Cherise E. (CherryDuck) reviewed The Fireman Who Loved Me (Bachelor Firemen, Bk 1) on + 150 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
News producer Melissa McGuire is used to taking orders and playing nice. She caters to her co-workers and is mild mannered. For the people who know and love her, like her grandmother, Nelly, they are sick of her not taking charge of her life and for letting others walk all over her.
The firefighters in San Gabriel, California are known as much for their bravery as they are for the good looks and perpetual bachelor status. Cashing in on their good looks and popularity they auction themselves off to raise money for the Widows and Orphans Fund. Nelly is determined to purchase a hotty for her granddaughter. Captain Harry Brody and Melissa arent expecting each other, but cant deny the heat between them.
I really liked this story. I sort of expected it to be a little more mindless and fluffy than it turned out to be. It has some surprising depth and emotion. Melissa is definitely the main character and you get to see how she is a bit of a chameleon when it comes to relationships with the people in her life. Both she and Harry have pasts that creep into the present and rock the boat on the way to happily ever after. It makes for a gripping tale that stars a lot of interesting characters.
There is delicious and much appreciated erotic little side story and it definitely added some spice. Overall I was just really pleasantly surprised with this story. I thought I would like it, but I ended up enjoying it so much more. I laughed, I criedThis looks to be a series and I will definitely be reading the next one.
Cherise Everhard, April 2012
The firefighters in San Gabriel, California are known as much for their bravery as they are for the good looks and perpetual bachelor status. Cashing in on their good looks and popularity they auction themselves off to raise money for the Widows and Orphans Fund. Nelly is determined to purchase a hotty for her granddaughter. Captain Harry Brody and Melissa arent expecting each other, but cant deny the heat between them.
I really liked this story. I sort of expected it to be a little more mindless and fluffy than it turned out to be. It has some surprising depth and emotion. Melissa is definitely the main character and you get to see how she is a bit of a chameleon when it comes to relationships with the people in her life. Both she and Harry have pasts that creep into the present and rock the boat on the way to happily ever after. It makes for a gripping tale that stars a lot of interesting characters.
There is delicious and much appreciated erotic little side story and it definitely added some spice. Overall I was just really pleasantly surprised with this story. I thought I would like it, but I ended up enjoying it so much more. I laughed, I criedThis looks to be a series and I will definitely be reading the next one.
Cherise Everhard, April 2012
Cheryl C. (moondance120) reviewed The Fireman Who Loved Me (Bachelor Firemen, Bk 1) on + 422 more book reviews
A matchmaking grandmother wins a bachelor at an auction for her reluntant granddaughter. The bachelor backs out of the date and his captain steps in for him. Sparks fly between the career driven news producer and the city's finest fire captain. Pure escapism. 3.5 stars
Rachel A. (ra7) reviewed The Fireman Who Loved Me (Bachelor Firemen, Bk 1) on + 1026 more book reviews
This was a nice romance. I wanted to knock Brody and Melissa's heads together several times. I enjoyed Nelly- even if she did something really stupid towards the end.
A note- my main annoyance with this book (and it is, I suppose, a petty one) is Melissa's glasses. You either need them or you don't. One minute she wearing them, and the next she doesn't need them. (It was mentioned at the beginning of the book she refuses to get contacts). As someone of the 4 eyed persuasion, I can't go without my glasses (or contacts) ever.
A note- my main annoyance with this book (and it is, I suppose, a petty one) is Melissa's glasses. You either need them or you don't. One minute she wearing them, and the next she doesn't need them. (It was mentioned at the beginning of the book she refuses to get contacts). As someone of the 4 eyed persuasion, I can't go without my glasses (or contacts) ever.
Melissa C. (Tazlvr) -
In this contemporary romp, Ms. Bernard takes us on a wild ride of fun, laughter, and emotion. The Fireman Who Loved Me has many plot lines going on and introduces a cast of characters that are memorable and realistic. There are mishaps and misunderstandings throughout, as well as a jealous woman who wants to be front and center, and a mischievous matchmaking grandmother started this whole shindig in the first place.It does have a few somewhat serious subjects, but most of the time, the novel is full of giggles and cheers.
This book is well done.I enjoyed the ride and I can't wait to see what comes next with the Firemen. I'm hoping for a full blown series. I am in love, and lust, with these firemen!
This book is well done.I enjoyed the ride and I can't wait to see what comes next with the Firemen. I'm hoping for a full blown series. I am in love, and lust, with these firemen!
Kimberly B. (empress8) reviewed The Fireman Who Loved Me (Bachelor Firemen, Bk 1) on + 35 more book reviews
This follow-up to Thor's story delivers all the sparks that are hinted at in "One Fine Fireman." I really enjoyed it. Not many texts make me laugh out loud, but this one did. If you haven't read put this series on your "to read" list, do it now.
