I put out fires for a living.I can take some heat.But Maisie drives me crazy.She’s smart-mouthed, sarcastic and argumentative.This town’s too small for both of us.But she works for me. Unfortunately.It’s a big no-no for me to f*ck her.Every time I lay eyes on her, I want to throw her over my shoulder and find the closest place to get my hands all over her curvy body.Her eyes flash, her sweet a** … I want to throw her over my shoulder and find the closest place to get my hands all over her curvy body.
Her eyes flash, her sweet a** swings, and her smart mouth makes my c*ck so hard it aches.
There are different kinds of fire, and this one will make her panties melt.
There’s only one problem: this fire might be too hot for both of us.
*This is a steamy, full-length standalone romance with a guaranteed happily-ever-after. No cliffhangers. Nothing but steamy romance & HEA!
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An Alaskan commuity comes together with love and support, great story that takes place in many small towns.
This book is so interesting it just makes me wanna believe in love again
Liked it enough to go back for more from the author.
Is it possible to find a sexier, hotter, more passionate story?
I don’t think so!
A story with more complicated and torn feelings, with characters who are afraid of commitment and of the overwhelming power of their feelings for each other?
I don’t think so either!
The characters and the plot are nothing short of awesome and I loved E.V.E.R.Y single word of this page turner!
**3.5 Stars**
This romance has a strong start. Maisie still considers herself a newcomer to this small Alaska town, having moved here permanently after the death of her grandmother. It’s a place where everybody knows everybody’s business, yet she prefers to stay reserved to the background without making any waves. Too bad she’s drawn the attention of local playboy firefighter, Beck Steele. If that’s not the perfect name for a hot shot flirtatious male lead, I don’t know what is! Ever since she started working as the emergency call operator in their fire station, Beck has been smitten with this city girl who seems immune to his charms. Little does she know that simply makes him want to tease and flirt with her all the more.
When Beck unexpectedly discovers Maisie showering in the fire house due to a lack of hot water at her own place, his first glance at her naked body covered in soapy suds has him done for. They’re both consenting adults who clearly have a steamy attraction to each other, and he proposes they finally give into the passion which has been simmering just under the surface since they first met. Will their fiery connection fizzle out after a few rolls between the sheets, or will they also see the ignition of an emotional connection? Alright, that’s about all the subtle fire puns I can fit into one introduction.
The other townsfolk of Willow Brook are just as much a part of this story as Maisie and Beck. In spite of Maisie sometimes wanting to close herself off from feeling too much for the people in this small town, we see that they’re even more stubborn in their attempts to draw her into their fold. Once Maisie and Beck start exploring a more intimate relationship with each other, we see them try to keep this a secret, especially from the other men in the fire station who might develop a negative impression of Maisie. However, their connection is so strong it quickly becomes clear to those around them that they care for each other. They’re especially excited to see Beck, one of their own who has always limited himself from spending too much time with any one woman, falling so hard for Maisie. It doesn’t take long before they start to see her as own of their own, and will do anything to protect her and see that she and Beck find the happily ever after they both deserve.
Whenever we have a romance featuring a firefighter, we all expect a certain level of intensity and suspense surrounding such a dangerous profession. It’s not surprising that this can often prove a point of contention between couples in a romance novel. However, this is a feature which surprisingly never rises to prominence in Slow Burn. As a matter of fact, when you go beyond the developing relationship between Maisie and Beck, there’s a definite lack in any real struggle or drama to the plot. What we have here is essentially a focus on how two people explore a sexual relationship with each other, and how their physical connection eventually evolves into one of love. Towards the end of the novel there’s a brief introduction of Maisie’s troubled father who often seeks her out to provide him with money. While this is used as an opportunity to highlight how Beck and the townspeople of Willow Brook will always have Maisie’s interests at heart, it never develops into a dramatic side plot that one would expect.
