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Birch Springs #2
Kindled Hearts
When life burns down, sometimes home is the only place left to rebuild.
After years chasing city dreams, Mia Williams is back in Birch Springs, Montana, a small town with a big heart and a brother who still thinks she needs watching. Freelancing from her brother’s in-law suite was supposed to be temporary, a quiet reset after the relentless pace of Boston. But when she’s pulled into helping his best friend, the last thing she expects is for her fresh start to come wrapped in soot, bedtime stories, and a firefighter’s quiet smile.
Lieutenant Jackson Reed has spent his life running toward the flames, not away from them. But when a fire destroys his home, the single father is left with nothing but his four-year-old son and the ashes of everything he’s built. Moving in with his best friend was never part of the plan, neither was leaning on Mia, the girl he once swore was off-limits.
When Jackson’s nanny has to leave town, Mia steps in to help care for Colton. What starts as an act of kindness slowly turns into something deeper. Late nights filled with quiet laughter, shared coffee in the early mornings, and a growing pull neither of them can ignore.
After years chasing city dreams, Mia Williams is back in Birch Springs, Montana, a small town with a big heart and a brother who still thinks she needs watching. Freelancing from her brother’s in-law suite was supposed to be temporary, a quiet reset after the relentless pace of Boston. But when she’s pulled into helping his best friend, the last thing she expects is for her fresh start to come wrapped in soot, bedtime stories, and a firefighter’s quiet smile.
Lieutenant Jackson Reed has spent his life running toward the flames, not away from them. But when a fire destroys his home, the single father is left with nothing but his four-year-old son and the ashes of everything he’s built. Moving in with his best friend was never part of the plan, neither was leaning on Mia, the girl he once swore was off-limits.
When Jackson’s nanny has to leave town, Mia steps in to help care for Colton. What starts as an act of kindness slowly turns into something deeper. Late nights filled with quiet laughter, shared coffee in the early mornings, and a growing pull neither of them can ignore.
218 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 29, 2025
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December 21, 2025
An absolutely heart-warming read that I devoured. The sweetness and realness of their relationship had me flipping page after page within a day. Some romance is filled with cheesiness and cringe, but not this one. The love here is real, romantic, and beautiful.
December 12, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️️⭐️/ ️🌶️🌶️🌶️
A sweet, cozy romance that offered the perfect cleanser of all the Christmas romances I have been reading lately. AS Beall creates magic within her Birch Springs series. Kindled Hearts explores themes of healing, second chances, and letting people in. Beall’s writing is easy to follow, but layered that brings depth to this romance. Don’t worry either. While this is book 2 in the series, it can be read as a standalone.
I couldn’t get enough of Mia and Jackson. Having known each other for some time, their true feelings for each other have stayed hidden. While Jackson’s feelings haven’t been as unknown as Mia’s I loved watching their story of falling in love unfold. While they are brought back together due to tragedy, they soon find solace with each other. Mia becomes a live-in nanny and while she builds a bond with Jackson’s son, Colton, she also begins to realize the love she feels for Jackson and just how deep it goes.
Jackson is quick to come to Mia’s help when she needs it, but he wasn’t prepared for her being so close to him again. Now she is building a relationship with his son, one that is meaningful and one his son deserves. How can he say goodbye again if things don’t work out. As he opens up to Mia, just as she does with him, it is obvious the feelings are much deeper than either expected.
On top of the amazing romance that is building, watching Mia interact with Colton was icing on the cake. The relationship is beyond sweet and I loved what Colton brought to the story. I needed a story like this. A story of heartfelt romance, cozy vibes, and easy to read. This was my first book by Beall and I am excited to read more by her.
As always, review any author notes before reading.
What to Expect:
🍂Single Dad
🔥Firefighter
🍂Brother’s Best Friend
🔥Nanny of Convenience
🍂Small Town Romance
A sweet, cozy romance that offered the perfect cleanser of all the Christmas romances I have been reading lately. AS Beall creates magic within her Birch Springs series. Kindled Hearts explores themes of healing, second chances, and letting people in. Beall’s writing is easy to follow, but layered that brings depth to this romance. Don’t worry either. While this is book 2 in the series, it can be read as a standalone.
