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Unexpected Love: A Small Town, Firefighter, Single Dad, Reverse Age Gap Romance
Cal Johnson
Moving to James County Fire Rescue was challenging enough, especially after the nightmare of my last big fire call. New crews, new zones, new fears. And a new nosy neighbor with loud music, ridiculous pranks, and a sweet voice I can't get out of my head.
When my sister leaves her toddler behind and fun Uncle Cal suddenly becomes substitute Dad, I'm completely in over my head.
If I can handle running into a burning building, I can handle taking care of a kid. Right?
Jules Lancaster
Starting over means a clean slate. New town, new apartment, new business. Even at my age, it’s exactly what I need. Then my contractor disappears, leaving my coffee shop buildout in the air. As the deadline on my business loan nears, I’ll do anything to keep my dream alive.
Enter my annoying neighbor, sexy firefighter Cal Johnson. He needs a nanny. I need a handyman. It’s a simple trade. Who cares if he’s attractive and a hero head to toe. Cal’s ten years younger than me, and he comes with a kid.
If I can juggle entrepreneurship, I can keep things between us professional for a few weeks. Can’t I?
Moving to James County Fire Rescue was challenging enough, especially after the nightmare of my last big fire call. New crews, new zones, new fears. And a new nosy neighbor with loud music, ridiculous pranks, and a sweet voice I can't get out of my head.
When my sister leaves her toddler behind and fun Uncle Cal suddenly becomes substitute Dad, I'm completely in over my head.
If I can handle running into a burning building, I can handle taking care of a kid. Right?
Jules Lancaster
Starting over means a clean slate. New town, new apartment, new business. Even at my age, it’s exactly what I need. Then my contractor disappears, leaving my coffee shop buildout in the air. As the deadline on my business loan nears, I’ll do anything to keep my dream alive.
Enter my annoying neighbor, sexy firefighter Cal Johnson. He needs a nanny. I need a handyman. It’s a simple trade. Who cares if he’s attractive and a hero head to toe. Cal’s ten years younger than me, and he comes with a kid.
If I can juggle entrepreneurship, I can keep things between us professional for a few weeks. Can’t I?
276 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 14, 2025
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March 21, 2025
"Take care of Charlie for me."
Cal Johnson moved from the Newman Fire Department after being shot while responding to a fire. He went to the James County Fire Rescue. Now he must learn not only new codes but also his new co-workers and the methods used here. It's difficult because instead of being assigned to one station, they're continually being rotated. He's teased about being the old man. He has almost ten years of firefighting service but has only been here for six months. The barely twenty-one-year-old Engine 3 driver never lets Cal forget that he's the new guy.
Their last call ended badly; the fire was already out of control when they arrived, and they were unable to get to the woman trapped inside in time.
Working for NFD and sending money to his sister often left him strapped for money. It was to the point that he stopped going out with his friends after their shift ended because he couldn't afford to buy a round of drinks. Working for the county, with its mandatory overtime, pays him more and allows him to continue to send money to his younger sister, Dani.
His family life was horrible. His parents were involved with drugs and crime to pay for the drugs. There was also neglect, along with physical and psychological abuse. He left as soon as he could; Dani, a decade younger than him, wasn't even ten when he left. He's been trying for years to have her leave home and come to live with him. She's finally agreed; she and her daughter, Charlie, will be at his place tonight.
Dani had called to ask how long until he'd be home. He told her he'd be there in a few minutes. It took him a few minutes longer than he thought it would. When he arrived, Dani was gone. He's shocked to discover that Dani is gone! She's not answering his calls, and then suddenly he hears a wail from the extra bedroom he'd prepared for them. Charlie is in the portable crib screaming her head off. It's a few minutes later when he enters the spare bedroom, turns on the light, and discovers a car seat, a duffle bag overfilled with clothing for Charlie, and a pile of toys. Finally he spies a sticky note from Dani with the message, Take care of Charlie for me.
There's no indication of how long he's to care for her. He knows nothing of toddlers, and he's a fireman who works twenty-four hours of duty, then forty-eight hours off. Who will watch her overnight? He has no idea of how he can care for her, but he doesn’t want to give her up either. When Dani finally does contact him, she tells him that she's tired and needs some time for herself away from Charlie. She's certain he can cope...
