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The Grumpy Firefighter: An Opposites Attract Instalove Romance
He’s the grumpiest firefighter in Maple Falls… and I can’t stay away.
I’m a journalist who never backs down from a story. Covering a simple firefighter event should be easy. Until Derek Vaughn shuts me out with his brooding silence and stormy blue-gray eyes.
He’s infuriating. Impossible to read. And far too tempting to ignore.
Every encounter sparks more tension… sharp words, stolen glances, a rescue that leaves me breathless.
Beneath his tough exterior, I glimpse the man he’s desperate to hide… and the closer I get, the harder it is to resist him.
Can I break through Derek’s walls and show him that some flames are impossible to resist?
The Grumpy Firefighter is a short, sweet, and steamy small-town instalove romance with a happy-ever-after. It can be read as a standalone or together with the rest of the books in the Maple Fire Department.
I’m a journalist who never backs down from a story. Covering a simple firefighter event should be easy. Until Derek Vaughn shuts me out with his brooding silence and stormy blue-gray eyes.
He’s infuriating. Impossible to read. And far too tempting to ignore.
Every encounter sparks more tension… sharp words, stolen glances, a rescue that leaves me breathless.
Beneath his tough exterior, I glimpse the man he’s desperate to hide… and the closer I get, the harder it is to resist him.
Can I break through Derek’s walls and show him that some flames are impossible to resist?
The Grumpy Firefighter is a short, sweet, and steamy small-town instalove romance with a happy-ever-after. It can be read as a standalone or together with the rest of the books in the Maple Fire Department.
65 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 15, 2025
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October 12, 2025
Violet is curious, brave, and unwilling to take no for an answer. She’s a journalist who’s seen it all, until she meets Derek Vaughn, Maple Falls’ most guarded firefighter. He’s all grit and grumble, the kind of man who wears his scars like armor and keeps the world at a distance. But when Violet steps into his orbit, all that self-control starts to crack.
What begins as snarky banter and stubborn clashes slowly turns into something that feels real and raw. Beneath Derek’s gruff exterior is a man who’s been burned one too many times—by loss, by duty, by the weight of expectations. Violet doesn’t just challenge him; she sees him. And the way he finally lets her in? Utterly breathtaking.
The chemistry between them is pure tension—lingering looks, close calls, and emotional sparks that make every scene feel alive. But what really stands out is the heart behind it all: the healing, the trust, the idea that love doesn’t fix you, it frees you.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
What begins as snarky banter and stubborn clashes slowly turns into something that feels real and raw. Beneath Derek’s gruff exterior is a man who’s been burned one too many times—by loss, by duty, by the weight of expectations. Violet doesn’t just challenge him; she sees him. And the way he finally lets her in? Utterly breathtaking.
The chemistry between them is pure tension—lingering looks, close calls, and emotional sparks that make every scene feel alive. But what really stands out is the heart behind it all: the healing, the trust, the idea that love doesn’t fix you, it frees you.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 14, 2025
“The Grumpy Firefighter” by Lana Bloom
-A charming small-town romance set in Maple Falls where heat meets heart. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.
Violet’s curiosity disarms Derek’s grumpy defenses with sparks flying from the start. Their push-and-pull banter turns into a slow, steamy burn worth the wait.
A story of healing, protection, and love that ignites in the most unexpected place.
-A charming small-town romance set in Maple Falls where heat meets heart. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.
Violet’s curiosity disarms Derek’s grumpy defenses with sparks flying from the start. Their push-and-pull banter turns into a slow, steamy burn worth the wait.
A story of healing, protection, and love that ignites in the most unexpected place.
October 15, 2025
If you don’t have this book in your kindle and reading it you’re definitely missing out on a fantastic 5/5 star romance book. Holy Smokes from the cover to the entire romance story this book had me instantaneously hooked. Lana has done a great job writing this quick hot romance book.
October 15, 2025
Violet and Derek’s story is filled with delicious tension, chemistry banter, heat and heart.
I loved spending time with them, to see how Derek becomes unguarded, heals and build a bond.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I loved spending time with them, to see how Derek becomes unguarded, heals and build a bond.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 23, 2025
Breaching Walls
She wants to make the fire safety story meaningful and personal. He has walls he beards zealously. A realistic view of firefighting, everyday heroes and a willingness to accept love. Awesome people, exciting story and a wonderful unplanned happy ending!
She wants to make the fire safety story meaningful and personal. He has walls he beards zealously. A realistic view of firefighting, everyday heroes and a willingness to accept love. Awesome people, exciting story and a wonderful unplanned happy ending!
October 21, 2025
I enjoyed the grumpy firefighter which was Derek and Violet’s story. It was an entertaining read. I received an early copy. And voluntarily leaving this review.
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