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Copper Ridge Firefighters #3
Flashover
Colton Wilder has a billion dollars, a media nightmare, and zero tolerance for small-town chaos.
When a revenge-fueled scandal threatens the construction empire he built from nothing, Colton escapes to Copper Ridge to personally oversee a luxury resort project and dodge the press. He expects control and privacy—not Laurel Finch.
Laurel is sunshine in muddy part-time EMT, full-time owner of Finch & Float, the river business her late father built. When Colton’s development threatens her land, she refuses to sell. When he gets injured on-site, she patches him up without a shred of awe for his money or power.
Then fate traps them together.
With his rental canceled thanks to the media circus, the only place left is a cabin on Laurel’s property. She needs the money. He needs the privacy. Neither wants the other in their space.
Copper Ridge won’t let Colton buy his way out of problems—and Laurel won’t let him hide behind his bank account. As sparks fly, he starts falling for a woman and a town that feel dangerously like home.
But when the scandal explodes, will he walk away…or finally stay and fight?
When a revenge-fueled scandal threatens the construction empire he built from nothing, Colton escapes to Copper Ridge to personally oversee a luxury resort project and dodge the press. He expects control and privacy—not Laurel Finch.
Laurel is sunshine in muddy part-time EMT, full-time owner of Finch & Float, the river business her late father built. When Colton’s development threatens her land, she refuses to sell. When he gets injured on-site, she patches him up without a shred of awe for his money or power.
Then fate traps them together.
With his rental canceled thanks to the media circus, the only place left is a cabin on Laurel’s property. She needs the money. He needs the privacy. Neither wants the other in their space.
Copper Ridge won’t let Colton buy his way out of problems—and Laurel won’t let him hide behind his bank account. As sparks fly, he starts falling for a woman and a town that feel dangerously like home.
But when the scandal explodes, will he walk away…or finally stay and fight?
- GenresRomance
199 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 24, 2026
About the author
Annie Carlisle
56 books84 followersAnnie Carlisle is the author of steamy romantic suspense novels, including the beloved Hibiscus Harbor series. She crafts stories with resilient women and challenging men, offering readers a perfect mix of love, intrigue, and excitement.
A Florida native, Annie has worn many hats throughout her life, including working as a street paramedic and flight medic, but her favorite role has always been storytelling.
When she’s not writing, Annie is a lover of all animals, especially dogs. She’s an avid collector of all things Goofy and believes in the magic of happily ever after, both on and off the page. Married to a retired Sheriff’s Deputy, Annie enjoys spending time with her husband and their dogs, whether at the beach, the dog park, or relaxing at home.
To learn more about her work, visit her website: www.AnnieCarlisle.com.
A Florida native, Annie has worn many hats throughout her life, including working as a street paramedic and flight medic, but her favorite role has always been storytelling.
When she’s not writing, Annie is a lover of all animals, especially dogs. She’s an avid collector of all things Goofy and believes in the magic of happily ever after, both on and off the page. Married to a retired Sheriff’s Deputy, Annie enjoys spending time with her husband and their dogs, whether at the beach, the dog park, or relaxing at home.
To learn more about her work, visit her website: www.AnnieCarlisle.com.
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August 12, 2026
STAY
The stories in the series take place in Copper Ridge, Montana. It is a small town where everyone seems to know everyone else’s business, and gossip is the norm. The stories are contemporary and feature members of Station 7 in Copper Ridge, along with several townspeople.
The story will take place in the summer, late June; the conditions are perfect for disaster—"drought since spring, beetle-killed pine stacking fuel loads across the mountains, and a forecast that reads less like weather and more like a warning. District 6 wants a Type 1 crew pre-positioned, and Station 7 is the staging base.” The Clearwater Interagency Hotshot Crew has arrived, bringing Navarro, Diaz, Keller, and Sullivan.
Sloane Hartley works as a locum for veterinary offices, and her latest assignment has her working at Copper Ridge Veterinary while Dr. Fenn is out from hip surgery. She will be working when the fire crew calls and brings in a dog. “Found it in a brush fire east of town. Burned, no collar.” That is how Grady and Sloane meet and bond over a rescued dog.
The story involves two strangers who are both reserved, both have faced a loss that has greatly affected them, and through the pain and eventual healing, they connect. The chemistry between them is there, but both are reluctant to allow anything more—both are temporary. When their present assignments are completed, they will each move on, with different needs, different locations. Eventually, they discover the need to talk about the day that changed their lives. Grady lost his best friend when a fire went out of control—and Sloane lost her brother, a smokejumper, during one of the fires he was working.
Grady: You lost a smokejumper. And then a hotshot crew walked into your clinic with a burned dog.
Sloane: Yes.
Grady: And you did the follow-ups anyway. Every Thursday. On a man who does the thing that killed your brother. You knew the whole story before I said a word of mine, and you let me in the door anyway.