Jules Lancaster is starting her life over in the small town of Senoma. She works at the Daily Brew coffee shop for her best friend, Lissette, in Newman. In fact, Lissette is allowing her to open a sister coffee shop, Daily Brew Two, in Senoma. That if she ever hears back from the contractor and the building inspection department.
Besides trying to open a new business, she's still recovering from a marriage that had become loveless and terrible and losing a job due to COVID or some reason not due to her actions. She's lost everything and is having to start completely over. Her family tends to overlook what she's capable of doing by herself and thinks of her as the baby of the family, unable to function without their help.
She noticed Cal at the Daily Brew, but when she overheard the firemen he was with mention him as being a player, and she also heard him called dad, she quickly lost interest. However, he does seem to look familiar.
He has the larger apartment next to hers over the Daily Brew Two in Senoma. And they haven't been getting along. Because of his crazy hours, he doesn't appreciate her loud music, especially after 10 p.m. They've also been pranking each other. But they've never met face-to-face until her loud music wakes Charlie after he had a difficult time getting her to sleep.
She feels sorry for him, so she does agree to help care for Charlie if he'll do the work in her coffee shop. Her contractor took off with her money and without finishing his job. Things start going wrong with the shop. It’s as if the town doesn't want her. That is until they learn about her connection to Cal. It's starting all over again; she's only advancing because of Cal this time.
Dani had been MIA for weeks before contacting Cal. She needs bail money. She's mixed up with her mother and Charlie's sperm donor again.
So many loose ends to be tied up... What will happen next?
I received an ARC of this book from the author via Booksprout. I am voluntarily leaving this this review.
Cal Johnson moved from the Newman Fire Department after being shot while responding to a fire. He went to the James County Fire Rescue. Now he must learn not only new codes but also his new co-workers and the methods used here. It's difficult because instead of being assigned to one station, they're continually being rotated. He's teased about being the old man. He has almost ten years of firefighting service but has only been here for six months. The barely twenty-one-year-old Engine 3 driver never lets Cal forget that he's the new guy.
Their last call ended badly; the fire was already out of control when they arrived, and they were unable to get to the woman trapped inside in time.
Working for NFD and sending money to his sister often left him strapped for money. It was to the point that he stopped going out with his friends after their shift ended because he couldn't afford to buy a round of drinks. Working for the county, with its mandatory overtime, pays him more and allows him to continue to send money to his younger sister, Dani.
His family life was horrible. His parents were involved with drugs and crime to pay for the drugs. There was also neglect, along with physical and psychological abuse. He left as soon as he could; Dani, a decade younger than him, wasn't even ten when he left. He's been trying for years to have her leave home and come to live with him. She's finally agreed; she and her daughter, Charlie, will be at his place tonight.
Dani had called to ask how long until he'd be home. He told her he'd be there in a few minutes. It took him a few minutes longer than he thought it would. When he arrived, Dani was gone. He's shocked to discover that Dani is gone! She's not answering his calls, and then suddenly he hears a wail from the extra bedroom he'd prepared for them. Charlie is in the portable crib screaming her head off. It's a few minutes later when he enters the spare bedroom, turns on the light, and discovers a car seat, a duffle bag overfilled with clothing for Charlie, and a pile of toys. Finally he spies a sticky note from Dani with the message, Take care of Charlie for me.
There's no indication of how long he's to care for her. He knows nothing of toddlers, and he's a fireman who works twenty-four hours of duty, then forty-eight hours off. Who will watch her overnight? He has no idea of how he can care for her, but he doesn’t want to give her up either. When Dani finally does contact him, she tells him that she's tired and needs some time for herself away from Charlie. She's certain he can cope...
Jules Lancaster is starting her life over in the small town of Senoma. She works at the Daily Brew coffee shop for her best friend, Lissette, in Newman. In fact, Lissette is allowing her to open a sister coffee shop, Daily Brew Two, in Senoma. That if she ever hears back from the contractor and the building inspection department.
Besides trying to open a new business, she's still recovering from a marriage that had become loveless and terrible and losing a job due to COVID or some reason not due to her actions. She's lost everything and is having to start completely over. Her family tends to overlook what she's capable of doing by herself and thinks of her as the baby of the family, unable to function without their help.
She noticed Cal at the Daily Brew, but when she overheard the firemen he was with mention him as being a player, and she also heard him called dad, she quickly lost interest. However, he does seem to look familiar.