I couldn’t get enough of Mia and Jackson. Having known each other for some time, their true feelings for each other have stayed hidden. While Jackson’s feelings haven’t been as unknown as Mia’s I loved watching their story of falling in love unfold. While they are brought back together due to tragedy, they soon find solace with each other. Mia becomes a live-in nanny and while she builds a bond with Jackson’s son, Colton, she also begins to realize the love she feels for Jackson and just how deep it goes.
Jackson is quick to come to Mia’s help when she needs it, but he wasn’t prepared for her being so close to him again. Now she is building a relationship with his son, one that is meaningful and one his son deserves. How can he say goodbye again if things don’t work out. As he opens up to Mia, just as she does with him, it is obvious the feelings are much deeper than either expected.
On top of the amazing romance that is building, watching Mia interact with Colton was icing on the cake. The relationship is beyond sweet and I loved what Colton brought to the story. I needed a story like this. A story of heartfelt romance, cozy vibes, and easy to read. This was my first book by Beall and I am excited to read more by her.
As always, review any author notes before reading.
What to Expect:
🍂Single Dad
🔥Firefighter
🍂Brother’s Best Friend
🔥Nanny of Convenience
🍂Small Town Romance
December 6, 2025
Our FMC, Mia, returns to Birch Springs after spending several years living the city life, hoping for a fresh start. Of course, as all small-town romances go, it’s never quite that simple.
Enter Jackson, her brother’s best friend. A man who has been carrying a torch for his best friend’s little sister far longer than he’d care to admit. And let’s be honest, the feelings are not one-sided.
Jackson is a firefighter, a single dad, broken-hearted and may have a sprinkling of trauma. Who doesn’t!
Throw in a house-sharing situation, a nanny-of-convenience setup, and two people fighting their growing feelings under one roof, and you have a recipe for trouble.
The writing, at times, was charming and witty, though there were moments where it felt a bit juvenile - though that may just be me. Overall, it was simple, light, and an easy read.
If you enjoy:
Single dad romance
Nanny trope
Brother’s best friend
Forbidden romance
…then this one is for you.
This is very much a slow-burn, small-town romance. The kind many of us love. It delivers charm, chemistry, and cosy vibes, making it perfect for this time of year. While it has plenty of comforting, heart-warming elements, something felt slightly missing for me, though I can’t quite put my finger on what.
Don’t get me wrong - it wasn’t a bad read at all, and I do recommend picking it up.
It works well as a palate cleanser, but ultimately, it fell just a little short for me
Thank you to A.S Beall & Happily Booked PR for sending me an ecopy to read and review.
Enter Jackson, her brother’s best friend. A man who has been carrying a torch for his best friend’s little sister far longer than he’d care to admit. And let’s be honest, the feelings are not one-sided.
Jackson is a firefighter, a single dad, broken-hearted and may have a sprinkling of trauma. Who doesn’t!
Throw in a house-sharing situation, a nanny-of-convenience setup, and two people fighting their growing feelings under one roof, and you have a recipe for trouble.
The writing, at times, was charming and witty, though there were moments where it felt a bit juvenile - though that may just be me. Overall, it was simple, light, and an easy read.
If you enjoy:
Single dad romance
Nanny trope
Brother’s best friend
Forbidden romance
…then this one is for you.
This is very much a slow-burn, small-town romance. The kind many of us love. It delivers charm, chemistry, and cosy vibes, making it perfect for this time of year. While it has plenty of comforting, heart-warming elements, something felt slightly missing for me, though I can’t quite put my finger on what.
Don’t get me wrong - it wasn’t a bad read at all, and I do recommend picking it up.
