to spend more and more time together investigating the fires and trying to catch the culprit. Can these two find a way to contain the flames burning between them, or will the trust issues looming between them extinguish the flames…
This was my first encounter with this authors work and I can say with complete certainty that it won’t be my last! I thoroughly enjoyed reading Misty and Trey’s story, and look forward to reading more additions to the series. The story line was suspenseful and very inventive, it grabbed my attention right from the start and had me guessing until the very end. If you like small town romance stories, with a western twist this is the perfect read for you!
ARC requested through NetGalley, and kindly provided by Sourcebooks Casablanca Publishing in exchange for a honest review.