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Firelight Ridge #1
Ice Falls
From USA TODAY Bestselling Author Jennifer Bernard comes a new sizzling suspense series set in the Alaskan wilderness.
From childhood misfit to successful attorney, Molly Evans wouldn’t be the strong, independent force of nature she is today without the support of her three best friends—and one of them is missing. On a mission to find answers, she tracks Lila all the way to Firelight Ridge, Alaska, a wild outpost where Molly sticks out like a sore thumb in her designer duds and desperate search for Wi-Fi. Regardless, just days after arriving, she can’t resist getting sucked into the mystery surrounding a local’s death, a group of reclusive settlers…and a surly but undeniably attractive pilot.
Sam Coburn has carefully cultivated a lone-wolf persona since moving to Firelight Ridge, necessary for a job he’s reluctantly agreed to take on. Then Molly Evans steps onto his plane, and he just knows the gorgeous redhead is about to make his life interesting. She’s as fierce as she is feisty…and it’s not long before she inadvertently provides him access to an isolated wilderness family he’s tried and failed to get close to for over a year. But it turns out they are excessively interested in Molly…a potentially dangerous turn of events Sam didn’t see coming.
Throw in a teen runaway, a shooting, sexual attraction as dazzling as the endless Alaska sky, and a potentially catastrophic event, and Sam and Molly’s breathtaking adventure could end up either life-altering…or life-ending.
From childhood misfit to successful attorney, Molly Evans wouldn’t be the strong, independent force of nature she is today without the support of her three best friends—and one of them is missing. On a mission to find answers, she tracks Lila all the way to Firelight Ridge, Alaska, a wild outpost where Molly sticks out like a sore thumb in her designer duds and desperate search for Wi-Fi. Regardless, just days after arriving, she can’t resist getting sucked into the mystery surrounding a local’s death, a group of reclusive settlers…and a surly but undeniably attractive pilot.
Sam Coburn has carefully cultivated a lone-wolf persona since moving to Firelight Ridge, necessary for a job he’s reluctantly agreed to take on. Then Molly Evans steps onto his plane, and he just knows the gorgeous redhead is about to make his life interesting. She’s as fierce as she is feisty…and it’s not long before she inadvertently provides him access to an isolated wilderness family he’s tried and failed to get close to for over a year. But it turns out they are excessively interested in Molly…a potentially dangerous turn of events Sam didn’t see coming.
Throw in a teen runaway, a shooting, sexual attraction as dazzling as the endless Alaska sky, and a potentially catastrophic event, and Sam and Molly’s breathtaking adventure could end up either life-altering…or life-ending.
328 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 2, 2024
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Jennifer Bernard
88 books1,383 followersJennifer Bernard is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance. Her books have been called “an irresistible reading experience” full of “quick wit and sizzling love scenes.” A graduate of Harvard and former news promo producer, she left big city life in Los Angeles for true love in Alaska, where she now lives with her husband and stepdaughters. She still hasn’t adjusted to the cold, so most often she can be found cuddling with her laptop and a cup of tea. No stranger to book success, she also writes erotic novellas under a naughty secret name that she’s happy to share with the curious.
You can connect with Jennifer online at http://JenniferBernard.net or email her at Jen@JenniferBernard.net.
You can connect with Jennifer online at http://JenniferBernard.net or email her at Jen@JenniferBernard.net.
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April 2, 2024
What a great way to start a new series. This is the first book in the Firelight Ridge series. It is the story of Molly and Sam. This book have everything
Mystery
Drama
Fun
Love
Great friendship
and alot of twists.
Molly go to Alaska to search for her friend and their she destined to meet Sam because they have alot of destined moments. Sam is the man who is keeping alot of major secrets and he is attracted to Molly
There were so many interesting twists and turns in this book that kept me hooked to the book and guessing what would happen in the end. What secrets are going to reveal and thhis book didn't disappoint at all i loved everything about it.
Very very enjoyable and a great great read
I don't wanna spoil anything so please read it without reading the reviews. Because this book is like you just wanna dive in and will have a great time reading.
I received the ARC and this is my honest review ❤️
Mystery
Drama
Fun
Love
Great friendship
and alot of twists.
Molly go to Alaska to search for her friend and their she destined to meet Sam because they have alot of destined moments. Sam is the man who is keeping alot of major secrets and he is attracted to Molly
There were so many interesting twists and turns in this book that kept me hooked to the book and guessing what would happen in the end. What secrets are going to reveal and thhis book didn't disappoint at all i loved everything about it.
Very very enjoyable and a great great read
I don't wanna spoil anything so please read it without reading the reviews. Because this book is like you just wanna dive in and will have a great time reading.
I received the ARC and this is my honest review ❤️
November 15, 2024
4.5⭐️ I LOVED this book! What a nice surprise. Fast paced, easy to get in to, interesting. This book felt 800 pages long in a good way. Idk how she put SO much plot into such a quick read?! There was romance, mystery, friendship, murders, investigation. This book is like the simple wild x true detective season 3. You get quirky, fun FMCs and great supporting characters. Well done
November 23, 2024
3.5 ⭐️
This was an easy read with a dynamic and fresh storyline, I would say it’s more plot driven with a smattering of romance.
BRB omw to visit some Ice Falls in Alaska.
This was an easy read with a dynamic and fresh storyline, I would say it’s more plot driven with a smattering of romance.
BRB omw to visit some Ice Falls in Alaska.
June 3, 2025
The rest of the book didn’t really hold together for me, but the meet cute is absolutely hilarious!