It works well as a palate cleanser, but ultimately, it fell just a little short for me
Thank you to A.S Beall & Happily Booked PR for sending me an ecopy to read and review.
December 8, 2025
Kindled Hearts is one of those romances that sneaks up on you—soft at first, then suddenly full of emotion, tension, and characters you can’t help rooting for. A.S. Beall delivers a story that balances sweetness with slow-burning intensity, and I found myself surprisingly invested from the very first chapters.
I really enjoyed the chemistry between the leads. Their connection feels natural, a spark that grows into something steady and warm. The emotional beats hit well—especially the moments of vulnerability where both characters start letting their guards down. The romance isn’t rushed, and the buildup is satisfyingly earned.
The pacing is a touch slow in places (why it’s a 4-star instead of 5 for me), but the payoff is absolutely worth it. The character development shines, and the final third delivers the heart-squeeze, swoony moments I came for.
If you love slow-burn romance, genuine emotional growth, and couples who actually communicate (bless), then Kindled Hearts is definitely worth adding to your TBR. A cozy, heartfelt, quietly passionate read that stayed with me after I finished the final page.
I really enjoyed the chemistry between the leads. Their connection feels natural, a spark that grows into something steady and warm. The emotional beats hit well—especially the moments of vulnerability where both characters start letting their guards down. The romance isn’t rushed, and the buildup is satisfyingly earned.
The pacing is a touch slow in places (why it’s a 4-star instead of 5 for me), but the payoff is absolutely worth it. The character development shines, and the final third delivers the heart-squeeze, swoony moments I came for.
If you love slow-burn romance, genuine emotional growth, and couples who actually communicate (bless), then Kindled Hearts is definitely worth adding to your TBR. A cozy, heartfelt, quietly passionate read that stayed with me after I finished the final page.
December 6, 2025
I was given a copy of this book thanks to author A.S Beall and Happily Booked PR.
So first things first, I love that the age gap while mentioned in the book was not treated as if it is a huge deal. Both Jackson and Mia understand that they are adults despite the 8 year age gap between them. I also really enjoyed that this was not a very back and forth will they won't they type deal which I've noticed with brother's best friend type books.
This was the first small town romance I have read and I have to say that I really enjoyed it. I felt like the townspeople were really well fledged out and built up the atmosphere rather than just feeling like a flat caricature. I did think that there was potentially going to be a sort of drama element about how the fire started as I felt like there was a crumb that maybe it wasn't as accidental as it seemed.
I enjoyed the dialogue of the characters and Colton had me giggling a few times. Every was a distinct character that didn't end up blurring together.
Overall I really enjoyed this book
So first things first, I love that the age gap while mentioned in the book was not treated as if it is a huge deal. Both Jackson and Mia understand that they are adults despite the 8 year age gap between them. I also really enjoyed that this was not a very back and forth will they won't they type deal which I've noticed with brother's best friend type books.
This was the first small town romance I have read and I have to say that I really enjoyed it. I felt like the townspeople were really well fledged out and built up the atmosphere rather than just feeling like a flat caricature. I did think that there was potentially going to be a sort of drama element about how the fire started as I felt like there was a crumb that maybe it wasn't as accidental as it seemed.
I enjoyed the dialogue of the characters and Colton had me giggling a few times. Every was a distinct character that didn't end up blurring together.
Overall I really enjoyed this book
November 27, 2025
ARC REVIEW:
ABSOLUTELY obsessed with this book.
I finished it in one sitting.
It wrapped me up in the kind of warmth that feels like sinking into your softest blankets after a long day.
Mia-
My girl carried sunshine like it was genetic.
Warmth.
Love.
Comfort.
All served effortlessly. She’s emotionally intelligent , soft, but with a spine. The type of woman who knows exactly what she wants and doesn’t stutter when it comes to standing for the people she loves. A refreshing queen, honestly.
Jackson-
my damaged but soft on the inside man.
A little bruised by his past, a lot devoted to his baby boy.
He’s that father who tries, who loves in quiet ways that hit harder because they’re real.