Sloane: I’m aware it wasn’t my most clinically sound decision.
Grady: It’s the bravest thing I’ve ever heard.
“I’m here. Right now. I’m here.”
“You’re not your fire. And she’s not her brother. You’re just two people who are really good at leaving. Stop being good at it.” –Gemma
The story is a heart-wrenching tale of loss, grief, acceptance, and moving forward, rather than just moving on. Both Sloane and Grady have existed and functioned, but have never healed. Yes, others around them know the truth of the people they lost, but Sloane and Grady understand the depth of that loss personally, and that is a healing connection. How they handle the future is touch and go. He keeps the news of his upcoming departure to a new site to himself. It is through another person she learns he is leaving. She holds off applying for a new location, but her time in Copper Ridge is coming to an end—she must make plans. Could Copper Ridge become home to Sloane and Grady and help them stop running?
I enjoyed the stories, the past, the drama, and the life-and-death situations that take place within the story, which is full of emotion, angst, and memories. It is about people who haven’t healed, but just continually moved forward. What happens when two people who had strong feelings and an intimate relationship stop running and embrace what is in front of them?
“So we don’t do it for each other. We just do it next to each other.”
NOTE: I read this book with my paid subscription to Kindle Unlimited.
The stories in the series take place in Copper Ridge, Montana. It is a small town where everyone seems to know everyone else’s business, and gossip is the norm. The stories are contemporary and feature members of Station 7 in Copper Ridge, along with several townspeople.
The story will take place in the summer, late June; the conditions are perfect for disaster—"drought since spring, beetle-killed pine stacking fuel loads across the mountains, and a forecast that reads less like weather and more like a warning. District 6 wants a Type 1 crew pre-positioned, and Station 7 is the staging base.” The Clearwater Interagency Hotshot Crew has arrived, bringing Navarro, Diaz, Keller, and Sullivan.
Sloane Hartley works as a locum for veterinary offices, and her latest assignment has her working at Copper Ridge Veterinary while Dr. Fenn is out from hip surgery. She will be working when the fire crew calls and brings in a dog. “Found it in a brush fire east of town. Burned, no collar.” That is how Grady and Sloane meet and bond over a rescued dog.
The story involves two strangers who are both reserved, both have faced a loss that has greatly affected them, and through the pain and eventual healing, they connect. The chemistry between them is there, but both are reluctant to allow anything more—both are temporary. When their present assignments are completed, they will each move on, with different needs, different locations. Eventually, they discover the need to talk about the day that changed their lives. Grady lost his best friend when a fire went out of control—and Sloane lost her brother, a smokejumper, during one of the fires he was working.
Grady: You lost a smokejumper. And then a hotshot crew walked into your clinic with a burned dog.
Sloane: Yes.
Grady: And you did the follow-ups anyway. Every Thursday. On a man who does the thing that killed your brother. You knew the whole story before I said a word of mine, and you let me in the door anyway.
Sloane: I’m aware it wasn’t my most clinically sound decision.
Grady: It’s the bravest thing I’ve ever heard.
“I’m here. Right now. I’m here.”
“You’re not your fire. And she’s not her brother. You’re just two people who are really good at leaving. Stop being good at it.” –Gemma
The story is a heart-wrenching tale of loss, grief, acceptance, and moving forward, rather than just moving on. Both Sloane and Grady have existed and functioned, but have never healed. Yes, others around them know the truth of the people they lost, but Sloane and Grady understand the depth of that loss personally, and that is a healing connection. How they handle the future is touch and go. He keeps the news of his upcoming departure to a new site to himself. It is through another person she learns he is leaving. She holds off applying for a new location, but her time in Copper Ridge is coming to an end—she must make plans. Could Copper Ridge become home to Sloane and Grady and help them stop running?
I enjoyed the stories, the past, the drama, and the life-and-death situations that take place within the story, which is full of emotion, angst, and memories. It is about people who haven’t healed, but just continually moved forward. What happens when two people who had strong feelings and an intimate relationship stop running and embrace what is in front of them?
“So we don’t do it for each other. We just do it next to each other.”
NOTE: I read this book with my paid subscription to Kindle Unlimited.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
FLASH OVER by ANNIE CARLISLE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Flash Over is book three (#3) of the COPPER RIDGE FIREFIGHTERS series.
Grady Sullivan, member of the Clearwater Interagency Hotshot Crew, arrives in Copper Ridge ready to work a season fighting fires then move on to the next job, just as he has for thirteen seasons. In. Out. No complications, no ties, no emotions. And that’s how he likes it. Caring about people only leads to pain and misery.
Locum Veterinarian Sloane Hartley is working the summer in Copper Ridge. One summer is all she can commit to. Struggling with the loss of her firefighter brother, she keeps moving, because staying in one place means she would have to really live, commit and stay. She’s afraid if she lets herself stay, lets herself dwell, then the loss will catch up with her.
