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Firefighter #1
White Heat
Nothing is hotter than desire . . . Raised as an army brat, bush pilot Lyndie Anderson has always been independent-and alone. Living only for her plane and the open sky, she eagerly rushes to help save the people of a small Mexican town from a raging wildfire. Yet when her cargo is a drop-dead gorgeous fireman, Lyndie suddenly feels a burning desire-one that may ground her for the first time in her life. Firefighter Griffin Moore has been haunted by the loss of his crew in an Idaho inferno. Scarred by survivor's guilt, he became a recluse who hid himself away from working-or being close to anyone. But when his brother convinces him to volunteer for another fire, he encounters a brave, beautiful woman who sparks a simmering passion. Now in the hot, dangerous conflagration of the Mexican jungle, Griffin and Lyndie must discover a way to rescue a town-and a love that may save them . . .
340 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2004
About the author
Jill Shalvis
362 books13.4k followersNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jill Shalvis writes contemporary romance and romantic comedies filled with madcap adventures and shenanigans and sexy times. (just don’t tell her mom). She’s sold 20 million plus copies worldwide to date and lives with her family in a small mountain town near Lake Tahoe full of quirky characters (Any resemblance to the quirky characters in her books is mostly coincidental).
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April 21, 2013
Rating 3.5 stars
This book was just shy of the brilliance Jill Shalvis now displays yet it was good. The heroine is a pilot and a free spirit who doesn't do close ties, her upbringing with her grandfather in the military was such, then she meets the hero, a grieving firefighter, who lost his team and his nerve in a fire a year ago. The hero withdrew from life and his family but his laid-back younger brother, puts him back in the fray. The romance starts and stops, partly because the heroine runs scared, partly because the hero isn't ready for anything. There is a secondary romance as well with the hero's brother. All in all a decent book.
This book was just shy of the brilliance Jill Shalvis now displays yet it was good. The heroine is a pilot and a free spirit who doesn't do close ties, her upbringing with her grandfather in the military was such, then she meets the hero, a grieving firefighter, who lost his team and his nerve in a fire a year ago. The hero withdrew from life and his family but his laid-back younger brother, puts him back in the fray. The romance starts and stops, partly because the heroine runs scared, partly because the hero isn't ready for anything. There is a secondary romance as well with the hero's brother. All in all a decent book.
March 4, 2009
This book could not capture my attention. The writing was good, but the two characters, Lyndie and Griffin, seemed fake. They went from zero to sixty PDQ, yet both had MAJOR hang-ups.
The hero, Griffin, was in the middle of a full-blown pity-party that played out way too long for me. Yes, he experienced a tragedy, but after a year he needed to man-up.
Lyndie, she was a tend-to-herself kind of girl--spirited and raised in a masculine manner. She was a bush pilot who didn't want any attachments. I felt her self-imposed social isolation was over-the-top.
But, what bugged me the most in this book was the way the large fire in Mexico was handled. I'm not a firefighter, but:
a) the fire is out of control, burning 1,000's of acres--in the jungle. In flies "an expert," i.e., Griffin (who has major PTSD and decides he can't do the job, then can, then can't, then can) Ugh! He spent one day digging trenches with other men and then the fire is "contained." Hello!
b) They all go to bed and he departs the next morning knowing it will probably burn 3 more days.
Several days go by and the fire is back to "uncontained," so Griffin returns.
Just seemed research on firefighting should have been done for this book. I couldn't beleive they had a fiesta after having worked all day digging trenches and the fire is still burning (but once again considered "contained.") Duh!
c) Lyndie parked her plane in a fire area. How dumb was that?
d) They drove a worn out jeep like a bat-out-of hell on unpaved roads and were surprised when they almost wreck or go over a cliff--several times?
This book was not hot, nor steamy. The build-up or tension between the hero and heroine was not there. Sassy mouth and hot looks does not build tension. A few minor intimate moments, but they were short and sweet and not graphic--at all.
The hero, Griffin, was in the middle of a full-blown pity-party that played out way too long for me. Yes, he experienced a tragedy, but after a year he needed to man-up.
Lyndie, she was a tend-to-herself kind of girl--spirited and raised in a masculine manner. She was a bush pilot who didn't want any attachments. I felt her self-imposed social isolation was over-the-top.
