Caesar

Alpha Firefighter Series #1

by Sophie Sparks

Firefighter Caesar is new in town. And when he walks into Bar Neo and lays eyes on Gemma... they both know their worlds are about to be flipped upside down.
But he’s not here for long.
Can Gemma open up to Caesar and be honest for the first time in her adult life?
Or will she watch him leave town with nothing but heartache and regret?
Again…

They have both fallen hard. But they both hide a secret that threatens to keep them apart...

'Firefighters With Hearts' (Book One). What happens when a ripped alpha firefighter meets a curvy girl with her sights set on love? Twisting, turning, inspiring. No cliffhangers. A must read for anyone who believes that true love will ALWAYS win... no matter what.


CAESAR:
Aged thirty-six, I guess I thought the idea of ‘the one’ was just the stuff of fairy tales. But the night I walk into that rundown bar, my troubled heart knows that my whole world has just changed… forever.
Through the gloomy, smoky room, my eyes fall on her heavenly curves and I can barely breathe.
Gem. Her name tastes perfect on my lips. My jewel. My priceless Gem.
Even though I know she’s hiding something…
I want her.
I need her.
And I’ll happily spend the rest of my life trying to make her see what I see…

GEMMA:
When he stoops his enormous frame to enter Bar Neo, he looks like he’s just walked off a Hollywood movie set.
Chiselled, rugged guys like Caesar aren’t supposed to be interested in girls like me. But, as I gaze at the impossibly huge muscles threatening to tear through his shirt, I can feel his bottle green eyes undressing me.
The way he says my name and how he defends my honour with the rude, drunk guy makes me feel like a princess.
Now he says he’s falling… and I believe him.
And I’m falling, too. Hard.
But I’m not sure he’ll feel the same way when he knows…

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Dear awesome reader,

Welcome to book one in the Firefighters With Hearts series. He’s a ripped and rugged firefighter with a huge heart. She’s a cute girl with curves to die for. Despite the course of true love never running smoothly… our heroes will overcome all obstacles and spend the rest of their lives together.

Buckle up for a twisting, turning & emotional romance with a guaranteed, no cheating, blissful HEA. This medium-length novella can be enjoyed as a standalone tale, but why stop there? Beginning with Caesar and all set in the idyllic, heavenly seaside town of Parfield, each of our heroes and heroines are all intimately connected.

In Parfield… everyone knows everyone and true love will ALWAYS find a way.

We’re heading down to the beach. Join us.

Sophie Sparks ♥

Genres: Romance, Novella, Firefighters, Contemporary

125 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2024

About the author

For upcoming releases and freebies, please visit my website:
https://sophie-sparks.com/

Personal email address:
sophiesparksromance@gmail.com

Sophie Sparks is a prolific storyteller, devoting all her waking hours to penning spicy, curvy, second chance and alpha male romance. When not talking about herself in the third person (!!) Sophie can be found in a rural old-English village where she'll be baking, reading, hiking, or - more often than not - hunched in the corner of her small office... writing.

With an ever-growing catalogue (updated weekly) Sophie provides her readers with the content they long to read. At least, that's my wish.

In a world troubled by recent events, hopefully my heart-warming HEA stories offer a shining beacon of hope... with love ALWAYS winning the day.

Thank you sincerely for stopping by. Here's hoping you enjoy my tales as much as I enjoyed writing them. And here's hoping we each find that often elusive Happy Ever After in our own lives.

Until next time...

Sophie

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https://sophie-sparks.com/

Reviews

[Kori · Rating 2 out of 5]

Insta-love on steroids. Way too much too fast. I liked Caesar and Gem as characters and their relationship could have been cute had it not gone from just meeting to I love you and want to get engaged within one day.

[Emily Pennington · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gemma and Caesar . . .

Gemma was worrying that for the past 3 months, the bar hasn’t made enough money to pay the bills, and she is afraid they could lose their jobs. Then Caesar walks into the bar, ducking under the door frame, and both of them look like they have fallen in love instantly. When a rude drunk gets bossy and disrespectful, Caesar picks him up and asks if he wants to be thrown out the door or the window – and he only gets the door if he apologizes. Afterward, she asked his name and he told her it was Caesar; his mom liked the name. Gemma said, “A fan of the Roman emperor?” to which he replied, no… the salad, because she was a vegan!