Then one day Grady finds an injured dog and takes it to the veterinary clinic and two lost and hurting souls collide….
———————————
As with all the previous books in this series, Flash Over is an excellent, engaging, intriguing read.
Told in the dual pov of the MCs, mostly through internal monologues, this pair bear their souls reluctantly. I thought this was an interesting way to write a book, something a bit different than usual.
Grady is immediately intrigued by the closed off woman who barely interacts with him and they are finally drawn together through actions rather than words. As they grow closer, he starts to question his own behaviours and cracks start to appear. He gets through his days by misdirection, putting on a front trying to hide his pain, but Sloane sees through his shell.
Sloane is determined not to get attached to anyone or anywhere. If she stays then her pain will catch up with her. But Grady and the other occupants of Copper Ridge start to claim her through small acts however much she shields herself. Grady keeps showing up.
The dog is a third character in the story and it seems he is determined to do everything he can to pull the pair together. Grady keeps turning up at the vets with him and eventually the pair seem to be deliberately extending his treatment unnecessarily.
The other members of the firefighter crew add amusing light scenes which counteract some of the more emotional moments perfectly. Although it is listed as a romcom and there are a few amusing moments, personally I wouldn’t call it a romcom.
There are some spicy scenes but they are very subtle and tastefully done.
I read an ebook version of this interesting book, with around 200 pages, an illustrated couples cover featuring a firefighter and excellent editing. It releases on July 24th. Although it is part of an excellent series, each book can easily be read as a standalone.
With thanks to Book Sirens and Annie Carlisle for an early chance to read this book. All comments are my own honest, unbiased opinion.
🧑🏻🚒 Slow Burn Romance
🧑🏻🚒 Firefighter
🧑🏻🚒 Stray Dog
🧑🏻🚒 He Falls First
🧑🏻🚒 Spicy 🔥
🧑🏻🚒 Veterinarian
Flash Over is book three (#3) of the COPPER RIDGE FIREFIGHTERS series.
Grady Sullivan, member of the Clearwater Interagency Hotshot Crew, arrives in Copper Ridge ready to work a season fighting fires then move on to the next job, just as he has for thirteen seasons. In. Out. No complications, no ties, no emotions. And that’s how he likes it. Caring about people only leads to pain and misery.
Locum Veterinarian Sloane Hartley is working the summer in Copper Ridge. One summer is all she can commit to. Struggling with the loss of her firefighter brother, she keeps moving, because staying in one place means she would have to really live, commit and stay. She’s afraid if she lets herself stay, lets herself dwell, then the loss will catch up with her.
Then one day Grady finds an injured dog and takes it to the veterinary clinic and two lost and hurting souls collide….
———————————
As with all the previous books in this series, Flash Over is an excellent, engaging, intriguing read.
Told in the dual pov of the MCs, mostly through internal monologues, this pair bear their souls reluctantly. I thought this was an interesting way to write a book, something a bit different than usual.
Grady is immediately intrigued by the closed off woman who barely interacts with him and they are finally drawn together through actions rather than words. As they grow closer, he starts to question his own behaviours and cracks start to appear. He gets through his days by misdirection, putting on a front trying to hide his pain, but Sloane sees through his shell.
Sloane is determined not to get attached to anyone or anywhere. If she stays then her pain will catch up with her. But Grady and the other occupants of Copper Ridge start to claim her through small acts however much she shields herself. Grady keeps showing up.
The dog is a third character in the story and it seems he is determined to do everything he can to pull the pair together. Grady keeps turning up at the vets with him and eventually the pair seem to be deliberately extending his treatment unnecessarily.
The other members of the firefighter crew add amusing light scenes which counteract some of the more emotional moments perfectly. Although it is listed as a romcom and there are a few amusing moments, personally I wouldn’t call it a romcom.
There are some spicy scenes but they are very subtle and tastefully done.
I read an ebook version of this interesting book, with around 200 pages, an illustrated couples cover featuring a firefighter and excellent editing. It releases on July 24th. Although it is part of an excellent series, each book can easily be read as a standalone.
With thanks to Book Sirens and Annie Carlisle for an early chance to read this book. All comments are my own honest, unbiased opinion.
🧑🏻🚒 Slow Burn Romance
🧑🏻🚒 Firefighter
🧑🏻🚒 Stray Dog
🧑🏻🚒 He Falls First
🧑🏻🚒 Spicy 🔥
🧑🏻🚒 Veterinarian
August 9, 2026
Reading can be like dating, hard to do but sometimes...
You started the first one after a long week. You were tired but it might be worth pursuing. There was conversation, a cute boy, the promise of something that would end with a smile and a bit of warmth. You left with a not-quite Meh feeling and thinking maybe he would call, but not expecting it if he did.
