Hazing, a lack of funding, and poor facilities mean that the firemen aren't exactly thrilled to have a 'lady' on the crew-even one as competent and smart as Cassie. The tough, old-school Boston firehouse is as different from Cassie's old job as it could possibly be. But when her estranged and ailing mother asks her to give up her whole life and move to Boston, Cassie suddenly has an emergency of her own. As one of the only female firefighters in her Texas firehouse, she's seen her fair share of them, and she's a total pro at other people's tragedies. If you enjoyed 'The Kiss Quotient,' by Helen Hoang, read Things You Save in a Fire''įrom the New York Times bestselling author of How to Walk Away comes a stunning new novel about courage, hope, and learning to love against all odds.Ĭassie Hanwell was born for emergencies. 'A spirited, independent heroine meets a smoking-hot fireman in Center's smart romance.

'An appealing heroine, a compelling love story, a tearjerking twist, and a thoroughly absorbing story. 'Center gives readers a sharp and witty exploration of love and forgiveness that is at once insightful, entertaining, and thoroughly addictive.' This is a story of love, of family, and of learning how to be vulnerable-and trust me, Cassie’s life journey is one you don’t want to miss.**AN AUGUST 2019 LIBRARYREADS SELECTION**

Cassie is smart, unapologetic, and great at her job, and watching her make her mark at a firehouse that’s practically muggy with testosterone is as satisfying as it entertaining. I don’t even know how to explain how much I adored this book, but let’s start with the best thing about it: the main character. Interesting, then, that the other rookie firefighter seems to be worming his way into her heart…

Between trying to fit in and icing mom at home, Cassie’s days are more than filled. When her ailing, estranged mother calls her home to Boston, she is faced with the dual challenges of navigating their rocky relationship (which she’s in no mood to do) and making her mark in a new firehouse, where even the chief is annoyed at the idea of having a woman around. I guess it’s pretty old hat to introduce a repeat author around here with the promise of an even-better follow-up, but I can’t help it: Things You Save in a Fire is BETTER than Katherine Center’s breakout romance novel of 2018, How to Walk Away.Ĭassie Hanwell is a no-bullshit, tough-as-nails firefighter who doesn’t need (or want) a man in her life.

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