What do you think?
Rate this book
After The Ashes #1
The Firefighter's Heart
One year ago tonight, I lost my mom.
I picked up a late shift at the diner because I couldn't stand to be alone in my apartment.
Suddenly, the doors swung open and every head turned, and my firefighter neighbor walked in cradling a newborn against his chest.
He walked straight to my table and said, "Someone left her at the station tonight. She doesn't have a family."
She was crying in his arms, and when I looked at her tiny face I felt something crack open in my chest.
My mind was racing, and I started thinking, what would my mother have done?
I reached for her before I could stop myself, and her tiny little fingers curled into my shirt like she already knew she was safe.
He watched me hold her, then stepped in behind me and growled,
"She needs a mother... She needs you."
I picked up a late shift at the diner because I couldn't stand to be alone in my apartment.
Suddenly, the doors swung open and every head turned, and my firefighter neighbor walked in cradling a newborn against his chest.
He walked straight to my table and said, "Someone left her at the station tonight. She doesn't have a family."
She was crying in his arms, and when I looked at her tiny face I felt something crack open in my chest.
My mind was racing, and I started thinking, what would my mother have done?
I reached for her before I could stop myself, and her tiny little fingers curled into my shirt like she already knew she was safe.
He watched me hold her, then stepped in behind me and growled,
"She needs a mother... She needs you."
280 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 16, 2026
892 people are currently reading
469 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 57 reviews
April 6, 2026
Story is decent, but the writing needs work
Story: 4 stars.
Writing: 3 stars.
Pacing: ~3.5 stars.
I read a blurb on social media about this book and it sounded interesting, so I gave it a shot.
My read involved leaking tears a few times, which is good (a book that can make you feel things is generally a good book, in my opinion). The blurb online thankfully didn't give too much away, so I was still going in somewhat blind. Even Amazon's blurb is pretty vague.
PLOT (WARNING: MINOR SPOILERS)
Lucy has just moved back to the small town she grew up in. She had dated someone in high school for a couple of years who was abusive and controlling, though he that side of himself at first (as most do). By the time she learned what he was really like, she felt she was in too deep and was scared. Eventually, he left, putting an end to her nightmare.
She later met Mateo, a (soon to be) proud fire fighter, who showed her what a real relationship and true love was like. He was the love of her life... years later, when they were engaged, he lost his life. She moved to Denver, unable to deal with being in the small town anymore where they had so many memories. A few years after that, her mother passed away. Lucy began to believe anyone she let close died or went away, so she walled up and kept her distance from everyone.
Unfortunately for her, she had to move back to the small town in fear - her ex had somehow tracked her down to Denver and was harassing her. She started going by a different last name, hoping he'd lose her trail.
When she moved back, Cal, Mateo's fire captain and best friend, got word. He decided to move in across the hall from her apartment to keep an eye on her and keep her safe. He made a promise to Mateo, after all. He planned to do so from a distance, but when Lucy's ex scares her and she needs his help, distance isn't going to cut it anymore.
REVIEW:
The story itself is a good idea. Great concept. Execution? Could be done a LITTLE bit better, I think. There were a few times where things were repeated unnecessarily, not word for word, but sometimes it was pretty close. There was also a couple of times where the same scene would happen from the other person's POV, which I don't usually mind in books, but I felt was not needed in this one. Nothing major happened in these particular scenes to require it.
The characters were loveable and well written, both the main characters and secondary characters. You make a connection with both Lucy and Cal, are able to feel their emotions, get in on their thoughts, and it sucks you into the story really well. The fire crew are fantastic. They're a tight knit family, who have great banter and can make you laugh, but are also there in times of need, both on the field and for anything personal. You feel the love they all have for each other, and it makes you wish you had a sense of community like these characters do.
INCONSISTENCIES / NEGATIVES:
This is where it really drops the story from about four stars to three.
There's a few tiny inconsistencies, though a couple could possibly be explained away. I originally had a few examples, but it made this review way too long, so I deleted them. They don't effect the story, and maybe not everyone will notice them, they're just things I found throughout the book.
Something else I previously mentioned about the book is that it repeats certain things multiple times. Not necessarily word for word, but sometimes it's close. There's also a few sentences that cut off but then start as a new sentence, when it should have just continued on.
In the last... 35% of the book, there's more errors, as well. Typos, added punctuation, etc.
Essentially, the book just needs a bit of going over with an editor / proofreader to clean it up some.
