Ignite

by T. Reece

In Nova Springs, where the summers are hot and the gossip hotter, Fire Lieutenant Jack Anderson is used to playing with fire. But when he rescues rising advertising star Olivia Carter from a blaze that destroys her apartment, he ignites a passion that threatens to burn them both.

Olivia never expected to find herself starting over in her hometown, much less falling for the ruggedly handsome firefighter who saved her life. With a make-or-break promotion on the line and a brother battling addiction, she has no time for romance. Yet every encounter with Jack leaves her smoldering with desire.

Jack's been burned by love before, but something about Olivia makes him want to fan the flames. As he helps her navigate small-town life and she reignites his passion for more than just his job, they'll have to decide if the heat between them is worth the risk of getting burned.

In a town where everyone knows your past and your business, can Jack and Olivia's relationship withstand the spotlight? Or will their fire be snuffed out before it truly begins?

"Ignite" is the first in the scorching Nova Springs series, where every resident has a secret and love always burns brightest. This steamy firefighter romance will leave you hot, bothered, and craving your next visit to Nova Springs!

Genres: Romance

126 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 29, 2024

Reviews

[Lauren · Rating 2 out of 5]

Listen, I would have been foaming at the mouth if I read this when I was 13 years old. But I’m not, I’m an adult. Idk what the author was going for but if it was to be uploaded onto Wattpad I’d understand what I just read.

The writing wasn’t the best, the actual storyline was cringe and moved so incredibly fast I couldn’t help but laugh for all 91 pages. 2 ⭐️ because it made me laugh so much.

[Em Bee · Rating 1 out of 5]

The timeline is chaos, the grammar needs an overhaul, and there is literally no tension, romantic or emotional. Everything is solved in seconds.

To the author: you have solid writing skills but you don’t utilize them fully.
- show, don’t tell. How has Natalie been a rival? What has she done? Any prior examples? What is Jack’s backstory? He “tells it to Mike” but the reader has the barest hint of a clue.
- focus on ONE plot point. The fire and the account could have been an excellent thing to focus 300 pages on, rather than 66.
- get a copyeditor

[Michelle St-Onge · Rating 2 out of 5]

First of all 3rd person writing is always throwing me off and so is dual POV romance books, so the book already started with a couple of things that I don't like and it being less than a 100 pages I said to myself that I was going to finish this book. Unfortunately it didn't get better. The writing is cringe and when steamy is in the title I expect a lot of spicy scenes but there was barely 1 and a half.

Also, the timeline seemed very fast or the author didn't get the point across of time going by faster than it intended because in my mind they only known each other for like a month when he proposed and they get married about a month later...

Yeah this book definitely wasn't for me.
Ignite: A Steamy Small Town Firefighter Romance : Nova Springs Book 1

[Monal (Reading.Wth.Monal) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was mediocre. I don't mean to be callous about it. This what I normally think about most novellas. This book was 91 pages long. So, there wasn't really much room for build up of the relationship. everything transpired so quickly. I picked this book because I happen to be competitive and want to move forward to achieving my reading goal of 100 books. Short stories or novellas are the way to go. It also offers enough distraction from the stress of completing my uni assignments. So, that's a bonus.

[Amber Telman · Rating 1 out of 5]

Embarrassed for myself that I even finished it 💀

[Leah Cooley · Rating 1 out of 5]

Writing has potential, but was amateur in word choice. Lots of repeating phrases that make the scenes feel lazy. The story could have been full length. As is this feels like a fluffed up outline. Plot points made, but no conflict. Everything got a pretty little bow.

The blurb was misleading at best. There was no forced proximity. After very little time together…a week, maybe 2 & only 3 “dates” in…the L word comes out along with move in with me. Zero hesitation and they both act like marriage and a baby is right around the corner. Life together is easy and comforting. Where is the growing pains of learning your partner? Work rival with no history to back up the claim suddenly is helpful then becomes a friend. Brother struggles with addiction, so did MMC & one “almost fatal” OD and talk with MMC, suddenly he’s healthy and thriving 2 weeks later? FMC filled out insurance papers from her apt fire. Mentioned a few time and no resolution, just forgotten about. And the spicy scenes…two of them, rushed and in awkward places for the reader. Almost as if the writer thought since it’s a love “story” these had to be included, just so the lines talking about their love in terms of fire could call back to his profession and the title. Contrived. Forced.

If the writer had developed this piece to be triple, quadruple the length it would have been better. There would have been time to see their relationship go through each stage, face something. What was promised was passionate flames. What was delivered was battery operated plastic light in the shape of a flame.

[Shyanne Blankenship · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you’re looking for a quick easy read with a nice HEA then look no further. Although the author wasn’t exaggerating when she said instalove so if that isn’t your scene then I don’t think this is the read for you.

Olivia and Jack are both very likable characters who aren’t too stubborn like you often times find.

There were some heavy topics discussed in this book such as addiction so beware of that.

There was some great sound family in this book between her best friend and his fire department.

Overall, it was an easy and fun read. There was some smut but nothing overwhelming. It was very short so you don’t have to be too committed either.

The only thing that got me was even for someone who doesn’t mind instalove, I felt the I love you was a little soon. But it made me wonder if it really does happen that fast and easy for some people.

[CJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great beginning for a new series. The author has given us a heartwarming story that pulls us into the lives of Jack, Olivia and her brother, Mike. The story keeps us turning the pages with instant connection, overwhelming family situations, support and love.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Nicola Dean · Rating 3 out of 5]

This cute quick read based on a firefighter who falls for a stranger whose house fire he attends. The story is very fast paced and feels a bit confusing.

He gets her number from the incident log and calls her the next day. before you know it he asks her to move in yet there is no indication that anything has happened between then bar a kiss.

Its an okay read if you want a quick story.

[hey it’s dar · Rating 2 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️.5
🌶️.75

This cute firefighter strangers to lovers romance was a very fast paced, short read. I honestly couldn’t tell you the timeline of this book - I am confused if this was taking place over a span of a couple weeks or many months.

[Marti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely Read!!

Sweet, sweet story! Loved the characters, loved the simple yet impactful storyline, and the idea that ordinary people in a small town can have an impact on the people and community around them. I’ll definitely look for more stories by T. Reece.

[RB · Rating 1 out of 5]

Awful. Was this AI? Or computer generated? Cardboard, one dimensional hero falls for a cardboard, one dimensional Mary. The plot, if you can call it that, is so thin that it's transparent. The $ex is "fade to black" and heatless.

So, so bad.

[Beth Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read

This book is a romantic novel about Jack Anderson and Olivia Carter getting together with each other. This book is a great story. HEA

[Kairangi Solomon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute

A very cute and quick small town romance read. Easy to follow, i enjoyed it from start to finish. Awesome.

[Wallflower Book Thoughts · Rating 2 out of 5]

Instalove done poorly that’s all I have to say