But, what bugged me the most in this book was the way the large fire in Mexico was handled. I'm not a firefighter, but:
a) the fire is out of control, burning 1,000's of acres--in the jungle. In flies "an expert," i.e., Griffin (who has major PTSD and decides he can't do the job, then can, then can't, then can) Ugh! He spent one day digging trenches with other men and then the fire is "contained." Hello!
b) They all go to bed and he departs the next morning knowing it will probably burn 3 more days.
Several days go by and the fire is back to "uncontained," so Griffin returns.
Just seemed research on firefighting should have been done for this book. I couldn't beleive they had a fiesta after having worked all day digging trenches and the fire is still burning (but once again considered "contained.") Duh!
c) Lyndie parked her plane in a fire area. How dumb was that?
d) They drove a worn out jeep like a bat-out-of hell on unpaved roads and were surprised when they almost wreck or go over a cliff--several times?
This book was not hot, nor steamy. The build-up or tension between the hero and heroine was not there. Sassy mouth and hot looks does not build tension. A few minor intimate moments, but they were short and sweet and not graphic--at all.
September 26, 2018
Review to come! I liked this one a lot more than I'd expected to :)
November 8, 2011
3.5/5.0
A romantic suspense set against the backdrop of hotshot firefighters is both unique and intriguing. Shalvis does a wonderful job of creating an exciting setting then drawing an intelligent look at a subject, building the tension slowly and realistically. Griffin Moore's character is damaged in a way readers can relate well too. None would want to be in his shoes yet all want him to succeed and find happiness. Lyndie Anderson was not as sympathetic or likable. While one understands her army brat background, it does not explain all the excuses she gives for being the way she is. Many women grow up under similar circumstances and don't turn out as hard and fearful of love and commitment. Because of this, she becomes the major downside to the story for me.
I also feel that while Shalvis is an expert at the physical aspects of a romance, she falls far short when it comes to emotional depth in her stories. So bottom line, if you like lots of physical stuff along with your suspense, there are few better. If, however, you prefer a rich emotional, loving read, it would probably be best to look elsewhere.
A romantic suspense set against the backdrop of hotshot firefighters is both unique and intriguing. Shalvis does a wonderful job of creating an exciting setting then drawing an intelligent look at a subject, building the tension slowly and realistically. Griffin Moore's character is damaged in a way readers can relate well too. None would want to be in his shoes yet all want him to succeed and find happiness. Lyndie Anderson was not as sympathetic or likable. While one understands her army brat background, it does not explain all the excuses she gives for being the way she is. Many women grow up under similar circumstances and don't turn out as hard and fearful of love and commitment. Because of this, she becomes the major downside to the story for me.
I also feel that while Shalvis is an expert at the physical aspects of a romance, she falls far short when it comes to emotional depth in her stories. So bottom line, if you like lots of physical stuff along with your suspense, there are few better. If, however, you prefer a rich emotional, loving read, it would probably be best to look elsewhere.
August 29, 2008
Over all it was a decent story with so much potential, but at times the dialog between hero and heroine was so flowery and over-the-top touchy feely that it kept throwing me from the story. Some of the worst dialog came from the hero, because no way was I going to believe that a tough, manly firefighter would occassionally start talking like he is hosting an Oprah episode on unresolved hurt feelings. Ugh. I also thought the heroines reclusive behavior was waaaay overdone, and her actions (meaning how she lived her life) never added up to a person who supposedly shied away from emotional relationships. In the beginning of the book I liked her, but by the end I wanted to slap some sense into her! I loved the other two books in this firefighter series, but this one I personally would NOT recommend.
February 21, 2013
Really it is only worth 2.5 stars, but I was feeling gracious this morning...
Overall it was an interesting book with a lot of heat. Ha! Get it! Because there's a wild fire, and well, he's a hotshot... Ok. To me it was funny...
That all being said, this book should have seriously ended 100 pages earlier. Yes that would have made it short by novel standards but that is when the story ended.
It should have ended with Grif and Lyndie making a decision at the airport in San Diego. Otherwise it was pretty much just starting the story again....
It really just ping-ponged after that and it got pretty annoying. Griff would be frustrated that Lyndie was scared and retreated but as soon as she let her guard down to let her in he would deny her and of course she would become embarrassed and back off again. Try reading that for 100 pages! Yeah, it kind of kills a good book.
