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Firewall
Veronica Clark is a respected IT security professional for one of the largest financial management firms in San Francisco. When she finds evidence that the company has been hacked, however, it's HERSELF who needs security.
Angus Miller has proudly carried on the family name, hoping to become the youngest ever battalion chief of Engine Company 62. But battling fires is a piece of cake next to keeping his sister's best friend, Veronica, safe from the people who want to silence her.
When danger fans the flames of attraction between Veronica and Angus, staying alive gets a lot more complicated.
Angus Miller has proudly carried on the family name, hoping to become the youngest ever battalion chief of Engine Company 62. But battling fires is a piece of cake next to keeping his sister's best friend, Veronica, safe from the people who want to silence her.
When danger fans the flames of attraction between Veronica and Angus, staying alive gets a lot more complicated.
160 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2023
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Jessica Mehring
8 books6 followersJessica Mehring is a Colorado-based author, copywriter and entrepreneur. She believes that history and nature are our greatest teachers, yet she is also endlessly fascinated by technology and the human brain. She loves reading, walks in the woods, yoga, and creating and collecting art. She lives with her husband, two daughters, and one spoiled mutt — and her growing collection of books and office supplies are slowly taking over their house.
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August 23, 2023
Firewall is a contemporary romance novel that is filled with action, suspense, mystery, danger, and intrigue. The story centers around the characters of Angus and Veronica and is told from each of their POV. Veronica is a security professional working for a top-notch financial management firm. She prides herself on being smart, professional, and one of the best in her area of expertise when it comes to providing security. Veronica often butts heads with her boss over the costs associated with the security measures that she puts in place to prevent the company from being hacked and their information sold. So, when she discovers that the company has been hacked, she is shocked and tries to uncover who is responsible. In doing so, she puts her life in danger.
When Veronica’s best friend, Cara, discovers that Veronica is in danger she enlists the help of her brother Angus to keep Veronica safe. Angus is a firefighter who takes pride in his job and in upholding the family name. He believes in working hard and is focused on his career with the goal of being the youngest battalion chief. Angus is not keen on babysitting his sister’s friend but agrees to do so. Before long he realizes that keeping Veronica safe is far more complicated than he anticipated. As Angus and Veronica spend time together the attraction and chemistry between them grows.
This book was wonderfully written with an intriguing storyline and engaging characters. Veronica is smart, feisty, determined, and refuses to back down from a challenge. When danger looms, she faces it head-on. Angus is smart, hardworking, loyal, kind, and loves his family. When his sister Cara asks for his help, he may seem reluctant at first, but he knows deep down that he is doing the right thing. The chemistry between Veronica and Angus was interesting to read as they discovered their attraction towards one another. This book will take you through a series of twists and turns as secrets are uncovered, betrayals are revealed, and the sense of impending danger looms for Veronica and Angus. I highly recommend this book!
When Veronica’s best friend, Cara, discovers that Veronica is in danger she enlists the help of her brother Angus to keep Veronica safe. Angus is a firefighter who takes pride in his job and in upholding the family name. He believes in working hard and is focused on his career with the goal of being the youngest battalion chief. Angus is not keen on babysitting his sister’s friend but agrees to do so. Before long he realizes that keeping Veronica safe is far more complicated than he anticipated. As Angus and Veronica spend time together the attraction and chemistry between them grows.
This book was wonderfully written with an intriguing storyline and engaging characters. Veronica is smart, feisty, determined, and refuses to back down from a challenge. When danger looms, she faces it head-on. Angus is smart, hardworking, loyal, kind, and loves his family. When his sister Cara asks for his help, he may seem reluctant at first, but he knows deep down that he is doing the right thing. The chemistry between Veronica and Angus was interesting to read as they discovered their attraction towards one another. This book will take you through a series of twists and turns as secrets are uncovered, betrayals are revealed, and the sense of impending danger looms for Veronica and Angus. I highly recommend this book!
June 7, 2023
Review of Advance Reader Copy
When information security expert Veronica Clark finds a bug on a hard disk drive in Sunset Financial’s server room, she knows something is amiss. But, to her surprise, finding the evidence of the company being hacked places her in peril.
