Lake Campbell’s world came crashing down with just one phone call.Her parents were dead, and she was catapulted into a full-blown adult whether she was ready or not.Without support from her boyfriend, Lake found herself a guardian to her siblings and the owner of the family’s fledging bakery, not to mention a house that was falling down around their ears.Life as she knew it was changed forever. … it was changed forever. Especially when a hunky hose man walked into her bakery asking for catering … and a kiss.
All of a sudden her sexy daydreams of firemen with kittens and puppies became very real.
Carson Hogan had a lot on his plate. His ex-wife was spending money faster than he could earn it, his two daughters were out of control, and to his utter shock, becoming too much like their mother. And he was doing his best to protect his son from the crazy women in his life. Add a stressful but fulfilling job, he wasn’t looking for anything else.
At least he thought he wasn’t. Until he entered the bakery across the street to find a silver eyed blonde sprite begging for sex … sort of.
Love blossoms quickly between the two but with all the outside interferences promising to ruin their new found love, will they risk everything and walk into the fire and claim their happily ever after?
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4 stars
Into the Fire by Leah Sharelle may be a departure from sexy bikers but it’s still just as hot. Carson is the hottie fire chief who didn’t know what he was missing until he walked into the cafe across the street. He went in for cupcakes but he left with a different order in mind. Turns out he wanted something that wasn’t on the menu; the sexy sprite who owned the cafe, to be exact.
Lake Campbell has a LOT going on in her hectic life. Taking over as the guardian of her siblings after the death of her parents is tough on the 23 year old but keeping up with a fledgling cafe and the upkeep of their childhood home is more than a full-time job. She hasn’t had any fun in her life in a long freaking time. When a hunky fireman walks into her store, she’s feeling the heat for sure. He’s hot, funny and um wait, issues he flirting with her?
This book defines insta-love but is also surprisingly complex. The characters are great and the backstories are a rich minefield of emotions. I felt for the characters and wanted the best for them. Looking for a quick read that’s still funny, heartfelt and sexy? Look no further than Into the Fire!
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I absolutely loved this author’s MC series and I couldn’t wait to sink my teeth into her new book and it didn’t disappoint!! She set the bar high with the Wounded Souls series I didn’t know how she would top that, but she did. I have read a lot of instant love the books and Ms. Sharelle does some of the best! Carson walked into the deli across the street from this fire station and instantly has to make Lake his. When he learns of the struggles she has had to endure at such a young age it makes him want her to ease the burden for her and her siblings.
I love how the two already made families blend together with a few hangups on the women’s part. Will the women in Carson’s life sabotage the relationship he is trying to build with Lake? This is a fast-paced, intense love story that had me wanting more. I can’t wait for the next installment of the series!!
This is not my first book, but it is the first in this brand new series. Ok what to say about this book. I loved it!! We get a little bit of everything with this book.
Carson is a hot older fireman who meets his “sprite” when he needs some goodies to charm the socks off of some investors. Lake is a sweet young lady who has the weight of the world on her shoulders. When the two of them get together the sweetness levels rise as well as the chemistry level. They both are made for each despite everything they are out through.
I can not wait for the next in the series. Looking forward into seeing just who is next.
Another amazing book by Leah Sharelle. This book had me addicted from first page, making me want to know what happens next.
I loved Carson and Lake together, they both so caring, and you could see they were meant to be. They got over so many obstacles and don’t let others get in their way.
I can’t wait for more of this series
Oh wow Leah Sharelle. Just as good as your bikers
Lakes life is fast and busy and hectic. She is the sole guardian to her brother and sister after her parents died. She didn’t have time for a relationship. Until Carson Hogan walked into her cafe. And boy was it love at first sight. But Lake didn’t think Carson would be interested in Her as she came with baggage.