April 2, 2024
What a fabulous story! Taking the reader from NYC to backwoods Alaska, this story just rolled along effortlessly.
This is the beginning of a new series by Jennifer Bernard. The book gave a really good rundown of why Molly was heading to Alaska.
Friendship is foremost for Molly, Lila, Charlie, and Ani. Each one of these forever friends have interesting and somewhat different backgrounds. They built their friendship on the differences their school acquaintances called them out for.
When Lila isn't where she should be, Molly, Charlie, and Ani start looking for her. Using Molly's sleuthing abilities, they figure out Lila is in Alaska. No one knows why. A corporate attorney, Molly asks for a week off to head to Alaska to look for Lila, she is denied and quits her job. That's how much the friendship means to her. She finds Lila easily and when asked by Molly why she left NYC, Lila said she just 'felt she was needed' there. Since Lila's feelings saved the lives of their foursome while in high school, Molly gets it.
Molly's 'ride' to Firelight Ridge is a loner, taciturn, but also a gorgeous specimen of man, Sam Coburn.
Wonderful descriptions of Firelight Ridge and some of the quirky residents. There is an issue though...a group that calls themselves Chilkoot, is up to something but no one can figure out what. After a stockpile of weapons is found, FBI agents begin to try to infiltrate the family.
Sam has been working with the FBI for a while trying to help get close to the Chilkoot family. He finally tells Molly of his involvement in this covert effort, and they're hoping to be able to help the FBI together.
A great story and the ending is exciting and perfect! The next book is already in the pipeline and I can't wait to see what happens next!
This is the beginning of a new series by Jennifer Bernard. The book gave a really good rundown of why Molly was heading to Alaska.
Friendship is foremost for Molly, Lila, Charlie, and Ani. Each one of these forever friends have interesting and somewhat different backgrounds. They built their friendship on the differences their school acquaintances called them out for.
When Lila isn't where she should be, Molly, Charlie, and Ani start looking for her. Using Molly's sleuthing abilities, they figure out Lila is in Alaska. No one knows why. A corporate attorney, Molly asks for a week off to head to Alaska to look for Lila, she is denied and quits her job. That's how much the friendship means to her. She finds Lila easily and when asked by Molly why she left NYC, Lila said she just 'felt she was needed' there. Since Lila's feelings saved the lives of their foursome while in high school, Molly gets it.
Molly's 'ride' to Firelight Ridge is a loner, taciturn, but also a gorgeous specimen of man, Sam Coburn.
Wonderful descriptions of Firelight Ridge and some of the quirky residents. There is an issue though...a group that calls themselves Chilkoot, is up to something but no one can figure out what. After a stockpile of weapons is found, FBI agents begin to try to infiltrate the family.
Sam has been working with the FBI for a while trying to help get close to the Chilkoot family. He finally tells Molly of his involvement in this covert effort, and they're hoping to be able to help the FBI together.
A great story and the ending is exciting and perfect! The next book is already in the pipeline and I can't wait to see what happens next!
April 10, 2024
Jennifer Bernard has a knack for creating quirky, fun characters you would love to meet and placing them in locales you wish you could visit. Enter ICE FALLS, which kicks off her new FIRELIGHT RIDGE series, set in a remote part of Alaska that is only accessible by plane in the winter. Molly heads to Firelight Ridge when her best friend Lila doesn’t show up for a planned get-together of the four best friends. The four are all close, but Molly is closest to Lila, and volunteers to find her, untangling the cryptic clues she left behind, ultimately dropping everything to head to Alaska.
Molly, a successful attorney in New York City, has spent her adult life trying to put her childhood of poverty and neglect behind her, but she walks away from it all for Lila. She also puts her fear of flying aside to take a small plane, piloted by the grumpy but handsome, Sam. Sam is surprised to find himself intrigued by Molly, but doesn’t want to get involved, especially since he has other things going on in his life. Life has other plans, and the two end up teaming up when unexpected events lead to them working together.
Bernard starts her new series with a bang. She introduces new characters, both main and secondary, weaves in some suspense, and ties it together with humor that will get you giggling. I loved watching Molly find herself and what really makes her happy, as well as watching the relationship she has with Sam grow. It was also fun watching how Sam changes and realizes that Molly belongs in his life.
ICE FALLS is a fun start to the new series and there are plenty of unanswered questions about Molly’s three friends, so I can’t wait to see what will happen next.
Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of the novel. All opinions are my own and freely given.
Molly, a successful attorney in New York City, has spent her adult life trying to put her childhood of poverty and neglect behind her, but she walks away from it all for Lila. She also puts her fear of flying aside to take a small plane, piloted by the grumpy but handsome, Sam. Sam is surprised to find himself intrigued by Molly, but doesn’t want to get involved, especially since he has other things going on in his life. Life has other plans, and the two end up teaming up when unexpected events lead to them working together.
Bernard starts her new series with a bang. She introduces new characters, both main and secondary, weaves in some suspense, and ties it together with humor that will get you giggling. I loved watching Molly find herself and what really makes her happy, as well as watching the relationship she has with Sam grow. It was also fun watching how Sam changes and realizes that Molly belongs in his life.
ICE FALLS is a fun start to the new series and there are plenty of unanswered questions about Molly’s three friends, so I can’t wait to see what will happen next.
Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of the novel. All opinions are my own and freely given.
March 29, 2024
What a fantastic beginning to a new series!! With tons of charm, wit, and intrigue tucked into every chapter of this story I couldn't tear my eyes off of the page.
