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Black Timber Peak Hotshots
Hemlock Firestorm
The biggest threat they confront may not be the building flames around them, but rather the growing emotions and unresolved tensions simmering silently between them.
Cole
I swore I'd never jump again after losing my best friend to a fire like this one.
But when I hear Jo's voice crackling through the radio— trapped, injured, with flames bearing down on her— I know I'm the only one who can reach her in time.
Every instinct screams at me to stay grounded, but I'm already suiting up, pushing down the memories that threaten to paralyze me.
Some things are worth facing your worst nightmares for.
Jo
I've always prided myself on being the best at what I do, but now I'm hanging from a tree with a dislocated arm and a wildfire racing toward me.
When I see Cole's parachute cutting through the smoke, I can hardly believe it— everyone knows he doesn't jump anymore.
But here he is, risking everything to save me.
Now we're both trapped, fighting our way through hell together, and I'm discovering that sometimes the most dangerous fires aren't the ones you can see.
In the heart-pounding storyline of the Black Timber Peak Hotshots series, a raging fire threatens to engulf a bustling mountainside, putting lives at risk and sending the area into a state of panic. Amidst the chaos, our valiant firefighting heroes emerge, ready to face the flames head-on and save those in peril. As daring rescue missions unfold, showcasing unwavering determination and courage, strong and resilient heroines grapple with their own inner struggles and pain. Haunted by their pasts, they must confront their fears and vulnerabilities while forging connections that offer hope in the face of adversity.
Each novella promises steamy romance, no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily-ever-after amidst the backdrop of wildfires and fierce love.
Cole
I swore I'd never jump again after losing my best friend to a fire like this one.
But when I hear Jo's voice crackling through the radio— trapped, injured, with flames bearing down on her— I know I'm the only one who can reach her in time.
Every instinct screams at me to stay grounded, but I'm already suiting up, pushing down the memories that threaten to paralyze me.
Some things are worth facing your worst nightmares for.
Jo
I've always prided myself on being the best at what I do, but now I'm hanging from a tree with a dislocated arm and a wildfire racing toward me.
When I see Cole's parachute cutting through the smoke, I can hardly believe it— everyone knows he doesn't jump anymore.
But here he is, risking everything to save me.
Now we're both trapped, fighting our way through hell together, and I'm discovering that sometimes the most dangerous fires aren't the ones you can see.
In the heart-pounding storyline of the Black Timber Peak Hotshots series, a raging fire threatens to engulf a bustling mountainside, putting lives at risk and sending the area into a state of panic. Amidst the chaos, our valiant firefighting heroes emerge, ready to face the flames head-on and save those in peril. As daring rescue missions unfold, showcasing unwavering determination and courage, strong and resilient heroines grapple with their own inner struggles and pain. Haunted by their pasts, they must confront their fears and vulnerabilities while forging connections that offer hope in the face of adversity.
Each novella promises steamy romance, no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily-ever-after amidst the backdrop of wildfires and fierce love.
190 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 19, 2025
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September 14, 2025
Some books grab you from page one and refuse to let go—Hemlock Firestorm did exactly that. This isn’t just a wildfire romance; it’s a story about grief, resilience, and two people who discover that the fire inside them might be just as dangerous—and just as necessary—as the blaze they’re fighting to survive.
Together, they battle impossible odds, racing against the inferno while confronting the pain of their shared past. The tension isn’t just physical survival—it’s emotional survival too. The sparks between them are undeniable, but can Cole risk opening himself up when he’s spent years shutting down? Can Jo trust the man who left the fireline… and maybe her too?
What I adored most was the balance—Brenna Barkley doesn’t shy away from the adrenaline of wildfire scenes (my pulse was racing right along with the characters), but she also gives us the quiet, aching moments where love pushes past fear. It’s tender, raw, and beautifully human.
Bottom line: Hemlock Firestorm is more than a romance—it’s a story of second chances, healing, and the courage it takes to leap into the fire for love.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Together, they battle impossible odds, racing against the inferno while confronting the pain of their shared past. The tension isn’t just physical survival—it’s emotional survival too. The sparks between them are undeniable, but can Cole risk opening himself up when he’s spent years shutting down? Can Jo trust the man who left the fireline… and maybe her too?
What I adored most was the balance—Brenna Barkley doesn’t shy away from the adrenaline of wildfire scenes (my pulse was racing right along with the characters), but she also gives us the quiet, aching moments where love pushes past fear. It’s tender, raw, and beautifully human.
Bottom line: Hemlock Firestorm is more than a romance—it’s a story of second chances, healing, and the courage it takes to leap into the fire for love.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 26, 2025
Jumping into the firestorm to save the woman he loves
Hemlock Firestorm by Brenna Barkley is part of the multi-author Black Timber Peak Hotshots series. The series is about a group of men and women who are hotshot forest fire fighters and how they find their love among the burning forest. This story is about Jo Hadley and Cole Whitlock. She is a smokejumper who finds herself in a precarious and dangerous situation when she jumps and gets tangled in a tree. Cole is the Assistant Supervisor of the group and is no longer out in the forest. But when Jo calls in he knows he will do anything to save her. They both have emotional scars from fires which have taken things from them. Will they be able to fight their way out of this situation and into a HEA together? This is an action packed story with lots of adrenaline, suspense, and intensity. A very fun and entertaining read.
