Up in Smoke by Kate Meader {a review}

 

Are you ready for a new firefighter romance series from Kate Meader? If so, go grab Up in Smoke NOW! Up in Smoke is the first in the brand new Hot in Chicago Rookies series about firefighters navigating the trials of new jobs and sizzling romances as they find their place in the world and the love of a lifetime.

First things first, I love that Abby has followed her dreams and became a firefighter. Yes she's following in her mom's footsteps, but she's doing this on her own, and proving that just because her father is who he is, he isn't helping her one bit. Abby has earned her position at Station 6 because of her qualifications.

Then there is that meet cute between Roman and Abby at the diner. Absolutely loved that, and absolutely saw what was going to happen next. It didn't matter one bit that I predicted it, the story still captivated me. From Abby finding her footing at the firehouse, to learning the ropes, to creating friendships, to going out on calls, I loved it all. The moments of tension, at work, between Abby and Roman had me coming back for more. I had to see how all of this was going to work out.

When they finally got together I was curious as to how it would affect their work, or if it would at all. I also was wondering what Abby's dad was going to say when he found out. I wasn't expecting it to all be revealed the way it was. But it was probably the best way for it to be revealed for the shock/drama factor.

Speaking of drama, I fulled expected Roman's ex to bring more to the table in that department. So I was a bit disappointed by her role in the story.

BUT, the moment of conflict between Roman and Abby was top notch. I never want to see characters in agony, but the way Kate Meader laid this all out was perfection. It just made the reunion all the sweeter. I could go on, but I don't want to accidentally spoil anything.

This was a great kick off to the new series, and I am so glad that I read it. Cannot wait to read the next book in the series, and witness Abby & Roman as side characters. Plus the next book is about Jude, and I am so ready for his story to be told! Now I just hope that Kate releases it sooner than December! (wishful thinking)

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts on Up in Smoke. If you are a fan of firefighter romances set in the workplace, that is also a bit of an age gap, as well as forbidden, then you need to check out this book!

Laura

Cover: Lori Jackson Design

Lives are on the line at Engine 6 … and so are hearts.

 

Newly-minted firefighter Abby Sullivan is exactly where she wants to be: Chicago Fire Department’s Engine 6, the station where her mom blazed a trail as one of the first female firefighters in the city. The first to fall in the line of duty, too. All Abby wants is to succeed, but that’s a tough proposition when people only see a feel-good story, a token woman failing at a man’s job, or the princess in need of protection. And the man tasked with watching her six? 

 

Lieutenant Roman Rossi, the one person she can’t let close. 

 

Having the daughter of his boss and nemesis under his wing shouldn’t be a problem for Roman—he’s a professional and can treat her like any other firefighter rookie. Except she happens to be the gorgeous woman he once shared a slice of cherry pie with, followed by the hottest, sweetest, most pulse-pounding kiss of his life. He didn’t know her name but he had planned to find out.

 

Now Roman knows exactly who Abby is: a threat to his self-control more dangerous than a five-alarm blaze. Lust has no place in the firehouse, and a distraction like Abby with her electric blue eyes, waves of flame-red hair, and freckles Roman wants to map with his tongue, is one he can ill afford. 

 

Because one wrong move … and it could all go up in smoke.

 

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Meet Kate Meader 

Originally from Ireland, USA Today bestselling author Kate Meader cut her romance reader teeth on Maeve Binchy and Jilly Cooper novels, with some Harlequins thrown in for variety. Give her tales about brooding mill owners, oversexed equestrians, and men who can rock an apron, fire hose, or hockey stick, and she’s there. 

Now based in Chicago, she writes sexy contemporary romance with big-hearted guys and strong heroines - and heroes - who can match their men quip for quip.

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