He’s a man of few words… girl. With those heels and her striking red lipstick, she’s a firecracker, and destined for so much more.
But maybe, just maybe, he can make all of her big-city dreams come true – if only she’ll give him a chance…
She may’ve friend-zoned him…
And now Penny’s realizing that may’ve been a mistake. Troy is hot. Like, firefighter-calendar hot.
She swore when she came back to Sawyer to care for her mother, it would only be temporary. So…maybe a relationship with Troy could be temporary, too?
Except deep down, Penny knows Troy wants so much more, and there’s a chance she does, too.
He’s hiding something, though – something big.
Can she be the one to finally get him to open up?
And if she does, will their relationship survive the truth?
Burned by Love is the fourth novel in the Firefighters of Long Valley series, although all books in the Long Valley world can be read as standalones. It has some strong language, and oh my, sexy times. Enjoy!
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Oh how much can I take!! This work of art is so great!! Erin has gone above the stars on this one!! The quiet one, the old fire chiefs nephew, Sparky’s BFF, Troy! How hot is he!!! And for Penny to zone in on him while she was there at the fire house!!! And to bring him his very own copy of the article. That when the quiet reserved Troy Horvath opens his mouth and asks for a date! WHAT THE WHAT??? Hold the presses!! So the sparks really start to fly when she finds out why she does all the talking! What?? Can you say talk to me, let me understand!! All the back and forth between these two really set this book off into steam land!
Another exceptional book from Erin!! Thanks Jasmine the Writing Cat for keeping your momma writing!!
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Troy works in the grain windmill that belongs to his uncle and at the same time he is also a volunteer firefighter.
Penny works as a journalist for the local newspaper. All she wants is to get away from Franklin but because of her mother’s illness, she can’t.
There are a lot of things going on in Troy’s mind. He is a quiet person, what makes him a good listener.
The book is well-written and the characters are well-developed. The scene during the rescue from the fire is fantastic and very emotional. You can feel the hot air and the flames kissing you. You can feel the anguish and the pain of the characters.
I would say a lot more things, but that would reveal too much information and it is better you find that for yourself.
An author who grows with every new book and I recommend reading.
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What can I say about this book, I absolutely loved it. It had everything a great book should have. There was love, loss, humor, drama, danger, and understanding. I couldn’t put this book down.
I loved the character of Troy. I have known my husbands best friend since high school and he stutters. He is an amazing man and I have watched time and time again as woman have turned him down simply because of it. Reading about Troy and the struggles he has gone through and what he has accepted in life because of it broke my heart. In my mind, he is everything a great man should be, he is loyal, helpful, caring, kind and genuinely just a good man. I hate that he had to hide so much of himself so he wouldn’t get teased.
I really liked Penny. She was this loud, carefree, friendly woman who always had a smile on her face. Even though she was determined to leave, she was kind to the people that she met. I could understand her want to leave after putting her life on hold for her mother but after she saw her mother was doing better and being introduced to Troy’s people, there were times that I wanted to have a chat with her and ask her where she would find a better group of people.
I would highly recommend this book
Troy is a firefight who work at his uncle mill at other times he also has a dog Sparky that is his best friend.Troy doesn’t say much . Penny is a reporter who did a story on the the fire station ,she runs into Troy. His dog take off running to Penny that made Troy take notice.
They went on date that he did think was a date twice and went after each. Penny worried something was wrong men didn’t just drop you off and go. Penny could feel the chemistry between them by the time they had gone on five or more dates.. She told him you do is listen to me talk , there more to a relationship . She also keep telling him she would be leaving,that the town they in smothered her . See what Troy does and what he has to say
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Burned by Love is the latest book on the Firefighters of Long Valley. I love that both Ms. Wright has two series set in Long Valley. Her books are stand alones but it adds so much to the experience when you know the backgrounds of so many characters. Burned by Love is the story of Penny and Troy who are both such amazing characters. I was totally engrossed in their story from the first chapter. If you have not been to Long Valley, take a chance and go. I highly recommend this book and all the Long Valley romances.
Erin Wright has a gift for making her characters real and relatable. Burned by Love uses the opposites attract trope and add wonderful depth to the characters while keeping the storyline moving along. Each of the main characters showed new depths from a new perspective but built on the stories previously told. I loved it!
This was an amazing book. It was a lovely tale of love, life and romance. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book in exchange for a free copy.
Long Valley is definitely a place to live and love. This story is about Troy, a quiet volunteer firefighter in Sawyer, and Penny, a chatterbox city girl at heart. They can’t be more different but they feel an strong and deep connection. Can Troy and the people in Sawyer convince Penny that Long Valley is where she belong?
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This story of Penny and Troy is about two totally opposite people who are drawn to each other but have very different expectations of their relationship.
One loves small town life and the other can’t wait to escape it. And escape it she does but is that really what she wants?????
I was looking forward to this story as Troy has fascinated me. He was so quiet and I was looking forward to learning more about him and he did not disappoint. Penny is a really good match for him as they weed their way through their issues.
Burned by Love is the fourth novel in the Firefighters of Long Valley series and, although I’ve enjoyed ALL of the stories in this series, this one is especially touching!
As with all of the characters in this series, Troy and Penny have real-life issues…the kind many readers can identify with. With the depth of character development that Erin Wright gives her characters, they jump off the page as if you’re visiting with old friends. Friends that you are drawn to and want to hear their stories.
We all have challenges, decisions, responsibilities, etc. in our lives, but how we face these shapes who we are. Watching Troy and Penny make their choices and how it influences one another is what makes this story special!
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Troy is a volunteer firefighter that has a few challenges in his life.
Penny is the gorgeous reporter who is attracted to Troy. But he goes from hot to cold on her and freezes her out.