I had planned on reading the next book after this, but I'm not sure yet if I will. I think I need to read something else before I jump in again, and hopefully it's done a bit better than this one was. I loved the characters, I liked the plot, but the book just fell a tiny bit short for what it could have been, in my opinion.
Story: 4 stars.
Writing: 3 stars.
Pacing: ~3.5 stars.
I read a blurb on social media about this book and it sounded interesting, so I gave it a shot.
My read involved leaking tears a few times, which is good (a book that can make you feel things is generally a good book, in my opinion). The blurb online thankfully didn't give too much away, so I was still going in somewhat blind. Even Amazon's blurb is pretty vague.
PLOT (WARNING: MINOR SPOILERS)
Lucy has just moved back to the small town she grew up in. She had dated someone in high school for a couple of years who was abusive and controlling, though he that side of himself at first (as most do). By the time she learned what he was really like, she felt she was in too deep and was scared. Eventually, he left, putting an end to her nightmare.
She later met Mateo, a (soon to be) proud fire fighter, who showed her what a real relationship and true love was like. He was the love of her life... years later, when they were engaged, he lost his life. She moved to Denver, unable to deal with being in the small town anymore where they had so many memories. A few years after that, her mother passed away. Lucy began to believe anyone she let close died or went away, so she walled up and kept her distance from everyone.
Unfortunately for her, she had to move back to the small town in fear - her ex had somehow tracked her down to Denver and was harassing her. She started going by a different last name, hoping he'd lose her trail.
When she moved back, Cal, Mateo's fire captain and best friend, got word. He decided to move in across the hall from her apartment to keep an eye on her and keep her safe. He made a promise to Mateo, after all. He planned to do so from a distance, but when Lucy's ex scares her and she needs his help, distance isn't going to cut it anymore.
REVIEW:
The story itself is a good idea. Great concept. Execution? Could be done a LITTLE bit better, I think. There were a few times where things were repeated unnecessarily, not word for word, but sometimes it was pretty close. There was also a couple of times where the same scene would happen from the other person's POV, which I don't usually mind in books, but I felt was not needed in this one. Nothing major happened in these particular scenes to require it.
The characters were loveable and well written, both the main characters and secondary characters. You make a connection with both Lucy and Cal, are able to feel their emotions, get in on their thoughts, and it sucks you into the story really well. The fire crew are fantastic. They're a tight knit family, who have great banter and can make you laugh, but are also there in times of need, both on the field and for anything personal. You feel the love they all have for each other, and it makes you wish you had a sense of community like these characters do.
INCONSISTENCIES / NEGATIVES:
This is where it really drops the story from about four stars to three.
There's a few tiny inconsistencies, though a couple could possibly be explained away. I originally had a few examples, but it made this review way too long, so I deleted them. They don't effect the story, and maybe not everyone will notice them, they're just things I found throughout the book.
Something else I previously mentioned about the book is that it repeats certain things multiple times. Not necessarily word for word, but sometimes it's close. There's also a few sentences that cut off but then start as a new sentence, when it should have just continued on.
In the last... 35% of the book, there's more errors, as well. Typos, added punctuation, etc.
Essentially, the book just needs a bit of going over with an editor / proofreader to clean it up some.
I had planned on reading the next book after this, but I'm not sure yet if I will. I think I need to read something else before I jump in again, and hopefully it's done a bit better than this one was. I loved the characters, I liked the plot, but the book just fell a tiny bit short for what it could have been, in my opinion.
March 5, 2026
AI Generated and horrible!!!
This is hands down the worst attempt at getting people to read AI generated books! It’s absolutely awful and no one should be able to profit from creating this crap. Please report AI generated books! I did and I hope Amazon removes them as sellers!
This is hands down the worst attempt at getting people to read AI generated books! It’s absolutely awful and no one should be able to profit from creating this crap. Please report AI generated books! I did and I hope Amazon removes them as sellers!
February 27, 2026
what a emotionally insane story
I feel like this story was written for me as someone newly going through grief and how it affects all the aspects of your life, body, and mental ware. Cal and Lucy were two broken souls searching without searching for the answers that would help them both heal and ultimately found them and more. If you love a clean romance with emotional depth this is it!
I feel like this story was written for me as someone newly going through grief and how it affects all the aspects of your life, body, and mental ware. Cal and Lucy were two broken souls searching without searching for the answers that would help them both heal and ultimately found them and more. If you love a clean romance with emotional depth this is it!