He has the larger apartment next to hers over the Daily Brew Two in Senoma. And they haven't been getting along. Because of his crazy hours, he doesn't appreciate her loud music, especially after 10 p.m. They've also been pranking each other. But they've never met face-to-face until her loud music wakes Charlie after he had a difficult time getting her to sleep.
She feels sorry for him, so she does agree to help care for Charlie if he'll do the work in her coffee shop. Her contractor took off with her money and without finishing his job. Things start going wrong with the shop. It’s as if the town doesn't want her. That is until they learn about her connection to Cal. It's starting all over again; she's only advancing because of Cal this time.
Dani had been MIA for weeks before contacting Cal. She needs bail money. She's mixed up with her mother and Charlie's sperm donor again.
So many loose ends to be tied up... What will happen next?
I received an ARC of this book from the author via Booksprout. I am voluntarily leaving this this review.
September 15, 2026
Cal is a firefighter who has had a run of bad luck, and after he healed from a gunshot wound, he received at a fire scene, let’s just say he transferred. He did it for his own preservation after the trauma he lived through. He also knew he had to get away from his mother, especially if he wanted to save his minor sister. When he had originally left to join the Fire Dept. his sister was thirteen, and now she is old enough to be a mother, and now he is truly pushing for her to move in with him especially since he moved to another town. But since he made the move soon after exiting the hospital funds were low. He’s been edgy from a rotating schedule and a pissant new and younger partner who plays on his last nerve daily. But what has been even more nerve-racking for him, is trying to talk his little sister, Dani into bringing her and her baby daughter, Charlie to live with him. The day had finally come. However, it hit not only on the day he had to make a recovery a little boy's mama, and watch him cry his eyes out, but not have enough in his wallet to buy a cup of coffee in front of the barista he had wanted to ask out.
Moving was never easy. Moving during adverse conditions was much worse. His lack of sleep wasn’t just because of his job, or his flashbacks, it was his new neighbor who blasted her stereo at odd hours so he of course would have to pound on the wall. However, what he doesn’t know is that she is going to be the same one who will be saving him on this the hardest day of his life. And here he thought it was when he got shot on the job. Nope, it was when he went home thinking both his sister and niece would be there waiting for him. Especially, when he had called ahead and his sister said the baby was sleeping. So, when he walked in, and it was quiet he was puzzled. When he started checking around, he didn't find anyone. Cal did try calling her again thinking the baby woke and got fussy and Dani took her out. It went to voicemail. Across the apartment, in the small spare bedroom, a cry erupted.
His heart stops. The door was closed, he knew he didn't shut it. Cal hurried over and flung the door wide open, it was Charlie screaming in a playpen. Dani was nowhere in sight. He pulled Charlie out of the portable crib because, she’s screaming like a banshee. This was not her fault her mom was being a flake. But Cal knew he was not equipped for a baby. He was lucky though he knew his old Captain and friends from his old station who had come to check on him after his bad call that day. They all met at the coffee shop where the barista, Jules works. See how their lives become intertwined with one another. Even with her being older than him and her being a divorcee he sees no problem. However, she does. See how it all plays out. With one runaway mama, one ill-equipped uncle, and one judgmental neighbor.
Moving was never easy. Moving during adverse conditions was much worse. His lack of sleep wasn’t just because of his job, or his flashbacks, it was his new neighbor who blasted her stereo at odd hours so he of course would have to pound on the wall. However, what he doesn’t know is that she is going to be the same one who will be saving him on this the hardest day of his life. And here he thought it was when he got shot on the job. Nope, it was when he went home thinking both his sister and niece would be there waiting for him. Especially, when he had called ahead and his sister said the baby was sleeping. So, when he walked in, and it was quiet he was puzzled. When he started checking around, he didn't find anyone. Cal did try calling her again thinking the baby woke and got fussy and Dani took her out. It went to voicemail. Across the apartment, in the small spare bedroom, a cry erupted.
His heart stops. The door was closed, he knew he didn't shut it. Cal hurried over and flung the door wide open, it was Charlie screaming in a playpen. Dani was nowhere in sight. He pulled Charlie out of the portable crib because, she’s screaming like a banshee. This was not her fault her mom was being a flake. But Cal knew he was not equipped for a baby. He was lucky though he knew his old Captain and friends from his old station who had come to check on him after his bad call that day. They all met at the coffee shop where the barista, Jules works. See how their lives become intertwined with one another. Even with her being older than him and her being a divorcee he sees no problem. However, she does. See how it all plays out. With one runaway mama, one ill-equipped uncle, and one judgmental neighbor.
