Sophie Tyler and her co-workers from Company 6 of the New York Fire Department frequented the bar which opened for them each morning for breakfast. Sophie’s roommate was getting married so she had two choices--another house mate or a second job. Bailey’s needed waitress and bartending help. Sophie, the risk taker, and Liam, the cautious one, had nothing in common except chemistry. He and his boys had already lost their wife and mother. Could they possibly take a chance on losing someone else in their lonely lives, especially when there was an arsonist seemingly stalking Sophie’s fire unit?

Ms. Kathryn Shay has once again penned a fantastic novel concerning the large O’Neil family and those they loved. The two main characters were dynamic and true-to-life. This O’Neil brother had complex issues but he also had depth of feelings yearning to escape from within him. Sophie, on the other hand, was an energetic woman who lived daily fighting the stigma of women in a typical man’s job. Her vibrant individuality was so real it was as if I was inside her body feeling her highs and lows.

The secondary cast contained a myriad of strong personalities which only enhanced this marvelously-written story. I loved everything about this book and cannot wait for her next offering. I highly recommend that everyone read this book, especially if you love action, adventure, and steamy romance.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Very sensual

Reviewer: Brenda Talley
June 19, 2008