Jump to ratings and reviews
Rate this book
Rate this book
He's my biggest enemy. That one guy I've sworn never to go near. But when we're thrown together, the sparks start to fly and I'm questioning everything.

More details coming soon...


The firefighters of the Snowflake Falls Fire Department are ready to meet the curvy girls of their dreams. Each of these interconnected stories can be read as a standalone. The one-hour romance reads are perfect for a lunch break or before bed read. No cheating, swoon-worthy heroes and always a HEA.

41 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 15, 2024

232 people are currently reading
150 people want to read

About the author

Jessa Joy

104 books213 followers
I'm Jessa Joy and I write about curvy women and the alpha men who can't resist them. Short, steamy and upbeat is the name of the game. I hope you (like me) enjoy a guaranteed Happy Ever After! Whether you're into office, holiday or second chance romance, hot billionaires, small town shenanigans or enemies to lovers intrigue, I'm here to fulfil your reading desires!

Ratings & Reviews

What do you think?
Rate this book

Friends & Following

Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!

Community Reviews

5 stars
265 (39%)
4 stars
182 (27%)
3 stars
168 (25%)
2 stars
35 (5%)
1 star
15 (2%)
Displaying 1 - 30 of 61 reviews
Profile Image for  ~*~Princess Nya Vasiliev~*~.
1,174 reviews7 followers
June 11, 2025
A quick (41 page) read about enemies to lovers reuniting...

It was a cute story.
Well written. A firefighter, Dean, is clearly the star here.

It definitely has a harlequin romance vibe to it, only not as angst driven.. The one really 🔥scene here, I would give 🌶🌶s

A good quick read for wanting to cleanse your reader palate or when you're not sure what you'd like to read next.

At the time of this review, this book was on KU and is currently $2.99 to purchase.

#HotFirefighters
#SweetCuteHEA

Profile Image for Korkoi.
7,010 reviews31 followers
October 27, 2025
Communicating and Sheer Determination Brought them Happiness -
Marigold wasn’t happy her sister had arranged for someone to come and help he4 whilst she was incapacitated, but finding out the person was the one who teased he4 all through high school made it worse. Dean had been intensely attracted to Marigold for years, but he had dealt with it in a negative way in high school, which made him her nemesis. However, spending time in close proximity seemed to change Marigold’s perspective towards Dean, which led to them exploring a mind blowing steamy session.

Unfortunately, an issue of communication failure caused a misunderstanding between Marigold and Dean, but it gave him the courage to finally acknowledge his feelings and declare his intentions towards her, so they could have the life he wanted with her. This is an exciting novella, with drama, angst, passion and enough witty banter to keep you hooked on the story all the way through. This is a definite must read book.

I received a free review copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Nova.
2,710 reviews102 followers
Read
October 14, 2024
I am reviewing a reader copy of this book.

Goldie had only meant to be visiting with her sister to help out, she wasn’t meant to be sat with her leg in plaster after falling whilst painting the porch. To make matters worse her sister had to go and stay with their parents whilst her mother was recuperating after an operation. So that left Goldie and the dog that had been fostered to their own devices. She hadn’t been expecting anyone checking up on her least of all her high school crush Dean, the one who had made her high school life a nightmare. Goldie had thought that her crush had died long ago but being in his company proves that you never get over your first love. But how will she react when she wakes up to find him gone, did he play her or is there another reason she is alone?

Dean had no idea when he took over the volunteer Rota for the local church that he was about to see the one woman who had always been the one, even when he was a teenager Goldie had been the one but instead of showing her his heart he behaved like a normal teenage boy and teased her. That was years ago and seeing her after all these years has proved that they are meant to be, only with Goldie holding on to the past he is finding it harder to show her that they are the future. Just when he thinks that he has finally proved that he is no longer that teenage boy who had tormented her and broken her heart, things fall apart all over again. Can he stop Goldie from leaving Snowflake Falls or has he finally proven that she should never have trusted him?

Massive massive fan of Jessa Joy’s books and am loving this series, I cannot wait to read the next in the series. This is a quick read with the cutest character’s and tells of a love that leads to a second chance. 4* read.
Profile Image for Lisa H.
745 reviews5 followers
August 15, 2024
I love we are back in Snowflake Falls with another member of the Fire Department. Dean is living his life doing a job he loves, quite different than a NFL career, but fulfills him.

He doesn't expect to run into visiting Marigold. Marigold has injured her leg and needs some help when her sister that lives there has to go out of town suddenly. The woman he had the hugest crush on in school, but of course he came across as a bully not a mate.

Marigold can't believe running into the guy who spent high school teasing and giving her a hard time. Especially since she can't get away from him so easy. Dean knows from the moment he lays eyes back on her she is the one for him.