April 8, 2025
OMG I got so wrapped up in this!
Cal is a firefighter with the James County Fire Rescue. He moved from Newman a few months ago and he hasn't really found his groove yet. It's kinda hard to when he's not working with the same crew all the time. They rotate, and it's hard to really get to know or trust anybody. And his new neighbor is driving him nuts! Playing loud music too late, prompting him to bang on the wall.
After a particularly bad fire scene, Cal gets home, expecting his sister and niece to greet him. He hasn't seen them in almost a year, and he can't wait. But when he gets there, it's quiet, until the baby screams. His sister is nowhere to be found.
Jules is 38 and starting over. She got a divorce a couple of years ago, and now she's finally moved out of her brother's house and is looking forward to opening a coffee shop. If her contractor would ever call her back. But hey, at least she's having some fun annoying her jerk neighbor.
They start out at each other's throats, but when Cal needs help with his niece, Jules can't turn away, even if she's had enough of her brother's kids to last a lifetime. Cal is totally out of his depth and has no one else to turn to. But they make a deal to help each other.
Cal didn't have any kind of healthy role models growing up, so he wants to give his niece as much love as he can. Between them, they fall into a rhythm, and Cal feels a sense of family that he's never known. He's surprised to realize that it includes Jules.
But what will happen when Cal's sister comes back and wants her daughter? Will everything come crashing down?
This was a good story. You could feel Cal's anxiety as he realizes that his sister skipped out on her daughter. And who could resist a hot firefighter with an adorable little kid?
If you've read the Newman Fire series, this will feel familiar. We see some characters we know, and it feels like meeting up with old friends. It really pulled me in. I can't wait for more!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Cal is a firefighter with the James County Fire Rescue. He moved from Newman a few months ago and he hasn't really found his groove yet. It's kinda hard to when he's not working with the same crew all the time. They rotate, and it's hard to really get to know or trust anybody. And his new neighbor is driving him nuts! Playing loud music too late, prompting him to bang on the wall.
After a particularly bad fire scene, Cal gets home, expecting his sister and niece to greet him. He hasn't seen them in almost a year, and he can't wait. But when he gets there, it's quiet, until the baby screams. His sister is nowhere to be found.
Jules is 38 and starting over. She got a divorce a couple of years ago, and now she's finally moved out of her brother's house and is looking forward to opening a coffee shop. If her contractor would ever call her back. But hey, at least she's having some fun annoying her jerk neighbor.
They start out at each other's throats, but when Cal needs help with his niece, Jules can't turn away, even if she's had enough of her brother's kids to last a lifetime. Cal is totally out of his depth and has no one else to turn to. But they make a deal to help each other.
Cal didn't have any kind of healthy role models growing up, so he wants to give his niece as much love as he can. Between them, they fall into a rhythm, and Cal feels a sense of family that he's never known. He's surprised to realize that it includes Jules.
But what will happen when Cal's sister comes back and wants her daughter? Will everything come crashing down?
This was a good story. You could feel Cal's anxiety as he realizes that his sister skipped out on her daughter. And who could resist a hot firefighter with an adorable little kid?
If you've read the Newman Fire series, this will feel familiar. We see some characters we know, and it feels like meeting up with old friends. It really pulled me in. I can't wait for more!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 29, 2026
Unexpected Love is Jules Lancaster and firefighter Cal Johnson’s reverse age gap, small town romance and I loved it. This is the first book I have read by this author but it won’t be the last because once I picked this book up there was no putting down.
Cal is new to town after transferring after a bad incident while on a call at his old fire station. He is looking for a new beginning and he has his younger sister Dani and her baby daughter Charli living with him, just when he thinks everything is rosy he comes home to find Dani gone and Charli all alone. Doing his best is not enough and to make matters worse his neighbor seems desperate to wake Charli up whenever he gets her to sleep.
Jules is running into every problem out there on her coffee shop remodel which is under her and Carl’s apartments and when she finds her contractor has disappeared with her deposit, it’s Cal who comes to her rescue. He makes a deal to finish the work if she will help with Charli but she has no interest in babies so what happens when an adorable toddler and Cal get under her skin. What happens when these two realise they want to be together………
I was drawn in from the first chapter and this story got in the way of real life. I fell hard and fast for Cal and I wanted Jules as my new buddy but what took this book to the next level was watching these two interacting with Charli. I smiled and I swooned as I cheered Cal and Jules on.