The second time was knowing you were lonely, you had been hurt in the past, there was a spark, a bit of a fire, you decided to go along because there was healing and comfort and a slide into some kind of happiness. There was hope that love would be around the corner, so you held on for the ending. Like when you think it might be worth shaving your legs and finding a nice bra. Looks like it was.
By the third one you just were just along for the ride. Something to do on a Saturday night. So many frogs, not enouugh princes. You were going through the motions, just knowing that it would come to an end but you weren't sure you could even care enough to finish. You were just tired of being dissapointed by a good cover and lack of substance.
And then she wrote a sentence, he said the thing, she made the move, your heart contracted and went "Whomp". Your eyerow rose and you realized this might really be it. Your breath caught and then sped up. Your coffee fueled fingers started to flick a little faster. You switched seats so you could focus better. Suddenly you were in it. Head down, world blocked out.
They barrelled through, stumbling and starting and asking if it was okay. You wondered what would happen next, who would go first, would the other follow. It built to a cresceno and you rode the whole wave to the end. Flipping ahead, hoping there would be more and dissappointed to find that it was just the epilogue at the end, no more to come.
And then just when you thought it was done, he sauntered in, flipped his hat backwards, sippped his coffee and winked at you over the mug and you realized you had fallen in love again.
Yes. Definite yes.
You started the first one after a long week. You were tired but it might be worth pursuing. There was conversation, a cute boy, the promise of something that would end with a smile and a bit of warmth. You left with a not-quite Meh feeling and thinking maybe he would call, but not expecting it if he did.
The second time was knowing you were lonely, you had been hurt in the past, there was a spark, a bit of a fire, you decided to go along because there was healing and comfort and a slide into some kind of happiness. There was hope that love would be around the corner, so you held on for the ending. Like when you think it might be worth shaving your legs and finding a nice bra. Looks like it was.
By the third one you just were just along for the ride. Something to do on a Saturday night. So many frogs, not enouugh princes. You were going through the motions, just knowing that it would come to an end but you weren't sure you could even care enough to finish. You were just tired of being dissapointed by a good cover and lack of substance.
And then she wrote a sentence, he said the thing, she made the move, your heart contracted and went "Whomp". Your eyerow rose and you realized this might really be it. Your breath caught and then sped up. Your coffee fueled fingers started to flick a little faster. You switched seats so you could focus better. Suddenly you were in it. Head down, world blocked out.
They barrelled through, stumbling and starting and asking if it was okay. You wondered what would happen next, who would go first, would the other follow. It built to a cresceno and you rode the whole wave to the end. Flipping ahead, hoping there would be more and dissappointed to find that it was just the epilogue at the end, no more to come.
And then just when you thought it was done, he sauntered in, flipped his hat backwards, sippped his coffee and winked at you over the mug and you realized you had fallen in love again.
Yes. Definite yes.
August 8, 2026
The thing about loss is that the grief we feel is never ending. And this story en-captures that wholly and so realistically that I had to take a break and go through my own grief process again....just as Grady and Sloane do throughout this story. A story with all the feels, the anguish felt and the permanent emptiness that it brings that shows that an important person in your life is no longer there.
Grady went on rotation, a firefighter that could not just stay in one place. He felt the loss of his best friend, Danny, who fought fires beside him for a decade.
He liked the temporary status of his life. Not getting too involved with the local community, just there to do a job and do it well. Then move on!
Sloane, also feeling the loss of her brother, Owen, vowed NEVER to date a Firefighter! Ha, well that worked out well for her....She met Grady. Tall, dark and broody, they both felt the chemistry, but chose to ignore it.
If you like slow burn....OMG!! This couple have it in spades. Neither one giving up the lead. Grady, a patient man, was happy to take what he could get. If Sloane wanted to be professional and not give him anything of herself, then he would accept that.
Until the kiss!
That she initiated!
And his response....well, you don't want to know LOL
An interesting read, as Grady fought the fires in and around Copper Ridge.
Sloane worried for his welfare.....
He rescues a dog in a fire, and takes it to the local vet....to Sloane!
So begins their "relationship"
Bets at the firehouse had them in all sorts of predicaments LOL.
Sloane couldn't get past Owen
Grady couldn't get past Danny
Until they start trusting each other and YAY come together FINALLY!
It's a love story that endures and as they both help each other heal from their losses and it makes for a great read. One that does finally end in a HEA!
Grady went on rotation, a firefighter that could not just stay in one place. He felt the loss of his best friend, Danny, who fought fires beside him for a decade.
He liked the temporary status of his life. Not getting too involved with the local community, just there to do a job and do it well. Then move on!
Sloane, also feeling the loss of her brother, Owen, vowed NEVER to date a Firefighter! Ha, well that worked out well for her....She met Grady. Tall, dark and broody, they both felt the chemistry, but chose to ignore it.
If you like slow burn....OMG!! This couple have it in spades. Neither one giving up the lead. Grady, a patient man, was happy to take what he could get. If Sloane wanted to be professional and not give him anything of herself, then he would accept that.