First off, a quick summary. There's this noisy grandmother whose last wish is to make sure her granddaughter is settled with a good man. Not the artsy types the grandaught thinks she wants, but a good, solid man. To this end, the grandmother bids on the resident firehouse hottie who talks the fire cheif into going on the date instead. And the sparks that were started at the auction ignite into a blaze once these two spend time together. Throw in an ex-wife, a big shot news producer ex-boyfriend, a raging fire, a child trying to expose corruption in the foster care system, a strained father-daughter relationship, and a scheming co-worker and you have a great read.
The main characters are Melissa McGuire and Harry Brody. Melissa thinks they are too different to be anything but friends until Harry kisses her goodnight at the end of the date orchestrated by Melissa's grandmother Nelly. And this starts the characters getting caught making out three times in the book. And each time they are caught, I laughed out loud. First, they get caught by Nellie. Then they get caught by Fred and the firehouse. And finally they get caught by Melissa's father, Haskell.
Nelly almost stole the story. The author did a good job of controlling her. She seems to give Melissa mixed signals. First she wants Melissa to be nice to Harry, but when she catches them kissing, that is being too nice. She argues with her deceased throughout the text. Within the first few pages of the text, I started to wonder if Nelly was dying and had not told Melissa. By page 147, it was confirmed. On page 225, Nelly admits that she has thought about Hopsice, but did not think she needed it. I did cry at Nelly's death. I know it had to happen, but part of me wanted some miracle.
I like how the characters are close to people we know and meet everyday. Nelly is dying of cancer. Haskell is a recovering alcoholic. Harry's wife has left him for another man. Ella Joy becomes a submissive to a dominant. Melissa mouring Nelly's dealth. Melissa's horrible job. Rodrigo getting beat by a corrupt step mother.
While I liked the reality contaiined in the text, I think there was a bit much. At some points, I felt overwhelmed over it.
Ryan was very different in this book from the novella where he was much more confident.
I wanted to see more of Nolan Chang. He was so funny. I think the author nailed him as the annoying co-worker.
I did not get much on Stan. He seems non-existant after his bond with Harry in the novella.
I thought there was too much of Melissa questioning her feelings and relationship with Harry.
Loved the phrase, "stubborn as a rash."
If planning on reading this series, it is best to start with this book and go in order.
First off, a quick summary. There's this noisy grandmother whose last wish is to make sure her granddaughter is settled with a good man. Not the artsy types the grandaught thinks she wants, but a good, solid man. To this end, the grandmother bids on the resident firehouse hottie who talks the fire cheif into going on the date instead. And the sparks that were started at the auction ignite into a blaze once these two spend time together. Throw in an ex-wife, a big shot news producer ex-boyfriend, a raging fire, a child trying to expose corruption in the foster care system, a strained father-daughter relationship, and a scheming co-worker and you have a great read.
The main characters are Melissa McGuire and Harry Brody. Melissa thinks they are too different to be anything but friends until Harry kisses her goodnight at the end of the date orchestrated by Melissa's grandmother Nelly. And this starts the characters getting caught making out three times in the book. And each time they are caught, I laughed out loud. First, they get caught by Nellie. Then they get caught by Fred and the firehouse. And finally they get caught by Melissa's father, Haskell.
Nelly almost stole the story. The author did a good job of controlling her. She seems to give Melissa mixed signals. First she wants Melissa to be nice to Harry, but when she catches them kissing, that is being too nice. She argues with her deceased throughout the text. Within the first few pages of the text, I started to wonder if Nelly was dying and had not told Melissa. By page 147, it was confirmed. On page 225, Nelly admits that she has thought about Hopsice, but did not think she needed it. I did cry at Nelly's death. I know it had to happen, but part of me wanted some miracle.
I like how the characters are close to people we know and meet everyday. Nelly is dying of cancer. Haskell is a recovering alcoholic. Harry's wife has left him for another man. Ella Joy becomes a submissive to a dominant. Melissa mouring Nelly's dealth. Melissa's horrible job. Rodrigo getting beat by a corrupt step mother.
While I liked the reality contaiined in the text, I think there was a bit much. At some points, I felt overwhelmed over it.
Ryan was very different in this book from the novella where he was much more confident.
I wanted to see more of Nolan Chang. He was so funny. I think the author nailed him as the annoying co-worker.
I did not get much on Stan. He seems non-existant after his bond with Harry in the novella.
I thought there was too much of Melissa questioning her feelings and relationship with Harry.
Loved the phrase, "stubborn as a rash."
If planning on reading this series, it is best to start with this book and go in order.
