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Deep Burn

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As always, I LOVED this book. Kimberly Kincaid has a knack for captivating storytelling. Compelling characters, continuing interaction of previous characters featured in the series, the intrigue of a high-stakes case, and a romance that sizzles. Shae and Capelli's story sucks you in, including mysteries introduced and unraveled as the story goes on. For the adrenaline junkie and the geeky tech whiz, the slow burn born from a significant sizzle goes deeper than either realize or are prepared for.
Not to be missed, though I'm sure everyone who knows me knows that I always say that about Kimberly's work!
A great choice for both new readers and longtime fans! The Station Seventeen series gets better and better with each new addition!

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This was a decent story and I somewhat enjoyed both the hero and the heroine, James and Shae. However, nothing really stood out making it a great book.

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Okay...... I expected more to the ending and kind of was left hanging on. This book is very detailed and thorough down to the T with information so I'm a little shock the ending just kind of fell off. It's a good novel with insane about of hotness and I'm not just talking about the fires. Shae is one tough firefighter but she is wickedly wild enough to catch Capelli's attention. Those two are like magnets that pull together constantly no matter how hard he tries to hide from her, she still sees him. It's a good novel that gives you more action in and out of the bedroom.

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This was a great read!! I loved how the author created so much suspense- an emotional roller coaster of a story.

I do suggest having read the first book Skin Deep) in the series. I hadn’t & I felt like I was missing some things.

Great book by a great author. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

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WOW!! Just WOW. I loved this book from the very beginning, I really couldn't put it down. The opening starts off really well and pulls you into reading more and more, Shae McCullough a rule breaking badass firefighter at Station Seventeen and James Capelli who is a highly intelligent specialist in the Elite Investigations at the Remington Police Dept, find themselves neck deep in a murder/arson investigation that could put both their lives at risk.
It is nail biting SO GOOD, Kimberly Kincaid just gets better and better with each book she's wrote. Its packed full of suspense, some very hot sexy scenes the characters are all relateable and storyline just flowed together holding your attention. It is a definite 100% must read for this summer, it will heat you up in all the right places!!

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This is the third story of Kimberly's I have read and i enjoyed both of those books so when I got the opportunity to read her newest book I was excited. Even before starting this book my favorite part was that this book centered around a female firefighter. Yes you heard that right a female firefighter. I love to see when authors put strong, confident woman as the main part of the book but also in a protective service role like being a firefighter.

So getting down to the stuff that I liked about the book. Well I thought Kimberly did a decent job on character development. I can tell you she didn't give a ton of back story like I have read with other authors but that is not necessarily a bad thing. I think that what she gave us was enough to get a feel of why Shae and James were the way they were. In addition, I liked how to she really opened Shae's character up in the book as you went through the story. You really got to see the character not only confident but also vulnerable.

In regards to the storyline I will tell you right now I think this was my favorite romance book that I have read this summer. I think Kimberly did a phenomenal job with this story. She had the romance, mystery and thrill and a little bit of humor all in one book. She had you on the edge of the seat trying to figure out what was going to happen next and if Shae and James would make it alive to the end of the book (okay thats a little dramatic we all know for the most part romance ends in happily ever after usually)

I can't wait to read the next book in this series and also to read more books of Kimberly's. She has definitely become one of my favorite authors after this book.

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Sexy and thrilling. I got hooked with the rush I got from reading those firefighters battle life threatening infernos, I kept flipping pages because the great characters and fast paced, suspenseful plot.

Service before all. Protect. Team. Shae McCullough deeply believes in all of the above, especially when one of her fellow firefighters asks for help, even if she’s disobeying a direct order. But her little feat has now landed her a two-week stay in the boring arson investigation unit. That is until she stumbles across what looks like arson covering up a murder, sending her to Remington’s intelligence unit and closely working with the very smart, serious and sexy with glasses James Capelli.

Shae’s spontaneity and impetuousness was too dangerous for Capelli’s very logical and structured way of life. He didn’t understand her and had a hard time fathoming their wild attraction; and having to closely work with her only stoked the flames to their incredible chemistry.

