Delaney Newell knows what it means to be powerless. Against the family who wouldn’t support her. Against the man she loved who betrayed her. Against the gossips who won’t let her forget it. But after years of struggling, she’s finally getting her life together.
Sean Murphy has spent years fighting forest fires. The former hotshot turned forester knows the growth that can sprout from … unfathomable destruction. That’s what he sees in Delaney—someone who got leveled by life but didn’t stop growing. He’s spent the past several months watching the shy red-head blossom, and he really likes what he sees.
When Delaney is accused of a crime she didn’t commit, everyone is willing to believe the worst of her. Everyone except Sean. The woman he knows couldn’t possibly be behind the rash of fires that are keeping the volunteer fire department hopping. Someone is deliberately framing her. Will Delaney trust him enough to help her find the real culprit?
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Besides romance, in this story, Kait Nolan focuses on the importance of adequate treatment for mental health issues, as the main female character in this book certainly has them – but under control. There are also the difficulties families and friends face when someone close has a mental health issue, sometimes people try to hide the problem or they do not address it properly deepening the consequences for all of them. Glad that in this story all ends well! Written with humor, grace, some steamy passages, that together provide good entertainment!
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Note: While I think Nolan does enough explaining that this could stand on its own – there are a mentions of events & characters from the first 3 books as well as other Wishful folks. At a minimum, I’d recommend Can’t Take My Eyes Off You as Delaney is a heavily featured secondary character.
Did I spend all week in Kait Nolan’s Wishing For A Hero series? Yes, I did. And I loved it!
I totally admit that when I’m immersed in a romance/romantic suspense series – it’s usually the men that have me diving into the next story. Not this time. I felt so sorry for Delaney and wished I could wrap her up in a big ol’ hug. Never fear – Nolan sends in firefighter Sean Murphy to remind Delaney how strong she is and to prove that he has her back. It’s a hard fought battle in this friends-to-lovers story as it’s obvious the townsfolk aren’t all willing to forgive past transgressions and a new threat appears to be targeting her.
Again, there’s a nice mix of steamy romance in with a continuous and escalating thriller/suspense element. So steamy – I was pretty sure Sean and Delaney’s dip in the water was going to bring Hope Springs to a boil! Whew!
Sean gets to be the hero more than once and Delaney basks in his unwavering commitment to her. I loved the unique ending that Nolan gave this precious couple. While it wasn’t what I expected, it was definitely perfect for their lives, goals, and relationship.
Mental health is very tricky. You put a good spin on some of the trials and tribulations that go along with it. You get labelled especially when people do not understand. Thanks as I know a few people with such issues. Again, great author, very good story.
Burn for You addresses the stigma of mental illness, the pain of being shunned by family, and the damage caused by small town gossips. Delaney feels she is constantly trying to dig herself out of the hole of her reputation of violence and irrational behavior caused by her mental illness. Although she has successfully rebuilt her life including treatment for the bipolar disorder, she is constantly judged and accused based on her past. The problems Delaney faces are very real in actual life. I definitely recommend this book.
I have been provided with a copy of Can’t Stand the Rain by the author via Booksprout for an impartial review. This is the fourth book in the Wishing For A Hero series and we get to see Delaney Newell and Sean Murphy find their way. I loved getting to see this take place. It was just so easy to get lost in this story and I was on the edge of my seat until the very end. Delaney just goes through so much and I just truly feel for her and I’m just so glad that she gets to take this journey with Sean. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
What a delightful romance and with such a happy ending after the trials the couple endured to get to their HRA ending..
Awesome romance with a dash of suspense. Delaney and Sean are great characters. When Delaney is accused of something she didn’t do Sean stands by her and fights to prove her innocence. A few twists keep the intrigue going throughout the story making it a truly delightful read.
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I really enjoyed returning to Wishful and reading Sean and Delaney story. It has suspense, intrigue, humor and the issues of small town gossips. Delaney is complex and shows her determination over come adversity. Sean is a hot firefighter that shows what true friendship should be. I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to the next story in this small town series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Kait Nolan has done it again! I love the characters in this story!! I love how she makes these characters seem so real!! I wish I lived in Wishful!!
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Kait Nolan has written yet another blockbuster with Can’t Stand the Rain. Delaney literally has the weight of the world on her shoulders. Thankfully she has reached a point where that weight has begun to lift and disappear. As long as she keeps her head down and her nose clean, then everything will be fine.
Along comes Sean. All the girls love him. Delaney is no different. She just isn’t going to make a fool of herself about it.
When Sean rescues Delaney from her cheating ex though, things begin to change. Along with these fabulous changes of falling in love – come some negative things which put Drlamey right back into the spot light. Exactly where she has no desire to be. Can her love of Sean be enough to help her get through this? Or will Sean become a part of the problem too.