Veronica’s best friend, Cara Miller, is worried about her friend and she wheedles her brother, firefighter captain Angus to check on her. It doesn’t take long for him to discover that fighting fires is far less dangerous than keeping his sister’s best friend safe.
And could some attraction between the two make things even more complicated?
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This compelling tale alternates between two points of view, those of Veronica and of Angus. Well-drawn, interesting, nuanced characters and a strong sense of place anchor the telling of the tale. Pulling the reader into the story from the outset, the intriguing narrative moves along at a brisk pace as the unfolding story takes several surprising turns. .
As the plot twists, unexpected revelations keep the reader guessing; a strong undercurrent of tension flows throughout the story as the suspense builds and readers find themselves turning pages as fast as possible.
There’s a sweet, authentic-feeling camaraderie between Angus and his sister, Cara, creating a strong realism in the telling of the tale. A budding romance, some faltering steps, and an unexpected betrayal make this book simply unputdownable.
Readers who enjoy romantic suspense will find much to appreciate here. Don’t miss this one.
Highly recommended.
When information security expert Veronica Clark finds a bug on a hard disk drive in Sunset Financial’s server room, she knows something is amiss. But, to her surprise, finding the evidence of the company being hacked places her in peril.
Veronica’s best friend, Cara Miller, is worried about her friend and she wheedles her brother, firefighter captain Angus to check on her. It doesn’t take long for him to discover that fighting fires is far less dangerous than keeping his sister’s best friend safe.
And could some attraction between the two make things even more complicated?
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This compelling tale alternates between two points of view, those of Veronica and of Angus. Well-drawn, interesting, nuanced characters and a strong sense of place anchor the telling of the tale. Pulling the reader into the story from the outset, the intriguing narrative moves along at a brisk pace as the unfolding story takes several surprising turns. .
As the plot twists, unexpected revelations keep the reader guessing; a strong undercurrent of tension flows throughout the story as the suspense builds and readers find themselves turning pages as fast as possible.
There’s a sweet, authentic-feeling camaraderie between Angus and his sister, Cara, creating a strong realism in the telling of the tale. A budding romance, some faltering steps, and an unexpected betrayal make this book simply unputdownable.
Readers who enjoy romantic suspense will find much to appreciate here. Don’t miss this one.
Highly recommended.
August 13, 2023
I enjoyed this romance. It has elements of a Suspense Thriller too which makes it different to a boy meets girl and falls in love romance. The author has the perfect mix of chemistry, attraction and danger which makes this a fast paced gripping read. It is a short read which means I read it in one sitting but it isn't missing anything and feels like a complete read where as some shorter books can feel unfinished, however this one felt completely finished.
Veronica works for IT security for a financial company. She loves her job and everything runs smoothly until the day she notices something is very wrong with one of the hard drive. As she starts to investigate she unknowingly paints a target on her back and now her well being isn't safe.
Cera is Veronica's best friend and when she hears that Veronica is in danger she asks her brother Angus to protect her.
Angus is a firefighter and he is focused on his career, the last thing he wants to do is play bodyguard to his sisters friend and definstely isn't in the market for a relationship. But as they spend time together the chemistry between them increases and becomes as hot as the fires Angus has to fight.
Can Angus protect Veronica from the danger that is after her?
This book is full of chemistry and twists and turns that I did not see happening.
Veronica works for IT security for a financial company. She loves her job and everything runs smoothly until the day she notices something is very wrong with one of the hard drive. As she starts to investigate she unknowingly paints a target on her back and now her well being isn't safe.
Cera is Veronica's best friend and when she hears that Veronica is in danger she asks her brother Angus to protect her.
Angus is a firefighter and he is focused on his career, the last thing he wants to do is play bodyguard to his sisters friend and definstely isn't in the market for a relationship. But as they spend time together the chemistry between them increases and becomes as hot as the fires Angus has to fight.
Can Angus protect Veronica from the danger that is after her?
This book is full of chemistry and twists and turns that I did not see happening.