Carson Hogan had an ex wife who he still paid alimony to even though she is married again. He has two grown daughters who he also still supports even though they living their own lives and he has a son who is seriously a mini Carson and the only one happy to be with his dad. So when he walked into Lakes cafe he fell in love and he would do anything to keep her and make her his. But his wife and daughters hd other plans
This first book in this series was awesome. It got me hooked from the first page till the end. Carson and Lake made me fall in love with both of them and I rooted for them from the start. This book had chemistry/steam/suspense/drama and an outcome you won’t want to believe. I really can’t wait for the next book in this series
I really enjoyed this book!! My only complaint was that it was too short I wanted it to continue going! This was my second Leah Sharelle book but the first in this series (as it’s the first one to begin with) and I was not disappointed. I loved her style of writing after reading a book from her last series and I will definitely be following along on this series as the books come out. My heart really fell for Lake, so much so that I could feel her emotions coming off the page as she tries to keep everything together after the loss of her parents. Meeting Carson by chance and the sparks flying was nothing either of them expected, and from there it was a ripple effect of a fast paced unrealistic relationship, but enjoyable for the purpose of the story nonetheless. I also liked that it wasn’t the perfect HEA ending like most books do; this one left off with the aftermath of what happened (you’ll have to read to find out) and while Carson and Lake are living HEA there are still aspects of their life that aren’t perfectly fallen into place. Can’t wait for the next installment in this series!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
4 Stars
I was happy to discover that Leah Sharelle was starting a new series, after the conclusion of her MC series, and who doesn’t love a hot, sexy fireman.
Lake and Carson’s story is that of an older man and younger woman. It’s full of heat, heart, humor and family.
Lake is a likeable characters who has had a life full of loss and heartbreak. She’s had to grow up way before her time, and is incredibly strong, resilient and hard working.
Carson is a divorced single dad, fire fighter and station boss. He’s kind, caring, sexy and loving family man.
The chemistry and connection between this pair is undeniable and incredibly intense.
I quite enjoyed this story and look forward to seeing which character will feature in Leah’s next release!
This book was an amazing and funny story that had me laughing one minute and screaming at my kindle the next because we have some serious meddling people who just wanted to keep Carson and Lake apart.
Carson is a fireman and he loves his job. He has a loving family with his children but his ex-wife is a hot mess and she is all about the money and what it can buy her. His life gets hectic at work one day and he has to have investors come in the fire house to impress them he knows he needs some good food so he goes across the street to the bakery where he gets more than sweets. He gets an eyeful of a gorgeous woman he wants.
Lake has had a rough go at life. She has lost her parents and now is the soul caretaker of her brother and sister who are younger. She is also in charge of the bakery that is in trouble and her house that is falling apart. With all this on her mind you would think her boyfriend would be there for her but no he goes running for the hills because she has to much responsibility and he wants nothing to do with it.
Then one day at work she is there and in comes a smoking hot fireman looking at her and setting her insides on fire. She wants him but she knows she already has a lot on her plate. But Carson is persistent and he wins her heart over only now they have meddling people to deal with. Can they get over it and be a couple or will they just be friends?
Lake and Carson were so dang good! I loved the chemistry between them! This story had me flipping the pages until i finished it! With everything going on outside of them, it took everything Lake and Carson had to get to the other side! I can’t wait for more from Leah Sharelle!
My first time reading this author. Not my last! Lake is left to take care of the family café and her younger brothers and sisters. Carson is a divorced fire chief in need of catering. This is where the yeah begins. To say these two’s lives are complicated is an understatement. Can these two, who definitely have sparks, make each other’s and their family’s lives better? This reader just loved this sweet romance!
This book was so much fun! I couldn’t help but fall in love with the characters, and there were some turns that caught me by surprise! It’s different from previous books by this author, but still everything we’ve come to love about her writing!
Lake has had a life filled with hard knocks, but is still a happy person. She lost her parents at a time when most people are only beginning their adult lives, and took custody of he 2 minor siblings. She owns a struggling diner that she is determined to make successful. But regardless of how much is thrown at her, she goes about her day with a smile on her face. There is just one tiny thing missing from her life……
Carson is a firefighter, with a failed marriage behind him. He has 3 kids, and a crazy ex. He is content with his life, until he spots Lake when he goes to get cupcakes, and that was enough to change his whole world. Despite an age gap, and lack of support from his older children, there is an undeniable connection between Lake and Carson.
This book was really great. I enjoyed the banter between Carson and Lake, as well as their fiery connection. There were a few surprises along the way, that kept me reading, and the story was written in such a way, that I couldn’t help but be pulled into the story. I can’t wait for more stories in this series!