But the man their chasing won’t be brought in without a fight and he’ll do anything, including reveal Capelli’s dark past and put Shae and Capelli in harm’s way. Can they find a way to work together and catch him or will their newfound romance go up in flames?

Both Shae and Capelli were fascinating characters I enjoyed getting to know. Shae is a strong woman who’s not afraid to take risks and live life at its fullest, but there’s a heartbreaking reason behind her attitude. James Capelli’s backstory was just as sad, but it compelled him to lead a life on the straight and narrow. I very much enjoyed reading their relationship unfold. I loved how Shae saw the good man behind the rigid façade even though Capelli had a hard time believing it and watching him be so very protective of her made my heart swell.

Kimberly Kincaid’s latest novel packs an exciting punch with the right amounts of emotions. There’s sexiness and steam. There’s wit and banter. There’s suspense and excitement. This is an opposites attract story, which makes the chemistry between Shae and Capelli all the sweeter.

Not only do we experience Shae and Capelli’s bumpy romance from each of their points of view, but we also get a peek at the bad guy’s evil machinations, it’s was frighteningly brilliant! I devoured the novel and I’m sure Kincaid’s followers, and any romantic suspense fan, will love it as well.

Deep Burn is book #2 in the Station Seventeen series by Kimberly Kincaid. It is a standalone, full-length contemporary romance. Told from two points of view with a happy ending.

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I flipping loved James Capelli!! Need I say more?! No, seriously. He is nerdy, hot and has a shady past. Swoon! Shae is badass! I love reading about women in non-traditional jobs. I had tears in my eyes when it came out why she is impulsive. This book is a super quick read because you can't stop reading it once you start!! I loved all of the secondary characters and had fun trying to decide who will be paired together next! As always Kimberly Kincaid wrote a story that will stay with me after reading it.

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3.5 stars

This one offers a typical Kincaid: a smart, well researched story with great characters, well written dialogue, suspense that is done very realistically, and hot sex...don't forget the hot sex! My biggest complaint is one I have had of her novels before...the slow start. If you can overcome a slow start, this story is EXCELLENT! Plus you get the added bonus of a hero that wears glasses. I love a man in glasses!

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Deep Burn is the second full length book in Kimberly Kincaid's Station Seventeen. It's classified as romantic suspense but the chemistry between the leads Shae and Capelli are more than enough to keep the blaze going.
This series centers around the firehouse Station Seventeen and yes they all start around a fire (heh)BUT it's really stand alone stories with a mystery to solve.

In Deep Burn, Shae is a firefighter who has been suspended and placed on arson duty for a couple weeks. While deep in paperwork she notices something unusual in the fires that have happened recently, including the one she got suspended on. She takes her suspicions to the murder investigation unit where she gets paired with Capelli. Now Capelli is the cops highly regarded tech guy, he's the typical geek guy. A good looking geek guy in Shae's way of thinking, one she almost got and heavy with one night until he suddenly backtracked. Capelli has always felt a little off balance with Shae. She's impulsive and chaotic, things that basically drives him nuts since he likes order and black and white. When they get paired together with just Shae's hunches to go on, it totally distracts him, not because of the absence of concrete clues but more because of his attraction to Shae. The closer they come to solving the crime, the closer they become to each other. Pretty soon the flames get hot for this two in more ways than one.

If you like your romance not just hot, sexy and sizzling but with a dash of suspense and mystery then Deep Burn is one book you shouldn't miss!

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Another well written, perfectly paced suspense story about firefighters and cops taking down the bad guys. Shae a strong character and stubborn in her way of life finds just the common ground needed to get Capelli to be her rock in tough situations.

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Kimberly Kincaid does it again with another edge of your seat, suspense filled Station Seventeen book. I have to say that I love this series. I love a HEA, and this book sure does have that, but is will keep that reader on the edge of their seat, it will have you biting your nails and hanging on to every word. This is the story of Shae and Capelli.

Firefighter Shae McCullough loves the thrill of working at Station Seventeen. Just another one of the guys, she lives for the adventure of the job, loves her work and the family that she has made for herself with these firefighters. When Station Seventeen is called to the scene of a fire that reeks of arson and something a little more dangerous, Shea will be giving no choice but to team up with Capelli and the rest of the detectives to figure out what they have on their hands.

