A Beautiful Fire

A sexy and sad book with a happy ending. Reminds me of an old school romance book. Definitely one to add to your must read list.

I love Colette Dixon’s books and this was no exception but I’ve got to admit this falls in the bottom rail in her series. Obviously just like the other books, this was no unicorns and rainbows but a true heart wrenching story. I wouldn’t say it totally breaks your heart but it still manages to make your heart twinge.

Unlike the other heroines, I had a slightly hard time to warm up to Harper. Even Jakub, although I really liked both of them it was harder to completely love them. Which means they were more human than just other book characters. Not the perfect characters you find in books but people you can expect to see on the road or be your friend. People don’t always make the correct decisions. Sometimes that is what helps them become more mature over time.

Still I really loved the book and would really love to read the rest of the series, if Ms Dixon thinks of continuing it. Also reading 3 of her books in close proximity, I’ve got to say that she’s fast becoming one of my favorite authors.

Tough call for me with this one. I didn't love it the way I loved the first few in the series. I hard a hard time relating to Harper, who was just a little rough around the edges and rigid. Jake didn't fare well with me either, although I did like his sense of humor and his sweet family, along with the food! I can relate! I did like him better than Harper though. Harper had a list made of criteria that she wanted in mate. Her problem was she wanted every box ticked and just a tad unrealistic. Her problems start when she's out jogging and falls literally at the feet of the hot fireman she eyes everyday while she's out for her run. Feeling like he needs to help her, he's off his shift and takes her to the Hospital to get checked out. Harper doesn't want help. Jake doesn't want a relationship, he's still not over the death of his wife 5 years prior.
There's plenty of push pull in this relationship, Harper begins to realize that maybe her list is skewed and Jake while still fighting is regret is falling for Harper. This story has plenty of tension and the plot was solid and writing as always, stellar. This just wasn't my favorite book. I love this series, Colette writes a great story!

arc from NetGalley

A Beautiful Fire is a well written romance. I enjoyed the plot and the believable characters. This book can be read as a stand-alone. I recommend this book. My thanks to the publisher for my advance ebook. This is my unbiased review.

This is the story of Dr. Harper Peters, infectious disease specialist and Jakub Wojcik, a widowed firefighter. Harper jogs past the fire station every morning to get a glimpse of the sexy firefighter and Jakub makes sure to be outside the station in order to see the beautiful jogger each morning. Until the morning that Harper literally falls into Jakub and thus their story begins.
Although Jakub is still grieving his wife, he feels a pull toward Harper. The first since his wife's death and although he's cautious at the same time he wants to explore it.. Harper has an "ideal" for the man she thinks should be her life partner and Jakub is not it. She tries to distance herself from him and date a man she feels would be an ideal partner, but the pull back to Jakub is too strong.
We follow them as they dance around attraction until finally succumbing to their desire.
I recommend the purchase of this book to experience their story. You will not be disappointed.
Thank you Colette Dixon, Caleo Press and NetGalley for allowing me this advance copy in exchange for my honest feedback.