When Caesar talked about the two of them getting married, she started to tell him something that happened to her when she was a kid, then suddenly stopped before she confided in him. But he asked again what happened. She still didn’t say, so he gave her his phone number and told her to call. But she knew that if he knew her secret, he wouldn’t like her very much. What was she hiding?

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[Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had to stay up to finish this standalone book, I just couldn’t put it down. I tell you that in case you are like me and when you get into a good book, nothing else matters. It took me about 3 hours to read this book, (I’m an average reader), so my plan for the next books in this series, (Firefighters with Hearts) is to have my reading area stocked with tissues, and a period of personal time blocked off.
Everyone deserves some “me” time to escape from the pressures of reality, and “Caesar” was a wonderful diversion, with a feel-good ending and HEA.
The author was able to bring Caesar, Gemma, and the supporting characters to life with this well-written book. Even the parents and best friends became like neighbors and friends to me.
There were a few small twists and surprises for me throughout this book, and they only added to the excitement. There wasn’t a cliffhanger, but Gemma and Caesar’s best friends look like the love couple in the second book. I enjoy when characters from future books are introduced in previous books, I become even more vested in seeing them get together.
The storyline felt so genuine and real, and definitely had me tearing up a couple of times. The long held secrets, the physical and emotional pain was so authentic and touching. The love scenes were steamy, but beautiful.
I am really looking forward to reading the rest of this standalone, no cliffhanger series, and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you treating yourself to this wonderful love story.

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

[Rebmay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This quick insta love story touched my heart. It is rather poignant with a fair amount of spice added to make things more interesting. Gemma has carried an awful secret for years and believes that she is unlovable. Her best friend, Jasmine, will have none of that nonsense and urges Gemma to accept the attention of the handsome giant of a man who walked in the bar where they work and had eyes only for her. Caesar is immediately smitten by the curvy bartender and does his best to convince her to go out with him. He doesn’t mention that he is a firefighter or that he thinks she is his “one”. He sets out to show her how he feels, but has no idea of the obstacles he faces. They certainly have lots of chemistry and generate a lot of heat, but can she let go of the past in order to reach toward love and a happily ever after?

I would happily recommend this book.

[Rebecca Grove · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gemma was working one night at the bar. It seemed like a normal but slow night until he walked into the bar. Caesar is new is town and is very sexy and hot. When Caesar spoke to Gemma, she couldn't get any words out at first then she garbled her speech. Her friend and the other bartender kept trying to push Gemma toward the hottie. Finally Gemma is able to communicate and agrees to spend time with Caesar. They have a wonderful time and it seemed like a match made in Heaven until Gemma learned that Caesar was a firefighter.

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

[casvec · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fast pace story of instant love with the twist of the pain of the past. Gemma has a secret that she does not share, that comes from what happen when she was young and keeps her shy of relationships. Caesar has just been transferred into town and has had a day when he meets Gemma. Once he sees her she brightens his day.

This is hot and passionate story with a bit of Alpha protectiveness. Caesar will not let anything stand in his way when it comes to Gemma. Gemma is force to face the past and hope that it will not be two much for her or Caesar.

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

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good story. Gemma was bartending when Caesar walked into the bar. He had been restless and just stopped in as he was new to town. He was instantly attracted to her and she was sort of struck dumb and couldn't talk. Quickly they went out and connected. She had a secret though and was afraid to tell him. He also had something he hadn't told her - that he was a firefighter. That made a huge difference to her as she would always be afraid for him. Also, she had been in a fire and had a traumatic experience. Eventually they talked it out for their HEA.

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

[Dawnmarie Burke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 1st book in the Firefighters With Heart series featuring the fast-paced age-gap, insta-love, firefighter romance between Caesar and Gemma. From the moment their eyes meet it's clear that they have a connection but they're also keeping secrets. This story will keep you turning the pages to see what's going to happen next. You really need to read this fast-paced age-gap,insta-love,firefighter romance to see what happens. I would recommend reading this book.

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

[Danee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a beautiful story with an emotional edge. We follow Gemma and Caesar. They meet in the bar where she works and Caesar walks in and they immediately click together and the chemistry and attraction is palpable. What they don't know about each other is that they both carry a secret with them. He says he is a firefighter and she is afraid of his profession and should actually avoid him because of the trauma she previously experienced during a fire. This is a must read, I enjoyed their journey.

I received an Advance Reader copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review..