I adored Troy. He’s the silent one, always aware but not a chatter. But he does ask Penny out. And does pretty heroic things like saving people from fire.
Recommend.
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Will a chance at love make Troy give his up his secrets…
I love Erin’s storytelling, she brings these characters and this small community to technicolor life. I like the way all of the interconnected personalities show up in each other’s books. Troy and Penny compliment each other so well, but baggage, communication angst, and future plans work to keep them apart. And I felt their conflict, their struggle, their fun, their passion. This small town is well worth the visit.
I felt bad that Troy didn’t speak much because he had a stutter and didn’t want people to know. So everyone just accepted that he was quiet. Well, everyone except Penny. It was great to see how outgoing Penny was, and how she didn’t give up until she found out why Troy didn’t say much. She is such a wonderful person, and the stutter was no big deal and she let Troy know. I admired her to come back home to take care of her mother when she had cancer even though her mother insisted she didn’t need help. It is crazy how we get ideas in our head about what we want out of life and where to find it. Sometimes what we want is right in front of us, but we are too stubborn to see. Penny was so good for Troy and brought out the positive thoughts with Troy. It is a sweet romance that I enjoyed. I encourage you to read the book. I voluntarily read an Advanced Reader’s Copy of the book.
This is the fourth book in the Firefighters of Long Valley series but can be read as a standalone. You’ll love the story of Penny and Troy which is set in rural Idaho. They’re opposites in so many ways and have different dreams, but their chemistry is explosive. They’re drawn to each other. Are they able to combine their dreams and continue their relationship? Lots of hometown charm and likable characters. An entertaining and well-written story that was a pleasure to read. I read an advance reader copy via Booksprout and voluntarily chose to review.
You will fall in love with Troy and Penny, and Sparky the dog!!
Troy is the quiet, behind the scenes hunky firefighter of Long Valley, who adopts the abused dog earlier. I am so glad that we get to have Troy’s story because he is such a sweet, strong man who gets overlooked. Opposites attract in this case because chatty, outgoing Penny, who is doing a newspaper article in the volunteer fire department, instantly feels a pull towards Troy. But they are opposites in other ways too and Penny wants to “blow the pop-stand” that is small-town Sawyer and Troy doesn’t want to live anywhere else. Their relationship seems impossible from the start but they cannot seem to stay away from each other, or keep their hands off. Can Troy woo her into staying in rural Idaho, by showing her how wonderful it can be, or will he be willing to give up family ties and commitments to follow her to a big city career? They each have their dreams, and secrets.
I love Erin’s books because they are full of small-town charm, quirky sayings and humorous asides and observations. It really brings me back to Idaho! All of her books stand alone, with happy endings, but you will want to read the other 3 books in the series, as well as the books in the Long Valley series, to catch up on the other great characters you meet here. Burned in Love also has the excitement and drama of firefighting as well as the family ties that can become chains at times, and of course, lots of dogs. Burned is sexy, romantic, steamy and full of surprises. There is a nice depth to the story and a great ending! I volunteered to read and review an advanced copy since I have read and loved all of Erin’s books, Enjoy.
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I’ve read all of Erin Wright’s books since the first one, Accounting For Love, came out. I loved that book and she has been a go to author for me ever since. It has been wonderful to see her skills as an author grow and become more polished.
This book, Burned by Love is the fourth book in the Firefighters of Long Valley series. The series is a branch off of Ms. Wright’s Long Valley series. You don’t have to read the previous books to enjoy Burned by Love. But since the characters from the previous stories walk through the series, it’s a bonus. Plus, they are all so great that you shouldn’t skip any of them.
Troy is the nephew of the former fire chief. He was glad that no one looked to him to fill his uncle’s shoes when they chose his successor. Troy is glad to be in the background. He’s very observant and isn’t much of a talker. He was adopted by a dog that was rescued in a brush fire. The dog had been abused and abandoned by the man who started the fire. When a reporter comes to interview the fire crew following the fire, Troy is immediately smitten with the reporter, Penny. Even Sparky, the dog, likes Penny, and Sparky is very leary of people. Troy can’t believe that someone like Penny is interested in him. He asks her out on a date and Penny accepts.
As their relationship grows, we learn more about both Troy and Penny. Both of them have fears that they have let define them. But can they learn to put their fears aside or will those fears wind up destroying their relationship?
I loved seeing how the author developed the characters and the relationship between them. The characters seemed so real. It was like I could feel their pain and joys. I can’t wait to read her next book!
Loved it
Troy is the strong, silent type whilst Penny is outgoing and talks non-stop. Burned by Love is their story and it is absolutely wonderful. Although this is part of the Fire fighters of Long Valley books it is also a perfect stand-alone. Erin Wright has a talent for creating genuine characters that are both interesting and likeable. I loved this book and have no hesitation in giving it five stars. I definitely recommend it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and I also purchased a copy.
This book had me a little conflicted. I adored Troy but Penny left something to be desired though. I thought at times she was pushy, self-absorbed, controlling and self-centered. But being in my 50’s may have something to do with it. I couldn’t understand why she would want to feign having a stomachache when Troy took her on a date to Copperton. She suggested all the other dates and was trying to get out of one that Troy was leading on. I just thought she needed to grow up. On other occasion she gets mad at Troy for not talking more. We discover Troy’s secret (no spoiler here) and she literally breaks up with him and forces him to reveal that secret. My thought was Wow how childless can she be. But there wouldn’t have been a story without it. In the end, Penny redeemed herself in my eyes at least in the end.
I adored seeing other couples from prior stories making appears. To learn how their HEAs continued on was wonderful to see. I just adored Long Valley and wished I could move to Sawyer, ID myself!!!
I do recommend this story to others. You don’t need to read the prior stories to enjoy this one BUT I would suggest it though. They are great stories to get away from every day life on a readcation!