January 25, 2026
A firefighter romance
This was a typical romance and I really liked the characters. There were some (hopefully) style choices that made the story seem clunky. I think the author was going for a dual POV but there were at least two instances where I said to myself, "I just read that exact paragraph. " I hope it was a choice and not bad editing, bit I can't say with certainty. I'd probably read more in the series, just because I like the characters.
This was a typical romance and I really liked the characters. There were some (hopefully) style choices that made the story seem clunky. I think the author was going for a dual POV but there were at least two instances where I said to myself, "I just read that exact paragraph. " I hope it was a choice and not bad editing, bit I can't say with certainty. I'd probably read more in the series, just because I like the characters.
February 13, 2026
Absolutely fantastic book. Made me cry so much when Lucy spoke about losing her mum. As someone who has also lost her mum to a cancer battle, it really hit hard but made me feel heard.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 23, 2026
Cute story line, but very repetitive. Felt like I read the same paragraph (almost identical) a few times. It got to the point where I felt like I was skimming the second half of the book.
February 21, 2026
It's a good book, kinda repetitive though. A sweet romance.
January 27, 2026
Book is well written, but books about grief and love after loss aren’t for me. It feels futile when every single interaction is about how much someone misses another person. 50 percent through the book and the main theme is both people not letting themselves be happy because someone else is dead. It doesn’t make for a good time. 2 stars cause again, good grammar and even a decent plot. Just not into grief.
February 8, 2026
I went into this book thinking it was going to be a spicy romance novel. Boy was I wrong. The story was such a good story that not having spice did not affect it. The grief, the loss, the new love, the guilt of the new love. It all came together perfectly. Such a sweet story of finding love after such a terrible loss. Realizing that it’s ok to love again and it’s ok to find love in a place that you wouldn’t expect it. I don’t know if the story necessarily needed Gabrielle in it but she was definitely a sweet addition.
January 23, 2026
Loved the story but sack the editor
So for the story, I would give this a 5.
I do think there should be trigger warnings at the front (and I don’t believe that there was). Having been through a parental bereavement from the same condition, it was hard.
However, I don’t know who the editor was, but it was shocking. All the way through.
Examples
- Moved into the apartment 6 months ago, but then is saying how the guest bedroom hasn’t been used in 6 years.
- Baby name is mentioned before it is even agreed she would be staying. And then it’s explained in the next page.
- It jumped in timelines. It would be that this was all happening 6 months after moving back but it seemed to be 6 months for forever.
- Riley - apparently her and her sister do not have birthdays.
All of this should have been picked up by an editor. It really let the book down. And they are just some of the big ones, not everything by any stretch. It’s disappointing as it’s a good book with great potential. But it has put me off reading the next book as I don’t want to keep finding editing mistakes.
So for the story, I would give this a 5.
I do think there should be trigger warnings at the front (and I don’t believe that there was). Having been through a parental bereavement from the same condition, it was hard.
However, I don’t know who the editor was, but it was shocking. All the way through.
Examples
- Moved into the apartment 6 months ago, but then is saying how the guest bedroom hasn’t been used in 6 years.
- Baby name is mentioned before it is even agreed she would be staying. And then it’s explained in the next page.
- It jumped in timelines. It would be that this was all happening 6 months after moving back but it seemed to be 6 months for forever.
- Riley - apparently her and her sister do not have birthdays.
All of this should have been picked up by an editor. It really let the book down. And they are just some of the big ones, not everything by any stretch. It’s disappointing as it’s a good book with great potential. But it has put me off reading the next book as I don’t want to keep finding editing mistakes.
February 16, 2026
Lucy & Cal
The storyline was very good it could have been executed better. First, there’s absolutely no spice in this book so if you’re looking for a story with spice, this is not it. It is a good story of two people overcoming the grief of the loss of the same person. That part kind of got drawn out in the conversations that they needed to have with each other did not happen until the end of the book. I don’t overly care for books where the couple doesn’t get together until the last couple chapters. For me, it would’ve been better for them to get together as a couple and then navigate their way together with the baby and the ex while overcoming their grief and navigating their relationship. There are some inconsistencies to me on time frames and small details, which are pet peeves are mine when I read a book. He states at the beginning that he had a house but then rented the apartment to be next to her after she moved in there. There’s no mention ever of his house again. And when he was talking about his apartment, he had mentioned buying things three years ago for his apartment with anticipation of his friends coming over. But he had only been in this disappointment for six months. When she pulls him out of the fire, he states she knows the restaurant because of five months working in it but by then not all it was at six months, but it was greater than six months. At the beginning of the book when they introduce Riley, it stated that she cares for her 12-year-old sister, then later she’s 11 years old, then at the end of the book she’s 12-year-old again but it’s a year later. Little inconsistencies like that distract from the book for me.