Molly Evans heads to Alaska when she hasn't heard from her best friend for weeks. Why? Well...Molly found that certain areas in Alaska were so remote that traveling to the actual destination was the only way to find out if her friend was okay. However, never in her wildest dreams did Molly expect to find herself pulled into the middle of an ongoing investigation, even as much as she loved solving puzzles. Her dreams also never included a highly attractive man, and did I mention that he's the same man involved in the investigation.
Sam Coburn is hiding more than he appears, but as his attraction to Molly deepens his secrets seem less important. He's closed off, gruff, and alone, except for his dog, for a reason. That is until one feisty redhead boards his plane and he can't seem to help the pull that keeps drawing them together.
These two were fun and had a ton of chemistry from the get-go.
This book is packed from start to finish with an amazing adventure, plus it's fun, and it was intriguing to try and solve all the twists. On top of all of that this story also contained a ton of heart, and that is even besides Sam and Molly who have a strong connection. There is a strong girl friendship, a small town to fall in love with, and a story rich with laughter and love.
Molly Evans heads to Alaska when she hasn't heard from her best friend for weeks. Why? Well...Molly found that certain areas in Alaska were so remote that traveling to the actual destination was the only way to find out if her friend was okay. However, never in her wildest dreams did Molly expect to find herself pulled into the middle of an ongoing investigation, even as much as she loved solving puzzles. Her dreams also never included a highly attractive man, and did I mention that he's the same man involved in the investigation.
Sam Coburn is hiding more than he appears, but as his attraction to Molly deepens his secrets seem less important. He's closed off, gruff, and alone, except for his dog, for a reason. That is until one feisty redhead boards his plane and he can't seem to help the pull that keeps drawing them together.
These two were fun and had a ton of chemistry from the get-go.
This book is packed from start to finish with an amazing adventure, plus it's fun, and it was intriguing to try and solve all the twists. On top of all of that this story also contained a ton of heart, and that is even besides Sam and Molly who have a strong connection. There is a strong girl friendship, a small town to fall in love with, and a story rich with laughter and love.
April 2, 2024
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie's Book Reports.
This is the first book in the Firelight Ridge series. It is the story of Molly and Sam. Molly is a girl who has a friend she hasn't heard from. This friend is in Alaska with some of the remote places being so remote that you can't get a hold of them. The only way is to go and find them and make sure they are ok. However, things are about to get very interesting in the least expected way for Molly. She finds herself pulled into the middle of an investigation. One that includes a really attractive man named Sam. Sam is a man keeping some major secrets. Now that he has met Molly and is really attracted to her, he finds that the secrets he holds onto like a life line are just not that important anymore. The only companionship he has is his dog and the man is so closed off you want to just peel him open and find out what all is going on with them man. Can Molly be the one that changes his entire life in the most unexpected way? I loved getting to know these character's and their story keep you on your toes and reading well into the night. There is a mystery to solve and tons of twists and turns. Their connections is really strong and I loved watching it grow as the book goes on. This was a really great love story. You need to get this book and have the best time trying to wrap your head around all that is going on while trying to figure it out.
This is the first book in the Firelight Ridge series. It is the story of Molly and Sam. Molly is a girl who has a friend she hasn't heard from. This friend is in Alaska with some of the remote places being so remote that you can't get a hold of them. The only way is to go and find them and make sure they are ok. However, things are about to get very interesting in the least expected way for Molly. She finds herself pulled into the middle of an investigation. One that includes a really attractive man named Sam. Sam is a man keeping some major secrets. Now that he has met Molly and is really attracted to her, he finds that the secrets he holds onto like a life line are just not that important anymore. The only companionship he has is his dog and the man is so closed off you want to just peel him open and find out what all is going on with them man. Can Molly be the one that changes his entire life in the most unexpected way? I loved getting to know these character's and their story keep you on your toes and reading well into the night. There is a mystery to solve and tons of twists and turns. Their connections is really strong and I loved watching it grow as the book goes on. This was a really great love story. You need to get this book and have the best time trying to wrap your head around all that is going on while trying to figure it out.
April 8, 2024
Ice Falls by Jennifer Bernard, book one in her new Firelight Ridge series, is a romantic suspense, filled with charm, intrigue, and twists and turns that kept me engaged and guessing right up to the very end. Molly Evans and her three best friends, Lila, Charlie, and Ani, all misfits in their own way, have been together since childhood. When they meet up in NYC for an event, they realize Lila is missing; though she left behind some clues of where she might be. Molly feels strongly that she must find Lila, and this clever, strong, problem solving woman abandons her hard earned job in New York City for the wild, majestic, snow covered landscape of Firelight Ridge, Alaska. When she gets to Alaska, Molly meets up with gruff and handsome Sam Coburn, pilot, firefighter, supposed grump, and equally determined and clever fellow mystery solver, who flies her to Firelight Ridge. The last thing Molly expected was to get caught up with some local drama, a local FBI investigation, a death, a runaway teen, meeting her match with Sam and falling for him. Sparks flew whenever Molly and Sam were near each other, with Sam going into protector mode whenever he was with Molly.
