He sets women ablaze, but the only one he needs may be fireproof.Humiliated by her cheating ex, control freak Mel Thompson has resolved to avoid sex and romance. But her plans skid off the rails on her birthday, when she overindulges in champagne and tries to seduce her best friend, Adam Caras, exposing her long-repressed attraction to him. She’s determined to remain just friends, but her erotic … her erotic fantasies have other ideas…
Firefighter Adam Caras has seduced more women than he’d ever admit to, earning the nickname the Arsonist, thanks to his explosive sensuality. Unfortunately, he realized he’s in love with his best friend Mel five minutes after she hooked up with her sleazebag ex. For two years, he’s kept his true feelings a secret. His libido, on the other hand…not so easy to rein in. Now that she’s free, he has a plan of his own. He’ll win her heart the only way he knows how–in bed–by employing every weapon in his lady-killer arsenal.
As best friends become lovers, they must risk everything for a chance at happiness. If they can overcome their past mistakes before it tears them apart…
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This was a good book but Mel is a very confusing character. I’m glad Adam had alot of love and patience.
mel after being cheated on by her boyfriend she decided no men no bedsport. Little do she know Adam her friend all her life has loved her and his own ideas on what she should do with him. With a little luck , and seduction Mel realize she has a connection with Adam but afraid to admit it.
Good book enjoyed Adam personality and passion for his friends and family . I recommend
AMAZING!!!
I did not finish this book, I thought it was very boring, very frustrated with the development of the female character, she was too cold and whiny and standoffish sorry lost interest.
Who doesn’t want a fireman?
I know whenever I listen to an Anna book I’m going to love it. Mel and Adam story is a perfect steamy friends to lover story that is low on angst and I loved every moment of it. Adam is finally ready to tell Mel how he feels after she gets out of her terrible relationship but she doesn’t want to date. Teddy Hamilton and Mackenzie Cartwright are the perfect combo to voice this story and bring these characters to life.
Mel and Adam’s best friends to lovers romance is fun, sweet, steamy, and heartwarming. Mel is sassy, and smart. Adam, a handsome firefighter, is sexy, and charming. They are opposites attract. They share an undeniable and sizzling hot chemistry. The supporting characters are great. Mackenzie Cartwright and Teddy Hamilton did an amazing job with the narration. This is a great best friends to lovers romance, and I enjoyed it.
Best friends to lovers romance. So damn good!
Probably my favorite book of Anna’s right now. I absolutely loved Mel and Adam’s friendship. I loved how much they care for each other so much that they are afraid to take that leap and screw up their friendship even though they want each other so desperately. Adam is very protective of Mel and that shows in the very beginning of this book after Mel’s birthday celebration. Oh man, when the walls come down, the heat level is off the charts! I loved this book so much I listened twice!
Mackenzie Cartwright and Teddy Hamilton were perfect for Mel and Adam!
Another smoking hot romance from Anna Durand. Fired Up is a standalone romance that focusing on friends Mel and Adam. Adam has been in love with Mel for years, but she’s always had a boyfriend. Now is his chance, but how does he convince Mel to let him out of the friend zone?
Anna Durand gave us a sweet, steamy, romantic story as Adam works to convince Mel that their worth this risk. He’s so in love with her, and she’s in love with him but doesn’t realize the depth of his feelings.
The narration of this book has been updated to dual narration by Mackenzie Cartwright and Teddy Hamilton. I loved the updated version. The original narration was good, but Mackenize and Teddy really capture the spirit of the Mel and Adam so well, and it’s more expressive and engrossing.
Fired Up
By: Anna Durand
Narrated by: Mackenzie Cartwright, Teddy Hamilton
Firefighters make the best book boyfriends, and Adam is swoony! Mel and Adam are best friends. After being burned by her cheating ex, she has sworn off men. But Adam has had feelings for her for a while and has different plans for their future. This friends to lovers romance is everything I love. Adam is nothing short of persistent in his mission to win Mel’s heart. With his playboy reputation who needs mount the obstacles Mel has put in their way, and I love their romantic journey. Anna Durand’s style of writing always keeps me captivated and wins my heart. Adam and Mel’s blazing story is found it’s place immediately and I couldn’t wait to see how long it would take to finally win her over!