In this book Delaney has grown so much since she was released from the hospital. She is looking to her future. She thinks Sean could be a part of that future. That is until she almost loses everything. Then Sean becomes part of the problem. Or does he?
This book has just enough adventure and whodunit going on to keep things interesting. It’s sweet. It’s clean. It’s the perfect book to curl up with and lose yourself for a few hours. It’ll keep you guessing as this amazing love story is revealed. The only problem is not knowing if Delaney and Sean’s budding love will overcome everything, or be destroyed because of it.
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If the opening scene of this novella doesn’t hook you, there’s something wrong with your romance-meter.
Again, the suspense part of the story wasn’t much of a mystery, but the fireman is HOT and Delaney deserved a happily ever after.
Only four stars from me because I though Delaney over-reacted to small things. Maybe because I couldn’t relate to her wound and I thought the lie she ascribed to was a little over the top. Still, I enjoyed the story. My heart pounded and dropped into my stomach (sometimes at the same time).
As always, Wishful is a wonderful place to visit.
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I have read almost all of Kait Nolan’s books and have loved them all, but I like the Wishing for a Hero series the best. I love a light, funny read, but I LOVE a light, funny read that is a little darker and filled with suspense. Can’t Stand the Rain fits that to a tee. Delaney and Sean are a great friends to lovers couple that have to deal with some huge issues. Delaney has had trouble in the past and has been diagnosed with mental illness. Trouble pops up with an ex and she is accused. Sean stood by her when it seemed the whole town of Wishful was against her. The suspenseful moments will keep you on the edge of your seat. The lighter moments will make your heart sigh. And plan to giggle a bit too when the humor creeps out. With a surprise ending and a HEA Ms. Nolan ties the story up with a beautiful bow. I’m looking forward to the next book in this great series.
It is a story with action, suspense and drama, making you feel the small town living. over. A great standalone with in the wishful series. Delaney was suspected of being responsible for a string of fires because the small town hasn’t forgiven her for a past mistake that she has paid her dues for. Sean new to the town a volunteer fire fighter is refusing to give up on their relastionship, fighting for Delaney as he tries to solve who is starting the fires. A great feel good story I couldn’t put down and could read over with the twists and turns it make in so enjoyable.
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I love Sean and Delaney as a couple!!! She has been through so much, acknowledged her part, sought forgiveness and keep a great attitude despite the hatefulness of others. He continues to come to her rescue and be her knight in shining armor. A romance with sizzle and a suspenseful read.
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Could things finally turning around for Delaney Newell? She finally meets a man Sean, the handsome firefighter who excepts her for who she is and understands her past. Life in a small town proves that some people never forget the past and are not afraid to keep reminding her of it no matter how hard she works to prove she’s a different person now. What has she really changed? Is she still setting fires? Pick up a copy of this book and find out if love can conquer all!
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Sean and Delaney’s romance ignites with a flashpoint scenario, and the story takes off from there. It’s lovely to see Delaney get her HEA, and a bit of closure-slash-healing in the process. It was a very satisfying installment of the Wishful series.
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Absolutely one of my most favorite Wishful books. It’s a bit edgier but anything that takes place is Wishful is definitely on my wish list! I loved Delaney and Sean has to be one of the hottest men there! As always, I just want to live in Wishful and be a part of their world! Definite 5 stars from me and if you haven’t yet read this series…start at the beginning, you too will never want to leave!!!
I absolutely loved this book! If you’re looking for a positive, uplifting feel-good beach read kind of book, well, you’ll have to wait til the end to get it! It’s got suspense, intrigue, mystery, romance and even a few laughs that all lead up to the amazing ending. Delaney messed up badly 2 years ago, and the town won’t let her forget it. Newcomer and hotshot firefighter Sean Murphy has her back though. When a fire bug starts targeting her cheating ex and his girlfriend they of course think it’s her, again. All except for Sean. As they grow closer, and Delaney finally starts accepting Sean’s feelings for her, he voices his suspicions and she can’t believe it! He can’t be right, but in the back of her mind she thinks he just might be. It’s a great story about second chances and what a person can do and should do given a second chance.
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This book was amazing and I couldn’t put it down. You will be hooked from beginning to end. There is suspense, danger and romance all mixed together. The characters are well developed and you feel like you know them personally.
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Nolan gives readers another winner in the Wishful Heroes series with Can’t Stand the Rain.
Delaney has had a tough time overcoming her former problems and can’t understand why Sean would be interested in the likes if her. Sean has been forming a bond with a woman who is stronger than she realizes and that does it for the hot fireman.
Readers will enjoy the genuine characters and the engaging and suspenseful storyline. The recurring characters and the realistic small town setting lend depth to the books in this series.
I highly recommend this book to fans of the contemporary romantic suspense genre.
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