In Firelight Ridge, you will meet the quirky and peculiar residents who take care of their own and when one of them dies tragically, there are a lot of questions. This drama is the tip of the iceberg in the remote town and Molly and Sam don't back away from finding the answers. With twists and turns that keep you hooked looking for the answers, justice and seeing if Molly and Sam have a future, you will be hooked from page one. I am so looking forward to reading more about this distant, interesting, beautiful yet isolated township with its wonderful mixture of fearless, independent characters; as well as more about Molly’s group of strong female friends.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
In Firelight Ridge, you will meet the quirky and peculiar residents who take care of their own and when one of them dies tragically, there are a lot of questions. This drama is the tip of the iceberg in the remote town and Molly and Sam don't back away from finding the answers. With twists and turns that keep you hooked looking for the answers, justice and seeing if Molly and Sam have a future, you will be hooked from page one. I am so looking forward to reading more about this distant, interesting, beautiful yet isolated township with its wonderful mixture of fearless, independent characters; as well as more about Molly’s group of strong female friends.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
December 24, 2024
This one was interesting. From the 4 very different women, to the setting in Alaska, it made for a fun read.
I liked how we were introduced to the women and how concerned they all were for Lila. They knew they needed to see her, but I have to say, Molly went above and beyond what most friends would do, quit her job and went to Alaska, where they thought, she was. That was a big leap of faith on so many levels.
It didn't take long before Molly found Lila and all was good, but she wanted to stay there. And with nothing pressing, Molly decided to stay for a bit too. Quickly Molly was drawn into the town drama, some from just being there and some from the cute pilot that brought her there.
Sam had his own secrets and reason for wanting Molly around. He quickly spilled to Molly, which was a good thing. The two of them realized more was going on and were drawn in. Things really seemed crazy at first with what they learned, but soon things went beyond crazy with the more they learned.
In the end, they were able to do what needed, saved the day and helped put the bad people away, along with recusing innocent people. This left Molly to really decide where her life would be and it was in AK. It was fun to see her setting up her new life with Sam and you know she will be a fierce protector of the town as a lawyer.
I liked how we were introduced to the women and how concerned they all were for Lila. They knew they needed to see her, but I have to say, Molly went above and beyond what most friends would do, quit her job and went to Alaska, where they thought, she was. That was a big leap of faith on so many levels.
It didn't take long before Molly found Lila and all was good, but she wanted to stay there. And with nothing pressing, Molly decided to stay for a bit too. Quickly Molly was drawn into the town drama, some from just being there and some from the cute pilot that brought her there.
Sam had his own secrets and reason for wanting Molly around. He quickly spilled to Molly, which was a good thing. The two of them realized more was going on and were drawn in. Things really seemed crazy at first with what they learned, but soon things went beyond crazy with the more they learned.
In the end, they were able to do what needed, saved the day and helped put the bad people away, along with recusing innocent people. This left Molly to really decide where her life would be and it was in AK. It was fun to see her setting up her new life with Sam and you know she will be a fierce protector of the town as a lawyer.
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March 31, 2024
I am so excited that this wonderful read is the first in a new series, and that I’ll get to be able to visit this town and these characters again soon! The story starts off with a group of 4 best friends, together since childhood, who are supposed to meet up in NYC for an event. However, they soon realize one of them is missing and she has left behind some clues of how to find her. The main character of this story, Molly, ends up looking for her missing best friend, and traveling all the way out to Firelight Ridge Alaska. When she gets to Alaska, Molly meets up with gruff and handsome Sam the pilot who gets her to Firelight Ridge, and gets her caught up with some local drama. Sparks ensue whenever these two interesting characters are near each other. There were so many interesting twists and turns in this book that kept me interested and guessing right up to the very end! I loved all the scenery and descriptions, and the quirky town and all of its characters, and the group of strong female friends. I loved every minute of this book, and cannot wait to read the next one to get answers to what is going on at the end of this book! A great new series by Jennifer Bernard! I received an ARC, and this is my honest review.
April 4, 2024
What a great first book in a new series! Ice Falls was so interesting I could not put the book down and so I read it in one day. I really enjoyed the author's descriptions of Firelight Ridge and its interesting characters. She made me feel as if I were right there in Alaska.
There was great banter between Sam, the pilot that took Molly to Firelight Ridge, and Molly. Several times I was laughing because of the banter. Molly lived in New York but she went to Alaska to find one of her friends that was missing. Eventually the other three close friends went to Alaska too. They had all been friends since middle school.
Molly was so refreshing. She had a blunt, uncensored sense of humor and spewed out what she thought or felt. She was also a very strong character because of her parents and her past.
The story was very suspenseful and kept me trying to guess what was going on and what the Chilkoots people were planning to do and what Ice Falls had to do with it. I also liked the sparks flying between Sam, who had his own secrets he was keeping, and Molly. I really enjoyed the ending as everything fell into place. I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.
There was great banter between Sam, the pilot that took Molly to Firelight Ridge, and Molly. Several times I was laughing because of the banter. Molly lived in New York but she went to Alaska to find one of her friends that was missing. Eventually the other three close friends went to Alaska too. They had all been friends since middle school.
Molly was so refreshing. She had a blunt, uncensored sense of humor and spewed out what she thought or felt. She was also a very strong character because of her parents and her past.
The story was very suspenseful and kept me trying to guess what was going on and what the Chilkoots people were planning to do and what Ice Falls had to do with it. I also liked the sparks flying between Sam, who had his own secrets he was keeping, and Molly. I really enjoyed the ending as everything fell into place. I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.
April 5, 2024
Wow! Jenny Bernard takes us back to The wilds of Alaska in ice Falls, the start of an incredible new series. Using her extensive knowledge of her home state, we are whisked from NYC to Black Bear, Alaska and then the remote area of Firelight Ridge, set near the incredible Ice Falls. Molly Evans leaves her cushy life in NYC to go find her friend Lila who has up and left NY with no explanation for Alaska. Enter sexy pilot Sam Coburn, who is as mysterious and he is brave and protective.