Lake has had a rough time with the added responsibity of raising her younger brother and sister, as well as run the allaying family bakery. Carson is the fire station boss, and he has his own set of problems with a psycho ex and two daughters who are just like their mother, as well as protecting his son from the craziness. As soon as he sees Lake in the bakers, there is an instant attraction between them. This is a beautifully written story which is fast paced, and filled with suspense, humour, passion, and love. I was totally captivated throughout this addictive page turner, and I cannot wait to read more from this talented author, whose work I highly recommend for all.
If you are into insta love stories then this is the book for you!
Lake Campbell is the legal guardian of her brother and sister and owner and manager of a local cafe. She is literally scraping through on a song and a prayer but at twenty-three is doing remarkably well all things considered. Enter one hunky, hot hose man! Fire station boss, Carson Hogan, is a divorced father of three who walks into Lake’s cafe and likes what he sees.
This story has that feel good touch right from the beginning however there is so much more. Great stand up characters help to make this book as well as some real stinkers too! The old good and evil characters? Well these evil ones I think wrote the book on how to be selfish, self-centred, narcissistic individuals and that’s putting it mildly. Why am I spending so much effort describing them? Well they play a huge part in this story and they do make it very interesting and at times quite nail bitingly nerve wracking too!
The lead characters might have an age gap but it doesn’t make any impact at all, Lake had to grow up very quickly after her parents death at the age of twenty. Plus she was always a quieter, more mature type of girl. For Carson it was his second chance to fall in love and without a doubt he deserved it.
So what does this story offer readers? Romance and passion, drama and suspense, family values and work ethics in a small town community, all the emotions including good humour and so much more.
I enjoyed this fast paced sexy, suspenseful read very much. The characters are very well defined and feel like family. Well most of them, a few of the characters I just wanted to slap upside the head.
Lake is a young woman who has been dealt a rough life. Her parents died and left her to raise her younger brother and sister as well a keep the failing family cafe afloat. While she wouldn’t trade her family for the world, she dreams of a normal life with love and romance. Carson is the local fire station boss. He is a divorced fireman who lives for his job and kids. He’s a fun-loving, caring, sexy man with crazy ex-wife troubles.
In need of a catering job really quick at the station, Carson steps across the street to a local Cafe. That is when Lake and Carson first meet. The attraction is instant. From here the authors will take you on a fun flirt ride dealing with kids, ex’s, a few surprises that I won’t spoil for you and a couple who is bound and determined to make it work against overwhelming odds.
2 Thumbs Up and 4.5 stars for a heartwarming sexy read!
Lake Campbell has been dealt with more blows then one should at her age. Raising her siblings and running her families bakery is difficult but she is a fighter and has no plans in changing things. Does she wish she could have an easier life, definitely so when she meets Carson Hogan she takes a chance.
Firefighter Carson Hogan has done everything he can to provide for his family. Even when he divorced his wife he still gave her money for her ridiculous spending habits, but he is growing tired of it. His daughters seem to share the same attitude as his ex but his son is all him. When he meets Lake, he feels it instantly. There is something about her he wants to explore and even though he has a difficult schedule he is making time to fit Lake and her family in his life. What neither of them plan for is that not everyone is happy that Carson has moved on with Lake, can they grow strong together or will those who wish them apart destroy them.
I absolutely loved this one, one of those books you want to pick up and reread right away. I thought the chemistry between Lake and Carson was spectacular and I thoroughly enjoyed the family dynamic with Lake and Carson’s son as well. Terrific read.
FIREMEN REALLY DO, DO IT BETTER!