And when he messed up?
HE FIXED IT.
No ego, no excuses ... just a man pulling his head out of his own ass and groveling for the woman he loved. We love a repentant king.
Overall?
A comforting, heartwarming read that left me smiling at my screen like an idiot, and lowkey wanting to hug both of them.
ABSOLUTELY obsessed with this book.
I finished it in one sitting.
It wrapped me up in the kind of warmth that feels like sinking into your softest blankets after a long day.
Mia-
My girl carried sunshine like it was genetic.
Warmth.
Love.
Comfort.
All served effortlessly. She’s emotionally intelligent , soft, but with a spine. The type of woman who knows exactly what she wants and doesn’t stutter when it comes to standing for the people she loves. A refreshing queen, honestly.
Jackson-
my damaged but soft on the inside man.
A little bruised by his past, a lot devoted to his baby boy.
He’s that father who tries, who loves in quiet ways that hit harder because they’re real.
And when he messed up?
HE FIXED IT.
No ego, no excuses ... just a man pulling his head out of his own ass and groveling for the woman he loved. We love a repentant king.
Overall?
A comforting, heartwarming read that left me smiling at my screen like an idiot, and lowkey wanting to hug both of them.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 28, 2025
Firehouse Banter and Small-Town Swoon
Besties… cue the cozy feels and cinnamon-scented sighs because "Kindled Hearts" absolutely melted me in the sweetest way. Mia returns to Birch Springs hoping for a quiet reset, and instead gets hit with a firefighter, a four-year-old scene stealer, and banter hotter than an actual flame. Jackson? Single dad. Stoic. Literally runs toward fires... and somehow lit one in my heart. The nanny-of-convenience setup? Delicious. The father-son relationship? Straight-up tugged every heartstring. And don’t even get me started on the firehouse banter… I was giggling like I was in the break room with them.
The writing has this wispy, airy charm... light, comforting, like a warm Montana breeze. A cozy romance that leaves you smiling long after the final page.
Besties… you have to read this.
My Ratings: ⭐ 4.5/5 ▪︎ 🥵 2.5/5
🥀 For my rating scale breakdown, head over to my Goodreads &/or Amazon profile! 🖤
Besties… cue the cozy feels and cinnamon-scented sighs because "Kindled Hearts" absolutely melted me in the sweetest way. Mia returns to Birch Springs hoping for a quiet reset, and instead gets hit with a firefighter, a four-year-old scene stealer, and banter hotter than an actual flame. Jackson? Single dad. Stoic. Literally runs toward fires... and somehow lit one in my heart. The nanny-of-convenience setup? Delicious. The father-son relationship? Straight-up tugged every heartstring. And don’t even get me started on the firehouse banter… I was giggling like I was in the break room with them.
The writing has this wispy, airy charm... light, comforting, like a warm Montana breeze. A cozy romance that leaves you smiling long after the final page.
Besties… you have to read this.
My Ratings: ⭐ 4.5/5 ▪︎ 🥵 2.5/5
🥀 For my rating scale breakdown, head over to my Goodreads &/or Amazon profile! 🖤
December 1, 2025
If you are looking for a cute cosy small town romance, then kindled hearts is the book for you.
Mia our FMC she is beautiful in every way, so kind a gentle. Moving back home to Birch Springs in order to find herself again. She finds herself becoming a nanny for her brother’s best friend. The bond she builds with Colton is adorable. Forced to spend time with her brother’s best friend she decides the coming home was the right thing to do.
Then there is Jackson our MMC a firefighter who is trying his best to provide the best life possible for his son. After their life is turned upside down he is forced to move in with his best friend and spend more time with the girl who has always been off limits for him.
The little adorable bonus 4 year old Colton had my heart the whole way through the book. He had me smiling, laughing and crying.
Cannot wait to see what the next book brings in February.