As for the characters, I feel that Miss Jill Shavis does not think very highly of us women folk. Here are the reasons why:
Griffin was an awesome character with strength, power and compassion. I loved the care-free and loveable Brody.
Now Lyndie was really annoying. Her "tough-shell"... yeah I would call that immature and difficult. And Nina... really? She is a S-L-U-T. There I said it... But its true! Brody barely said a word and she was offering it up. Keep it classy girl, haha.
I must admit, my favorite character was definitely the little ball of fluff, Lucifer.
White Heat possessed a lot of potential. The times when they were working the fire, you couldn't help but sit on edge. That being said I wish that an "almost-tragedy" happened. Like Lyndie got in real trouble and he found his strength to push the past behind him and he had to rise up to save her. A little more physically drama and a lot less "I'm depressed because I am alive" drama. You know?
...Yeah I know its the wrong kind of fireman.... what of it....
Overall it was an interesting book with a lot of heat. Ha! Get it! Because there's a wild fire, and well, he's a hotshot... Ok. To me it was funny...
That all being said, this book should have seriously ended 100 pages earlier. Yes that would have made it short by novel standards but that is when the story ended.
It should have ended with Grif and Lyndie making a decision at the airport in San Diego. Otherwise it was pretty much just starting the story again....
It really just ping-ponged after that and it got pretty annoying. Griff would be frustrated that Lyndie was scared and retreated but as soon as she let her guard down to let her in he would deny her and of course she would become embarrassed and back off again. Try reading that for 100 pages! Yeah, it kind of kills a good book.
As for the characters, I feel that Miss Jill Shavis does not think very highly of us women folk. Here are the reasons why:
Griffin was an awesome character with strength, power and compassion. I loved the care-free and loveable Brody.
Now Lyndie was really annoying. Her "tough-shell"... yeah I would call that immature and difficult. And Nina... really? She is a S-L-U-T. There I said it... But its true! Brody barely said a word and she was offering it up. Keep it classy girl, haha.
I must admit, my favorite character was definitely the little ball of fluff, Lucifer.
White Heat possessed a lot of potential. The times when they were working the fire, you couldn't help but sit on edge. That being said I wish that an "almost-tragedy" happened. Like Lyndie got in real trouble and he found his strength to push the past behind him and he had to rise up to save her. A little more physically drama and a lot less "I'm depressed because I am alive" drama. You know?
...Yeah I know its the wrong kind of fireman.... what of it....
May 30, 2018
Loved it, loved it, loved it!!!!! Was so happy to see this book come out in ebook, wanted to read it so badly and it didn't disappoint! Thank you Jill Shalvis, have yet to read a book that isn't great.
November 14, 2018
With all the fires burning in California this book gave me an inside look at the bravery of the heroes who risk it all. God be with you all, everyday.
A heartwarming story of loss and finding it all again. Characters who stay with you long after you read the last word.
A heartwarming story of loss and finding it all again. Characters who stay with you long after you read the last word.
July 3, 2017
Well, this was a 1,5-2 star read. I wasn't expecting it to be amazing, but even then I was slightly let down. Everything was just so... boring. There was a huuuge forest fire and they send in one "expert" - who is obviously in mental anguish (PTSD, not a spoiler) - and is convinced every two seconds that the fire is contained. I mean, come on. It's not a tiny kitchen fire, what the fudge. The more I think about this novel, the more angry I get, actually. I just didn't think there was any logic or realness to any of the plot, the characters, their backstories and their relationships. Sounds harsh, but that's how I felt.
Oh, and I listened to this. It may be better as a physical book, I don't know. For me, the narration was... a bit off. I liked the way she did women's voices most of the time. The men all sounded breathless or high, for some reason, however. Her Spanish accent was good, but I think I just disliked the character she used it for. Or maybe it's the way she spoke? It's one of those weird situations where I know she has the chops for it, but together with the text, it came off very weird. I'd definitely check out her work in the future.
All in all, I wouldn't recommend this particular novel, even if you like fireman romances. I think it's easy to see how it's the writer's earlier work. Also, it came off really dated for some reason. I did enjoy the first novel in her Lucky Harbour series a lot more, and look forward to picking up the rest in that series. I think this romance was just a dud for me.