But overall, I think it was an easy read with a decent storyline.
The storyline was very good it could have been executed better. First, there’s absolutely no spice in this book so if you’re looking for a story with spice, this is not it. It is a good story of two people overcoming the grief of the loss of the same person. That part kind of got drawn out in the conversations that they needed to have with each other did not happen until the end of the book. I don’t overly care for books where the couple doesn’t get together until the last couple chapters. For me, it would’ve been better for them to get together as a couple and then navigate their way together with the baby and the ex while overcoming their grief and navigating their relationship. There are some inconsistencies to me on time frames and small details, which are pet peeves are mine when I read a book. He states at the beginning that he had a house but then rented the apartment to be next to her after she moved in there. There’s no mention ever of his house again. And when he was talking about his apartment, he had mentioned buying things three years ago for his apartment with anticipation of his friends coming over. But he had only been in this disappointment for six months. When she pulls him out of the fire, he states she knows the restaurant because of five months working in it but by then not all it was at six months, but it was greater than six months. At the beginning of the book when they introduce Riley, it stated that she cares for her 12-year-old sister, then later she’s 11 years old, then at the end of the book she’s 12-year-old again but it’s a year later. Little inconsistencies like that distract from the book for me.
But overall, I think it was an easy read with a decent storyline.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 3, 2026
★★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
This book delivers exactly what emotional romance readers look for: heartache, healing, and a love story that grows out of unexpected circumstances. From the very first scene, the premise pulls you in—a grieving woman, a firefighter, and an abandoned newborn—and it never really lets go.
What stands out most is the emotional intensity. The heroine’s grief feels raw and believable, and the way the baby becomes a catalyst for her healing is handled with care. The firefighter love interest has that classic protective, slightly gruff energy, but there’s enough vulnerability underneath to make him more than just a trope.
The pacing is strong early on, especially with the dramatic setup, though in the middle it slows slightly as the story leans into internal conflict and relationship development. That said, readers who enjoy character-driven romance will likely appreciate this deeper emotional focus.
The romance itself is tender and gradual, built on shared responsibility and emotional support rather than just instant attraction. The found-family aspect adds an extra layer of warmth that makes the story especially satisfying.
If there’s a drawback, it’s that some moments feel a bit predictable, particularly in how conflicts resolve. But even when you see things coming, the emotional payoff still lands.
Overall, The Firefighter’s Heart is a touching, comforting read with just enough drama to keep things engaging. Perfect if you’re in the mood for something heartfelt, a little angsty, and ultimately hopeful.
This book delivers exactly what emotional romance readers look for: heartache, healing, and a love story that grows out of unexpected circumstances. From the very first scene, the premise pulls you in—a grieving woman, a firefighter, and an abandoned newborn—and it never really lets go.
What stands out most is the emotional intensity. The heroine’s grief feels raw and believable, and the way the baby becomes a catalyst for her healing is handled with care. The firefighter love interest has that classic protective, slightly gruff energy, but there’s enough vulnerability underneath to make him more than just a trope.
The pacing is strong early on, especially with the dramatic setup, though in the middle it slows slightly as the story leans into internal conflict and relationship development. That said, readers who enjoy character-driven romance will likely appreciate this deeper emotional focus.
The romance itself is tender and gradual, built on shared responsibility and emotional support rather than just instant attraction. The found-family aspect adds an extra layer of warmth that makes the story especially satisfying.
If there’s a drawback, it’s that some moments feel a bit predictable, particularly in how conflicts resolve. But even when you see things coming, the emotional payoff still lands.
Overall, The Firefighter’s Heart is a touching, comforting read with just enough drama to keep things engaging. Perfect if you’re in the mood for something heartfelt, a little angsty, and ultimately hopeful.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 20, 2026
Some stories don’t just tug at your heart, they wrap their arms around it, squeeze tight, and refuse to let go. And darling, The Firefighter’s Heart? It does exactly that.