Mia our FMC she is beautiful in every way, so kind a gentle. Moving back home to Birch Springs in order to find herself again. She finds herself becoming a nanny for her brother’s best friend. The bond she builds with Colton is adorable. Forced to spend time with her brother’s best friend she decides the coming home was the right thing to do.
Then there is Jackson our MMC a firefighter who is trying his best to provide the best life possible for his son. After their life is turned upside down he is forced to move in with his best friend and spend more time with the girl who has always been off limits for him.
The little adorable bonus 4 year old Colton had my heart the whole way through the book. He had me smiling, laughing and crying.
Cannot wait to see what the next book brings in February.
December 2, 2025
Kindled Hearts is a sweet, quick-burn small-town romance that delivers on charm, chemistry, and lovable characters. The cozy setting pulls you in right away, and the author does a great job creating a cast that feels warm, familiar, and easy to root for.
The romance itself is fast and fiery—perfect if you love an immediate spark. I enjoyed the connection between the leads, but I found myself wishing for a bit more build-up to the love story. A slower burn or deeper emotional lead-in would’ve made their relationship even more satisfying. The same goes for the character backstories—what is there is good, but a little extra depth would have enriched the whole experience.
Still, it’s a charming, feel-good read with a lovable couple at its center. If you’re in the mood for a small-town love story that’s warm, romantic, and goes down easy, Kindled Hearts is definitely worth picking up.
Thank you to Happily Booked PR and A.S.Beall for the ARC
The romance itself is fast and fiery—perfect if you love an immediate spark. I enjoyed the connection between the leads, but I found myself wishing for a bit more build-up to the love story. A slower burn or deeper emotional lead-in would’ve made their relationship even more satisfying. The same goes for the character backstories—what is there is good, but a little extra depth would have enriched the whole experience.
Still, it’s a charming, feel-good read with a lovable couple at its center. If you’re in the mood for a small-town love story that’s warm, romantic, and goes down easy, Kindled Hearts is definitely worth picking up.
Thank you to Happily Booked PR and A.S.Beall for the ARC
December 6, 2025
Mia is headed from boy city life back home to brich springs Montana, in walls Jackson, a small town firefighter single dad oh and he obsessed with Mia, who’s back in town finally. Bishop Mia’s brother runs a tight ship, Jackson has rules and none of them are to be with Mia. This is a small town age gap romance and you can already tell by chapter 3 Jackson and Mia are going to have great banter. However this is a bit predictable the plot is basically gone after a couple chapters. Because you know how it’s going end. However it is still a great read I enjoy mia and Jackson they make a great team specially when it comes to Colton. And their life does take twist and turns. And the spice really saves this book and bishops finds out kinda makes me cringe bit kids right they can’t keep anything to themselves
December 21, 2025
I really love the cover it's beautiful and so unique.
Mia returns to Birch Springs after leaving Boston, trying to figure out her next steps in life. What she doesn’t expect is to be pulled right back into old feelings for Jackson, her brother’s best friend and a single dad.
The brother’s best friend trope was well done and adding in Jackson’s role as a firefighter and father made it even more heartwarming. His son Colton completely stole the show for me, curious, sweet, and surprisingly insightful for a four-year-old.
The age gap between Mia and Jackson was mentioned but never treated like a huge obstacle, which I appreciated. Both of them were mature enough to know what they wanted, and that made their connection feel believable. I also enjoyed the way the town itself was written.
Sweet, heartfelt and full of cozy small-town romance vibes.
Mia returns to Birch Springs after leaving Boston, trying to figure out her next steps in life. What she doesn’t expect is to be pulled right back into old feelings for Jackson, her brother’s best friend and a single dad.
The brother’s best friend trope was well done and adding in Jackson’s role as a firefighter and father made it even more heartwarming. His son Colton completely stole the show for me, curious, sweet, and surprisingly insightful for a four-year-old.
The age gap between Mia and Jackson was mentioned but never treated like a huge obstacle, which I appreciated. Both of them were mature enough to know what they wanted, and that made their connection feel believable. I also enjoyed the way the town itself was written.