August 18, 2023
4 1/2 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Very enjoyable story with romance, drama, suspense and twists and turns I did not see coming. The angst and chemistry between Angus and Veronica....off the charts...even when they both are not looking for any type of relationship. I am looking forward to reading more from this author. Definitely a great read.
Veronica Clark is a very smart IT professional, working for a financial company. She ensures there is no security breaches of data and is on top of her game at all times. When investigating a server, something is off. Veronica senses this and finds a computer chip that holds some very valuable information. Someone is after Veronica after she takes the chip and has to run for her life. Who is after Veronica.....
Angus Miller is a firefighter and is really focused to being the best.....Angus is also Cara's brother whom happens to be best friends with Veronica. When Veronica's life is on the line over a security breach and missing computer chip......Cara has Angus be with Veronica to protect her. With some very bad people hot on their tails, will Angus be able to save Veronica before it is to late?
The plot is fantastic and this story kept me at the edge of my seat. Great story.
Very enjoyable story with romance, drama, suspense and twists and turns I did not see coming. The angst and chemistry between Angus and Veronica....off the charts...even when they both are not looking for any type of relationship. I am looking forward to reading more from this author. Definitely a great read.
Veronica Clark is a very smart IT professional, working for a financial company. She ensures there is no security breaches of data and is on top of her game at all times. When investigating a server, something is off. Veronica senses this and finds a computer chip that holds some very valuable information. Someone is after Veronica after she takes the chip and has to run for her life. Who is after Veronica.....
Angus Miller is a firefighter and is really focused to being the best.....Angus is also Cara's brother whom happens to be best friends with Veronica. When Veronica's life is on the line over a security breach and missing computer chip......Cara has Angus be with Veronica to protect her. With some very bad people hot on their tails, will Angus be able to save Veronica before it is to late?
The plot is fantastic and this story kept me at the edge of my seat. Great story.
August 11, 2023
What a read!! This one is going to grab you within the first page and hold you in until you finish it. Just plan to clear your schedule for this one!
I did begin to wonder about halfway through if the book was really going to be long enough to cover all the things that needed to be addressed but thankfully, it was all fully covered! I'm used to books with this kind of plot having many more pages but this was a welcomed site to cover so much in a short period.
Veronica is the cream of the crop when it comes to IT security. She's also one of the few women in the field. Things look a little shady one day and a coworker comes to ask her about checking into one of the servers. Next thing, there's a fire alarm and everything goes crazy.
Angus is a firefighter who is working his tail off for a promotion to Chief. He gets a call from his sister Cara one that day her best friend Veronica might need a security detail and could he go and help. Being the hero Angus is, he jumps right up and becomes security that Veronica needs. Little did they both know exactly what they were getting into.
I loved this book, even with a bit of a surprise twist and would highly recommend it!
I did begin to wonder about halfway through if the book was really going to be long enough to cover all the things that needed to be addressed but thankfully, it was all fully covered! I'm used to books with this kind of plot having many more pages but this was a welcomed site to cover so much in a short period.
Veronica is the cream of the crop when it comes to IT security. She's also one of the few women in the field. Things look a little shady one day and a coworker comes to ask her about checking into one of the servers. Next thing, there's a fire alarm and everything goes crazy.
Angus is a firefighter who is working his tail off for a promotion to Chief. He gets a call from his sister Cara one that day her best friend Veronica might need a security detail and could he go and help. Being the hero Angus is, he jumps right up and becomes security that Veronica needs. Little did they both know exactly what they were getting into.
I loved this book, even with a bit of a surprise twist and would highly recommend it!
August 5, 2023
Jessica Mehring weaves a beautifully written thriller with a playful splash of romance. Firewall is told in both of the main characters POV. This book took me a 24 hour period to finish, I just couldn't put it down.
Imagine going to work thinking it'll be just another day, when suddenly your whole life gets flipped upside down because you took your IT security seriously. Not only are you being threatened but your family is also is danger.
