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Demari “Ignite” Savage
At 36, I’m Brooklyn’s Black fire chief—respected in the streets, feared in the shadows, and reckless enough to live up to my name. But Mianna? She’s different. Sweet. Pure. Untouched. The kind of woman a man like me shouldn’t even look at twice—but I can’t stay away. The second I saw her, something in me shifted. My soul claimed her before my mind could catch up. Now I’ll burn this whole city to the ground to keep her safe, even if it means hiding a secret that could rip us apart.

Mianna Anderson
I didn’t ask for this life. At 26, I’m barely holding it together, working myself to the bone to keep my little sister fed while my mother pretends we don’t exist. Then one night, a fire takes everything I’ve built… and drops me straight into Demari Savage’s world. He’s intense. Dangerous. A man who shouldn’t fit anywhere near my quiet, careful life. But the way his hands linger when he brushes against me… the way his voice drops low when he calls me “his”… it pulls me in deeper every time. He makes me feel wanted. Desired. Consumed. But can I really trust a man like him with my heart, or will loving Demari Savage leave me scorched beyond repair?

Fire. A living, breathing force that consumes everything in its path. For Demari and Mianna, it ignites a passion they never saw wild, dangerous, and pure in its intensity. But as buried secrets rise to the surface, their love is tested in ways neither of them could have imagined. In this urban romance thriller, watch as they battle the flames of betrayal, loyalty, and raw desire while protecting a love powerful enough to survive the fire.

187 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 15, 2025

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522 reviews63 followers
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July 20, 2025
FMC is poor and headstrong unnecessarily and the use of Dada as a pet name DISGUSTS ME like I’m sorry it’s never gonna give
412 reviews7 followers
July 30, 2025
Interesting Start

This book is my introduction to Talehia. I enjoyed the story overall. I am a bit unsure if it is a novella or a complete novel.
While I enjoyed getting to know both Ignite and Mi, I found that a bit was lacking in the development of each of them for me. I also felt like parts of the story were a bit rushed. This is not a bad thing, it's just something I observed.
I quite enjoyed following the unfurling of the plot and I thought the banter was great. I found certain phrases repetitive and they didn't push the story along. I adored the similes used, mostly because they were also punchlines and I love a tongue-in-cheek author. I would definitely try another book by her.
Profile Image for Lisa CUNNINGHAM.
791 reviews11 followers
July 19, 2025
Great read

Omg yes I love me some Ignitie he seems sooo fine... all.the savage brothers probably fine... I love they love story but MI was bout to make me mad when he was trying to get her an she was playing hard to get. A good love story!

Felicia
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828 reviews34 followers
September 6, 2025
I kept reading trying to give this book a solid chance. Even though the jokes and humor wasn't hitting and the characters seemed more like a fantasy write up than living breathing people. But this line is when I knew I was going to DNF anyway

"and the next thing, I’m hooked on crack in the back of a limo from a Diddy’s freak off from 1999"

There's nothing funny about that ish. It's 2025 and after that trial if you are still joking like it's all sweet I have nothing for you. Especially if situations and events aren't lining up right, the dialogue is stale and the MMC feels like a badly drawn caricature.

DNF @ 29%
Profile Image for B. Hu$tle Ali.
94 reviews1 follower
August 12, 2025
Side eye...

Spoiler alert...

So much of this book was outrageously unbelievable. I mean...i get its fiction...but one HUNDRED MILLION dollars a month from setting fires and doing crime? Ok. Then he in open court yelling at judges on the bench and no officers or other courthouse officials say anything? The only thing that helped is it had funny moments. I finished based on that. Bc Jesus and the communion cracker was hilarious.
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77 reviews
August 6, 2025
ok

It was okay. Not bad that I couldn’t read it but some stuff was like huh let’s be fr. I also want to know how she know the brother name when they was in the store. I don’t want to tell the book because I hate that I’m glad it’s only one part because it would’ve been way too drawn out for me. I’ll read from the author again though
178 reviews1 follower
July 25, 2025
yessss

I love Mimi and her friends and family Mimi mom made a mistake but she got it together and so proud she got the help she needed for her and her family and kids.. Mimi best friends some ride or die that’s what I like to see the never left her side as for Romari I hope he find love and bring a wife like he said you can tell he really loved Rayne it really broke his heart that the man that raised him killed her… I feel like stackez is falling in love with Mimi is best friend I love that for him she will treat him right.. but savage don’t play about Mimi he was on go anytime she needed him I wish there was a part 2 I really enjoyed this book
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20 reviews1 follower
July 24, 2025
🔥 Ignites Your Heart and Your Kindle! A Must-Read Urban Romance Thriller! 🔥

This book absolutely consumed me from start to finish! Demari "Ignite" Savage is the kind of hero you won't soon forget. As Brooklyn's commanding fire chief, he's a force to be reckoned with, both in the streets and in the shadows. But it's his raw, undeniable desire for Mianna that truly sets him apart. He's dangerous, reckless, and utterly captivating – truly living up to his name. The intensity of his protective instincts, his soul-deep claim on her, is everything you crave in a leading man, and he makes it clear he'd burn the city down to keep her safe.