Sweet, heartfelt and full of cozy small-town romance vibes.
November 28, 2025
3.5 ⭐
This was a heartwarming single dad romance that hit all the feels.
Jackson falls for his best friends sister hard and fast, but she is totally off limits.
Mia has moved home to Birch Springs to start her life over, and she is staying with her brother. When Jackson and his 4 year old Colton lose their home to a house fire they move in while they deal with the aftermath, Mia can't help but fall for not only Jackson but also Colton.
Jackson and Mia both wonder if it's worth taking the risk to see if there is anything real between them.
Colton absolutely steals the show for me as a curious 4 year old observing the world around him, and maybe observing more than anyone gives a child credit for.
Thank you to Happily Booked PR and A.S.Beall for the ARC.
This was a heartwarming single dad romance that hit all the feels.
Jackson falls for his best friends sister hard and fast, but she is totally off limits.
Mia has moved home to Birch Springs to start her life over, and she is staying with her brother. When Jackson and his 4 year old Colton lose their home to a house fire they move in while they deal with the aftermath, Mia can't help but fall for not only Jackson but also Colton.
Jackson and Mia both wonder if it's worth taking the risk to see if there is anything real between them.
Colton absolutely steals the show for me as a curious 4 year old observing the world around him, and maybe observing more than anyone gives a child credit for.
Thank you to Happily Booked PR and A.S.Beall for the ARC.
December 9, 2025
- Small town romanc
- Single father
- Close proximity
- Nanny romance
- Brother's best friend
- Slow burn
This story was emotional and cozy at the same time. I really enjoy a single father romance and this had bonus points for him being a firefighter!
Mia has only just returned to her hometown and unexpectedly finds herself as nanny to her brother's best friend Jackson when his nanny leaves for a family issue. She has no idea that Jackson has always secretly liked her and the more time she spends with him and his son Colton, the more she finds herself attracted to him.
The plot moves along a bit slowly, but it is worth it!
- Single father
- Close proximity
- Nanny romance
- Brother's best friend
- Slow burn
This story was emotional and cozy at the same time. I really enjoy a single father romance and this had bonus points for him being a firefighter!
Mia has only just returned to her hometown and unexpectedly finds herself as nanny to her brother's best friend Jackson when his nanny leaves for a family issue. She has no idea that Jackson has always secretly liked her and the more time she spends with him and his son Colton, the more she finds herself attracted to him.
The plot moves along a bit slowly, but it is worth it!
December 15, 2025
Kindled Hearts (Birch Springs #2) by A. S. Beall
5/5 🌟
I really loved how the two main characters come together in this one. I mean… who doesn’t love a single-dad firefighter who suddenly has to rely on his best friend’s sister after his nanny leaves? 😍
This story gave me all the small-town romance feels: heartfelt healing, emotional growth, and a delicious slow burn that was so worth the wait. Watching them navigate their feelings while building trust felt genuine and cozy in the best way.
If you’re a sucker for found family vibes, gentle angst, and a romance that simmers before it ignites, this one is absolutely for you. 🔥💛
5/5 🌟
I really loved how the two main characters come together in this one. I mean… who doesn’t love a single-dad firefighter who suddenly has to rely on his best friend’s sister after his nanny leaves? 😍
This story gave me all the small-town romance feels: heartfelt healing, emotional growth, and a delicious slow burn that was so worth the wait. Watching them navigate their feelings while building trust felt genuine and cozy in the best way.
If you’re a sucker for found family vibes, gentle angst, and a romance that simmers before it ignites, this one is absolutely for you. 🔥💛
January 15, 2026
We have a little forbidden relationship trope in this one with the best friend's little sister and I am here for it. Mia moves into her brother's house from Boston and, after a tragedy strikes, becomes Jackson's nanny while he too must live with his best friend while he gets his life back together. The connection between Mia and Jackson felt so real. And the tension between the three adults in the house, and everyone's relationship with Colton. It made for a very engaging read. I will definitely be checking out more from this author.