Veronica Clark is in the IT security Business, a world dominated by men, she has struggled in her career to be heard and taken seriously and her new CTO and CEO are the kind of men that make you fight harder. After a set of events Veronica needs protection, the brother of Veronica's Best friend Cara, Angus Miller a firefighter in San Francisco agrees to do so. But that action entangles all them as well, in something that is more than just the security of data.
Imagine going to work thinking it'll be just another day, when suddenly your whole life gets flipped upside down because you took your IT security seriously. Not only are you being threatened but your family is also is danger.
Veronica Clark is in the IT security Business, a world dominated by men, she has struggled in her career to be heard and taken seriously and her new CTO and CEO are the kind of men that make you fight harder. After a set of events Veronica needs protection, the brother of Veronica's Best friend Cara, Angus Miller a firefighter in San Francisco agrees to do so. But that action entangles all them as well, in something that is more than just the security of data.
August 15, 2023
Imagine working hard and earning the IT security job you now have. Then being a woman you have to work much harder. Now you have a CTO and CEO who thinks you're a joke. That is where Veronica Clark finds herself one unforgettable day. She has had a bad day and it will only get worse. Then there is Cara's brother Angus, who has worked hard to make fire chief. Checking in on Veronica has just added more problems to their lives. They are in the fight of their lives. Can they survive? Will they find romance? This is an outstanding romance with plenty of suspense. Another new author for me and I am pleased I gave this book a chance. It is fast paced as well as engaging. I could not put it down. I feel the strong characters are perfectly matched in this romance. Great story!!! This is one worth reading. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
August 23, 2023
A fast paced and gripping read which had me hooked throughout. Respected IT security professional Veronica Clark works for one of the largest financial management firms in San Francisco. Having found evidence that the company has been hacked, Veronica finds herself in danger and needing her own security. Veronica’s best friends brother, Angus Miller, who is a fire chief of Station 62 steps in to protect her. However, he soon discovers that battling fires is easier than keeping her safe, as the people behind the hacking want to silence her. Things become more complicated as their mutual attraction grows with the more time they spend together. Although a fairly short read the storyline has everything from drama, danger, suspense, and of course romance. The plot twists kept me guessing as to the outcome of the story and the characters were very well defined. An entertaining and engaging read.
August 2, 2023
4.5 stars
Firewall is a compelling romantic suspense tale. For some reason The Pelican Brief popped into my head when I was reading it.
Jessica’s narrative pulls the reader in to the world she has created and the characters. This tale is told in dual POV allowing us to get another layer to the characters.
With lots of twists and turns things are heating up on the path to survival. The intensity of the suspense is palpable making the pages turn and before you know it, it is over, and you have read it in one sitting.
Veronica has unwittingly stumbled across something that put her in the crosshairs of those who wanted to keep it buried.
This short tale is fast paced but it packs a punch and leaves you wanting more.
An unexpected betrayal makes her wonder who can she trust?
If you enjoy romantic suspense stories, then you will like this one.
I highly recommended.
Firewall is a compelling romantic suspense tale. For some reason The Pelican Brief popped into my head when I was reading it.
Jessica’s narrative pulls the reader in to the world she has created and the characters. This tale is told in dual POV allowing us to get another layer to the characters.
With lots of twists and turns things are heating up on the path to survival. The intensity of the suspense is palpable making the pages turn and before you know it, it is over, and you have read it in one sitting.
Veronica has unwittingly stumbled across something that put her in the crosshairs of those who wanted to keep it buried.
This short tale is fast paced but it packs a punch and leaves you wanting more.
An unexpected betrayal makes her wonder who can she trust?
If you enjoy romantic suspense stories, then you will like this one.
I highly recommended.
August 22, 2023
Firewall by Jessica Mehring. This is such a good contemporary romance. Its the story of Veronica Clark who is a IT professional who is amazing at her job. She stays on top of all the hackers, firewalls and security breaches. When she discovers a computer chip that holds some very sensitive information she feels something is off. She decides to take the chip and when she does she is in immense danger. Angus is a firefighter who is very good at his job and he strives to be the best. He is also the brother of Veronica's best friend Cara. When he finds out that Veronica's life is on the line over this computer chip he steps up and tries to save her. Will Angus helping Veronica mess up his chance to make Fire Chief? Will Angus and Veronica realize that there is more between them than friends. This is a fast paced fun read full of drama, suspense and romance.