Hemlock Firestorm by Brenna Barkley is part of the multi-author Black Timber Peak Hotshots series. The series is about a group of men and women who are hotshot forest fire fighters and how they find their love among the burning forest. This story is about Jo Hadley and Cole Whitlock. She is a smokejumper who finds herself in a precarious and dangerous situation when she jumps and gets tangled in a tree. Cole is the Assistant Supervisor of the group and is no longer out in the forest. But when Jo calls in he knows he will do anything to save her. They both have emotional scars from fires which have taken things from them. Will they be able to fight their way out of this situation and into a HEA together? This is an action packed story with lots of adrenaline, suspense, and intensity. A very fun and entertaining read.
October 9, 2025
Jo Hadley is a smoke jumper. She needs to jump into a small clearing and help try to put out the fire from that end. The wind blows her off course and she lands in a tree. Her chute is tangles and her left arm is dislocated. She is dangling there, and the fire is getting closer.
Cole Whitlock is the Assistant Superintendent for the Black Timber Peak Hotshots. He met Jo when he ran the joint training session between the smoke jumpers and the hotshots. Cole switched from being a smoke jumper to being a hotshot after his best friend Rick died during a jump. He has not jumped since then. However, with everyone else out in the field, he knows he is the only one that can reach Jo in time.
I wanted Cole and Jo to be safe and then get together. Another great adventure on the mountain.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Cole Whitlock is the Assistant Superintendent for the Black Timber Peak Hotshots. He met Jo when he ran the joint training session between the smoke jumpers and the hotshots. Cole switched from being a smoke jumper to being a hotshot after his best friend Rick died during a jump. He has not jumped since then. However, with everyone else out in the field, he knows he is the only one that can reach Jo in time.
I wanted Cole and Jo to be safe and then get together. Another great adventure on the mountain.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 20, 2025
Cole lost his jump partner and best friend years ago and has not jumped since. When he hears Jo is in trouble and there is no one to help her, he puts on the gear, it could get him fired but she is more important.
Jo has her own demons that she i s trying to chase away. She is told not to jump but she does anyway, people need to be protected. She never thought Cole would be the one coming for her.
Now they are both trapped behind the fire line and will have to work together to get out of their alive. There is more going on than either realize.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Jo has her own demons that she i s trying to chase away. She is told not to jump but she does anyway, people need to be protected. She never thought Cole would be the one coming for her.
Now they are both trapped behind the fire line and will have to work together to get out of their alive. There is more going on than either realize.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 3, 2025
Jo became a smokejumper because of a fire that happened when she was young. Cole is the Assistant Superintendent for the Hotshots, and he stopped jumping when he lost a friend and partner during a jump. When Jo gets caught in fire danger, Cole is the one who comes to her rescue, and let's just say sparks start flying. This is an action packed, well written romance with danger, suspense, steam, and a great ending. Hemlock Firestorm is a page turning addition to the multi-author Black Timber Peak Hotshots series. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
September 19, 2025
What an adrenaline rush from the start. The detailed descriptions made me feel right in the middle of the inferno with the characters. Cole and Jo’s love journey was full of deep feelings and vulnerability. For me this was an excellent action packed romance and I look forward to more by this author.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 19, 2025
3.75 - 4 stars.
I felt for these two, they had been through a lot, finding out about some of it came as a bit of a shock to me. It took me a bit to warm to them as characters and to see them as a couple, but once I did I liked seeing them learn to work together, to support each other, respect one another, help each other, and open themselves up to what they were feeling.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I felt for these two, they had been through a lot, finding out about some of it came as a bit of a shock to me. It took me a bit to warm to them as characters and to see them as a couple, but once I did I liked seeing them learn to work together, to support each other, respect one another, help each other, and open themselves up to what they were feeling.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 16, 2025
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I liked how Cole goes to help Jo after she has a bad jump and is danger. In their battle to fight the fire and survive, their pasts are brought up and the guilt they feel. I liked how they help to heal each other while falling in love. I liked how they stand up for their actions and beliefs.
September 17, 2025
The author has given us an emotional story that pulls us into the lives of Jo and Cole. The heart pounding story keeps us turning the pages with danger, feelings of guilt, realizations and steam.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Last Chapter Press ARC Readers and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 21, 2025
Smokejumper
Cole is a supervisor now, no longer dropping into fires but fighting them. Jo is a smoke jumper that is just trying to get through each day. When a bad jump causes her to be in danger, Cole is the first to the rescue. But what is the cost of his choice to either of them.
Cole is a supervisor now, no longer dropping into fires but fighting them. Jo is a smoke jumper that is just trying to get through each day. When a bad jump causes her to be in danger, Cole is the first to the rescue. But what is the cost of his choice to either of them.
September 18, 2025
This HOT romance book is going to give you the shock of a lifetime when you read this AMAZING and I really mean AMAZING book. Cole and Jo are very well written characters that had me saying WOW and OMG severl times. This is a definite must read romance book.
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