I love the humor, and mixed feeling as he tries to convince Marigold he really does care for her, is in love with her, and will do anything to prove it.

Its got the past connection of high school and how kids can be both mean and not understood. Dean is able to show her a side of himself that he was able to fall in love with because of her.

Its got great humor, all the ooey, gooey yummy smexy vibes, and a building HEA you couldn't want to happen! This is the perfect mix of hallmark, sexy, and heart you can't help but love
1,162 reviews5 followers
August 17, 2024
I loved this novella!!! It’s a quick , short read with all of the feels packed into it. Dean is a firefighter and not only knew Marigold (Goldie) in high school but he teased her mercilessly! The whole time he was crushing on her but had no clue how to handle it so he and his friends teased her. Goldie is home visiting because her parents are sick and her sister lends Goldie her place since Goldie broke her ankle and has a boot on it.
Goldie’s sister has arranged for a volunteer to help Goldie out and to help care for the foster dog. Guess who the volunteer is? Yep - it’s Dean!! He sees this as his second chance with her but he is nowhere near vulnerable to just tell Goldie how he feels.
I found this book to be an excellent book! I loved how this author is able to put you in another world for a while and leave you with a book hangover! Those are the best books! Highly recommend!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,218 reviews5 followers
August 19, 2024
How did I end up with a broken foot while visiting snowflake falls? I’m stuck at my sister’s while I wait to go back to the doc to get my boot. My sister didn’t tell me she lined up a volunteer service to help walk the dog. When there is a knock at the door the volunteer enters and it’s none other than my high school arch evil teaser/jokester Dean. This is not going to work! Apparently he doesn’t remember how he humiliated me. For Dean he sees this as an opportunity to finally tell Goldie how he feels about her. It’s been 10 years but he has always loved her and only her and he knows this is forever. One loves. One hates. What can possible happen? It’s a fun, light hearted, romantic, sassy, sexy, love story. It’s such a great short story and it will leave you with a good feeling. The dogs are a bonus -Poupon and Moose - they are hilarious and soon best friends!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
11.5k reviews48 followers
August 27, 2024
He is all grown up now

His Passion is the fourth book in the Snowflake Falls Fire Department series. This time it is Dean Montag, the twin brother of Tay, who finds his forever lady in his high school crush, Marigold Evans. Marigold broke her ankle while she was back in Snowflake Falls visiting her sister. So what was supposed to be a quick trip has turned into a much longer one as she heals while waiting for her cast to come off. When her mother ends up in the hospital her sister has to go there, leaving Marigold by herself. But have no fear as the volunteers will be there......in the form of one big, tall, built, and sexy Dean. These two have a history from school that will not get them off on the right footing but just went things look like they will slip away a strong chest and hands will be there to stop you from falling.
This was a fun and entertaining book. I liked the characters of Dean and Goldie, along with the foster dog Moose.
Profile Image for kymagirl.
6,190 reviews90 followers
August 12, 2024
Marigold /Goldie (h) is stuck on her sister's couch with a broken ankle and a grumpy dog, Moose, for company. When her sister, Poppy, arranges for a volunteer to help out with the dog and doing things around the apartment, Marigold is shocked to find that it's Dean (H), the arrogant jock who made her high school years miserable with his teasing. But Dean isn’t the same guy she remembers—he’s a dedicated EMT and firefighter who seems determined to make amends and get her to see how his high school behavior was just his way of trying to get her to notice him. As they spend time together, Marigold begins to see the man Dean has become, and she finds herself drawn to him, as things heat up between the two. But just when their relationship takes off, Dean leaves without explanation, and Marigold wonders is she's made a mistake in opening up and trusting him. Hot and steamy instalove, firefighter romance, exploring second chances, love, forgiveness, and healing.
Profile Image for Curvy Girl Book Nerd   (Jen S).
4,532 reviews62 followers
August 23, 2024
His Passion is Book 4 of the Snowflake Falls Fire Department series. It's a short and steamy, enemies-to-lovers, OTT, reverse grumpy-sunshine, opposites-attract, curvy girl gets her firefighter romance. Marigold "Goldie" is an artist who hurt her ankle while visiting home. Dean is a hunky firefighter-EMT. When Goldie is watching her sister's dog, her sister lets her know a church volunteer will be over to help. She never expects it to be Dean, her secret high school crush. The jock teased her about being nerdy. He secretly liked her, and she never knew. She is very grumpy towards him, but he is determined to win his girl. Can he show her that he's changed and is all in? This couple had great chemistry, and we ended on a happy note after a little bit of angst. I can't wait for Poppy's book next!!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Suelen.
487 reviews5 followers
September 13, 2024
Sua Paixão

