Station Five's youngest team member, Tommy, hides behind a gregarious persona. No one knows of the pain he hides or the indecision over his career choices. Meeting Shea brings light into his life. He wants her and is determined to show her he's not a immature kid, but a grown man. A man who will put her needs first.

Both have painful pasts that have had a real effect on them as individuals. Angst and tension has the reader feeling empathy towards them, hoping that they will have their 'happy ever after.' Danger lurks, threatening to destroy their fledgling relationship.

Throughout this novel, the fourth in Dee's The Firefighters of Station Five series, the reader will find themselves riveted to the pages, unable to let go. This is a story that has every thing I love in a good book. Endearing characters, superb continuity, strong research, smooth dialogue, and is so oh-so-sexy that you'll need to your own fire doused. It is deeply emotional and you might need a tissue for this one. The action is exciting, thrilling and edge-of-your-seat, nail-biting drama.

Can this novel be read on it's own? Definitely. But you won't want to miss the others in the series starting with Trial By Fire, Under Fire and Hidden Fire. They are all so very different yet together they build a larger picture that encompasses the dynamics of the team, which I particularly found interesting. It made this story and the others feel more than fiction but a vivid snapshot of the lives of the firefighters and those they love. I'm eagerly anticipating the next book. I can't wait. I hate waiting.

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Sensuality rating: Explicit

Reviewer: Abi
June 10, 2010