Author’s note: the original title of RISKING IT ALL was THE MAN WHO LOVED CHRISTMAS. The book has been fully revised and updated and also contains cameos from the Hidden Cove Firefighters.She’s the only woman he can’t charm. He’s the only man she can never love.Dylan O’Roarke has the ideal existence. As a firefighter, he’s been at the top of his game. Even when he’s reprimanded for his … for his risk-taking, the accolades far exceed the censure. Women fall at his feet, and he always has a blond bombshell on his arm.
By-the-book Beth Winters does everything with precision and caution in her job as an EMS instructor and recruit trainer, even if she is considered stern and stoic. She has a few good friends she manages to keep some modicum of distance from. Life is best lived on its outskirts, where it can’t wound you so badly you might not survive.
The only place the two of them “lose it” is with each other. When Dylan was her student at the academy, she sought out ways to focus on his flaws. And he irritated her intentionally, snidely nicknaming her Lizzie Borden. With eight years of open animosity that rivaled that of the Hatfields and McCoys, they were both grateful when he graduated.
Years later, fate throws them together again when he’s assigned as her EMS partner to train new recruits. Working side by side with him, Beth can’t deny his rapport with the students or his warm and giving nature. And Dylan sees the vulnerable side to her, caused by a past that would level an ordinary person. When physical attraction flares between them, they can’t stop their inevitable coming together.
Falling in love isn’t in the cards for Beth and she rejects the hand they’re dealt. She can never be part of the family Dylan wants. And he can’t break down her final, indestructible wall.
Nail-biting fire scenes, sizzling sexual encounters and the revelation of background that will make you cry buckets permeate this beautiful story of compromise and undying love.
Be sure to follow up with the rest of the Rockford Fire Department Series: FEEL THE HEAT, CODE OF HONOR and NEVER FAR AWAY.
*** NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Kathryn Shay spent five years riding fire trucks with a large city fire department, eating in their firehouses and interviewing hundreds of America’s Bravest.
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Passionate love story!
Great read
Have Your Tissues
Ready for this one. Beth and Dylan have been at each other’s throats since he went through the academy but now they are going to be working together. She has things from her past she doesn’t talk about, will be be able to break down those walls.
A wonderful realistic book. I highly recommend,
Loved this book! Well written and the characters were great.
Another winner by Kathryn Shay. Her research on firefighting really pays off for her readers. Her books are realistic and informative.
I enjoyed this story, was glad to read a story without all the disgustingly graphic sex scenes! Could have done without the gd cuss words.
good read
What a wonderful book this was to read. It was very realistic in every way and very real characters. You can’t go wrong with this one.
What a ride. I am a huge fan of Kathryn Shay. Every book is as great as the next. This one didn’t disappoint. An amazing, emotional, story.
I cried a lot while reading this book but at the same time I could not put it down!! I loved the pace of the storytelling and how the history of the characters were brought out. Great book!!
I love this author and her firefighter stories. Dylan and Beth have never gotten along. Now they have to work together to train the newest recruits. Can they put aside their differences for the sake of the job? What has hardened Beth’s heart over the years? Can she get past the tragedy and move on with her life with Dylan in it? No one thought they would ever become a couple!
Off-the charts steam and romance with wonderful characters and accurate details of the jobs of the characters! A steamy sexy fun read!
I enjoyed this book because it moved quickly, had good characters and ended happily-ever-after. The world is is turmoil right now and it was great to read something that left you feeling good, not depressed or upset!
This is a good book with great characters and a good plot. It is part of a very good series. I usually really enjoy this author and this is no exception.
I love Kathryn Shay’s books, and this one is no exception. The characters are realistic and many layered.
different.
This is a complicated love story with a happy ending.
Good author. Books are usually very well-written and entertaining.
Interesting characters in a complicated situation.