Bottom Line: Read it!
**I received a copy of Kindled Hearts from Happily Booked and am leaving this review voluntarily. All opinions are my own.**
Bottom Line: Read it!
**I received a copy of Kindled Hearts from Happily Booked and am leaving this review voluntarily. All opinions are my own.**
November 24, 2025
This is a lovely small town romance book. Mia and Jackson are perfect for each other and the bond Mia has with Colton is the sweetest. After tragedy strikes this two are thrown into living together and Mia becoming the live in nanny but as she slowly starts falling for Jackson's little boy she soon realises she's also falling madly in love with Jackson and wants a future with them both. This ends with a perfect ending for everyone and makes the past pain of the characters worth it for them to become the family they all deserve.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 1, 2025
First, I just love this cover. It’s beautiful and unique to the genre. Great job pulling me in! As a former PNW’er I was excited to read Kindled Heart and see just what Birch Springs had to offer. I was not let down, this book brought me home. I just love this town. Mia and Jackson’s relationship was written perfectly. I just love a good brother's best friend trope, and a firefighter… whew, I’m sold! The writing is light, easy which made this book a perfect palette cleanser. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a sweet romance in an idyllic Montana town.
December 5, 2025
✨Kindled Hearts - A.S. Beall✨
This book was a perfect little palette cleanser. It was a cute brother’s best friend, single dad love story. The story was quite straightforward, no unexpected twists and turns which made it a nice palette cleanser but it was missing the wow factor for me. This does not mean it was a bad read! It was cute and I do recommend reading it if you’re looking for something simple and cute!
Read this book if you’re looking for:
🌳Small Town
🌊Contemporary Romance
🌳Firefighter
🌊Single Dad
🌳Found Family
🌊Age Gap
🌳Brother’s Best Friend
🌊Nanny of Convenience
This book was a perfect little palette cleanser. It was a cute brother’s best friend, single dad love story. The story was quite straightforward, no unexpected twists and turns which made it a nice palette cleanser but it was missing the wow factor for me. This does not mean it was a bad read! It was cute and I do recommend reading it if you’re looking for something simple and cute!
Read this book if you’re looking for:
🌳Small Town
🌊Contemporary Romance
🌳Firefighter
🌊Single Dad
🌳Found Family
🌊Age Gap
🌳Brother’s Best Friend
🌊Nanny of Convenience
November 30, 2025
This book was super cute and cozy. Mia and Jackson’s love story is so adorable. Jackson really grows and heals through out the book. While Mia becomes much more confident and truly comes into her own. Colton definitely proves kids see so much more than we think they do! I don’t know if it will but I do hope Bishop gets his comeuppance in one of the next books because her was too harsh on our love birds. Definitely looking forward to the next one in the series!
December 7, 2025
For a single dad/nanny romance, this far surpassed my expectations. They’re usually not my usual tropes but I have it a try and I’m glad I did. There were parts that I wish she would have spent just a little more time expanding on and maybe make it a little longer since it is on the short side but overall for what we were given, I enjoyed my time reading this book. Mia and Jackson and Colton are beyond cute together. Definitely worth the read!
December 7, 2025
3.5 ⭐
A.S. Beall delivers a gentle, emotional romance about healing, trust, and second chances. The protagonists feel authentically vulnerable, and their slow-building connection is handled with care and depth. Beautiful descriptions, thoughtful character development, and a warm, hopeful tone make Kindled Hearts a soothing and uplifting read. Ideal for fans of soft, sincere love stories.
Thanks for the copy, Happily Booked!
A.S. Beall delivers a gentle, emotional romance about healing, trust, and second chances. The protagonists feel authentically vulnerable, and their slow-building connection is handled with care and depth. Beautiful descriptions, thoughtful character development, and a warm, hopeful tone make Kindled Hearts a soothing and uplifting read. Ideal for fans of soft, sincere love stories.