From the very first line, Hannah Sparks drops us into raw, aching grief. Lucy is barely holding herself together on the anniversary of her mother’s death, seeking distraction in the hum of a late-night diner shift. And then boom, the doors swing open, and everything changes. Enter the firefighter neighbor: rugged, intense, and carrying a crying newborn, as if fate itself had just walked in, wearing turnout gear.
Let’s talk about that moment. Because wow.
That instant when she reaches for the baby? When tiny fingers clutch her shirt like she already belongs? It’s not just emotional, it’s transformative. You feel the shift. The healing begins. The quiet whisper of maybe life isn’t done with me yet.
And him? Oh, Cal’s not just your standard brooding hero. He’s protective in that delicious, low-growl way that romance readers live for. When he says, “She needs a mother… She needs you,” excuse me while I melt into a puddle.
But let’s be honest for a second, this isn’t a light, fluffy read. It leans into heavy themes: loss, responsibility, and the terrifying beauty of second chances. If you want that emotional payoff? If you crave a story that builds love from broken pieces? Oh, you’re in the right place.
The Firefighter’s Heart is a slow-burning, soul-stirring romance that proves sometimes love doesn’t arrive gently, it crashes into your life, hands you a baby, and dares you to become something new.
From the very first line, Hannah Sparks drops us into raw, aching grief. Lucy is barely holding herself together on the anniversary of her mother’s death, seeking distraction in the hum of a late-night diner shift. And then boom, the doors swing open, and everything changes. Enter the firefighter neighbor: rugged, intense, and carrying a crying newborn, as if fate itself had just walked in, wearing turnout gear.
Let’s talk about that moment. Because wow.
That instant when she reaches for the baby? When tiny fingers clutch her shirt like she already belongs? It’s not just emotional, it’s transformative. You feel the shift. The healing begins. The quiet whisper of maybe life isn’t done with me yet.
And him? Oh, Cal’s not just your standard brooding hero. He’s protective in that delicious, low-growl way that romance readers live for. When he says, “She needs a mother… She needs you,” excuse me while I melt into a puddle.
But let’s be honest for a second, this isn’t a light, fluffy read. It leans into heavy themes: loss, responsibility, and the terrifying beauty of second chances. If you want that emotional payoff? If you crave a story that builds love from broken pieces? Oh, you’re in the right place.
The Firefighter’s Heart is a slow-burning, soul-stirring romance that proves sometimes love doesn’t arrive gently, it crashes into your life, hands you a baby, and dares you to become something new.
February 20, 2026
⭐️⭐️ — DNF at 40%
This one just wasn’t for me.
The premise had emotional potential—grief, a newborn abandoned at a fire station, two lonely people finding purpose through a baby. I actually wanted to feel something big from this.
But it escalated way too fast.
The whole “she needs a mother… she needs you” moment should’ve felt powerful. Instead, it felt forced and overly dramatic. There wasn’t enough build-up for that level of instant emotional intensity, and it pulled me out of the story instead of drawing me in.
The grief element could’ve added depth, but it never fully settled before the romance and family fantasy kicked into overdrive. Everything felt rushed and heightened to the point where it became hard to believe.
By 40%, I wasn’t connecting with the characters or the relationship, and I found myself skimming more than reading.
2 stars. Not terrible in concept, but the execution and pacing just didn’t work for me.
This one just wasn’t for me.
The premise had emotional potential—grief, a newborn abandoned at a fire station, two lonely people finding purpose through a baby. I actually wanted to feel something big from this.
But it escalated way too fast.
The whole “she needs a mother… she needs you” moment should’ve felt powerful. Instead, it felt forced and overly dramatic. There wasn’t enough build-up for that level of instant emotional intensity, and it pulled me out of the story instead of drawing me in.
The grief element could’ve added depth, but it never fully settled before the romance and family fantasy kicked into overdrive. Everything felt rushed and heightened to the point where it became hard to believe.
By 40%, I wasn’t connecting with the characters or the relationship, and I found myself skimming more than reading.
2 stars. Not terrible in concept, but the execution and pacing just didn’t work for me.
April 4, 2026
This book sucks!!! DNF!
DNF!!! DNF!! DNF!! Do not waste your time reading this mess!! If you want a hot second-chance firefighter romance, this is not the book for you!! I had to DNF this book, which I never do, because it was unreadable.