Until the kiss!
That she initiated!
And his response....well, you don't want to know LOL
An interesting read, as Grady fought the fires in and around Copper Ridge.
Sloane worried for his welfare.....
He rescues a dog in a fire, and takes it to the local vet....to Sloane!
So begins their "relationship"
Bets at the firehouse had them in all sorts of predicaments LOL.
Sloane couldn't get past Owen
Grady couldn't get past Danny
Until they start trusting each other and YAY come together FINALLY!
It's a love story that endures and as they both help each other heal from their losses and it makes for a great read. One that does finally end in a HEA!
August 8, 2026
Grady and Sloane have spent years leaning on the idea of temporary. A new town, a new job, always moving on to the next place. This time, work brings them both to Cooper Ridge.
From the moment they meet, Grady is captivated by Sloane. She’s professional, composed, and completely immune to his charm—which, of course, only makes him more determined to get her attention. Sloane, meanwhile, has always treated everything in her life as temporary, keeping her focus on doing her job as a veterinarian and never allowing herself to get too attached. Grady is a hotshot firefighter who seems to live life with the same intensity he brings to his work.
Slowly, though, they begin to see through each other’s walls. With the help of a dog and a whole town full of meddling (but well-meaning) townspeople, they start to heal wounds they’ve carried for years.
Both Grady and Sloane have been through heartbreaking losses, losing people who meant everything to them. Those experiences left something broken inside both of them, and it was heartbreaking to see how deeply their grief affected the way they approached life and love. But watching them slowly heal together brought so much warmth and light to the story.
Overall, this is a heartwarming slow-burn romance about two people who have lost someone they love, learned to live with their grief, and ultimately found a way to heal each other. It’s tender, emotional, and full of that small-town charm that makes the journey to happily-ever-after especially satisfying.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
From the moment they meet, Grady is captivated by Sloane. She’s professional, composed, and completely immune to his charm—which, of course, only makes him more determined to get her attention. Sloane, meanwhile, has always treated everything in her life as temporary, keeping her focus on doing her job as a veterinarian and never allowing herself to get too attached. Grady is a hotshot firefighter who seems to live life with the same intensity he brings to his work.
Slowly, though, they begin to see through each other’s walls. With the help of a dog and a whole town full of meddling (but well-meaning) townspeople, they start to heal wounds they’ve carried for years.
Both Grady and Sloane have been through heartbreaking losses, losing people who meant everything to them. Those experiences left something broken inside both of them, and it was heartbreaking to see how deeply their grief affected the way they approached life and love. But watching them slowly heal together brought so much warmth and light to the story.
Overall, this is a heartwarming slow-burn romance about two people who have lost someone they love, learned to live with their grief, and ultimately found a way to heal each other. It’s tender, emotional, and full of that small-town charm that makes the journey to happily-ever-after especially satisfying.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Flashover was a decent small-town romance, but it didn't completely win me over.
The story follows Grady, a wildland firefighter, and Sloane, a traveling veterinarian who's determined not to get attached. Their relationship has a sweet foundation, especially with the rescued stray dog - Smoky, Stay - that keeps bringing them together. Grady was probably my favorite character in the book. He's charming, patient, and genuinely likable, and I appreciated that he falls first and isn't afraid to show it.
Unfortunately, I struggled a bit with Sloane. Her fears and reluctance to pursue a relationship made sense given her past, but at times it felt like the same conflict was being repeated without much forward movement. Because of that, the middle section dragged for me, and I found myself wanting the story to move faster.
The small-town setting was cosy, and the firehouse crew added some fun moments. The stray dog was honestly a scene-stealer and brought a lot of warmth and humor to the book. If anything, I found myself more invested in the dog's future than some of the romance.
Overall, Flashover is an easy, light read with a lovable hero, a cute animal sidekick, and plenty of small-town charm. While the romance didn't have quite enough spark for me and the pacing felt uneven at times, it's still an enjoyable choice for readers who love firefighter romances and "he falls first" dynamics.
The story follows Grady, a wildland firefighter, and Sloane, a traveling veterinarian who's determined not to get attached. Their relationship has a sweet foundation, especially with the rescued stray dog - Smoky, Stay - that keeps bringing them together. Grady was probably my favorite character in the book. He's charming, patient, and genuinely likable, and I appreciated that he falls first and isn't afraid to show it.
Unfortunately, I struggled a bit with Sloane. Her fears and reluctance to pursue a relationship made sense given her past, but at times it felt like the same conflict was being repeated without much forward movement. Because of that, the middle section dragged for me, and I found myself wanting the story to move faster.
The small-town setting was cosy, and the firehouse crew added some fun moments. The stray dog was honestly a scene-stealer and brought a lot of warmth and humor to the book. If anything, I found myself more invested in the dog's future than some of the romance.
