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ireadgoodbooks's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
scoutmomskf's review
5.0
Good book. Scott Kincaid is a sixth generation firefighter. He is young, good looking, and has quite a reputation as a ladies' man. He's also a really nice guy under that player exterior. Nearly losing his brother-in-law in a fire-related accident has him realizing that he wants more in his life. And discovering his last girlfriend was more interested in his benefits than in him showed him that he was dating the wrong women. So he has taken a break from dating until he figures out just what he wants. When the substitute lieutenant turns out to be a really sexy, confident woman, he's facing unexpected temptation.
Jamie has been a firefighter for quite a while. Some assignments have been easier than others, as far as fitting in with the other firefighters. She's happy to feel right at home with the crew at Engine 59. But her reaction to Scott is unexpected and not entirely welcome.
The chemistry between Scott and Jamie is hot from the start, but both do their best to ignore it. Scott knows that getting involved with his boss is a very bad idea. Plus, she'll only be around for a few weeks, so it isn't like she could be a permanent part of his life. For her part, Jamie has always been very careful not to get involved with fellow firefighters. It's hard enough being a woman in the profession without getting the reputation of sleeping with your coworkers. But an unexpected and smoking hot kiss has them rethinking their plans.
I really liked the way that they handled their relationship. Both are determined to keep their professional and personal lives separate, and they do a really good job of it. It isn't easy, but both are motivated. I loved seeing the easy camaraderie within their days at the firehouse. The respect they have for each other's abilities is obvious. They handle their personal time together with the same kind of respect. I loved seeing how much fun they had together. Though both went into the relationship expecting a simple, short-term affair, neither expected to have deeper feelings develop. And therein was the problem. As much as Scott respected Jamie's abilities, when it came to the idea of marriage, he had a hard time accepting that she had as much of a chance of being injured on the job as he did. On her side, there was no way that Jamie would give up the career she loved any more than she would ask him to give up his. When Scott allows his personal feelings to interfere during a fire, then compounds the problem with an ill-timed declaration, it looks like the end of their relationship. I hurt for them both as they had to face a future without each other. I loved Scott's big moment as he went to her and made his case.
I really enjoyed the two family relationships - the blood family of the Kincaids and the firefighter family. Scott is the youngest and has a close relationship with his sisters. There is realism in their treatment of each other, which has plenty of laughter but also some more tension filled times. I loved how Scott's sisters bonded with Jamie right away. The dress shopping scene was so much fun. The relationships among the firefighters were just as tight. The teasing was a riot, especially when some of it landed on Scott and his search for his "television wife". I liked how they respected Jamie, and also accepted her as one of them. They also had each other's backs, and not just during fires. I loved the way the whole crew reacted to the gossip they heard.
Jamie has been a firefighter for quite a while. Some assignments have been easier than others, as far as fitting in with the other firefighters. She's happy to feel right at home with the crew at Engine 59. But her reaction to Scott is unexpected and not entirely welcome.
The chemistry between Scott and Jamie is hot from the start, but both do their best to ignore it. Scott knows that getting involved with his boss is a very bad idea. Plus, she'll only be around for a few weeks, so it isn't like she could be a permanent part of his life. For her part, Jamie has always been very careful not to get involved with fellow firefighters. It's hard enough being a woman in the profession without getting the reputation of sleeping with your coworkers. But an unexpected and smoking hot kiss has them rethinking their plans.
I really liked the way that they handled their relationship. Both are determined to keep their professional and personal lives separate, and they do a really good job of it. It isn't easy, but both are motivated. I loved seeing the easy camaraderie within their days at the firehouse. The respect they have for each other's abilities is obvious. They handle their personal time together with the same kind of respect. I loved seeing how much fun they had together. Though both went into the relationship expecting a simple, short-term affair, neither expected to have deeper feelings develop. And therein was the problem. As much as Scott respected Jamie's abilities, when it came to the idea of marriage, he had a hard time accepting that she had as much of a chance of being injured on the job as he did. On her side, there was no way that Jamie would give up the career she loved any more than she would ask him to give up his. When Scott allows his personal feelings to interfere during a fire, then compounds the problem with an ill-timed declaration, it looks like the end of their relationship. I hurt for them both as they had to face a future without each other. I loved Scott's big moment as he went to her and made his case.