August 4, 2023
4.5 Stars
Firewall by Jessica Mehring is a fantastic romantic suspense with conspiracies, hidden agendas, danger, drama, emotion, chemistry, betrayal, mystery, suspense, action, adventure, tension, intrigue, challenges, and gripping developments.
Veronica finds her life in danger when she uncovers a sinister scheme at her workplace. The people behind the plot will go to extreme lengths to silence her and get her out of the picture. She’s going to need help to survive the challenges ahead, and this is where Angus Miller becomes involved…..get set for a bit of a wild ride!
An intense and action-packed read.
Looking forward to seeing what Ms. Mehring has in store for us next.
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Jessica Mehring!
Firewall by Jessica Mehring is a fantastic romantic suspense with conspiracies, hidden agendas, danger, drama, emotion, chemistry, betrayal, mystery, suspense, action, adventure, tension, intrigue, challenges, and gripping developments.
Veronica finds her life in danger when she uncovers a sinister scheme at her workplace. The people behind the plot will go to extreme lengths to silence her and get her out of the picture. She’s going to need help to survive the challenges ahead, and this is where Angus Miller becomes involved…..get set for a bit of a wild ride!
An intense and action-packed read.
Looking forward to seeing what Ms. Mehring has in store for us next.
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Jessica Mehring!
August 7, 2023
This is the first book I’ve read from this author and I’m so glad I found it. The plot is entertaining with plenty of twists and turns to keep you engaged and the characters are well-constructed.
I loved how the tension was built throughout and the way secrets were discovered/revealed. It added to the suspense and feeling of danger for Veronica.
I also loved the relationships between characters and how this develops over time. Familial relationships, romantic relationships, betrayals and more were all crafted very well it all felt believable.
I don’t want to reveal too much but if you enjoy suspense novels with some romance, this is the book for you. I look forward to reading more from this author.
I loved how the tension was built throughout and the way secrets were discovered/revealed. It added to the suspense and feeling of danger for Veronica.
I also loved the relationships between characters and how this develops over time. Familial relationships, romantic relationships, betrayals and more were all crafted very well it all felt believable.
I don’t want to reveal too much but if you enjoy suspense novels with some romance, this is the book for you. I look forward to reading more from this author.
August 16, 2023
I really enjoyed Firewall. It was a short book, that I was able to read in one night. It kept be engaged and I hardly put it down. The plot wasn't at all what I expected, based on the cover art. With the title and Angus's profession, I was thinking California Fires, not IT and romance. I think the evolution with Angus and Veronica happened wayyyy too fast, but overall I really liked the book. I liked the connection Veronica had with Cara and Angus, and how it all tied together. The characters and their connection is good. If the author plans on another book in the series, the groundwork was laid for it. I want the backstory for Cara and Veronica's Beach encounter that was discussed a couple times.
August 2, 2023
This is an excellent romantic suspense thriller. Veronica finds a suspicious hard drive and the fun starts there. Her best friend, Cera, sends her brother, Angus, to protect her. I found the action and drama to be exciting and intense. The writing is well-done. The story starts right off with grabbing your attention. I couldn’t put it down. It’s a short book so you get a lot packed in but it doesn’t feel rushed. The characters are developed well. The chemistry between Angus and Veronica is intriguing because neither has time for a relationship but here it comes. An exciting read that fit in perfect for a weekend read. This was a new author to me and I hope to read more.
August 5, 2023
Firewall
By: Jessica Mehring
This is a very good new Romantic Suspense by Jessica Mehring. This is the first book I have read of hers and it will not be my last. Veronica and Angus were written very well and their banter while being put in suspenseful situations was entertaining. I loved the twists and turns that this book kept delivering because it definitely kept me turning the pages. I did not want to put this one down until it was over. I also really enjoyed the chemistry between the two main characters. I definitely recommend this one as it is very very well written and will keep you on your toes!