[Marichus Real · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gemma had an awful experience when she was sixteen. Her twin sister died in a fire, and she got terrible scars on her back. Nobody has seen them except her parents and her best friend
Caesar is a firefighter who can’t stand losing lives while doing his job.
This was a very emotional story. I could feel Gemma’s pain when she lost her sister and the terrible load she was carrying. I loved her parents, especially her father.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[JLH · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gemma has a past that feels like a backdraft every time reminds her what she thinks she can't have. Ceasar is a fighter of lives and fire. He also wants to fight for her. He is everything she wants right? Straight forward. Attractive. Strong. Protecting. Problem she has a secret that could ruin everything. No more hiding Gemma. No cliffhanger

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

[Reads lotsa stuff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Secrets. A tale of predictable events but the twists come with the secrets not shared. A small coastal town where the sudden appearance of a new guy sweeps into the life of a local girl . The romance starts with a walk and quickly escalates into a new outlook on life for both characters. The secrets they keep threaten to change their relationship forever and it’s unclear if they will ever get back on track. Love can overcome most hurdles if only one is willing to take the leap.

[Linette Andersen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun read. It isn’t too many books I have read where I burst out laughing, but this one had quite a few places with exceptional fun moments.

A short read. The drawback of a short book is that you sometimes feel like you are missing a lot of story between the main characters, and though it would have been nice in this case I really don’t mind in this case.

The writing is mostly without flaws, nothing that took Away from the book anyway.

All in all it is a good book.

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

An enjoyable fast-paced page-turner in the Alpha Firefighter series! It is emotionally deep, well written, engaging, steamy, funny, and relatable with drama, really amazing family and friends, likeable characters, instant chemistry, and more. Definitely recommended!

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

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book.

This is the first book in the Alpha Firefighter series, fast-paced and quick to read, this instalove novella is well-written and entertaining. The instant connection between Caesar and Gemma was sizzling and breath-taking. Both are wonderful characters. This is a standalone story, no cliffhangers, no cheating.

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sixteen years ago, Gemma's family home caught fire. A life was lost, and the rest of the family still suffer. Meeting Caesar just may bring healing to her broken heart.

A story of love lost, new love found, letting guilt go, and finding that just because loved ones die they car still with us.

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

[Kate Blake · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute short read with hunky and with a heart

Cute short read. Firefighter meets the woman who takes his breath away on one of the worst days in his life as a firefighter. Low angst, nice character development. Moderate spice, emphasis is on getting to know each other and fall completely in love.

[Laurie Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sophie Spark’s latest release is a great book to read to escape from your life for a bit. I really enjoyed The Characters and The Storyline too. Can’t wait to read her next one.

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

[Kathleen Bradbury (Bulfon) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love this hot, steamy, captivating book with exceptional characters in an erotic world that is so realistic it felt like I was on the journey with them. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author that knows how to captivate the attention of their readers.

[Kanani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ms. Sparks painted a sexy, sweet picture with Ceasar & Gemma's story. The characters were perfect together. Ceasar was caring, compassionate and thoughtful. Their chemistry sparked right off the pages. A really great story with a sweet HEA.

[Mandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Caesar and Gemma met by chance. After losing someone in a fire, firefighter Caesar, ends up at the bar where Gemma works. The attraction is instant, but they both have secrets. Sweet story. Quick read.

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

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book by Sophie has the HOTTEST firefighter cover ever. So, sit back and let this book have you dreaming of your very own HOT firefighter hunk. Everything from the characters to the storyline will having your heart beating quickly that you just might need 911 to come and rescue you.

[Tohru · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's insta-love for Gemma and Caesar. For Gemma, their love needs to be stronger than her insecurities. For Caesar, it's hard to choose between family and love.

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

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

These two have things in their past that is affecting their future. But through working together and learning to trust the other , their future may just be a HEA.

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

[Colleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book in this series of short love stories. Each book has a couple who have strong magnetic chemistry. The banter is entertaining and their relationship builds to a happy place. I enjoyed this book.

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

[Koodie's Mum · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice easy read.

A love a first sight storyline. Enjoyment could potentially depend upon whether you believe in such a thing.
Perfect read for beside the beach or pool.

[Avani ✨ · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars

Loving the body ideal aspect here.

it was good but overall could have been better.

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was okay. Wanting to read the second book now

[Shawn · Rating 3 out of 5]

2/5 stars. I liked everything but the timeline. I guess I don't care for overly sweet instant love and giggling.