This book was a good start to a new series. I loved it. I really enjoyed the storyline but everything happens so fast it made it too hard to relate to the characters. After reading the Wounded Souls series I’ve really come to love Leah’s writing and I still do. I loved this storyline. Carson is a smokin hot alpha fireman, divorced father of three and Lake is a beautiful, strong, loving woman who due to terrible circumstances at the age of twenty has to raise her two younger siblings and run the family business. When Carson and Lake meet there is an instant attraction between them and their relationship progresses so fast from that day on it made it unbelievable or hard for me to believe. I couldn’t feel it the way I usually do. Within days of meeting he tells her he loves her and a few days later she tells him she loves him. Lake’s little brother River and her sister Brooke love Carson because they miss having a strong male role model in their lives. Carson’s son Dominic loves Lake because he misses having a loving caring woman in his life that cares about and loves him more than money or material things. Carson’s ex-wife is a lying, conniving, cheating, money hungry b*tch who only cares about herself and their two daughters take after her. Unfortunately Carson doesn’t realize how bad she is until it’s too late. Of course they hate Lake and want nothing to do with her. But even though Carson loves his daughters he won’t let them cause a rift or come between him and Lake. Carson asks Lake to marry him and he finally wakes up and realizes his ex isn’t using his child support money on his son and both daughters and over eighteen and have jobs of their own and he’s still paying alimony even though his ex has remarried and to the man she cheated on him with. So he has everything stopped except his support for his son. Needless to say the ex and the girls don’t take that too well and try to get Lake out of the picture by hurting her. But Carson and Lake love each other so much they will never let anyone or anything come between them. I loved the strength of their love for each other and the kids. These two are so explosive together I thought my Kindle was gonna spontaneously combust. Lol. When Hoove gets into it with the two boys I was cracking up laughing. I really loved how Lake always took everything in stride and never let anything come between her and Carson and the kids happiness. Most of the excitement happens toward the end and it’s so intense I couldn’t read fast enough. I cried for poor Dominic and for River and Brook. Everything about this story just happens so fast. I changed this review and my star rating because I’ve just re-read this book and the grammatical errors that put me off before have been fixed and I absolutely adore Leah’s writing and all her characters. I highly recommend this book to everyone. It’s so romantic and full of love it’s so heartwarming and has some seriously smokin hot sex and a super sweet happily ever after.
I enjoyed this fast paced sexy, suspenseful read very much. The characters are very well defined and feel like family. Well most of them, a few of the characters I just wanted to slap upside the head.
Lake is a young woman who has been dealt a rough life. Her parents died and left her to raise her younger brother and sister as well a keep the failing family cafe afloat. While she wouldn’t trade her family for the world, she dreams of a normal life with love and romance. Carson is the local fire station boss. He is a divorced fireman who lives for his job and kids. He’s a fun-loving, caring, sexy man with crazy ex-wife troubles.
In need of a catering job really quick at the station, Carson steps across the street to a local Cafe. That is when Lake and Carson first meet. The attraction is instant. From here the authors will take you on a fun flirt ride dealing with kids, ex’s, a few surprises that I won’t spoil for you and a couple who is bound and determined to make it work against overwhelming odds.
2 Thumbs Up and 4.5 stars for a heartwarming sexy read!
This first book in the Fireman Do It Better series is hot, hot, damn hot. Into The Fire is a steamy romance that is action packed, full of moments that will steal your heart and have you swooning at the feet of Carson. Lake has had her fair share of tragedy and is working hard to keep her family together after the deaths of their parents. When her path crosses with a divorced older man who is the hot fireman from the station across from her cafe, fate might just be smiling down on her. As an instant attraction turns into so much more will these two have to walk through fire to ensure they get a chance at forever. This is a heartfelt romance that will captivate you, leave you breathless and falling in love with Carson and Lake.
A beautiful , endearing, and heartwarming insta-love story between two people who did not know love is what they needed in their lives. This was a great start to a new series. Carson was protective, generous, loving, and simply adorable. Lake is sweet, protective of her siblings, sweet, and caring. This was a fast paced, exhilarating, passionate, and drama filled, journey to go on with Carson and Lake. Leah Sharelle has fast become one of my favorite authors.
Lake was struggling to take care of her two younger siblings and keep her café afloat, the last thing she expected was the hot fireman Carson to walk in her door. I have to say that this book was amazing. This is a step away from Leah Sharelle’s hot MC books but they aren’t far away 😉 This story had so many twists and I loved everyone and kept me at the edge of my seat. I truly loved all these characters and wanted to hug Dom and River. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series. Another amazing series and I couldn’t read it fast enough.