Now time for a rant. What finally pissed me off? Spoiler alert. Kind of. Although it is romance and a happy ending is expected.
Whatwhatwhat.
Whaaaat? NO.
Oh, and I listened to this. It may be better as a physical book, I don't know. For me, the narration was... a bit off. I liked the way she did women's voices most of the time. The men all sounded breathless or high, for some reason, however. Her Spanish accent was good, but I think I just disliked the character she used it for. Or maybe it's the way she spoke? It's one of those weird situations where I know she has the chops for it, but together with the text, it came off very weird. I'd definitely check out her work in the future.
All in all, I wouldn't recommend this particular novel, even if you like fireman romances. I think it's easy to see how it's the writer's earlier work. Also, it came off really dated for some reason. I did enjoy the first novel in her Lucky Harbour series a lot more, and look forward to picking up the rest in that series. I think this romance was just a dud for me.
Now time for a rant. What finally pissed me off? Spoiler alert. Kind of. Although it is romance and a happy ending is expected.
Whatwhatwhat.
Whaaaat? NO.
January 21, 2014
I have decided to do Firefighter Fridays on my blog leading up to the anniversary of September 11th, 2001. Why? Other than the fact that I think Firefighters are one of the bravest professions, second to the United States Military, I think the stories are amazing. I have read some fantastic firefighter romances and thought I would share them.
I am a huge fan of Jill Shalvis and when I could not find this story last summer I was disappointed because I can no longer read print books. So imagine my surprise when I am playing on Amazon one night and find out that this story was coming to Kindle edition. Blue Flame and Seeing Red were also going to be joining the Kindle edition. It took me a while to actually read it because I wanted to wait until all three were release or close to being released. This is a re-release of a story that Jill Shalvis published in 2004. I wasn't even aware of who she was until last year, so everything is new to me.
Yet again, I am intrigued by characters created by Jill Shalvis. Griffin, is the typical brooding, stubborn man that you just want to love. I think he is one of the few heroes that I actually didn't want to smack at any point. Though when the kitty entered the picture, he made me swoon!!! A man that is good to animals is a winner! Lyndie is that tough, strong heroine that I love reading. Her strength and her determination made me like her character instantly. Although, there were a couple times that I wanted to smack the hell out of her!!
Watching these two work together and fight their attraction was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. There were so many characters in this story that I thought were great assets to the story. I do enjoy that this story was wrapped up and didn't need to go on to another book to get answers about other characters.
June 23, 2015
This is a perfect example of what happens when you go back and read a book by an author that was written a lot earlier than the books you are reading presently. Jill Shalvis has been one of my all time favorite authors since I picked up one of her novels just a couple of years ago. AND SHE STILL IS, but this book did not do anything for me. It wasn't terribly bad, but not good either. It just sort of was there. I read it without any feeling, really. It didn't matter what the outcome was and I wasn't invested in the characters. The book did not engage me in any way. The characters did have their normal witty interactions and exchanges, but it just had no flare to it.
Like I said, maybe if I was 10 years younger reading this 10 years ago, it would be different. But I'm not. And I've read too many Jill Shalvis books of present time that are phenomenal to not notice this book was definitely one of her earlier works. That takes care of writing style...now on to plot .... ok, WAY too many different romances going on at once! LOL it really should have been a longer novel to include more of Brody and Nina' developing romance. The way it was written it made her look like a slut in heat (pardon my French lol) and it just was too fast to be believable ....
Overall it was just an ok read. I own the next two books in the series, and I am sure I will get to them at some point, but I won't be rushing into anything.
Like I said, maybe if I was 10 years younger reading this 10 years ago, it would be different. But I'm not. And I've read too many Jill Shalvis books of present time that are phenomenal to not notice this book was definitely one of her earlier works. That takes care of writing style...now on to plot .... ok, WAY too many different romances going on at once! LOL it really should have been a longer novel to include more of Brody and Nina' developing romance. The way it was written it made her look like a slut in heat (pardon my French lol) and it just was too fast to be believable ....
Overall it was just an ok read. I own the next two books in the series, and I am sure I will get to them at some point, but I won't be rushing into anything.
June 5, 2009
This was my first book by Jill Shalvis, and it was enjoyable. The main characters were likeable, both of them carrying a great amount of baggage that impeded becoming involved in a committed relationship. I liked the storyline, although it did begin to seem repetitive. This is the first book in a series, and I will continue with the rest of the books.