Overall, Flashover is an easy, light read with a lovable hero, a cute animal sidekick, and plenty of small-town charm. While the romance didn't have quite enough spark for me and the pacing felt uneven at times, it's still an enjoyable choice for readers who love firefighter romances and "he falls first" dynamics.
August 10, 2026
Another heart-warming visit to Copper Ridge. A hotshot crew has arrived in town to assist with the expected fires that often occur in the heavily wooded area. Due to hot, dry and windy conditions the area is on high alert. At a recent fire, Grady Sullivan and the crew find an injured dog and take the dog to the local veterinarian. Dr. Sloane Hartley has been filling in at the office while the local veterinarian recovers from surgery. She is a locum and has been moving from place to place as she deals with a personal tragedy in her life. When an injured dog is rescued by one of the firefighters, they bring the dog to her office. Grady is attracted to the doctor, but he knows that his time here is temporary. His visit to her office, with the dog, is something that they both look forward to as a tentative friendship, and maybe something more, develops between them. She needs to decide on her future for when her assignment ends and he is dealing with whether to stay at the station instead of leaving with the hotshot crew. The attraction between them is both physical and thoughtful as they have pasts that they have never completely dealt with. While they search for answers, Smoky, the dog, seems to know what is best for them. A delightful romance with that touch of uncertainty as two wounded souls seek recovery, peace and love. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)
July 30, 2026
I had the absolute best time with Flash Over! This book has exactly the kind of small-town spark I love: a brave, big-hearted firefighter hero, a smart heroine who refuses to be dazzled too easily, and a stray dog who basically steals the show with every tail wag. Grady and Sloane’s chemistry is fun, warm, and wonderfully stubborn in all the best ways.
Grady is the kind of romance hero who runs toward danger but still manages to be sweet, honest, and just a little adorably hopeless when it comes to winning Sloane over. And Sloane? I loved her steady confidence, her tender heart, and how carefully she tries to protect herself. Watching those walls soften felt earned, hopeful, and full of charm.
The Copper Ridge setting adds so much cozy energy, from the firehouse crew’s teasing to the summer-in-Montana atmosphere. The betting pool, the terrible coffee, and the dog’s very clear opinions all bring a playful romcom rhythm, while the emotional stakes give the story real heart without ever weighing it down.
If you like firefighter romances, reluctant-to-fall heroines, he-falls-first sweetness, found-family banter, and a guaranteed happily ever after, this one is an easy five stars. Flash Over is playful, heartfelt, and totally smile-inducing—I’d happily return to Copper Ridge for more.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Grady is the kind of romance hero who runs toward danger but still manages to be sweet, honest, and just a little adorably hopeless when it comes to winning Sloane over. And Sloane? I loved her steady confidence, her tender heart, and how carefully she tries to protect herself. Watching those walls soften felt earned, hopeful, and full of charm.
The Copper Ridge setting adds so much cozy energy, from the firehouse crew’s teasing to the summer-in-Montana atmosphere. The betting pool, the terrible coffee, and the dog’s very clear opinions all bring a playful romcom rhythm, while the emotional stakes give the story real heart without ever weighing it down.
If you like firefighter romances, reluctant-to-fall heroines, he-falls-first sweetness, found-family banter, and a guaranteed happily ever after, this one is an easy five stars. Flash Over is playful, heartfelt, and totally smile-inducing—I’d happily return to Copper Ridge for more.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 11, 2026
This is the third novel in Ms. Carlisle's series that take place in the small town of Copper Ridge, Montana. It's a place full of interesting characters and businesses with clever names, with a firehouse big enough to host a hotshot wildland fire crew for the summer. That's how Grady ends up there for the summer, and when a dog is injured in a fire, he meets Sloane, the substitute veterinarian. I can't really say their attraction is immediate, though they clearly are both concerned about the dog (who remains nameless but certainly not characterless for most of the story). Ms. Carlisle has a very mellow, deadpan way (not sure that's the ideal word) of telling the reader what the scenes look like and what is happening inside the main characters' minds. For example, she describes a crowd of kids climbing "like gravity is a rumour they haven't confirmed yet". I loved reading how Sloane and Grady and the nameless but brilliant dog grew toward each other and toward being part of Copper Ridge. Lots of small steps, yearning, thinking, and some serious emotional growth. The title comes to light as the story concludes, which is a charming moment many authors don't bother with these days. I found this to be an engaging read with just the right level of seriousness and a lot of good writing.
I was given an ARC and volunteered to write a review.
I was given an ARC and volunteered to write a review.