James Capelli the best tech and surveillance expert that the PD has ever had. Not a officer by any means, he deals with facts. He is logical and has earned the nickname Encyclopedia Brown by his coworkers. But he also has a thing for the beautiful Shae McCullough and for him that spells danger.

When Shea and Capelli unravel that mystery of who is setting the fires, they will need to set a trap of their own. But when Shea is taken, Capelli will move heaven and earth to get her back, keep her safe and make her his.

What I loved so much about the relationship between Capelli and Shea is that they both had each others backs. They trusted each other not only with long buried secrets, but with their very lives. I loved how Shea opened up to Capelli about the loss of her best friend and why she decided to become a firefighter in the first place. Capelli was so supportive and caring it made me melt. And when Capelli opened up about his past, what he had done, what he blames himself for, Shea was right there for him, telling him that he was a good man, that he was the best man. She was so honest in her belief that somehow, she was able to get him to see it to.

Another amazing addition to the Station Seventeen series. I cannot wait for more.

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A great, suspenseful romance with lots of action throughout, I highly recommend Deep Burn!

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4 1/2 STARS!

Explosive! A sexy female firefighter meets her match when she gets paired with the tech guru in Remington PD's intelligence unit. Sparks fly and opposites attract as they find themselves knee deep in an investigation neither of them expected ... and outrunning danger at every turn! Great characters, familiarity from previous books, and an exciting plot. Looking forward to more in the series!

Firefighter Shae McCullough is feisty! She goes all in at every turn and she doesn't believe in backing down from danger. Her gutsy attitude has gotten her into trouble on more than one occasion, and this time she's really done it! A two week suspension from the firehouse is going to be torture! Her only saving grace is that they didn't send her home to twiddle her thumbs ... at least she still gets to go work at the boring arson division.

James Capelli works with the Remington Police Department as an IT and surveillance specialist. He's logical and all about following the rules and being a "by the books" kind of guy. When he gets involved working with Shae on an arson investigation, he can't deny he's attracted to her .. but she's so against the rules! She jumps into something without thinking while he examines every possible outcome before proceeding ... she would drive him crazy! But he finds he just can't resist her. When danger rears it's ugly head in her direction from someone from his dark past, will he be able to keep her safe?

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4.5 Stars! Deep Burn is book #2 in the Station Seventeen series but can easily be read as a stand alone book.

I love a good fire fighter story and I also like reading about females that are in male dominated roles and flourish so I was looking forward to this book. I'll be honest though, it took me awhile to really like Shae. She was just a bit too reckless, impulsive and had very little respect for the rules (even in a job when they are obviously necessary for the safety of everyone). I wish that when she got in trouble for breaking the chain of command she would have given it a little more thought and accepted some responsibility and demonstrated that what she did was wrong instead of instantly justifying her behavior. I didn't necessarily like her "well it all worked out because I'm a good firefighter" attitude. However, I really liked her interactions with Capelli and her acceptance of his past and non-judgment did a lot to win me over. So although her recklessness bothered me a bit her loyalty and honesty won me over and by midway through the book I was a fan of Shae.

I also really liked Capelli and found him an interesting character and I loved that he wasn't the typical alpha male hero. He was a very logical, nerdy type hero and I found his role as tech and surveillance fitting and compelling. I also enjoyed watching him loose his completely rational thought process when confronted with his attraction to Shea.

The romance between Shea and Capelli actually worked which was surprising given how completely different these two characters were. The sex scenes were hot and I believed the emotional entanglement between them. I was actually surprised that Capelli didn't have more of a moderating effect on Shea and vice versa and yet they do balance each other.

The suspense was interesting and it kept me reading to see how it would all play out. Although the identity of the villain was known from the beginning I still found myself on the edge reading to see how they would outwit him.

Overall, intriguing characters, a compelling romance and a great mix of suspense and romance. I look forward to more books in the Station Seventeen series.