Since the fire that claimed the lives of several of his friends and coworkers, Griffin Moore has merely been existing. He left his home and refused to let his famiily and friends know where he was living. When his brother locates Griffin and goads him into volunteering to lead a crew on a fire in Mexico, he meets pilot Lyndie Anderson, who transports him to the fire and then acts as his translator. Lyndie lost her parents as a small child as was raised by a tough no nonsense military grandfather. She hasn't had any softness in her life, and is very leary of letting anyone close to her. As Griffin and Lyndie brave the fire in Mexico and get to know one another, they begin to develop an attraction and deeper feelings. They must both decide if they have the courgae to overcome their fears and commit to a relationship.
White Heat was fast paced and quick to read. I enjoyed both the tortured hero and the insecure heroine as they came to need and trust one another. I look forward to the next book in the Firefighter Series.
Since the fire that claimed the lives of several of his friends and coworkers, Griffin Moore has merely been existing. He left his home and refused to let his famiily and friends know where he was living. When his brother locates Griffin and goads him into volunteering to lead a crew on a fire in Mexico, he meets pilot Lyndie Anderson, who transports him to the fire and then acts as his translator. Lyndie lost her parents as a small child as was raised by a tough no nonsense military grandfather. She hasn't had any softness in her life, and is very leary of letting anyone close to her. As Griffin and Lyndie brave the fire in Mexico and get to know one another, they begin to develop an attraction and deeper feelings. They must both decide if they have the courgae to overcome their fears and commit to a relationship.
White Heat was fast paced and quick to read. I enjoyed both the tortured hero and the insecure heroine as they came to need and trust one another. I look forward to the next book in the Firefighter Series.
April 6, 2013
I just finished reading White Heat with the prickly Lyndie and oh so tortured Griffin - now I just need to find a word in my voluminous vocabulary to encompass both the hot & steamy aspects of this story (which I love) as well as the tug at your heartstrings, maelstrom of emotions that I was forced into as I read about Griffin's inner turmoil, not to mention Lyndie's tug o'war between her feelings of abject loneliness and her desire to never lose her perceived freedom and independence. I am so glad that the powers that be decided to make this series available in an e-format since I'm pretty sure the print versions have been out of print for quite some time now. I have the third of this series ("Seeing Red") in print from way back when (it was my first taste of Jill's incredible talent) so now, all I have to do is wait for the second one..."Blue Flame" to complete the trilogy. OK, so I'm waiting...*tapping foot*...*whistling*...still waiting...man I suck at waiting.
May 27, 2009
I was so disappointed with this one. I'm a big fan of Jill Shalvis, but White Heat just didn't cut it for me. Both the hero and the heroine got on my nerves while reading this book. I couldn't keep it straight who wanted a relationship and who didn't, it seemed to go back and forth. It was very wishy washy between them for the entire book, then within the last page it was like a light bulb went off and duh, they are in love. The story definitely had potential, but it just never came together enough for me. I'll still read the next one in the series - Blue Flame - hopefully it's better.
December 11, 2015
This is much better than many of Jill Shalvis' books. The heroine and hero are both well developed, the firefighting details seem well researched, and the plot mostly hung together. There are a couple of annoying side characters, particularly Nina, the daughter of one of the townspeople. She plans to teach English despite not reading it well. One of her other ambitions is to teach Spanish to children in San Diego so they can understand their heritage. How about teaching English to adults so they can get a driver's license or a better job? But whatever, she and Griffin's brother were annoying and made the book less enjoyable for me.
February 23, 2015
The first book in Jill Shalvis' Firefighter series. Compared to other stories I've read by Ms Shalvis, this one wasn't quite up to par. However, I still liked it.
August 10, 2017
Lyndie Anderson: lost parents when very young, raised by Air Force Corporal grandfather, who raised her to be tough and independent and taught her to fly; her current job is for a rich man who coordinates help to 3rd world countries needing doctors... medicine, food... fire fighters -and she works for him, flying it all out...she has made a bit of a family in San Paola Brazil.... bought an inn (that her friend runs) - but she keeps mostly to herself... until...
