He looks like he belongs on stage, stripping out of his firefighter uniform, not running into a burning building to save me. But thank God he did. When the smoke clears and my eyes focus on my savior, one look at his gorgeous face and tattoo-covered muscles, I know he’ll be too much for me to handle. It’s a good thing I never have to see him again, right? Except, losing my home to a fire means … fire means finding somewhere new to live, and guess who just happens to be my new roommate? Hayden Flynn. The filthy-talking firefighter who’s been front and center of all of my dreams lately.
Our attraction is undeniable, but it’s the adventures he takes me on that has me falling for him, each new experience chipping away at the wall I’ve been hiding behind.
He wasn’t supposed to see past my scars.
He wasn’t supposed to break me apart piece by piece, then put me back together again.
He was just supposed to be a firefighter. I didn’t expect him to end up saving my life, in more ways than one.
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This was my first book by this author, I will be adding the rest to my library. This was a fantastic read (I don’t give 5 stars very often)! I’m not a reviewer that goes through the plot, I figure if you’re reading the reviews you already know what the story is about. What I will tell you is what I look for in a good read: intelligent dialog, humor, well rounded characters, a believable plot, and steam. This book had all that in spades. I loved it from the very beginning! It brought out all the feels, even made me cry (and that’s not easy). If you haven’t read this author before take the chance, you won’t be sorry. If you have read Emma Louise before I don’t need to encourage you to purchase it, you most likely already have it.
There are definitely sparks of the good kind when these two meet, but both have pasts that have hurt and left at least one of them feeling flawed, broken and not good enough to deserve to be happy. This is emotional and deep, but it is also like a Phoenix emerging from the flames, coming to life and having a second chance to be beautiful. It is a journey that isn’t all sweet and easy, it’s a battle that is fought one day at a time and not without obstacles along the way or doubt. This is the first book by this author I’ve read, it gripped me had my emotions all over the place and left me with a huge lump in my throat. So good that I went and bought all 3 books in her Flawed series, I loved this story that much.
Where to begin….I loved Hayden in his cameos in a couple of Emma’s other books and couldn’t wait for him to get his HEA. Let me just say that his book is . Sexy, dirty talking firefighter for the win!!! Couldn’t put it down and absolutely loved it!
YUM!
Firstly, can we please take a moment to appreciate that cover? Because….. hot damn!
I have been waiting for Hayden’s story for what feels like forever. It was everything I had hoped for and then some.
Sweet, sexy, low drama, swoon worthy/drool inducing men and beautiful – everything typical of Emma Louise’s work.
Audio review:
Christian and Michelle did a superb job of bringing this book to life.
Though sometimes the Ozzie accent sounded more South African, it was a pleasure to listen to Hayden and Adele’s story.
Insta-lust, sizzling chemistry, dirty talk and surprises will keep you hooked until the very end.
Welcome to the Cocky Hero Club! I absolutely loved this book! This story opens with a bang and pulls you in quickly! Adele is Chance’s sister. I was so happy to see Chance and Aubrey, but most of all Pixy, their goat! This story will catch you in the feels. It has a sexy firefighter, Hayden Flynn, nicknamed appropriately enough, Hades. After a girl burns down her bathroom, and is pulled from the flames by Hades, what is a girl to do but seek a new place to live. Guess who is her new roommate? None other than Hades himself who she walks in on dousing the flames and a little more! Get ready for the sweetest story! Adele deserves her happily ever after, but will she let herself live it? This is my first time reading Emma Louise, but it definitely won’t be my last! 5 flaming stars
Wow what an amazing story this was. A 5 star page turner. This is my first time I get to read a story written by this author and won’t be my last.
Adele accidentally sets her house on fire and she’s rescued by an hot firefighter. When Hayden first sets eyes on her, he can’t seem to be able to look away. Adele has been through so much in her life and she doesn’t think she’s good enough for him. He needs to convince her otherwise.
I loved this wonderfully written story. It was entertaining and addicting. A storyline that sucked me in. Pixie is a rockstar, I love that goat. The characters were perfectly developed. I felt so much for them. Hayden a true hero. Bottomline this is a must read.
Standalone told in a dual POV with an HEA. This story is based on Cocky Bastard.
So after devouring Filthy Firefighter in one sitting my first thought as I turn the last page is, how do I go about getting my own filthy firefighter to come to my rescue. Hayden and Adele’s story takes us into the world of Cocky Bastard and if you thought Chance stole your heart, believe me when I say Hayden will grab hold of it and never let go. An emotional story that is packed with humour, compassion and a chemistry so strong it will set you on fire. Theirs is a story that will take you on a journey of self discovery and one of a love so strong that nothing will stand in the way. A beautifully written book that takes you on a ride of highs and lows as Hayden shows Adele the beauty and strength he sees deep in her soul.
What happens when the man that saves you becomes your savior? Is it real? Can it work? These are questions that plague Adele. But Fate intervenes when the hot firefighter, Hayden, sets his sights on his new roomie…Adele. But her past and his past can’t work. They are so alike and so very different. But Hayden refuses to let Adele run from what might be her HEA!
“I realized that there’s no escape, and there never will be. The past will always be there waiting for me.”
Was eager to read Filthy Firefighter as soon as I heard Ms Louise was writing an instalment in the Cocky Hero Series. It was a quick and easy read with a punch. Hayden’s a sweet southern, dirty talker with a body worthy of worship. We met Adele first in Cocky Bastard, remember she is Chance’s little sister. Told from a dual POV, which helps you to connect with each character.
Hayden and Adele are perfect for each other, not sure they are on the same page just yet though. He is a firefighter called to a fire in her home, instantly they feel the draw, their eyes searching for the other. They find themselves sharing a home and the sparks are flying, it’s like watching an angsty foreplay. Adele deserves a happy ending but she doesn’t think she does. Can Hayden drag her out of her own head before it’s too late?