What do you do when you have been caring for yourself since you were a child? If you’re Maisie, you come across as unapproachable and don’t let anyone in. She moved to Willow Brook when her gram got sick and passed away, she never left. She got a thing for Beck, but fights it tooth and nail because he is a huge flirt and a bit of a playboy. Beck has been trying to fight his feelings for Maisie too. It’s fun for him to tease her to get a reaction. Once they surrender, they burn up the sheets, but can it really go anywhere with the girl who won’t let anyone in and the guy who flirts with everyone? Beck and Maisie’s story was so fun to read, I recommend checking it out!
I purchased a copy of the steamy novel Slow Burn (Into The Fire Book 2):Beck and Maise by J.H. Croix and this review was given freely.
Easy flowing with vivid descriptions and filled with steamy scenes,this is a love- hate relationship turned steamy where the introverted victim of childhood neglect falls for and reforms the alpha playboy.
Growing up with the nomad life of her irresponsible self-centered playboy father, Maise Thomas is finally becoming comfortable in her adopted home of Willow Brook, Alaska,becoming secure in her inherited home and in her grandmother’s prior job of dispatcher/receptionist for the Fire & Rescue station. But after two years and an unexpected shower scene, Maise and Beck Steele find the can no longer hide their attraction.
Good if read alone. Best if read in sequence as the characters lives and relationships progress through each book. Unfortunately, there is a lot of repetition in the form of the description of the town, the townspeople, the type of summer visitors, and the businesses frequented.
Also contains:
4 stars: Slow Burn{ Into The Fire Book 1}: Cade and Amelia
I purchased a copy of the steamy novel Burn For Me (Into The Fire Book 1): Cade and Amelia by J.H. Croix and this review was given freely.
A well balanced steamy second chances at love story which focuses primarily on the reuniting and attraction of Cade and Amelia but also provides hints at a second romance while giving a good introduction to the townspeople of Willow Brook, Alaska and at the end giving a glimpse into the work life of a hotshot.
Separated seven years ago by a misunderstanding caused by her jealous cheating friend Shannon,Alaskan Kick A** Construction business owner and runaway bride Amelia Haynes and her first love, returning hotshot firefighter, Cade Masters are reunited on her almost wedding day during a drunken brawl at a bar.
4 stars:
I purchased a copy of the steamy novel The Play { Brits Boys Sports Romance}: Liam and Olivia by J. H Croix and this review was given freely.
Wonderful and supportive friends and colleagues fill the pages of this easy flowing story that contains a fair amount of conflict in the form of introverted and career focused orthopedic surgeon Dr. Olivia Bowen and her doubts about becoming involved with a former patient who also happens to be in the public’s eye.
28 year old British football now Seattle Stars, USA soccer player and flirt Liam takes up the challenge to show Olivia what she has been missing sexually only to find his heart involved.
Omg talking about hot firefighters and smoking hot smutty scenes.
This is Beck and Maisie’s story.
Maisie works for the guys and is flirting and bantering with Beck for years…
Beck always could keep his distance till now…
I really really liked the way it’s written and the smutty scenes
It’s an adult romance book.
A fun, exciting, and super steamy book. I enjoyed this book immensely
Great story.
A great book about a hot alpha fireman/hotshot and a strong and extremely independent woman. The two characters couldn’t be more perfect for each other. The story is well written and held my interest from the very beginning.
Personalities may clash but the fire is ignited and the outcome is hot!!
Loved the story between the characters! I was pulled in to their story easily! Especially loved the HEA!
Enjoyed this book so much I purchased the next in the series!
I liked the pace of this book. I enjoyed the characters and the story that played out. It was a enjoyable read
Very entertaining.
I love this author. This was an interesting story, and I could connect with the characters. I love happy endings.
I really enjoyed the story. Good romance. Small peak into the lives of fire fighters. Good easy read.
Good story line
I read the first book in the series and I was looking forward to Beck and Maisie’s story. It was worth the wait so of course I will be reading the rest of the series. I have read several of J H Croix books and I love them. Until next time y’all happy reading.