By: Jessica Mehring
This is a very good new Romantic Suspense by Jessica Mehring. This is the first book I have read of hers and it will not be my last. Veronica and Angus were written very well and their banter while being put in suspenseful situations was entertaining. I loved the twists and turns that this book kept delivering because it definitely kept me turning the pages. I did not want to put this one down until it was over. I also really enjoyed the chemistry between the two main characters. I definitely recommend this one as it is very very well written and will keep you on your toes!
August 24, 2023
This was a great fast paced read! It had just the right amount of suspense and romance all rolled into one. Veronica works in IT at a financial firm and after being there awhile gets let go. It just so happens that she may have stumbled onto something more than just a hacker. In comes Angus, the only person she may be able to trust other than her best friend Cara. He comes in to sit with her after a scare at her apartment only to get thrown into the whole mess. As things escalate she has to decide who she can trust and what she needs to do to stay safe. I was not expecting the plot twist that came and will definitely be reading more from this author!
August 3, 2023
This is an intriguing story that captured my attention right from the start. I loved how this story built on itself the more it went on, developing the storyline and the characters. The author built the suspense, throwing in twists and turns to keep you as the reader on your toes.
I enjoyed learning about the characters. They were engaging and I connected with them easily. This is a new author to me and if this is the quality of work to expect then I will certainly be checking out more of her work.
I enjoyed learning about the characters. They were engaging and I connected with them easily. This is a new author to me and if this is the quality of work to expect then I will certainly be checking out more of her work.
August 9, 2023
This is a fantastic romantic suspense that is told from the dual POVs (my fav) of Veronica and Angus. I love Mehring's character development of the main characters and their banter throughout the novel was witty and placed appropriately. The plotline was original and well done. Veronica discovers a sinister plot at work that requires her to need a bodyguard and in steps Angus, who happens to be her best friends brother. I really enjoyed this novel and look forward to more!
August 17, 2023
I think its mindboggling how some of the strongest people can be minding their own when they wind up in the middle of a crazy situation of other people's making. I mean, for one, Veronica is the top in her field, and she ends up in a nightmarish situation. Even the strongest people need backup and support. I love how the author brought all of the elements together. I love the quirks and the witty humor. I swear, I laughed so hard a few times, it left me snorting. Absolutely spectacular!
August 20, 2023
Wonderful read. Perfect for a mind cleanser, under 200 pages, can be read in one sitting. Victoria is a computer securities person and Angus is a Firefighter and is Victoria's best friends. brother. This book is full of twists and turns, one of which I never saw coming! Perfect amount of heat and all closed door intimate scenes but you can gage the attraction between the main characters. Looking forward to more from this author.
August 14, 2023
Firewall by Jessica Mehring- 5 out of 5 stars
This book is written in dual POV, but I did not find it hard to follow at all. The characters had such great chemistry and their playful banter really makes them relatable. The author knocked it out of the park with this one. I plan to binge read her other books now. Definitely a must read.
Review by @elishajohnson
This book is written in dual POV, but I did not find it hard to follow at all. The characters had such great chemistry and their playful banter really makes them relatable. The author knocked it out of the park with this one. I plan to binge read her other books now. Definitely a must read.
Review by @elishajohnson
August 23, 2023
Such a quick and fun WHODUNIT read! I figured out who was behind the crimes rather quickly and I really enjoyed this. There’s a little bit of romance in there and some pretty intense moments! For being a short read, the author wrote the characters so well.. That I connected with them rather quickly. If you want a book full of crimes, whodunit, romance, suspense. Read this!
August 24, 2023
This was a such a well written book, I got hooked and couldn’t put it down. So much happening and so many emotions. I never knew what was coming. I really enjoyed this book. Even though it was on the shorter side it wasn’t lacking anything, and I felt like things were tied up nicely. Clear your schedule and read this today!
August 14, 2023
Veronica is a top-rated cyber security tech for a financial company. A suspicious fire, a planted bug on a server, two break-ins on the same night, Veronica goes on the run to try to find who is behind the data breach. A quick-paced, romantic thriller; I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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