Filthy Firefighter sure is a sexy slow burn that kept me turning the pages. Hayden and Adele have this intense connection and I could feel the fire burning between them through my kindle. I love the secondary characters as well. This story will have you swooning. You need to read this book for the candles, the shower, and their friends alone. Hayden could rescue me any day!
Tracey, Life Reads With Friends
The attraction is instant between Adele and Hayden. It was – pun intended – on fire. I think Hayden’s cockiness and confidence helped with Adele’s spirits. Sometimes it’s good to give up control and let someone else catch you when you fall. The story was sweet and sexy but went along at it’s own pace.
What I love about these books is characters from
past books we’ve read keep coming back. I know that’s the point but I love it anyway!
Filthy firefighter was funny and sweet. Who doesn’t love a good firefighter story?
Hayden and Adele met in an unusual way. Then the way they reconnected was unusual as well.
Adele is Chances sister and she has had things rough. Things are going good now but the rough parts of her past are still there to haunt her.
I did read this in one sitting. Once I started I just kept right on reading.
You should read it, it is worth it!
Adele and Hayden’s story, they are very sweet and romantic, he is a firefighter that rescues her, the banter was fantastic, their chemistry is hot, they find themselves in an interesting situation, one you don’t want to miss, definitely scorching hot flames so you might want to get reading it now.
4 stars
There was much to enjoy about Filthy Firefighter, I mean just look at that cover. 5 alarms, indeed.
Adele is a young woman wrestling with herself. She’s got a good job, a great relationship with her brother, etc but she holds herself away from people. Meeting the man who saves her from a burning building makes more of an impact than she’s realizes. Sure he’s ridiculously attractive but he’s also breaking down all her walls.
Hayden is exactly what Adele needs. He’s a man who carries such incredible responsible on his shoulders but does so with good humor and charm. He wears it effortlessly. The lightness in him wars with the darkness she sometimes feels.
I enjoyed this story and thought the characters complemented each other beautifully. My only complaint is the ending felt abrupt. I felt as if their story really just began and then I was suddenly reading the epilogue. I wish we’d been allowed to see more of their life together, after all they fought for it. Great read.
AnnMarie – Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
OMG this story! I was blown away and could not put it down. I giggled and swooned. I loved the wit and banter between these two. After a chance meeting in the most unfortunate way, Adele and Hayden are thrusted into each other’s worlds and their push and pull is so magnetic. I giggled with Pixie’s appearances. I loved their chemistry. Honestly, it was a one sit read for me because I devoured it so fast. The flow of this story was amazing as well as seeing the character growth for Adele. Then you have Hayden who is just sin on a firefighter stick and how he gets to her was just brilliant!
Oh don’t be fooled by the hot firefighter on the cover of Filthy Firefighter, this not just a hot and sexy romance. This is also an emotionally deep story of regret and guilt, of love and forgiveness. Adele has herself locked down tight. She dresses safe, works at a safe job and never takes any chances. She breaks up with her very safe boyfriend when the thought of marrying him sends her into a stone cold panic. That one decision changes everything. Life works in mysterious ways and brings Hayden, the sexiest man ever into her life. Hayden doesn’t know what it is about Adele but he is determined to win her heart. I cried in several places, completely wrapped up in this amazing couple. Emma Louise always does an amazing job of hooking me tight from the very start and this story was no different. I read this in about 24 hours, the entire story so wonderful and perfect. The epilogue was sublime and I couldn’t have been happier and yet at the same time sad that it was over. 10 stars for Filthy Firefighter!
Another book from the Cocky Hero Club and I couldn’t start it fast enough.
I was killing two birds with one stone.
First, I was teasing another book and second… Meeting a new author.
Exciting right?
Emma Louise is the author that I’m talking about and her writing is hot, wild, and sassy.
Filthy Firefighter is her latest release and explores the lives of Adele and Hayden.
Adele is a single woman used to do things her way.
After a bad day, she set her bathroom on fire and needs to contact the firefighters.
Hayden is the firefighter that responded to Adele’s call for help and…
Sweet, intense, and perfect.
This book was what I needed at the moment.
Perfect plot, well written, super sweet, and intense.
Not everything is a bed of roses, sometimes you need to avoid the thorns.
The bravest woman is not the one that can fight others but she’s the one who can fight herself.
We are our worst enemy and to be able to fight us it hard.
This book just showed us that.
Fight for what you want, don’t let go. Even 8f it’s going to take to much time and effort.
I really enjoyed this book and I can’t wait to read more from this author.
Great book Emma Louise, perfect actually. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Adele and Hayden’s story was super hot! I wish I could have more of them. It seemed like their journey was over too soon.
Hayden rescues Adele from her apartment fire and is immediately smitten with her. Adele finds her new living situation complicated when she meets her new roommate Hayden, the hot firefighter who rescued her. Even though she’s attracted to him she has too much baggage. Hayden does his best to bring down her walls but will he still want her when he finds out about her past?
This was a good read about a woman who doesn’t feel she deserves to be happy because of her sordid past. Hayden is sweet, patient and willing to help Adele loosen up and have fun again. Looking forward to reading more from this series!
4.5 Stars
If you were ever curious about what happened to Chance sister Adele ? Sit back and read her story , this is an intense , slow burn story. The plot is captivating & intense and sucks you right in from the get go. I loved both Adele and Hayden’s character. Both the characters have their own baggage, specially Adele she has a lot of insecurities and I loved how Hayden helps her overcomes those. I haven’t read any stories by this author and this is the first time I am reading her but definately wont me the last.