Griffin Moore: wildfire fighter... the good son (brother is the lackadaisical son)... loved by friends and family... but a year ago, his team (and friends and best friend) were killed in a wild fire... he was separated from them - and when his gut told him the command center had the weather and the fire wrong, he tried to warn his friends but was too late - and a dozen died - he could hear their screams... so he checked out for a year - landed on a beach in San Diego (family on east coast)... and withdrew - with nightly dreams...
Until his brother steps up, and locates him... and signs him up to go fight a relatively small fire outside San Paola, threatening to tell mom where he is if he doesn't go... so he reluctantly goes...
and Lyndie is all bristly... but she's there for him...
when he walks away the first morning - she centers him... and he does his job...
and they kiss... and they contain the fire... and he leaves... and then he returns (this time with brother in tow - who finds himself and his motivation when he falls in love with a San Paolan woman who wants to become a teacher in America).
and they make love... and the contain the fire again... and ... go home... and he realizes that he needs her - and she realizes she doesn't want to be alone any more... ahhhh
Griffin Moore: wildfire fighter... the good son (brother is the lackadaisical son)... loved by friends and family... but a year ago, his team (and friends and best friend) were killed in a wild fire... he was separated from them - and when his gut told him the command center had the weather and the fire wrong, he tried to warn his friends but was too late - and a dozen died - he could hear their screams... so he checked out for a year - landed on a beach in San Diego (family on east coast)... and withdrew - with nightly dreams...
Until his brother steps up, and locates him... and signs him up to go fight a relatively small fire outside San Paola, threatening to tell mom where he is if he doesn't go... so he reluctantly goes...
and Lyndie is all bristly... but she's there for him...
when he walks away the first morning - she centers him... and he does his job...
and they kiss... and they contain the fire... and he leaves... and then he returns (this time with brother in tow - who finds himself and his motivation when he falls in love with a San Paolan woman who wants to become a teacher in America).
and they make love... and the contain the fire again... and ... go home... and he realizes that he needs her - and she realizes she doesn't want to be alone any more... ahhhh
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 21, 2022
Raised as an army brat, bush pilot Lyndie Anderson has always been independent-and alone. Living only for her plane and the open sky, she eagerly rushes to help save the people of a small Mexican town from a raging wildfire. Yet when her cargo is a drop-dead gorgeous fireman, Lyndie suddenly feels a burning desire-one that may ground her for the first time in her life.
Firefighter Griffin Moore has been haunted by the loss of his crew in an Idaho inferno. Scarred by survivor's guilt, he became a recluse who hid himself away from working-or being close to anyone. But when his brother convinces him to volunteer for another fire, he encounters a brave, beautiful woman who sparks a simmering passion. Now in the hot, dangerous conflagration of the Mexican jungle, Griffin and Lyndie must discover a way to rescue a town-and a love that may save them . . .
Heather's Notes
I hate to say it but a book about a forest fire should not be boring. While I liked Griffin, I did not care for Lyndie. I also did not like several of the secondary characters (Nina and Brodie). Also felt like Griffin did not stay true to character at the end, where he told her "he couldn't commit" after spending the entire book saying he could. I think that would have appear a little early. I just felt it was boring. Nothing really exciting happened, even the forest fire didn't really excite. I will not bother with the other 2 books in this sereis.
Firefighter Griffin Moore has been haunted by the loss of his crew in an Idaho inferno. Scarred by survivor's guilt, he became a recluse who hid himself away from working-or being close to anyone. But when his brother convinces him to volunteer for another fire, he encounters a brave, beautiful woman who sparks a simmering passion. Now in the hot, dangerous conflagration of the Mexican jungle, Griffin and Lyndie must discover a way to rescue a town-and a love that may save them . . .
Heather's Notes
I hate to say it but a book about a forest fire should not be boring. While I liked Griffin, I did not care for Lyndie. I also did not like several of the secondary characters (Nina and Brodie). Also felt like Griffin did not stay true to character at the end, where he told her "he couldn't commit" after spending the entire book saying he could. I think that would have appear a little early. I just felt it was boring. Nothing really exciting happened, even the forest fire didn't really excite. I will not bother with the other 2 books in this sereis.
December 29, 2024
Jesus this book was stupid!!!!!
Don't even know where to start.