Cal is new to town after transferring after a bad incident while on a call at his old fire station. He is looking for a new beginning and he has his younger sister Dani and her baby daughter Charli living with him, just when he thinks everything is rosy he comes home to find Dani gone and Charli all alone. Doing his best is not enough and to make matters worse his neighbor seems desperate to wake Charli up whenever he gets her to sleep.
Jules is running into every problem out there on her coffee shop remodel which is under her and Carl’s apartments and when she finds her contractor has disappeared with her deposit, it’s Cal who comes to her rescue. He makes a deal to finish the work if she will help with Charli but she has no interest in babies so what happens when an adorable toddler and Cal get under her skin. What happens when these two realise they want to be together………
I was drawn in from the first chapter and this story got in the way of real life. I fell hard and fast for Cal and I wanted Jules as my new buddy but what took this book to the next level was watching these two interacting with Charli. I smiled and I swooned as I cheered Cal and Jules on.
June 27, 2026
Unexpected Love
This is a really good reverse age gap romance even though I never felt like there was one. Jules is struggling to remodel and open her coffee shop but she keeps running into complications. Cal had a horrible experience on a call with his old firestation and started somewhere new as a new beginning. His sister needs help and shows up but one day Cal comes home to his sister being gone and leaving her young daughter Charlie at his apartment without an explanation just a note saying shes gone. Cal becomes Charlies guardian but he has no knowledge of how to care for a child. They both need help so with the agreement and the surprise that they are neighbors, they make an agreement. They set aside the feud they have been having and help each other. Cal will help Jules with her coffee shop repairs and Jules will help Cal with Charlie. With this closeness and the blooming chemisty they develop feelings for each other. This love does come with some suspense, setback and lots of heartache but they make it work in the end. Love always wins.
This is a really good reverse age gap romance even though I never felt like there was one. Jules is struggling to remodel and open her coffee shop but she keeps running into complications. Cal had a horrible experience on a call with his old firestation and started somewhere new as a new beginning. His sister needs help and shows up but one day Cal comes home to his sister being gone and leaving her young daughter Charlie at his apartment without an explanation just a note saying shes gone. Cal becomes Charlies guardian but he has no knowledge of how to care for a child. They both need help so with the agreement and the surprise that they are neighbors, they make an agreement. They set aside the feud they have been having and help each other. Cal will help Jules with her coffee shop repairs and Jules will help Cal with Charlie. With this closeness and the blooming chemisty they develop feelings for each other. This love does come with some suspense, setback and lots of heartache but they make it work in the end. Love always wins.
March 14, 2025
This is a wonderful romance that has you pulled in from the beginning. Jules and Cal are well written characters that are real and have you rooting for them.
It has its share of steam and sizzling romantic tension but it also has so many great tender moments between the main characters and the child Cal finds himself taking care of for his sister. They are so well written and emotionally charged. I just loved that about this story.
Both characters have their past to overcome and they have plenty of hurdles along the way in their lives but they make each other better when they come together. It doesn't get much better than that.
I have read a few books by this author and they just keep getting better. Another expertly written story that tugs at the heartstrings while delivering romance and excitement.
It has its share of steam and sizzling romantic tension but it also has so many great tender moments between the main characters and the child Cal finds himself taking care of for his sister. They are so well written and emotionally charged. I just loved that about this story.
Both characters have their past to overcome and they have plenty of hurdles along the way in their lives but they make each other better when they come together. It doesn't get much better than that.
I have read a few books by this author and they just keep getting better. Another expertly written story that tugs at the heartstrings while delivering romance and excitement.
September 5, 2026
Spice: 3/5
I love a firefighter who melts for kids. Cal did not disappoint. I think what made me give this book 3 🌟 was the wishy-washiness (I know that's not a word) of Jules. Although, thinking about it, Cal also had moments where it felt like he did the same. I totally get Jules reticence about being with Cal because of the age gap and his new "dad"status, while she just wants to focus on starting her business but her reactions to her family, her "best friend" and others seemed out of place to who I thought the character was. It was just confusing.
I love a firefighter who melts for kids. Cal did not disappoint. I think what made me give this book 3 🌟 was the wishy-washiness (I know that's not a word) of Jules. Although, thinking about it, Cal also had moments where it felt like he did the same. I totally get Jules reticence about being with Cal because of the age gap and his new "dad"status, while she just wants to focus on starting her business but her reactions to her family, her "best friend" and others seemed out of place to who I thought the character was. It was just confusing.