Thanks for the copy, Happily Booked!
November 27, 2025
I liked the premise of this story a lot. I loved how Mia was a quiet comfort that they needed not loud and overpowering. Colton was so stinking cute I adored him and his dionasures. My only reason for a 4 star instead of a 5 is I felt like it was repetitive in their relationship walk. I felt like the same things were being said. But oh my gosh their woodsy 🌶🌶🌶 scene chief kiss.
November 30, 2025
Colton is a kiddo that steals the show. He sees more than what's expected. Mia comes back to her hometown and ends up being a nanny for Colton. Jackson is a single dad and firefighter who needs help and that comes in the form of Mia. Jackson heals throughout the story and Mia finds confidence. Together they are just adorable and this is a sweet love story.
December 4, 2025
***ARC Review***Kindled Hearts is a cozy, warm, and sweet small_town romance. The single dad firefighter and nanny of convenience setup makes for an easy, comforting read. It has lots of chemistry and tenderness. If you enjoy a cozy setting with a soft hero and genuine connection, this is the perfect book for you.
December 9, 2025
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🌶️.5
Kindled Hearts is book #2 in the Birch Springs Series. This was such a sweet story and I can't wait to read more from this author.
Mia is staying with her brother after leaving Boston. Now she is trying to figure her life out and readjust to the small town life. Her attraction to her brothers best friend comes back with a vengeance and she isn't sure what to do with it.
Jackson is a single dad and he is feeling an attraction to his best friends sister. Now his regular nanny has to help family and it leaves him in a bind. Jackson asked Mia and now her and his son is getting close. That terrifies him and now he regrets his reasons for backing off.
This book is a cute small town romance that you won't want to put down.
🌶️.5
Kindled Hearts is book #2 in the Birch Springs Series. This was such a sweet story and I can't wait to read more from this author.
Mia is staying with her brother after leaving Boston. Now she is trying to figure her life out and readjust to the small town life. Her attraction to her brothers best friend comes back with a vengeance and she isn't sure what to do with it.
Jackson is a single dad and he is feeling an attraction to his best friends sister. Now his regular nanny has to help family and it leaves him in a bind. Jackson asked Mia and now her and his son is getting close. That terrifies him and now he regrets his reasons for backing off.
This book is a cute small town romance that you won't want to put down.
December 7, 2025
This was pretty darn cute read that was too good to put down. It’s a small town romance that draws you into the world and loves of Mia and Jackson. I truly cared about them and the relationships they had, outside of the love interest included. The story was very balanced. I felt like I got both perspectives and finished the book with a warm and fuzzy feeling. Perfect ending to a great story.
December 10, 2025
This was a wonderful story. Both Mia and Jackson were so sweet in this one. I loved the way Mia helped out when Colton’s nanny couldn’t be there. I just thought that was the sweetest ever. She just connected with that little boy in the best way. And the way Mia and Jackson came together…swoon worthy. I’m always such a fan of small town romance. And this one was just perfect in every way.
November 25, 2025
This was very sweet. Jackson and Mia were perfect for each other. Brother’s best friend is one of my favorite tropes and this one did it right. Thank you so much to happily booked for the opportunity to be an arc reader.
November 25, 2025
This was such a cute and fun read! I really enjoyed getting to see not only Mia and Jackson’s relationship but their new budding family dynamic!
❤️single dad x nanny
❤️brother’s best friend
❤️age gap
❤️forced proximity
❤️single dad x nanny
❤️brother’s best friend
❤️age gap
❤️forced proximity
November 25, 2025
ARC RATING
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This is an adorable story! Jackson and Mia are absolutely perfect for each other. The bond, the brother’s best friend and the tropes in this is everything. This was a cute small town read! The single dad x nanny trope was everything!!
stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
This is an adorable story! Jackson and Mia are absolutely perfect for each other. The bond, the brother’s best friend and the tropes in this is everything. This was a cute small town read! The single dad x nanny trope was everything!!
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