August 13, 2026
This is the third book in the Cooper Ridge Firefighters series and I believe the most emotional one I've read. If ever there were two people who should be together it is Sloane and Grady. Both have tragically lost someone dear to them. Both believe that if they just keep moving on, the heartbreak won't catch up to them. Both are wrong!! I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. My favorite character in this book is the dog! He seems to be the only one that has figured it all out. I love the town and everyone in it. It really is what every town should be like!! I really enjoyed reading how Sloane and Grady finally realize that sometimes it's better to stay! This book has it all. Laughs, tears, friends that never leave you alone, but in a good way. Plus some burning hot heat from the fire and from Sloane and Grady. Excellent read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Very much a story of thoughts. There is action but the story is mostly told through their thoughts. Both Grady and Sloane were grieving after losing people close to them in fires and they both handled it in similar ways - they ran and kept running, trying to outrun the feelings. Sloane had taken temporary vet postings one after another so she never had to put down roots or become attached. Grady had continued his hotshot work as a way to be so overwhelmed there would be no time to think or feel and on those occasions he had a break, he’d become adept at performing and living on the surface. Lots of teary spots as they both work through their grief and learn to live fully. Good read!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Flashover is a romance you'll thoroughly enjoy. You cringe as you watch Grady and Sloane try so hard not to feel, and all the while you're telling them to stop fighting it and just let themselves love. Their romance is quiet but strong, even if their words often suggest otherwise.
The dog is absolutely the star of the story, and you'll find yourself sighing right along with him every time he lets out one of his own. This town and its crew continue to grow on you, with each character adding another meaningful layer to the story.
The emotions are heavy, and the grief is deeply felt. When love finally wins, you can't help but cheer and smile as the town does what it does best and the shenanigans continue.
Heartwarming.
The dog is absolutely the star of the story, and you'll find yourself sighing right along with him every time he lets out one of his own. This town and its crew continue to grow on you, with each character adding another meaningful layer to the story.
The emotions are heavy, and the grief is deeply felt. When love finally wins, you can't help but cheer and smile as the town does what it does best and the shenanigans continue.
Heartwarming.
July 30, 2026
Flashover is the third book in the Copper Ridge series but can be read alone. Although it is nice to catch up with the other characters if you have read the first two books.
Flashover likes to sit in the quiet and is a slow burn between the 2 main characters who need to find a way to bring down each other’s walls and stay.
This book always felt like you knew where it was heading but was enjoyable all the same. I would have liked to get more in depth to the characters because even though we find out about their own personal traumas, it still feels surface level.
This will be enjoyed by those who love small town romance with a slow burn.
I received an advanced copy and all opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Annie Carlisle has a unique writing style that I often find it hard to get into but once I do I thoroughly enjoy them and such was the case with Flashover. Copper Ridge is a magical town and the characters are amazing. In this story there is a Llama and a dog who deserve special mention. Grady is in town as a hotshot firefighter for the summer and Sloane is a locum vet. The dog, who doesn’t have a name until the end, brings them together and try as they night to pretend it is only temporary, Copper Ridge has other ideas. They are both grieving but Copper Ridge and it’s wonderful inhabitants enable them to move on and fall in love.
July 26, 2026
“Flashover” by Annie Carlisle
-A heartwarming small-town firefighter romance that beautifully explores grief, healing, and finding a place to belong. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.
Grady is an incredibly lovable hero, and watching him patiently break through Sloane’s walls makes their romance worth rooting for. The rescued dog and the close-knit Copper Ridge community add plenty of charm, humor, and heart to the story. While the pacing slows at times, the emotional journey, wonderful cast of characters, and family atmosphere make this an enjoyable read.
-A heartwarming small-town firefighter romance that beautifully explores grief, healing, and finding a place to belong. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.
Grady is an incredibly lovable hero, and watching him patiently break through Sloane’s walls makes their romance worth rooting for. The rescued dog and the close-knit Copper Ridge community add plenty of charm, humor, and heart to the story. While the pacing slows at times, the emotional journey, wonderful cast of characters, and family atmosphere make this an enjoyable read.
August 11, 2026
Love this Copper Ridge series. Little by little you get to know this small town intimately. Sloane and Grady both lived their lives in a “temporary” existence. Sloane taking temporary jobs as a veterinarian filling in where she is needed. Grady in on a hotshot crew following the fire season from state to state. Living with their own past trauma that if they stop they will feel the pain. Finding each other when they didn’t know what they were looking for. Throw in a dog and that will bind them together. Great series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 13, 2026
This is book 3 in Annie Carlisle's Cooper Ridge series. A great addition to the series that can be read as a standalone. I love the small town of Cooper Ridge that Carlisle has created and all the characters thus far. This book focus' on main characters Grady and Sloane who both have a history of moving around, never really putting down roots so to speak, when they find themselves both in Cooper Ridge for work. Hurting from loss, these two find hope, healing and love together. A beautiful, slow burn romance read that is sure to capture your heart.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was beautifully done.
The characters were amazing both dealing with grief. I like how likable and relatable they both were.
This book had me laughing so much at some of the antics of the boys and this town is like a family, has lack of words but knows what you need. Plus nothing stays secret for long haha loved it.