Mianna Anderson is the perfect counterpart. Her quiet, hardworking life is turned upside down when a devastating fire ironically leads her straight into Demari's powerful world. Her vulnerability is palpable, yet her strength shines through as she navigates her undeniable pull to a man who is everything she's not. The magnetic way his hands linger and his voice drops for her will have you melting right along with Mianna.

The "fire" woven throughout this story is more than just Demari's profession; it's a living, breathing metaphor for the wild, dangerous, and intensely pure passion that ignites between them. Every page burns with their undeniable connection, but also with the heat of secrets and betrayal. This is truly an edge-of-your-seat journey filled with passion, loyalty, and raw desire.

If you love your romance with high stakes, complex characters you can't help but root for, and a thrilling plot that keeps you guessing until the very end, then "Demari 'Ignite' Savage" is an absolute must-read. Get ready to be consumed!
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185 reviews
August 3, 2025
Let’s just say a whole time was had😏😩🤣

A highly unhinged MMC with a poetic obsession with 🔥🔥🔥… Did I mention that he also happens to be the fire chief.


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Storyline/plot: uniquely done.
Banter: our MMC’s unhinged behavior made him humorous in every scene🤣. The side characters humor was fun as well.
Chemistry: enjoyable. Our MMC is 10 years older so there is an instant attraction from his perspective with some hesitation on our FMC. Once the “connection” was made, I enjoyed it.
Spice: spicy scenes had the spice on them🥵
Pacing: good 



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Now, let’s code switch the review tone:

Putting on my glasses for a more professional approach 🤓🤓🤓
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Quick fun read.

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“pen game 🔏✅” moment:

- The way the author writes our MMC’s obsession with fire so poetically- ma’am!

From the first chapter, the MMC’s attraction to fire not only played to his unhinged nature but the intrigue the readers have for him.

I really enjoyed how the author used that theme throughout the entire story.

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Enjoyed and would definitely recommend this book.

To the author, you mentioned there is someone who is 10x more unhinged than this fellow😳🤯

I have got to read that story when it comes out!
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684 reviews3 followers
August 16, 2025
Ignite Brought Heat, Hood Love & Just Enough Crazy 🔥❤️‍🔥

om the very first page, this book was straight flames. Ignite came in bold, dangerous, and fine with that mix of hoodlum grit and sharp intelligence that makes you double-tap a character in your mind. Add BDE with a side of crazy, and whew—he had me gripping my iPad mini like “oh yeah, he crazy… he got just the right amount of crazy 🤪.” He didn’t just walk into the fire, he popped off like it was his playground. Every move he made was hotter than the last, and I couldn’t tap through the pages fast enough.

Mianna? Babyyy, she was pressure. She knew exactly how to handle Ignite’s heat—sometimes cooling it just enough to keep control, other times throwing gas on it just to see him burn hotter. Their chemistry stayed lit, and every scene between them felt like a blaze waiting to spark outta control. And Drama? Came through with that loud-mouth humor to keep it wild and funny without missing a beat.

And I know these Savage Brothers full of crazy and I was here for it. This read gave me everything—love, family ties, toxic twists, and comedy in all the right places. A standalone that came with all the smoke, and baby it delivered.
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148 reviews
September 27, 2025
Demari “Ignite” Savage and Mianna Anderson

We love a knowledgeable, hood, unhinged man and Ignite delivered! This book was such a good time. Mianna’s life has always been about survival, especially while raising her younger sister, and then Ignite came crashing in like a literal ball of fire. From the very first moment they met, he showed up for her and proved the truth of “if a man wants to, he will.”
There is an age gap Mianna at 26 and Ignite at 36, but their chemistry was undeniable. Mianna may have folded quicker than Superman folding laundry, but watching her journey unfold was such a treat. The plot kept me hooked, and once Mianna finally got out of her own head, the character growth and the love between them was beautiful to witness.

A heartfelt, fiery, and entertaining read!
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2,048 reviews40 followers
July 17, 2025
When You Find Your Place

Talehia McCants you had me from beginning to end. The twists and turns with Ignite and Dove were such a journey that could've turned out a lot differently. Ignite didn't even know who or in what direction he was going. I loved how strong she was. She had a heart of gold and the ability to see things and get her needs met. She never felt she would have everything she needed but with Ignite he showed her what real love was. I can't wait to see the next brother. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
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120 reviews2 followers
December 18, 2025


Chile I don’t even know where to begin.

It gets to a point. Like yes it’s a book but dang, so much happens in this book that’s not realistic is crazy.

I would have DNF but it was a short read so I just kept going no matter how bad it kept getting. And it went from bad to worse.

The fact that this author put Tik Tok lingo in this book was the nail in the coffin that made this book a hot asss mess.