Soon Molly and Sam are embroiled in a slew of mysterious events, each connected and with growing dangers. Each turn of the page felt like I was there in Alaska helping Molly and Sam solve their puzzle(s). An interesting cast of town folk, the joys and oddities of remote living and the sexy Pilot that makes life more fun, may keep Molly in the wilds of Alaska forever. So many twists and turns I never saw coming. What an adventure? I laughed out loud often with the witty banter between Molly and Sam and may need to run away to the wilds of Alaska, as long as there’s a man like Sam waiting for me. Can’t wait for the next book in the series.
Soon Molly and Sam are embroiled in a slew of mysterious events, each connected and with growing dangers. Each turn of the page felt like I was there in Alaska helping Molly and Sam solve their puzzle(s). An interesting cast of town folk, the joys and oddities of remote living and the sexy Pilot that makes life more fun, may keep Molly in the wilds of Alaska forever. So many twists and turns I never saw coming. What an adventure? I laughed out loud often with the witty banter between Molly and Sam and may need to run away to the wilds of Alaska, as long as there’s a man like Sam waiting for me. Can’t wait for the next book in the series.
April 6, 2024
I love finding a new series and throw in romantic suspense and I am hooked! Ice Falls begins with high powered NY attorney Molly Evans on the search for her friend. Her search leads her to the remote small town of Firelight Ridge Alaska. There she meets a cranky pilot, unique locals and eventually finds her friend working in one of the local bars. Molly's girlfriend will not listen to reason and return to NY so Molly decides to take some time to get to know the locals and why anyone would want to live in this quirky town. Pilot Sam Coburn isn't always cranky but he has been working undercover to find out what some of the locals are doing on their compound when Molly enters his plane. These two get drawn into some strange events that have been happening in Firelight Ridge and he plans to get to the bottom of what's happening. Ice Falls wasn't a traditional romantic suspense story. More of a contemporary romance with underlying suspense elements. I really enjoyed it and I am looking forward to more books in this series. It was told from dual POV and had a dash of heat mixed in with the suspense.
April 8, 2024
Great start to a new series! I have read most of Jennifer Bernard's books and this one is ranking up there as one of my favorites. I love the element of suspense to the plot along with the same romance you can count on. It focuses on the chemistry between the main characters but also on solving a mystery which I really enjoyed. Overall would recommend.
This book follows Molly, a New York City lawyer, who travels to Alaska to find and rescue (if necessary) her friend. Sam is her pilot to the remote village of Firelight Ridge; he is deadpan, aloof, snarky and sarcastic. Immediately he and Molly have a great banter/give and take. From the get go you can feel the chemistry. While in Firelight, Molly learns about some mysterious deaths, a very odd family clan with an obsession for red hair and just anomalies that she cannot ignore. As much as Sam doesn't want her involved as he is doing his own "investigation" into the remote clan for other reasons.
Throw in the other three crazy friends, a runaway, glaciers and gunfire and you have a crazy mystery to be solved. Definitely looking forward to the other books in the series.
This book follows Molly, a New York City lawyer, who travels to Alaska to find and rescue (if necessary) her friend. Sam is her pilot to the remote village of Firelight Ridge; he is deadpan, aloof, snarky and sarcastic. Immediately he and Molly have a great banter/give and take. From the get go you can feel the chemistry. While in Firelight, Molly learns about some mysterious deaths, a very odd family clan with an obsession for red hair and just anomalies that she cannot ignore. As much as Sam doesn't want her involved as he is doing his own "investigation" into the remote clan for other reasons.
Throw in the other three crazy friends, a runaway, glaciers and gunfire and you have a crazy mystery to be solved. Definitely looking forward to the other books in the series.
July 1, 2024
A great start to a new series!
I always enjoy Jennifer's books as they are a mix of romance, humor and a bit of a mystery mixed in. Molly, Lila, Ani and Charlie are friends from childhood. They are all supposed to meet up in New York, where Molly and Lila live, for an event. It would be the first time in a long time they are all in the same place again. When they can't get ahold of Lila, they start getting a bit worried. After a visit to her apartment, they find she left with no forwarding information. A picture left behind spurs a clue and Molly takes a shot in the dark of where she may be.
After flying on a small plane to a remote town, Molly finds Lila and a bit more than she anticipated. Lile has sense that have saved lives in the past and she knew she needed to be in the town of Firelight Ridge for a reason. Molly left her job as a lawyer in NY to look for Lila and ends up getting involved with a suspicious family in the area, along with the pilot who flew her to this town.
A great set up to a new location and group of friends. All of whom I'm sure we will meet more in depth as the series continues.
I always enjoy Jennifer's books as they are a mix of romance, humor and a bit of a mystery mixed in. Molly, Lila, Ani and Charlie are friends from childhood. They are all supposed to meet up in New York, where Molly and Lila live, for an event. It would be the first time in a long time they are all in the same place again. When they can't get ahold of Lila, they start getting a bit worried. After a visit to her apartment, they find she left with no forwarding information. A picture left behind spurs a clue and Molly takes a shot in the dark of where she may be.
After flying on a small plane to a remote town, Molly finds Lila and a bit more than she anticipated. Lile has sense that have saved lives in the past and she knew she needed to be in the town of Firelight Ridge for a reason. Molly left her job as a lawyer in NY to look for Lila and ends up getting involved with a suspicious family in the area, along with the pilot who flew her to this town.