Almost 3/4 of the book is just a continuous repeat of what you've already read, and the characters have absolutely zero emotional depth or growth beyond a death that connects them.
This book feels and reads like it's AI. It comes across as cold and so, so, so boring! Plus, the fmc is so defiant about getting help and telling anyone that she’s being dangerously stalked/ harassed that it made her feel one-dimensional and only capable of existing when she’s being abused.
Also, the cover is incredibly misleading - zero spice, zero physical intimacy, and honestly zero chemistry between the characters.
Depressing a f to read and it totally sucks.
DNF!!! DNF!! DNF!! Do not waste your time reading this mess!! If you want a hot second-chance firefighter romance, this is not the book for you!! I had to DNF this book, which I never do, because it was unreadable.
Almost 3/4 of the book is just a continuous repeat of what you've already read, and the characters have absolutely zero emotional depth or growth beyond a death that connects them.
This book feels and reads like it's AI. It comes across as cold and so, so, so boring! Plus, the fmc is so defiant about getting help and telling anyone that she’s being dangerously stalked/ harassed that it made her feel one-dimensional and only capable of existing when she’s being abused.
Also, the cover is incredibly misleading - zero spice, zero physical intimacy, and honestly zero chemistry between the characters.
Depressing a f to read and it totally sucks.
February 14, 2026
Sweet Story (deceptive cover)
Don’t be scare away by the shirtless man on the cover. There actually no physical entanglement in this book. It is a very sweet story that included a lot of intimate moments between two people trying to heal from the death of a mutual family member and move on. It is slow so not for romance readers who like faster paced books or high intensity but it has a lot of depth and slow burn later that I think some of the faster paced books lack. Very sweet emotional love story.
Don’t be scare away by the shirtless man on the cover. There actually no physical entanglement in this book. It is a very sweet story that included a lot of intimate moments between two people trying to heal from the death of a mutual family member and move on. It is slow so not for romance readers who like faster paced books or high intensity but it has a lot of depth and slow burn later that I think some of the faster paced books lack. Very sweet emotional love story.
February 13, 2026
Promises Kept
Cal and Lucy,s loss of the same person in a fire was the beginning of a discovery neither were prepared for. Their relationship grew when Lucy was being stalked by an ex. Cal knew she needed protection and lived for a promise to his friend Mateo, to always keep Lucy safe. Love for a baby, togetherness and a tragic fire seals their love. A great supporting cast throughout the story.
Cal and Lucy,s loss of the same person in a fire was the beginning of a discovery neither were prepared for. Their relationship grew when Lucy was being stalked by an ex. Cal knew she needed protection and lived for a promise to his friend Mateo, to always keep Lucy safe. Love for a baby, togetherness and a tragic fire seals their love. A great supporting cast throughout the story.
February 20, 2026
Another one where social media got me hooked with a video and a quote. I wanted to like this so much more. It’s a solid 3 ⭐️ but can’t quite pinpoint what’s missing.
Liked the main characters and their story. Plus there was an element of suspense which was good. I wish the suspense was maybe drawn out a little more? It felt like it was there but more in the background.. if that makes sense.
Overall it was great. Book 2 sounds good but I’m not rushing to read it.
Ebook// KU
Liked the main characters and their story. Plus there was an element of suspense which was good. I wish the suspense was maybe drawn out a little more? It felt like it was there but more in the background.. if that makes sense.
Overall it was great. Book 2 sounds good but I’m not rushing to read it.
Ebook// KU
March 29, 2026
spoilers
This book loops and drags. At the end of one chapter it says he sat there until the end of his shift. But the 2 paragraphs later you find out the fmc showed up while he was talking and blew all that out of the water. (I’m trying to not ruin it too much). Totally contradicting everything he said. There is so many spots that I almost didn’t finish it because I thought ok this is stupid.
This book loops and drags. At the end of one chapter it says he sat there until the end of his shift. But the 2 paragraphs later you find out the fmc showed up while he was talking and blew all that out of the water. (I’m trying to not ruin it too much). Totally contradicting everything he said. There is so many spots that I almost didn’t finish it because I thought ok this is stupid.
April 4, 2026
Two Broken Hearts
She lost her fiance, he lost his best friend. They found each other because of a dangerous situation. While coping with that, they also coped with the guilt of their situation. Then he showed up.with an infant and everything changed. This was a heartwarming read of coping with death, danger, fear, regaining a sense of self, and an infant who brought them towards their HEA.
