Stand-alone Hope Falls romance, complete with HEA—and plenty of heat and heart along the way!“Love is a responsibility. Love is a promise. Love is a life sentence.” – Grandpa DougHotshot Evan Bishop was taught at a very early age that love was something to be taken seriously. The thirty-four-year-old alpha firefighter had only loved one woman his entire life, his childhood sweetheart who just … sweetheart who just told him she was engaged to another man. So when he locks eyes with a blue-eyed, blonde bombshell who has him falling fast at first sight, his instinct is to deny it, ignore it, and resist it.
Actress Shayne Fox was taught at a very early age that love was a luxury that she couldn’t afford. From growing up in foster care to working in Hollywood, the beautiful ingénue’s only concern was survival not love. So when she locks eyes with a tall, dark, and sexy stranger who has her wanting something that she never allowed herself to feel, her instinct is to dismiss it, suppress, and avoid it.
He was used to being in control of all things at all times but would he be able to control his heart? She was used to life giving her lemons but would she recognize it when it gave her love?
Sometimes the path of least resistance is the one that is the hardest to take.
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Going back to Hope Falls is like going home to me, and I enjoy my visits there immensely. There is something special and magical about this series, with each book delivered with a fresh story, that has unique characters finding love, home, and their destinies. There’s the circle of friends and neighbors that truly care about you and wants the best for you, and are willing to do whatever it takes for you to reach your potential.
Hotshot Evan Bishop and Actress Shayne Fox set the stage on fire like rarely seen. The connection between them is like a third main character in the tale. It is sizzling hot, it is dominating, it is tender, raw, and most of all it is real and lasting if their dare to give it a chance.
I loved Evan, this man with his death stare, his loyalty, his brutal honesty, and his kindness won my heart over. Yes, he might come off as standoffish at the first glance, but there is so much more to this man, layers upon layers that are slowly revealed but only to Shayne and then even slower to his family. There were scenes with Evan interacting with his mom and with his ex that showed the light into this man’s soul, that even now brings me to tears because of the beauty of his character.
Shayne grew up in the system, lost her brother in the process, and suffered mobbing and bullying because of dyslexia and living situation. She learned early on to hide her true self, to keep the walls up, and only let her two besties in to see the true Shayne who was delightfully patience, kind, considerate, wild, determined, and daring person.
The physical attraction between Evan and Shayne broke some inner scales that I have with its sizzling hotness. The love scenes between them are amazing, detailed yes, yet such an important part of the plot and so exquisitely done that they took my breath away. A lot of the mental connection, them getting to know each other is developed off the pages, and I do wish there would have been more of that included, as well as the consequences of the changes with Shayne’s career management. But that’s just because I can’t get enough of this couple who absolutely won my heart over with their vulnerability, with their strength, and beauty of their souls.
The Hope Falls series are built with standalone novels but these are keepsakes to me, books to be re-read and cherished.
A charming tale that is delightfully naughty yet tastefully romantic and beautifully meaningful, a story that captured my heart and mind
~ Five Spoons!
Fire and Temptation, loved it.
Melanie Shawn delivers another great story about the Hot Shot firefighter Evan, and the beautiful actress Shayne. Love the sparks that happens as soon as these two see each other for the first time. I enjoy it every time the tough guy falls head over heels for the girl no matter how hard he tries not to. Truly enjoyable read that will make you laugh, cry and refuse to put it down until your done.
Oh my!! I don’t know how the amazing duo of Melanie Shawn is able to write a better, improved, and sexy story than their previous book, but they did it with Fire and Temptation, book 16 in their Hope Fall series which I just loved. Hot shot fire fighter Evan keeps his thoughts and feelings to himself. After getting injured during the last major fire he is at loose ends. The girl he’s loved since middle school is engaged to and pregnant by another man. After being tapped by Kyle Austin Reed to help give technical advice for a film Evan meets the actress Shayne Fox. If love at first sight is possible, then these two have it in spades. As these two spend time together they open to each other, telling things they had never told anyone else. The electricity and chemistry between these two could supply Hope Falls with years of energy. These two are perfect for each other. Evan is the first guy who aroused sexual feelings in Shayne. Evan finally understands that look guys in Hope Falls get when they talk about their wives. There’s so much more to this story that I would spoil it saying more that Evan is my new book boyfriend.
Through their amazing and vivid writing Melanie Shawn did an outstanding job tackling this love story and the magic of Hope Falls. I genuinely enjoyed reading Fire and Temptation and was pleased that Melanie Shawn found a way for Evan and Shayne to open their hearts, share their love and find a way to a happy forever. Although this book is part of a series, it can also be read as a stand-alone. I highly recommend this book and am looking forward to reading the next story in the Hope Falls series.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Whether you are new to Hope Falls or a long time fan of this series, you are in for a treat.
This story belongs to hotshot Evan Bishop and actress Shayne Fox.
Both have had a tough few months, and neither is looking for a relationship. But the sparks are there from the moment their eyes meet.
Their interaction, was sweet as well as hot, but the road to happiness is not a smooth ride.
Though it was not my favorite of the stories, I still enjoyed it. The plot was engaging and the characters, both Shayne and Evan and the secondary characters, were well developed.
My favorite line in the story touched my heart .
“…you…you are my home.”
Looking forward to another story by these authors.
I was gifted this copy. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
Fire and Temptation, is the 16th book
in the awesome series, Hope Falls.
I adored this book, & thoroughly
enjoyed reading it!
It is a sexy & touching story about
Hot Shot firefighter, Evan & film actress, Shayne. They first see each other
across a crowded community center.
Their eyes lock. The attraction is
instant. Shayne is in town to do
a movie. Evan has been asked to be
an advisor on the movie.
Evan & Shayne, have both had a rough year. When it comes to love, they are
guarding their hearts. Will Evan & Shayne see what is right in front of them, or does life have other plans?
A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE!!!