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Merissa (14013 KP) rated Burn Patterns (First in Line #1) in Books

Feb 12, 2025  
Burn Patterns (First in Line #1)
Burn Patterns (First in Line #1)
Declan Rhodes | 2025 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
BURN PATTERNS is the first book in the First in Line series and also the first book by this author I have read. It won't be the last!

Marcus is the oldest of four brothers and he followed in his father's footsteps when he joined the Fire Service. James is a Forensic Psychologist at a local university, retired from field work due to a horrific tragedy he feels responsible for. What brings these two together is a series of fires that get more and more personal as the story unravels.

If you are looking for a relaxing, laid-back read, then choose a different book! This story kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. There is romance between Marcus and James, a natural progression and acknowledgement of what was between them. For me though, it wasn't the romance that kept me turning the pages (which was a shock because I LOVE romance!) but the sheer creepiness of the story. No, I didn't understand some of the reasoning behind it, but then I'm not some stalker with psychopathic qualities!

Both the story- and character development are outstanding! One of my favourite parts was reading about the patterns James spotted. The world-building was also perfect and I really hope we see more of the firehouse in future stories.

Absolutely amazing and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by me.

** same worded review will appear elsewhere **

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Feb 12, 2025
  
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Merissa (14013 KP) rated Next Door Protector (Hot as Sin #3) in Books

Apr 16, 2025  
Next Door Protector (Hot as Sin #3)
Next Door Protector (Hot as Sin #3)
Kitty O'Bliss | 2025 | Contemporary, Erotica, Romance
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
NEXT DOOR PROTECTOR is the third book in the Hot as Sin series, featuring firefighters from the same unit. You don't need to have read the others to get this one. If you haven't read a Kitty O'Bliss book before, then you need to know they are short and hot, without much of a backstory.


Alexandra is a dancer who has been stalked for the past three years, moving countless times, but he always finds her. She isolates herself from everyone, not trusting anyone or wanting anyone to get close. Until Jake bangs on her door after deciding she is his. He has decided she is his to protect and claim and he won't take no for an answer. Sounds to me like Alexandra now has two stalkers!

This short story is told completely from Jake's perspective and is incredibly fast-paced. I expected to read more about the stalker, but that would have made it a longer book. Instead, everything is pretty much sorted without any danger or suspense.

While I enjoyed the second book in the series, this one was just too out there for me, especially with just how stalkerish and caveman-like Jake was, and there were some errors in the last chapter that jolted my reading. This is a hot read if that's what you're looking for.

** same worded review will appear elsewhere **

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Apr 16, 2025