I really enjoyed the two family relationships - the blood family of the Kincaids and the firefighter family. Scott is the youngest and has a close relationship with his sisters. There is realism in their treatment of each other, which has plenty of laughter but also some more tension filled times. I loved how Scott's sisters bonded with Jamie right away. The dress shopping scene was so much fun. The relationships among the firefighters were just as tight. The teasing was a riot, especially when some of it landed on Scott and his search for his "television wife". I liked how they respected Jamie, and also accepted her as one of them. They also had each other's backs, and not just during fires. I loved the way the whole crew reacted to the gossip they heard.
hiervoordeboeken's review
2.0
Het eerste deel was nog leuk, en hoewel Scott een leuk personage was in de eerste boeken, viel dit wat tegen. Het kwam allemaal wat geforceerd over. Een reeks is fijn om dezelfde karakters terug tegen te komen, maar liever niet bijna dezelfde zinnen of dialogen.
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
4.0
This review was originally posted on (un)Conventional Bookviews
Fully Ignited was hot, tender, a bit complicated and very sweet.
One of the things I loved the most in Fully Ignited was the innuendos made with food... And I got at least two great quotes for future Thirsty Thursday and Hungry Hearts posts thanks to the sexiness of those. Both Jamie and Scott were great characters to follow in their adventures as firefighters, and it was refreshing to see a female LT, who was strong, confident and very competent. Neither of them wanted a romance at the workplace, though, but their attraction proved impossible for them to resist. However, Jamie's job with Scott's company was temporary, and so would their forbidden romance be.
I also really enjoyed that Fully Ignited included characters from prior Boston Fire stories, it was great to catch up with Scott's sisters, the other firefighters and their families. Between the fast pace of everything work-related, the slower pace and the evident chemistry between Jamie and Scott in their personal space made the story really good. There was excitement when they went out on a job, and there was combustible hotness when they were alone together.
Another thing that was well done was that Jamie was a woman in a very male-dominated work-place, and she had to play by certain rules in order to keep the respect of her fellow firefighters. Seeing her interactions with her team showed that she was very good at her job, however, and I enjoyed how she fit right in with the guys, even if there were some adjustments for them to make so that she could be as comfortable as possible when she was at work.
Written in third person point of view, past tense, Fully Ignited also included dialogues that showed the various characters' personality, and there was both humor and some sarcasm as well as very sexy innuendos that kept me immersed in the story from start to finish.
The hard punch of sexual attraction had taken him by surprise with its intensity, but it was more than that. She had an air of calm confidence that intrigued him - like she was a woman who really had her sit together - and that was something he must find attractive because he'd thought about her more than a few times in the last twenty-four hours.
It wasn't a home, though, and he wondered if that's what was nagging at him. Was it stuff that made a home? Or was it the wife and kids he didn't have? He was only twenty-seven, so he wasn't sure why he felt such a strong desire to finally settle down, but he couldn't deny it was there.
"I'd love to come up and share your chocolate pudding," Scott said. "I've worked up an appetite."
Fully Ignited was hot, tender, a bit complicated and very sweet.
One of the things I loved the most in Fully Ignited was the innuendos made with food... And I got at least two great quotes for future Thirsty Thursday and Hungry Hearts posts thanks to the sexiness of those. Both Jamie and Scott were great characters to follow in their adventures as firefighters, and it was refreshing to see a female LT, who was strong, confident and very competent. Neither of them wanted a romance at the workplace, though, but their attraction proved impossible for them to resist. However, Jamie's job with Scott's company was temporary, and so would their forbidden romance be.
I also really enjoyed that Fully Ignited included characters from prior Boston Fire stories, it was great to catch up with Scott's sisters, the other firefighters and their families. Between the fast pace of everything work-related, the slower pace and the evident chemistry between Jamie and Scott in their personal space made the story really good. There was excitement when they went out on a job, and there was combustible hotness when they were alone together.
Another thing that was well done was that Jamie was a woman in a very male-dominated work-place, and she had to play by certain rules in order to keep the respect of her fellow firefighters. Seeing her interactions with her team showed that she was very good at her job, however, and I enjoyed how she fit right in with the guys, even if there were some adjustments for them to make so that she could be as comfortable as possible when she was at work.
Written in third person point of view, past tense, Fully Ignited also included dialogues that showed the various characters' personality, and there was both humor and some sarcasm as well as very sexy innuendos that kept me immersed in the story from start to finish.
The hard punch of sexual attraction had taken him by surprise with its intensity, but it was more than that. She had an air of calm confidence that intrigued him - like she was a woman who really had her sit together - and that was something he must find attractive because he'd thought about her more than a few times in the last twenty-four hours.
It wasn't a home, though, and he wondered if that's what was nagging at him. Was it stuff that made a home? Or was it the wife and kids he didn't have? He was only twenty-seven, so he wasn't sure why he felt such a strong desire to finally settle down, but he couldn't deny it was there.