Insta-love, not just one, but two fucking sets of it!!!! In a weekend one set of fucked up people fall heels over head in love... Then a couple weeks later another couple fall in 1hr. Repulsive!!!!! Why do authors think we all want fucking professions of love everlasting from the first eye contact. A wedding and children, and all in a week. Fucking stupid!!!!!
Then was the typical characters... The "tuff as nails" female who dies stupid shit and it's called baddass. No, just fucking stupid. Then the "commitment phobic" guy that just went through hell and was forced to stop mourning and has commitment issues. Well no shit, and a weekend shouldn't be requiring commitment anyway!!!!!!!
It was fucking ridiculous how many times we had to read about HER 'no strings' hogwash, jesus christ, from the first few pages it was about how she was a FREEBIRD, we fucking get it!! good, go fly away! So, between her 'needing to be free' and his 'I killed 12 people I loved' this book was an utter, irritating, UNpleasant, BORE
Then, do cats fly on planes? It seems seriously unlikely to me.
The push-pull and constant turn taking about which one was running and hiding and which was chasing. Boooooooeing!!
Then was the constantly changing pov from not one heroine, but two, not one hero, but two.
Yeah, i hated this book
Don't even know where to start.
Insta-love, not just one, but two fucking sets of it!!!! In a weekend one set of fucked up people fall heels over head in love... Then a couple weeks later another couple fall in 1hr. Repulsive!!!!! Why do authors think we all want fucking professions of love everlasting from the first eye contact. A wedding and children, and all in a week. Fucking stupid!!!!!
Then was the typical characters... The "tuff as nails" female who dies stupid shit and it's called baddass. No, just fucking stupid. Then the "commitment phobic" guy that just went through hell and was forced to stop mourning and has commitment issues. Well no shit, and a weekend shouldn't be requiring commitment anyway!!!!!!!
It was fucking ridiculous how many times we had to read about HER 'no strings' hogwash, jesus christ, from the first few pages it was about how she was a FREEBIRD, we fucking get it!! good, go fly away! So, between her 'needing to be free' and his 'I killed 12 people I loved' this book was an utter, irritating, UNpleasant, BORE
Then, do cats fly on planes? It seems seriously unlikely to me.
The push-pull and constant turn taking about which one was running and hiding and which was chasing. Boooooooeing!!
Then was the constantly changing pov from not one heroine, but two, not one hero, but two.
Yeah, i hated this book
October 4, 2019
Bush pilot Lyndie Anderson was raised by her stern military grandfather on bases all over the world. Now alone, she avoids making close ties to avoid getting hurt. Griffin Moore was a "hot shot" fire fighter crew chief until and Idaho wildfire killed 12 of his best friends. He's been mourning and hiding in San Diego for a year until his brother finally tracks him down and volunteers him to go fight a fire in a very remote section of Mexico - Copper Canyon. Lyndie found the village of San Puebla on one of her flights to bring a doctor to the area and became attached to it and some of the inhabitants. When she brings Griffin in, she ends up staying to help translate. He struggles to get over the nightmares and guilt of the ID fire. She wants no ties. But between them, they start to heal the other while trying to save the village. They're successful on both accounts. Nice secondary romances between Griffin's brother Brody and Nina - a local and Nina's dad Tom and the manager of the inn Lyndie owns, Rosa. Unusual locale for the story too. Good pacing, mostly good plot, Fast read.
December 7, 2022
✨Books I’ve Read in 2022: White Heat by Jill Shalvis ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Raise as an army brat, bush pilot Lyndie Anderson has always been independent and alone. Living only for her plane and the open sky, she eagerly rushes to help save the people of a small Mexican town from a raging wildfire. Yet when her cargo is a drop dead gorgeous fireman, Lyndie suddenly feels a burning desire-one that may ground her for the first time in her life.
Firefighter Griffin Moore has been haunted by the loss of his crew in an Idaho inferno. Scarred by survivors guilt, he became a recluse who hid himself away from working or being close to anyone. But when his brother convinces him to volunteer for another fire, he encounters a brave, beautiful women who sparks a simmering passion. Now in the hot dangerous conflagration of the American jungle, Griffin and Lyndie must discover a way to rescue a town and a love that may save them….
This was my first ever buddy read with a friend with both enjoyed this series, I liked that different setting being in another country and the firefighter story line. One of my top favorite tropes is men in uniform so this fits the bill!