A great set up to a new location and group of friends. All of whom I'm sure we will meet more in depth as the series continues.
March 31, 2024
I really loved Ice Falls. The plot was great, the suspense intriguing and the characters all so interesting! The book kept you on the edge of your seat and constantly flipping the pages to discover what happened next. I absolutely adored Molly and thought she was an awesome heroine- i loved her personality, her drive and grit both for her job and for those she loved. Her humour was so awesome to and gave me some laugh out loud moments. She was so compassionate and smart and just an amazing woman. I loved Sam too he was a protector hero and fiercely loyal to people and committed to whatever he took on. He cared so much but didn’t always know how to show it. Their relationship and how it progressed stirred up so much emotion and the steam sizzled off the pages. I loved all of the secondary characters and the town residents of Firelight Ridge. Elias and Lila were definitely favourites of mine. I can’t wait for book 2. I also now cannot wait to go and check out the rest of Jennifer’s books her writing and plot weaving is incredible.
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April 10, 2024What a great start to fabulous new series from Jennifer Bernard. This book has a little bit of everything including friendship, romance, small town charm coupled with drama and even some suspense!
When they say ride or die friendship they really mean it. Who else would drop everything to go looking for a friend who has dropped off the grid only to be found in a remote Alaskan town called Fireflight Ridge, Alaska? It is so remote that the only way in is by chartering a small prop plane. That is exactly the type of friend Molly is though. Her Lila, Ani and Charlie have been friends forever and Lila has always had her back so no questions asked when they discover one of the foursome has gone “missing” and is soon discovered to have fled to Firelight Ridge. Molly takes one for the team and decides she will be the one to go look for Lila and figure out why she would choose such a place that does not even have reliable cell phone service-no small feat first this New York corporate lawyer.
This book is all you hope for and more when it comes to a book. Every page has you yearning for more and you cannot help but get immersed in the story.
When they say ride or die friendship they really mean it. Who else would drop everything to go looking for a friend who has dropped off the grid only to be found in a remote Alaskan town called Fireflight Ridge, Alaska? It is so remote that the only way in is by chartering a small prop plane. That is exactly the type of friend Molly is though. Her Lila, Ani and Charlie have been friends forever and Lila has always had her back so no questions asked when they discover one of the foursome has gone “missing” and is soon discovered to have fled to Firelight Ridge. Molly takes one for the team and decides she will be the one to go look for Lila and figure out why she would choose such a place that does not even have reliable cell phone service-no small feat first this New York corporate lawyer.
This book is all you hope for and more when it comes to a book. Every page has you yearning for more and you cannot help but get immersed in the story.
April 9, 2024
Exciting start to a new series by Jennifer Bernard. There was no doubt the series would be wonderful but this book starts off as more of a mystery than the author’s regular romance. So, expectations were high and maybe I was a bit leery with the change. However, the resulting read is great. Molly is an attorney in New York City. She and her three best friends from childhood are closer than most girlfriends. Each is quirky in her own way. When Lila goes missing, Molly doesn’t hesitate to quit her job to search for Lila in of all places, Alaska. Sam is the small plane pilot who gets Molly to Firelight Ridge, Alaska. Molly is not impressed, but he is very handsome. Molly is suspicious of Sam’s activities and Sam feels some guilt on not being able to share information with her. This is really a lively book with lots of twists and turns. Ms. Bernard has a way of coming up with unexpected characters and story plots. Ice Falls is a great mystery book with solid characters and the location is breathtaking. I can’t wait for the next in the series.
April 11, 2024
I was intrigued by this story. I love the first in a series as it sets up all the rest. This one takes us to a remote town with lots of quirky characters. Molly discovers most of them.quickly when she goes to find one of her oldest and dearest friends. The one she's most aggravated by is Sam. He bests her right away and she can't stand that. She's quick witted and has a comeback for almost everything. She is a lawyer after all.
Sam is a different character. He is a transplant to Firelight Ridge for various reasons. He is stand offish and aloof. At least that's what he pretends to be. He cares about all the residents of this small town in more ways than he wants to admit. But he has a job to do.
The intrigue going on propels these two to work together but the chemistry is something they can't ignore. I loved the way Jennifer Bernard worked all aspects into the story line. The fierce loyalty they both have to those they care about is what propelled me to fall for both of them. I cannot wait for the rest of the friends stories to unravel.
Sam is a different character. He is a transplant to Firelight Ridge for various reasons. He is stand offish and aloof. At least that's what he pretends to be. He cares about all the residents of this small town in more ways than he wants to admit. But he has a job to do.
The intrigue going on propels these two to work together but the chemistry is something they can't ignore. I loved the way Jennifer Bernard worked all aspects into the story line. The fierce loyalty they both have to those they care about is what propelled me to fall for both of them. I cannot wait for the rest of the friends stories to unravel.
May 9, 2024
First-time read by this author and a great start to her new romantic-suspense Firelight Ridge Series. Set in the isolated and remote wildlands of Alaska, plenty of twists and turns, along with the mysteries surrounding the strange Chilkoot family kept me fully captivated from start to finish.
This new-to-me-author’s writing is clean and direct in creating a fascinating adventure. She captures the beauty of the scenery, characterizations and dialogue effortlessly making it easy to picture as you read. Both main characters – Molly Evans, an attorney from New York City, and Sam Coburn, a pilot with connections to the FBI – are equally complex, likable and share plenty of witty banter with sizzling chemistry from the moment she boards his airplane.