"I'd love to come up and share your chocolate pudding," Scott said. "I've worked up an appetite."
mrsmar10thereader's review against another edition
4.0
Heated
Boston Fire is the hottest spot in town and book 3 is where I started. I really have to go back to the beginning because if the other books are as good as Scott and Jamie's... I'm definitely missing out. Highly recommend getting in on the Boston Fire action!
Boston Fire is the hottest spot in town and book 3 is where I started. I really have to go back to the beginning because if the other books are as good as Scott and Jamie's... I'm definitely missing out. Highly recommend getting in on the Boston Fire action!
mags_louise's review against another edition
4.0
Another enjoyable story in this series, This one featuring firefighters Scotty Kincaid and Jamie Rutherford who arrives at Engine 59 as temporary Lieutenant. The story itself was sweet, with some hot moments and lots of really likable characters and I hope there will be more to come from this series in the future, and I would happily recommend this one to others.
bookgoonie's review against another edition
5.0
I've loved the whole series. I really like the turnabout in this one with Jamie being a firefighter too. I love that she was tough, smart & successful at her job, but also warm, fun and connectable as a woman. Fun to see Scotty find his HEA where he least expected it.
anabelsbrother's review
3.0
E-ARC is received thanks to the publisher and Netgalley.
3.5 stars
I love Scotty Kincaid from the glimpses I got of him from the previous books, and I'm glad that his book didn't disappoint.
Scott has always been regarded as a sort of a player, and seeing the happiness surrounding his friends and their newfound loves is making him long for one of his own, so he decides to take a break from the field until he meets a woman he could see himself settling down with. And then he meets Jamie Rutherford, who is assigned to Engine 59 as a temporary replacement for their injured lieutenant slash Scott's brother-in-law, Danny Walsh.
I just love Jamie from the beginning; I always have a soft spot and a huge ton of respect for a girl who excels in a male-dominated field. Her chemistry with Scott is instant, and I love how they are being adults about the whole working in the same space thing. I also love the Kincaid family cameos; they are planning Lydia and Aiden's wedding in this, and the chocolate cake thing is one of my favourite scenes in the book.
Overall, this has been an entertaining read, and I might have been a little weepy at the epilogue.
3.5 stars
I love Scotty Kincaid from the glimpses I got of him from the previous books, and I'm glad that his book didn't disappoint.
Scott has always been regarded as a sort of a player, and seeing the happiness surrounding his friends and their newfound loves is making him long for one of his own, so he decides to take a break from the field until he meets a woman he could see himself settling down with. And then he meets Jamie Rutherford, who is assigned to Engine 59 as a temporary replacement for their injured lieutenant slash Scott's brother-in-law, Danny Walsh.
I just love Jamie from the beginning; I always have a soft spot and a huge ton of respect for a girl who excels in a male-dominated field. Her chemistry with Scott is instant, and I love how they are being adults about the whole working in the same space thing. I also love the Kincaid family cameos; they are planning Lydia and Aiden's wedding in this, and the chocolate cake thing is one of my favourite scenes in the book.
Overall, this has been an entertaining read, and I might have been a little weepy at the epilogue.
xakyr's review
2.0
This is the second time I've read the third book in a series by this author and hated it! It's more of a 1.5 star read for me, but since Goodreads can't do half star ratings yet, I rounded up because I actually made it through this one.
Jamie came across as very career oriented and career conscious. She was hard to relate to, because she put her career and the appearances surrounding it above everything else, even romance. She didn't want anything to upset that apple cart, so she allowed love to just walk out of her life. I hated her the most in this book.
Scott was not much better. He's supposed to be this alpha male firefighter, but he was such a wuss when it came to fighting to keep Jamie in his life. I also didn't understand why he wanted to settle down all of a sudden. It didn't make much sense, other than to say "Everyone else I know is doing it, so I guess I should too!". For me, it didn't ring true at all.
I think this will be the last time I take a chance on this author. I just haven't had good luck with her works.
Jamie came across as very career oriented and career conscious. She was hard to relate to, because she put her career and the appearances surrounding it above everything else, even romance. She didn't want anything to upset that apple cart, so she allowed love to just walk out of her life. I hated her the most in this book.
Scott was not much better. He's supposed to be this alpha male firefighter, but he was such a wuss when it came to fighting to keep Jamie in his life. I also didn't understand why he wanted to settle down all of a sudden. It didn't make much sense, other than to say "Everyone else I know is doing it, so I guess I should too!". For me, it didn't ring true at all.
I think this will be the last time I take a chance on this author. I just haven't had good luck with her works.