Raise as an army brat, bush pilot Lyndie Anderson has always been independent and alone. Living only for her plane and the open sky, she eagerly rushes to help save the people of a small Mexican town from a raging wildfire. Yet when her cargo is a drop dead gorgeous fireman, Lyndie suddenly feels a burning desire-one that may ground her for the first time in her life.
Firefighter Griffin Moore has been haunted by the loss of his crew in an Idaho inferno. Scarred by survivors guilt, he became a recluse who hid himself away from working or being close to anyone. But when his brother convinces him to volunteer for another fire, he encounters a brave, beautiful women who sparks a simmering passion. Now in the hot dangerous conflagration of the American jungle, Griffin and Lyndie must discover a way to rescue a town and a love that may save them….
This was my first ever buddy read with a friend with both enjoyed this series, I liked that different setting being in another country and the firefighter story line. One of my top favorite tropes is men in uniform so this fits the bill!
April 13, 2020
Griffin Moore is in deep depression since he lost his best friend along with others while fighting a fire in Idaho’s wilderness. His brother Brody says he needs to get back into life and makes him go to Mexico to fight a wildfire that is threatening a town. Lyndie Anderson is the pilot for Hope International, a group that sends help where needed. She sees Grif is hurting but he keeps his grief inside. She fights the fire alongside Grif and the ranchers. He admires her spunk and courage and a friendship gradually forms but he tells her he is not ready for a relationship. He and Lyndie are alike in that each is unable to show feelings for another.
January 28, 2018
Didn't grab me, slow
I am an avid Jill Shalvis fan and was excited to find a series I hadn't seen yet. It was unusually tortuous to finish this book, the initial non stop action gave way to long musings and I just couldn't get into the main characters or the extremely heavy backstory. I'll give the second book in the series a shot, I'm hoping it was just a one off fluke that I didn't get into this one.
I am an avid Jill Shalvis fan and was excited to find a series I hadn't seen yet. It was unusually tortuous to finish this book, the initial non stop action gave way to long musings and I just couldn't get into the main characters or the extremely heavy backstory. I'll give the second book in the series a shot, I'm hoping it was just a one off fluke that I didn't get into this one.
January 3, 2019
I almost stopped reading this book. The fire fighting scenes were too real for me. What kept me reading was Jill Salvis' masterful writing. Her characters both main and secondary are emotional, sometimes anoying and a little humorous. As a cat owner, I loved how Lucifer added to Lyndie's personality. The sex scenes were emotional without being offense.
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September 7, 2020I did like this, but one thing i couldn't forgive the heroine for was expecting him to be able to get on with things when he was obviously dealing with survivors guilt. All she worried about was how things would affect her. I was glad when she finally realised he needed to talk rather than just getting on with it
August 10, 2022
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Great characters. Instant attraction with resistance. Both have experienced loss and grief and have dealt with it in their own ways. Communication is missing, until it isn’t. All this in the backdrop of a wildfire. Fears being conquered and hearts falling. More than one set of hearts!
Great characters. Instant attraction with resistance. Both have experienced loss and grief and have dealt with it in their own ways. Communication is missing, until it isn’t. All this in the backdrop of a wildfire. Fears being conquered and hearts falling. More than one set of hearts!
August 22, 2022
Usually, I plow through books. This one I just couldn't get through. The story was good. The characters were believable. But it was too up and down. It was fast paced then it slowed way down and those there the sections I had difficulty to keep reading and finish the book.
I usually like Jill Shalvis' books, but this one I just didn't.
I usually like Jill Shalvis' books, but this one I just didn't.
September 17, 2017
This is one of her older books and it shows. It's missing the humor and fun that later books like the Lucky Harbor series have in abundance. This was much more heavy handed and the conflict seemed forced.
January 26, 2018
Not one of my favorites of Ms. Shalvis. There was lots of action, angst, and wounded souls, but not the sexual heat or romance I've enjoyed in her other books. I found myself pushing to finish it and relieved when I did.
June 12, 2018
Loved this book! The character development was mesmerizing.
I love Shalvis" books and this was definitely a favorite as both the lead male and female both saved each other! The side romances were great too.
I love Shalvis" books and this was definitely a favorite as both the lead male and female both saved each other! The side romances were great too.
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