March 1, 2025
Rae has scripted a romance where all hell breaks loose before it settles. We get Cal, the fireman who is hot but in over his head. Jules who is sassy, combative yet melts when it counts. Charlie absolutely steals your heart. You get banter, snark, love, family & a while lot of trouble. A love you will enjoy reading!
October 11, 2025
slow
I could not get into this book at all. I love an older woman younger man trope but this woman acted much younger. Who constantly plays their music loudly when they share walls with a neighbor? Thats rude and entitled. Couldn’t finish because I just didn’t care about either of them.
I could not get into this book at all. I love an older woman younger man trope but this woman acted much younger. Who constantly plays their music loudly when they share walls with a neighbor? Thats rude and entitled. Couldn’t finish because I just didn’t care about either of them.
May 31, 2026
A cute small town romance.
As someone who doesn’t want kids, I personally wasn’t a big fan of how much this book was centered around children. I’m sure for others it would add to the hot girl dad vibes.
• First book in series
• Reverse age gap - mid 20’s & 30’s
• Family DRAMA
• Firefighter
• Some spice
• Single dad
As someone who doesn’t want kids, I personally wasn’t a big fan of how much this book was centered around children. I’m sure for others it would add to the hot girl dad vibes.
• First book in series
• Reverse age gap - mid 20’s & 30’s
• Family DRAMA
• Firefighter
• Some spice
• Single dad
April 15, 2025
steamy AND sweet
Plenty of steam to satisfy! This was my favorite Rae Fields book yet! A lot more depth in the characters and the storyline. And some definite sit up and take notice twists! Read this in two days which is a record for me! Can’t wait for the next one❤️
Plenty of steam to satisfy! This was my favorite Rae Fields book yet! A lot more depth in the characters and the storyline. And some definite sit up and take notice twists! Read this in two days which is a record for me! Can’t wait for the next one❤️
November 28, 2025
Unexpected Love by Rae Fields
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is such a cute book! I love a good small town romance, add in a sexy, thoughtful, and competent fireman and a found family trope? I’m so in. I’m excited to read the next book in this world, as well as check out other stuff from this author!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is such a cute book! I love a good small town romance, add in a sexy, thoughtful, and competent fireman and a found family trope? I’m so in. I’m excited to read the next book in this world, as well as check out other stuff from this author!
March 29, 2025
This was a good read. You're going to love the characters, the chemistry is amazing, and the suspense is great. Loved it.
March 31, 2025
Loved this book! A little bit of fire and a bit of drama… it all comes together as Jules gets her shop open and meets Cal. An ending that was action packed!
April 14, 2025
I didn’t feel the chemistry with them.
May 14, 2025
This series just gets better and better. Jules and Cals relationship with Charlie is the sweetest. I love the way Rae Fields portrays these stories.
March 11, 2026
I really enjoyed this book by a local author.
May 14, 2026
It was cute, but I didn't feel the Chemistry. Overall, I really liked it and would continue the series.
March 15, 2025
A firefighter favorite!
This book had me laughing AND swooning! Cal and Jules brought the heat in this hilariously relatable small-town romance, and I seriously can’t wait for more in this series. As someone who is in her thirties and not super comfortable with kids, watching Cal fumble his way through sudden parenthood was pure perfection that had me laughing out loud.
But make no mistake. Fields brought the sweet and emotional moments too. This book was real and raw along with the spicy and playful sides. A definitely new favorite by this author!
This book had me laughing AND swooning! Cal and Jules brought the heat in this hilariously relatable small-town romance, and I seriously can’t wait for more in this series. As someone who is in her thirties and not super comfortable with kids, watching Cal fumble his way through sudden parenthood was pure perfection that had me laughing out loud.
But make no mistake. Fields brought the sweet and emotional moments too. This book was real and raw along with the spicy and playful sides. A definitely new favorite by this author!
April 6, 2025
I love a good firefighter romance but I think what makes this romance really good was that Cal is twice amazing as a hero. Yes, he saves lives for a living but he also had the courage (and volunteering to be a parent takes courage) to adopt and champion his niece as well. At the same time I liked that HEA didn't try to make Jules into something she wasn't. She had goals and I loved how she grew. The couple grew together. It was a good romantic ending and I hope to see more from this cute small town romance series!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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