The random storyline with the daddy and long lost son was the other nail in the coffin.

So much I can say bout this, I won’t.
709 reviews
August 4, 2025
a must read

Ignite is a menace to society dang I wish I could of found someone like him before I got married but all jokes aside I’m glad Mia found someone who loved and protect her cause she was broken and she needed to find that person who will push her but mostly importantly love her unconditional the savage brothers are a force to be reckoned with once again Talehia you did your thing with this book
555 reviews
October 18, 2025
The Kingpin’s Lol Hood Virgin: An Unhinged BBW Romance Standalone

This book was given a four star rating because it was a good book but it lacked structure. I love the writer and her penmanship. The characters in the book were great but the storyline was fair. I would still recommend the book because it gives dramatic scenes and excitement. Talehia also gives the readers passion and love and laughter.
17 reviews
July 18, 2025
The Best Book I Have Read This Year

This book was amazing I will definitely be reading this more than once.

I would recommend most definitely

I'd I had to rate this book I'd give it 10 stars hands down as always Talehia did her thing. It was funny exciting, suspenseful all the above
238 reviews2 followers
July 19, 2025
This was a nice quick little read

I always love a story about someone from the struggle who gets all they deserve and more. I love a real rags to riches love story. This was all that and more. Demaris or ignite was tough, but the love he had for Mianna was destined. And oooooh baby I’m so ready for Romari! I wouldn’t mind Stackz and the best friend’s love story as well.
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695 reviews13 followers
July 21, 2025
Ignite was my type of carrying on. That man is unhinged in the best way. Mianna thought she was gonna dodge his love but that man said you’re my wife and I’m not bout to play with you. I love all of this except that Nickname. This is the second book where the nickname was Dada like why?! Anyways it was used pretty minor so that helped. I enjoyed reading. I hope Stackz & Shariyah get a book.
75 reviews2 followers
July 22, 2025
Perfect title

Listen I am an avid urban fiction reader so when I say "Dada" was unhinged I feel very confident in my assessment. The straw that broke the camels back was when he was SUPER confused on why she hadn't put any blood in his food. Yeah sir you are definitely in a category all your on.😂😂 shout out to Drama bcuz he was also hilarious.
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2,573 reviews30 followers
July 27, 2025
GOOD BOOK!!!!

I loved this book from beginning to end. I loved those Savage boys. I would love to read about all the brothers. I love the way it ended. This is definitely a must read. You will not be disappointed if you read it. Talehia you did great as usual…I look forward to Romari book…
293 reviews
August 16, 2025
Funny as heck 😂

A true fantasy! Love for Ignite at first sight. I was happy when MiMi decided to give in to him. The hero came up with straight hood poetry for his girl. I really like this author's writing, her book has a mixture of romance, action and humor all blended together.
191 reviews
August 21, 2025
great read

Demari was in love with Mianna since he saved her life from the fire 🔥 many years ago. She never forgot him .he was unhinged ruthless but a good man who loves is unconditionally.just like Mianna they are meant for each other. Brickz and shannaya should had their love story .
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54 reviews
September 5, 2025
a messy good ol time

*muah* NO BARS!! This book was everything I needed. I thought I've love some MMC in the books I've read but Demari Ignite Savage is at the tippy top! This man is exactly what I want !! Lord it's me again !! This man is crazy and and even crazier about MiMi. This was a great read!!
109 reviews
October 19, 2025
Kimmi’s Reads

Yes Me Talehia darling you ate and didn’t leave any crumbs.. I’m happy that she got happy ending her husband and her kids her mother getting help and staying on a good path.. I would like to see how Shari and Stackz made out.. and did Romari ever find love after Rayne..
62 reviews4 followers
July 18, 2025
REALLY GOOD and JUICY

Needed this to bring me back to why I love reading so much. And such a perfect outline of events in the book. I LOVE IGNITE AND MI THEY DESERVED A SERIES NO LIE. Definitely wanna hear how Romari find love again. PLEASE TALEHIA.
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39 reviews
July 18, 2025
a great stand alone

This was a good and quick read. I love a unhinged man with BDE and thats exactly what he was. This book had me smiling and laughing at his antics and the things he said. I wish it was longer it was just that good.
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1,518 reviews17 followers
July 20, 2025
Whew!

Demari was not playing about his Dove! And I loved that for her 🥰. The way they came back together was just perfect timing. His main job and side jib(8-5) aligning was crazy! But also very much interesting. The brothers got next?!
Profile Image for TACORA MCCLUNEY.
2,541 reviews11 followers
July 21, 2025
Loved It

Unhinged to the fullest but Ignite still bae!!! Mianna was a little nerve at first cause I was like sis take the blessing and move on. Drama was hilarious. I can't wait till Romari's story.💗💗
6 reviews
July 24, 2025
GREAT Read!!!

I really LOVED this book from the beginning to the end!! I liked the story line & I LOVE a good unhinged man!! I’ve read many book by Talehia & as always she doesn’t disappoint!
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