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This is a great book; this is the second book in the Station Seventeen series written by Kimberly Kincaid. Firefighter Shae McCullough is all-in, all the time. When her reckless response at a fire earns her a two-week penance filing paperwork for the arson investigation unit, the rules and routines are enough to bore her senseless. But the discovery of a possible arson at a murder scene has her instincts fired up, and when Shae is assigned to assist Remington’s elite intelligence unit with their investigation, she’s all too ready to jump in with both boots first. To tech and surveillance expert James Capelli, logic isn’t just a job requirement, it’s a way of life. He’s less than thrilled to work with Shae, whose impulsiveness threatens his sanity and whose curves threaten his composure. Despite their differences, they uncover a case bigger than anyone could have expected—along with an attraction that burns deep. This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. This book will keep you reading long into the night. If you are looking for a great book, then you need to read this book. I am looking forward to reading the next book by this great author. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.

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Kimberly Kincaid burns up the pages with Deep Burn, the second book in her Station Seventeen series. Shae McCullough, a fire fighter at Station Seventeen, responsed recklessly at a fire which earned her two weeks of shuffling paper for the arson investigation unit. While there, see discovers another possible arson that looks very similar to the one she just fought, where two men were murdered. After sharing this information Shae becomes assigned to work with Remington’s Elite Intelligence unit on the investigation to find this murderer.

James Capelli, a tech and surveillance expert with the Elite squad believes logic is not just one of his job requirements; it’s his way of life. Capelli’s not quite happy to be working with the impulsive Shae as it threatens his sanity and her curves and beauty threaten his composure. Despite their differences they find a way to work together to solve a case that becomes much larger than anyone expected. This killer ends up not being a stranger to Capelli, but actually someone who is part of his dark and secret past. The more time Capelli and Shae spend together, the more attracted they become to each other; a case of opposites attract. The chemistry between these two is amazing and Ms. Kincaid is incredible in her descriptions of the sexy time shared between these two. All in all, it really did come down to a race against the clock as Shae and Capelli work to outsmart the man behind the arsons and killings.

I really enjoyed reading this book as had Ms. Kincaid drew me in and did not let me go until I read the last page. Ms. Kincaid kept this reader mesmerized with wanting to see how Shae and Capelli would capture this guy and whether or not they would get their happy ever after. I highly recommend this book to other readers and I for one look forward to the next book in this series.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

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This book shreds any pre-conceived notions you may have about how alpha heroes and the women who love them are supposed to be presented! I have gotten used to my alpha male heroes flexing kick-butt muscles and oozing testosterone. Yet with one look of his “melty chocolate eyes,” police techno-genius James Capelli had my attention. What a compelling character! Meanwhile, speaking of kick-butt, Shae McCullough may be a female but she swaggers like any testosterone-fueled fireman, dashing into burning building with her colleagues then burning up the sheets with no-strings-attached lovers. The two have been somewhat drawn to one another, but always kept some distance. But as Capelli and Shae find themselves working together to solve an arson-turned homicide, their attraction combusts!

“Deep Burn” is an intense, fascinating, sexy story filled with suspense and romance, along with our favorite firefighters and cops from Remington’s Fire Station Seventeen and the Thirty-Third. Every time I read a Kimberly Kincaid book, I declare it my favorite and “Deep Burn” is no exception. Once again Ms. Kincaid has crafted a riveting plot full of twists and turns, containing characters I need to know better, and weaved throughout with emotion running the gamut from light-hearted banter to heart-breaking sorrow. Perhaps most amazing of all, the reader knows who the villain is, but it only seemed to enhance the edge- of-your-seat, hold-your-breath moments! And throughout it all, Capelli and Shae navigate the case and their emerging feelings. Because at it’s heart, this story is about two souls so figuratively scarred by events in their past that they believe a lasting relationship with anyone is beyond reach. Of course, this only makes Shae and Capelli perfect for one another - you cannot help but root for them to bring closure to the case and a happily-ever-after beginning for their relationship.

Deep Burn is such a top-notch, well-written romantic suspense read it is definitely getting a re-read soon - I loved it that much. It is the perfect read for anytime, anyplace!

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