A fab read and I’m excitedly looking forward to the second book, Fire Peak that is scheduled for release on June 25, 2024. Back to Alaska in a game of cat and mouse that brings Charlie Santa Lucia (who we met in “Ice Falls”) to stunning Fire Peak Lodge, with investigator Nick Perini in hot pursuit.
This new-to-me-author’s writing is clean and direct in creating a fascinating adventure. She captures the beauty of the scenery, characterizations and dialogue effortlessly making it easy to picture as you read. Both main characters – Molly Evans, an attorney from New York City, and Sam Coburn, a pilot with connections to the FBI – are equally complex, likable and share plenty of witty banter with sizzling chemistry from the moment she boards his airplane.
A fab read and I’m excitedly looking forward to the second book, Fire Peak that is scheduled for release on June 25, 2024. Back to Alaska in a game of cat and mouse that brings Charlie Santa Lucia (who we met in “Ice Falls”) to stunning Fire Peak Lodge, with investigator Nick Perini in hot pursuit.
August 17, 2025
Molly Evans is a lawyer in New York. She has learned to take care of herself and the people she loves. When one of those people goes missing, she quits her job and heads to Alaska where she believes her friend Lila is. Sam Coburn is a former firefighter but now flies planes back and forth between Blackbear and Firelight Ridge Alaska. Sam is a loner with just him and his dog Buttercup. He tries to keep the gorgeous redhead at arm’s length but he can’t. When he lands, a man he has had under surveillance, invites him and Molly out to his house for dinner. Then a friend is buried in an avalanche, both try to find out what happened. It starts to get dangerous and Sam tries to keep her away from him but she’s in it for the long run. Can they find out what a strange group of people are up to before it’s too late?
I absolutely loved this story. Molly had to raise herself and is one tough lady. Sam is rugged and likes to be alone. Steamy. Action. Secrets. Four friends who will do anything for each other.
I absolutely loved this story. Molly had to raise herself and is one tough lady. Sam is rugged and likes to be alone. Steamy. Action. Secrets. Four friends who will do anything for each other.
April 3, 2024
This book is the beginning of a new series and introduces a number of characters and the small town of Firelight Ridge Alaska. Molly, Lila, Ani, and Charlie have been best friends for over a decade and always have each other’s backs. When Lila disappears, Molly follows the obscure clues and seeks her out in an extremely remote town in Alaska.
Sam is a bush pilot and secretly undercover with the FBI investigating a cult-like family who live outside Firelight Ridge. Sam and Molly end up pairing up and working together to unravel a crime, save a child and figure out a master plan.
The story is interesting, but a little slow going due to all the descriptions and introductions in this series. The romance between Sam and Molly is slowly introduced and is pretty low key compared to the original investigating they are focused on.
I received a free ARC from the author and 1852 Media; and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.
Sam is a bush pilot and secretly undercover with the FBI investigating a cult-like family who live outside Firelight Ridge. Sam and Molly end up pairing up and working together to unravel a crime, save a child and figure out a master plan.
The story is interesting, but a little slow going due to all the descriptions and introductions in this series. The romance between Sam and Molly is slowly introduced and is pretty low key compared to the original investigating they are focused on.
I received a free ARC from the author and 1852 Media; and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.
April 3, 2024
What a thrilling start to a new series! This book had me guessing right up until the end and I loved every minute of it. Sam and Molly have more in common than they realize when they meet, and even though he tries to stay aloof with her, like everyone else, he can’t seem to accomplish the task. Molly is adamant that she is only in Alaska to find her friend and make sure she is ok, but then mysterious things start happening.
This is a slow build-up for their relationship, but I liked how the investigation played a part into them getting to know each other. When dangerous situations occur and a runaway asks for her help, she is put in even more danger and Sam isn’t happy about it, but relents because she is an adult.
A web of lies, secrets being uncovered and friends always having your back are just some of the themes in this book. I can’t wait to see what happens next in this series. I received an ARC and this is my honest, voluntary review.
This is a slow build-up for their relationship, but I liked how the investigation played a part into them getting to know each other. When dangerous situations occur and a runaway asks for her help, she is put in even more danger and Sam isn’t happy about it, but relents because she is an adult.
A web of lies, secrets being uncovered and friends always having your back are just some of the themes in this book. I can’t wait to see what happens next in this series. I received an ARC and this is my honest, voluntary review.
April 1, 2024
What a great start to the new Firelight Ridge Series from Jennifer Bernard. If you love romantic suspense look no further than Sam Coburn and Molly Evan’s story in Ice Falls, I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.
Molly heads to Firelight Ridge to tack her friend down but the last thing she expected was to get caught upon a local FBI investigation and even more surprising was falling for local pilot Sam. But will Sam step up when Molly finds herself in danger….one click to find out.
I was captivated from the first page to the last word and even then I wanted more. This is a great start to the new series, the chemistry is sizzling, the characters easy to relate to, the suspense will keep you on the edge of your seat and if this book is anything to go by Ms Bernard will certainly have a hit series on her hands. Looking forward to what’s to come in my next visit to Firelight Ridge.
Molly heads to Firelight Ridge to tack her friend down but the last thing she expected was to get caught upon a local FBI investigation and even more surprising was falling for local pilot Sam. But will Sam step up when Molly finds herself in danger….one click to find out.