Durand always finds the perfect fit for her narrations and her picks of Teddy Hamilton and Mackenzie Cartwright were spot on! Hamilton has a warm, conversational style that always has me falling for his characters. He knows exactly how to win me over with inflections and emotions. Cartwright is a favorite of mine, and she plays Mel to a tee! A little angst, a lot of passion and incredible love, she knows exactly how to make her characters come alive. It’s a fabulous performance!
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Great Story & Narration Gripping & SmokingHot!
Fired Up
By: Anna Durand
Narrated by: Mackenzie Cartwright, Teddy Hamilton
This is a great friends to lovers romance, the story is well-written, and it grabs your attention immediately and captivates it for the entire book. Mel Thompson’s ex boyfriend turned out to be a cheating player, so she has sworn off men and for now one she will put all her focus on her career. Except her friend Firefighter Adam Caras has other plans, he has been harboring feelings for Mel but never acted on them, now that she is free he wants to make his move, but Mel does not take him seriously. He has a reputation of being a player and a love them and leave them type of guy and because he has had so many encounters, he has earned the name the “Arsonist”.But Adam will not give up on her, the attraction is there and the chemistry between them is explosively hot and Mel feels it and she can fight it for only so long. This is a fast paced, nicely plotted story that contains plenty of drama, angst, heartfelt emotions and a steamy romance. Some things stir up the pot for them, including an ex who begs for forgiveness and a secret that could ruin it all. Anna Durand, thank you for another enjoyable novel.
And for the fabulous narration, MacKenzie Cartwright and Teddy Hamilton were the perfect cast to bring these characters and their story to life. They had a complete understanding of the characters they portrayed, gave each a voice that fit their character’s persona to a tee, sounding believable in every role they played and just as I pictured the characters to sound. You could hear how much heart they put into their work as they captured all the characters’ emotions and projected them into their performance. They set the perfect tone for the story, handled the back and forth dialogue with ease never missing a beat. These two talented narrators are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another exceptional listen.
I listened to this book with the previous narrator last year and gave it 4 stars. Mel has been burned and is very hesitant to embrace her feelings and risk losing her best friend. She is confused and afraid. The story is well written and I was engaged in the outcome. I identified more with Adam, who is an excellent book boyfriend – Who doesn’t love a sexy fireman who is attentive, fun, funny, head over heels in love, and determined to satisfy his best friend! Friends to lovers is a favorite trope. Once again I enjoyed the story.
While the previous narrator was definitely not bad at all, Teddy and Mackenzie are simply amazing! It was like listening to a whole new book this time! In fact, I forgot I had listened to it before until I referenced my #faveylist & Goodreads. This refresh has elevated the book to 5 stars – I really enjoyed their performances and found I was much more immersed in the story. I am definitely #NarratorMotivated!
I received an #AdvancedListenerCopy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Such an enjoyable story! I loved that this author did this story. Best friends to lovers is one of my favorite tropes. These two characters are the best of besties! They have a deep history. When we meet Adam he has already realized his love for her. He just isn’t sure how to go about telling her. I really loved Adam. He is so persistent and kind to her and I love that he never gives up. He does some crazy things but that makes him adorable!
I did listen to this on audio. Mackenzie Cartwright and Teddy Hamilton did a great job on this treat.
Thoroughly enjoyed this friends to lovers rom. It was the perfect palate cleanser. Low angst, sweet, humorous , characters were so relatable and likeable. HEA guaranteed!
The cover is lickable, but the story did not keep my attention
This is a good friends to lover romance. Adam and Mel have had feelings for each other for a long time and were afraid to lose that friendship if the took a chance on anything more. I like the way it’s written and the story developed. It is a steamy romance that will keep the readers interest until the end.