She lost her fiance, he lost his best friend. They found each other because of a dangerous situation. While coping with that, they also coped with the guilt of their situation. Then he showed up.with an infant and everything changed. This was a heartwarming read of coping with death, danger, fear, regaining a sense of self, and an infant who brought them towards their HEA.
April 12, 2026
it’s got it all and no smut
If you like Susan May Warren, or Sara Blackard, you’ll enjoy Hannah sparks. This one doesn’t have any scripture reference in it. but it definitely has Hope, suspense, real relationship struggles, and is well written.
Some things that might be trigger warnings that someone might need to know about is : death , stalking , loss of parent & fiancé. The way these are woven into the story brings this whole story together.
If you like Susan May Warren, or Sara Blackard, you’ll enjoy Hannah sparks. This one doesn’t have any scripture reference in it. but it definitely has Hope, suspense, real relationship struggles, and is well written.
Some things that might be trigger warnings that someone might need to know about is : death , stalking , loss of parent & fiancé. The way these are woven into the story brings this whole story together.
February 16, 2026
Drawn out
So this is a first time author for me. This story is very clean. It has many redundant episodes of past traumas. There are a few near kiss scenes but zero spice again not even a kiss. The language is clean which I appreciate. All in all it wasn’t bad just not great. Not sure I will read anymore by this author.
So this is a first time author for me. This story is very clean. It has many redundant episodes of past traumas. There are a few near kiss scenes but zero spice again not even a kiss. The language is clean which I appreciate. All in all it wasn’t bad just not great. Not sure I will read anymore by this author.
March 27, 2026
not the best….
A lot of the book doesn’t add up. The time lines and so on - Cals time frames in regards to him living at the flat. Then the last bit also didn’t add up.
The whole book was a little hard to read - their relationship, the baby (because in real life that doesn’t happen) - probably a good late teen book.
A lot of the book doesn’t add up. The time lines and so on - Cals time frames in regards to him living at the flat. Then the last bit also didn’t add up.
The whole book was a little hard to read - their relationship, the baby (because in real life that doesn’t happen) - probably a good late teen book.
January 24, 2026
Better than I expected!!!
I bought a series of books because I saw an ad on Facebook. I was like I’ll give it a try. I laughed I cried I felt like I was part of their story. Please read this book.
I bought a series of books because I saw an ad on Facebook. I was like I’ll give it a try. I laughed I cried I felt like I was part of their story. Please read this book.
January 28, 2026
I’VE BEEN ROBBED
There’s literally no spice in this book. None, barely even a hint of detail in the makeout scene. You’re telling me that a cover with a shirtless man has NO SPICE?! Someone call Nev and Max because I’ve been catfished.
There’s literally no spice in this book. None, barely even a hint of detail in the makeout scene. You’re telling me that a cover with a shirtless man has NO SPICE?! Someone call Nev and Max because I’ve been catfished.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 7, 2026
excellent!
New author to me. Great storyline. Loss, sadness, sweetness & great friends. Main characters are well written and their story is fully developed despite this being a bit of a quick read. Can’t wait to read the next in the series.
New author to me. Great storyline. Loss, sadness, sweetness & great friends. Main characters are well written and their story is fully developed despite this being a bit of a quick read. Can’t wait to read the next in the series.
February 8, 2026
First off this is a new author to me. She gives you a story of loss for both Cal and Lucy. Mateo was Cal's best friend and co-worker and was Lucy fiance. Promises were made and they never expected to get feelings. If you are looking for a spicy story this isnt the book. It's a good clean book.
February 9, 2026
Cal & Lucy
Sweet slow burn romance. You really go through it with Cal & Lucy, the attraction, the guilt, the love for one another. Even though Mateo wasn't someone they felt they could talk about, he was someone they could remember together.
Sweet slow burn romance. You really go through it with Cal & Lucy, the attraction, the guilt, the love for one another. Even though Mateo wasn't someone they felt they could talk about, he was someone they could remember together.
February 11, 2026
The female main character in this book had gone through so much that at times my heart ached for her. I felt the sadness and grief also on the male main character and was so glad when they finally got together.
February 24, 2026
Grief is love undelivered. While 70% of this book is about grief that sits between these characters they do eventually realize they can have each other and have a happy life together. This is a Zero Spice book but the intimacy between them is palpable all the way to the HEA.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 57 reviews