I was captivated from the first page to the last word and even then I wanted more. This is a great start to the new series, the chemistry is sizzling, the characters easy to relate to, the suspense will keep you on the edge of your seat and if this book is anything to go by Ms Bernard will certainly have a hit series on her hands. Looking forward to what’s to come in my next visit to Firelight Ridge.
April 1, 2024
What a fantastic start to a new series. This book has both a mystery and romance and I couldn’t put it down, it had so many twists and turns. I loved Molly and Sam, the way they met is hilarious and their banter was so enjoyable. Molly went to Alaska in search of one of her friends who had gone “missing”. Molly found her friend right away but she also found herself in the middle of a mystery. Sam was the pilot that brought Molly to the little town in Alaska and who also inadvertently got her mixed up in the mystery in the small town.
I seriously did not want to put this book down because I loved everything about Molly and Sam but the mystery really sucked me in and I just had to know how it played out.
And now I need the next book because the last paragraph of this book has me so intrigued!
I seriously did not want to put this book down because I loved everything about Molly and Sam but the mystery really sucked me in and I just had to know how it played out.
And now I need the next book because the last paragraph of this book has me so intrigued!
April 2, 2024
Ice Falls is a fantastic read. I loved this so much. This is the first book in the new Firelight Ridge series and I'm all ready addicted. I love Molly so much. She is feisty and knows how to get the answers she is searching for. A long way from home Molly is on an adventure looking for one of her besties Lila. I love the mystery that surrounds Lila and really cannot wait to get to know her more. Sam is trying to help the FBI find more information on the recluse family living in the area. He has a good head on his shoulder and is somewhat of a lone wolf until he meets Molly. I love how the sparks fly between Molly and Sam. They work so well together and neither saw the other coming as they work to solve the mystery going on. I could not put this down. I loved every moment of this. You are kept on your toes the entire read. I cannot wait for the next book. You need to read this today.
April 2, 2024
Great start to a new series
This is the first book in the Firelight Ridge series, and it was a great story! The story starts in New York where we get to meet 3 out of the 4 best friends and get to learn a little about the history of this friendship between these 4 women. From there the story takes off and Molly is on her way to Alaska to try and track down her friend that’s missing. I loved how Molly and Sam meet. He’s the hunky pilot that flies her into Firelight Ridge. He’s a loner and tries to keep people from getting to close to him, but he is also hiding some secrets. This story had so many twists and turns that it really kept you on your toes and I had a hard time putting it down without finishing it in one night. Great start to the series and I can’t wait to see what is in store for the other 3 friends now.
This is the first book in the Firelight Ridge series, and it was a great story! The story starts in New York where we get to meet 3 out of the 4 best friends and get to learn a little about the history of this friendship between these 4 women. From there the story takes off and Molly is on her way to Alaska to try and track down her friend that’s missing. I loved how Molly and Sam meet. He’s the hunky pilot that flies her into Firelight Ridge. He’s a loner and tries to keep people from getting to close to him, but he is also hiding some secrets. This story had so many twists and turns that it really kept you on your toes and I had a hard time putting it down without finishing it in one night. Great start to the series and I can’t wait to see what is in store for the other 3 friends now.
April 3, 2024
Jennifer Bernard starts off this new series introducing us to a group of four devoted friends.
Molly, our FMC, has journeyed to Alaska in search of one of her friends who is missing.
Ms Bernard blew me away with the mystery and intrigue that is the heart of this story.
Yes, it is a romance (of course) and Molly and Sam are so perfect. She is feisty, determined and strong. Sam is a broody loner (just waiting for love to find him - not that he knows it 😉). The chemistry between them is consuming, but there’s some secrets waiting to be unearthed that could threaten what is building between them.
Full of amazing twists and turns, beautiful imagery (I felt like I had travelled with Molly at times), humour, banter and totally engaging characters.
I was hooked from the first page and now I can’t wait for book two.
Thank you to the author.
Molly, our FMC, has journeyed to Alaska in search of one of her friends who is missing.
Ms Bernard blew me away with the mystery and intrigue that is the heart of this story.
Yes, it is a romance (of course) and Molly and Sam are so perfect. She is feisty, determined and strong. Sam is a broody loner (just waiting for love to find him - not that he knows it 😉). The chemistry between them is consuming, but there’s some secrets waiting to be unearthed that could threaten what is building between them.
Full of amazing twists and turns, beautiful imagery (I felt like I had travelled with Molly at times), humour, banter and totally engaging characters.
I was hooked from the first page and now I can’t wait for book two.
Thank you to the author.
April 16, 2024
When Molly can’t contact Lily, one of her best friends, she doesn’t’ hesitate to put her life on hold and find out what is going on even if it means a trip to Alaska. It also brings Sam into her life as finding Lily is only the first step and there are a lot more questions to be answered.
From his first meeting with Molly when Sam is tasked with being her pilot, he is drawn to her in a way he never expected. In order to protect himself he has distanced himself from everyone around him however he is finding that to be more difficult with Molly especially when it comes to the situation they find themselves in.
The depth of the friendship between Molly and her friends is heartwarming, the romance between her and Sam was enchanting, and the combination of surprises, secrets and suspense will have you invested in Molly, Sam and their story.
From his first meeting with Molly when Sam is tasked with being her pilot, he is drawn to her in a way he never expected. In order to protect himself he has distanced himself from everyone around him however he is finding that to be more difficult with Molly especially when it comes to the situation they find themselves in.
The depth of the friendship between Molly and her friends is heartwarming, the romance between her and Sam was enchanting, and the combination of surprises, secrets and suspense will have you invested in Molly, Sam and their story.
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