Dos livros da série, esse era o que eu mais tinha vontade de ler, porque eu amo um enemies to lovers. A história foi bem legal, mas novamente a autora usou a tática do casal dormir junto e, na manhã seguinte, um deles desaparecer, sem dar nenhuma explicação, sem deixar nem sequer um bilhete. Dos últimos 6 livros da autora que li, 5 tiveram isso no final da história, e em todos os 6 a noite de amor virou briga na manhã seguinte. Fica cansativo ver sempre a mesma coisa, poderia variar um pouco esse final. Talvez se eu já não tivesse visto isso nos livros anteriores, tal fato não teria me incomodado tanto, mas depois de 6 história com a mesma "crise" no final, acho que já deu, né?!

Apesar disso, não deixa de ser uma ótima história - mesmo Dean tendo sido um babaca com a Mari no colégio.
1,897 reviews6 followers
August 31, 2024
Firefighter, Dean, is helping the church volunteer group and goes to visit a patient who has a broken ankle to walk their dog. Marigold was back in her hometown to visit her sister when she broke her ankle, her sister had to go out of town so a church volunteer was coming to walk the dog. She wasn’t expecting Dean, he was evil to her in high school. Dean wasn’t expecting Marigold to be his patient, he had a crush on her in high school and seeing her again he knew it was more than a crush. Sweet, steamy romance with amazing chemistry, a loving, caring, determined hero and a wonderful HEA.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for T Nelson.
1,879 reviews28 followers
January 10, 2025
HEA
Standalone, interconnected characters
"Enemies" to Lovers
Snowflake Falls Fire Department series
Related to The Curvy Girl series


*over 18 readers only *

Trigger/ Content warnings
Bullying in high school
Family medical emergency
Issue with management

Dean (mmc, brother to Taylan)
Marigold/ Goldie (mfc)
Poppy (sister to mfc)


Marigold just broke her ankle when her family suffered another medical emergency. Now, she is reliant on the home volunteer squad to help her take care of Poppy's foster dog. Dean is standing in for the minister who's out with the flu. He was so mean to her in the past. Will she let him explain and give him a chance?
3,142 reviews26 followers
August 12, 2024
I loved His Passion Book 4 of Snowflake Falls Fire Department. Dean used to tease Marigold relentlessly but it was because he was in love with her. She didn’t know that and just knew that he treated her poorly. When she’s injured he’s sent to help her and he knows it’s time to confess his true feelings. Will Goldie give him a chance at forever or will she keep hiding onto past hurts? I loved this short and sweet story, and the characters. I would definitely recommend this book and the series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Lisa Bing.
6,176 reviews69 followers
August 15, 2024
This was a fun and hot read that gives Dean his second chance with his first love, Marigold, or Goldie, as he likes to call her. She wasn't impressed with him being her helper as she recovered, since he was her high school bully. Yeah, Dean has a lot to make up for but thankfully, he has time to show her the man he is now, rather the kid who didn't know what to do with all the intense feelings he had for her. I really enjoyed how this one unfolded and loved that Dean both got his chance and he got his girl. So fun!
Profile Image for Didi.
1,883 reviews
August 16, 2024
3.5-4*
A cute quick paced second chance romance. Marigold is stuck in Snowflake Falls after breaking her ankle. Family issues has her sister leaving and calling in volunteers to help. Mari is horrified when her volunteer is the same guy who tormented her in school. Dean is delighted to get a chance to prove himself to his “Goldie” and make her his. Loved Moose and Poupon, the humor, the steam and the forever.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Oriana Reads.
4,298 reviews37 followers
August 16, 2024
Marigold is back in Snowflake Falls, what should be a short visit ended with a broken ankle and a new volunteer for her and her sister's foster dog. Dean is an EMT and her new volunteer for the next days. Well and she had a huge crush on him in high school. Dean had a crush on her too and now he has finally the chance to get his woman. Sweet, steamy, fun to read, short, romantic, second chance but Instalove too and safe-ish(for safety lovers, yes they knew each other in HS but nothing happens then) with a sweet HEA and no drama😍😍😍😍
2,898 reviews9 followers
August 18, 2024
Quick, fun and romantic
This is such a cute enemies to lovers/second chance story.
Dean didn’t know how to express his feelings in high school, so he ended up teasing Marigold instead.
Goldie is only back in Snowflake Falls until her ankle heals, when her high school nemesis shows up as her home care volunteer, she has her walls firmly up.
Sparks fly and the chemistry heats up as Dean is determined to get the girl by showing Goldie his true feelings.
Sweet, steamy and funny, soulmate characters, a pair of cute dogs, and a great HEA.
Profile Image for casvec.
7,458 reviews75 followers
August 21, 2024
Marigold returned to town to help her sister but found herself needed help after she got hurt. Snowflake is a great town who help each other, but the last person she expected to see was Dean.

