If you’ve followed Kathryn Shay’s firefighters, then you’ll love the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author’s O’Neil books. TAKING THE HEAT will grab your attention because it takes place in the world of firefighting and firefighter romances.
“Shay writes an emotion-packed story that presents a realistic view of the romantic and social problems faced by female firefighters. With angst and some hot … some hot sex, this dramatic tale also has a nice touch of humor.” RT Book Reviews
Liam O’Neil, chef at Bailey’s Irish pub, simply wants to make it through the day. His son is depressed, his beloved wife died three years ago and he’s lonely! Enter, Sophie Tyler, a firefighter who lives on the edge and likes it that way. Clearly, she’s not Liam’s type. But when she begins work at the family pub, opposites attract and they’re drawn to each other. Then they fall in love. Still, nothing can erase the biting fear Liam—and his kids—feel about the danger Sophie is in every day. Eventually, an arsonist upsets the delicate balance of their relationship and they realize they can’t be together. Or can they?
Praise for TAKING THE HEAT:
“This is an enjoyable second chance at love romantic suspense thriller. The storyline is action-packed in terms of the arsonist subplot and filled with angst re the relationship between Liam and Sophie. Although TAKING THE HEAT stands alone, with the O’Neil family playing major roles, reading the previous tales enhances the experience. Once again Kathryn Shay pays homage to the brave firefighters.” Harriet Klausner
“TAKING THE HEAT is an emotional roller coaster ride that hits so many real life issues facing career women in today’s world. As each O’Neil book comes out, I find myself drawn more and more into their world. I’ll be waiting very impatiently for the last two brothers’ books.” Joyfully Reviewed
Also available: the O’Neil brothers’ stories in SOMEONE TO BELIEVE IN, CLOSE TO YOU, HIGH STAKES and ALWAYS AND FOREVER, contemporary romances with hot heroes and the strong women who love them. Don’t miss these Irish romance series of novels.
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Taking the Heat is the third book in the O’Neil Brothers Series by Kathryn Shay. I have been debating on what rating to give this book. I generally liked the book. Kathryn Shay does a great job of writing about the difficulties of the life of a firefighter. I also liked that the O’Neil family bands together for one another and Sophie. I thought the arsonist part of the story could have been flushed out more. It seemed to abruptly end. Overall, I liked the characters. Liam and Sophie did not have an easy time in regards to their relationship. I thought Taking the heat was a really good book.
Another winner by Kathryn Shay.
This book was awesome. Loved the O’Neil family. Loved Sohie’s courage to be a firefighter. This book was very informative about what firefighters have to go through. Loved the love story. Liam and his boys had been through so much losing their beloved wife and mother. Sophie too had been through so much. A great, great standalone with a HEA!!!
This was a book that I could not put down. It was romantic and the characters believable. Would recommend this book.
Loved this book.
Dangerous jobs in a family seem to keep couples on edge in finding love.
This author has a way with writing enjoyable stories with characters you like meeting.
I think I’ve just found a new favorite book family. I definitely know I’m gonna want to know all about the rest of the O’Neil family, that’s for sure! Taking the Heat is all about Liam. Liam the Manipulator. Aiden is the brother that intrigued me from the beginning, maybe because of his relationship with their sister, Bailey. Liam came in a very, very close second.
Taking the Heat features Liam, of course, and Sophie, a firefighter. It seems that the O’Neil boys can’t stay away from females that have dangerous careers. Liam is no stranger to tragedy and loss. His wife, his high school sweetheart, died of cancer three years prior to Taking the Heat. He was one the first of the brothers to tell Aiden to take the risk with CJ. After all, his wife had a perfectly safe life and died anyway. There are no guarantees in life, you live it the best you can and don’t let it slip past you. Now, it’s time for Liam to put his money where his mouth is. He knows he’s ready, but as his relationship with Sophie deepens and is tested, he’s not sure he can. There is more to consider than just himself.
All of the books in this series have had an element of intrigue and suspense in them. I think Taking the Heat ramps up the suspense. There is an arsonist loose in NYC and he’s (or is that she’s?) targeting the FDNY. I had several suspects going through my head but it wasn’t until the last few chapters that I was pretty certain I’d nailed it down. I’m happy to say I was correct.
This story is filled with wonderful characters that you’ll wish you could hang out with at Bailey’s Irish Pub. It’s fast-paced and entertaining. It is one you’ll wish you didn’t have to put down.
Really enjoyed this book! I look forward to reading her other books!
Chase books on firefighters are always romantic, a little mystery and a lot of family Dynamics. I always look forward to the new books.
I liked the story and the characters. It was a clean book with a little passion to keep it moving but not crude in anyway. With the introduction of additional family members and subsequent books to follow I would highly recommend it and all the authors books. good read.*****
Kept me interested so I hated to quit reading at night Very interesting about the firefighters. Learned many things I didn’t know about them.
Loved this book and author. Fun, easy to read, romantic tear jerker and all around good book.
Really likable characters. Finally a female that’s not an airhead
Like all of her books and yes Iv’e read them all . I love her style of writing ,she make me smile and I love the kids in her books. Great to find and author that I can know its always great.
This it a book by Shay that I enjoyed the least of all that I have read
I enjoyed reading this book
A female firefighter plus an understanding male. Great!!
Terrific story about an interesting family. Excellent character development and great romantic scenes. Worth while reading.
I just love a book that can take away the doldrums and this is one.