Dean and Marigold grew up together and he has a crush on her but went the wrong way of showing it. Now he has another chance, Dean is not letting Marigold go.

Cute fast read that melts your heart and makes you smile.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Cynthia Khan.
2,704 reviews9 followers
August 13, 2024
This is Book 4 of Snowflake Falls Fire Department starring Dean Montag and Marigold. Well that is one way to ask for a change at winning the one person you have been in love with since high school but may have not been as smooth as you thought you were. I have to say the pint size dog might have helped. I have to say this man sure knows how to get under Marigold’s skin. But they are perfect together.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
4,990 reviews27 followers
August 15, 2024
Marigold is stuck in Snowflake Falls due a broken ankle. Her sister leaves her carrying for her foster dog, Moose while out of town. She tells her a volunteer will be coming around to help, it is none other than Dean, who teased her in high school.

Dean knows he has loved Marigold since a teenager but acted stupid back then. Now he needs to convince her to give him and shot.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Marie.
5,129 reviews52 followers
August 16, 2024
A second chance?

If ever there was a time to redeem himself this is it! Dean needs to right the wrongs of high school when he was young and stupid, but Goldie has a long memory! Apologies, woo-ing, grovelling, flowers, sweet treats and smooth words, Dean has them all and you can almost see Goldie's heart thawing....until he trips up again with a silly "man mistake".
They do make a very sweet couple but for me they are not my favourite of the series, I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
Profile Image for Sarah Nielsen.
4,186 reviews20 followers
August 16, 2024
This was a cute enemies to lovers romance. I really liked the way the story was written and the storyline, the fact that Dean and Marigold had history together was great, it made their connection seem even more real. I also enjoyed how Dean was able to get the real reason behind his behavior in high school and worked to show that he had changed. I liked the story.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Day.
1,697 reviews11 followers
August 17, 2024
Dean and Marigold have known each other for years, but they’ve been enemies since Dean didn’t know how to express his feelings without bullying Marigold. The moment they meet again, Dean is completely smitten. He wants to make things right with Marigold. They have a mildly smutty, fast-paced romance. It’s great if you want a sexy quickie I’m between your everyday tasks. I liked it.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Becky.
1,654 reviews4 followers
August 17, 2024
I enjoyed this book so much. Dean and Marigold have known each other since high school. Dean had a huge crush on her, but as a teenage boy, he didn't really know how to handle the emotion involved. So, like most boys, he picked at Marigold until she couldn't stand him. Now she is back in town, and Dean wants to show her he is a grown man. The plot is great, and the chemistry is excellent. Great book!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,072 reviews9 followers
August 21, 2024
Dean has been in love with Marigold since they were kids, but instead of telling her he picked on her! Years later she is back in Snowflake Falls visiting her sister and hurt her foot! He just happens to be a volunteer visiting her to help out! Can he show her that they belong together? Can they find their happily ever after? Another great book in the series!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,352 reviews12 followers
August 17, 2024
Dean and Marigold are so sweet. I loved that he realised that he had made a mistake when he was in high school, that he had truly fallen for her then and he was now desperate to set things right. Perfect little pick me up for a lunch break or for when you just want a fabulous second chance with a happy ending.
Profile Image for Michelle.
10.6k reviews28 followers
September 2, 2024
Marigold is recovering from a broken ankle and Dean volunteers to help her out. This is a sweet and steamy second chance romance with believable characters and a great ending. His Passion is book four and a great addition to the Snowflake Falls Fire Department series. I can't wait to read the next book. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
Profile Image for Jenia Tortora.
1,144 reviews3 followers
October 15, 2024
Dean was the star athlete and jokester who teased Marigold throughout high school. Several years later she’s back in Snowflake Falls and he has his chance to make things right and win the heart of the girl who got away. He is such a sweet man and his path to her heart is not easy but he wins it in the end for one of the sweetest HEAs ever. Love this latest edition from Jessa Joy
Profile Image for Naomi.
551 reviews
May 4, 2025
Don’t judge a book by it’s cover- Seriously this is sweet as syrup

This was short and kinda nice? The protagonist wasn’t the most likeable, but her fella was a sweetie. I approve of the safe sex that was practiced, but it wasn’t graphic or dark and angsty like the cover.
Probably just the right length to hold my attention. Not an innuendo.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 61 reviews

Can't find what you're looking for?

Get help and learn more about the design.