The animals stole the book to be honest especially that sighing dog who clearly had the world on its shoulders 😆
I hope to see more of these guys I loved it and this town.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
The characters were amazing both dealing with grief. I like how likable and relatable they both were.
This book had me laughing so much at some of the antics of the boys and this town is like a family, has lack of words but knows what you need. Plus nothing stays secret for long haha loved it.
The animals stole the book to be honest especially that sighing dog who clearly had the world on its shoulders 😆
I hope to see more of these guys I loved it and this town.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
August 3, 2026
This is the third and final book in the Copper Ridge Series. It’s an interesting story as it’s told mostly through thoughts. Grady and Sloane are both grieving after losing people close to them in fires. They run from grief to try and outrun the feelings. It’s very emotional. They meet when Grady brings in a dog he finds in the fire site. Sloane is the vet who he takes the dog to for help. She is easy to talk to. Sloane is a strong MFC which I love. Yes, she is dealing with her grief. Turns out she is strong than grief as she tries to take her life back.
August 11, 2026
Loved this book. As usual the sidekick dog made a heroic attempt to take over the story and came very close to making it. I think if Becks daughter Ivy had been in town for the whole season the chances are he would have succeeded.
Two people both dealing with a pain too large to handle coping in the same way. They both reach a place, a town, a community that sees them and makes room for them. A home a place to belong and a person to belong to and with and both realize they have come to a place and a community and a person they want to belong to and in. Throw in the dog and it’s all over.
Two people both dealing with a pain too large to handle coping in the same way. They both reach a place, a town, a community that sees them and makes room for them. A home a place to belong and a person to belong to and with and both realize they have come to a place and a community and a person they want to belong to and in. Throw in the dog and it’s all over.
Review of advance copy
Grady is with the Hot Shot fire fighter crew in town for a few months to help with wildfires. Sloane is a vet who also opts for the short-term veterinary jobs. Both have a past that keeps them moving from place to place. When Grady brings in a dog they found at a fire site, he finds Sloane easy to talk with. I loved the strong family bonding both at the fire house and in the small town. The personalities were so unique and fun.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Reading this story made me happy. Plain and simple, it’s a charming and emotional story about two people trying to navigate the other side of grief and finding a way to make the fear less scary.
I’ve loved this whole series. In true fashion, this author creates the most compelling characters. Relatable , funny, vulnerable, and real. Brilliant storytelling. Pure joy with an important message. Oh, and the dogs!!!!! Please!
I’ve loved this whole series. In true fashion, this author creates the most compelling characters. Relatable , funny, vulnerable, and real. Brilliant storytelling. Pure joy with an important message. Oh, and the dogs!!!!! Please!
July 24, 2026
Two people arrive at Copper Ridge for temporary positions, Grady at the Fire Department and Sloane as the locum vet. It takes a dog burnt in a fire to bring them into the same room. No matter how hard Grady tries to befriend her, Sloane does not fall for it. Can they overcome their rigid rules when the time comes to move on?
I thoroughly enjoyed the engagement between all the characters. Annie Carlisle takes individuals and makes them family.
I received a copy from BookSirens.
I thoroughly enjoyed the engagement between all the characters. Annie Carlisle takes individuals and makes them family.
I received a copy from BookSirens.
Review of advance copy
A slow burning love in a town where everybody knows everyone.
As a vet Sloane is drifting from one place to another. Wherever the job leads her Will she stay this time? A love story in the making. Cal is new in town and a firefighter. This story is funny and full of bickering and bantering between the firefighters and the people involved . Loved it
As a vet Sloane is drifting from one place to another. Wherever the job leads her Will she stay this time? A love story in the making. Cal is new in town and a firefighter. This story is funny and full of bickering and bantering between the firefighters and the people involved . Loved it
August 2, 2026
This was a beautifully written story of two people who both suffered a loss and were now trying not to feel. Grady lost his best friend and Sloane her brother, both to fires. Both were living temporary lives but Copper Ridge would not allow that, this unique town won them over . And let’s not forget the dog with many names!
I received a copy from Booksirens and leave my review voluntarily.
I received a copy from Booksirens and leave my review voluntarily.
August 5, 2026
Grady is a hotshot firefighter, Sloane is a temporary vet (meaning she travels from place to place subbing for vets on leave, and doesn’t settle anywhere). They both lost a loved one in a fire, and are trying to outrun their grief. This is an emotional story of how the two face their fears and come out stronger. I thoroughly enjoyed going on this journey with them. Great read!
August 11, 2026
This is book three in the series, I enjoyed Grady and Sloane. Grady is a firefighter and she is the Vet although only temporary, They each have things in the past that is still hurting them. I loved both characters and their attraction, A wonderful ending to the series, I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was a good read, it is part of the Copper Ridge series. IT can be read as a stand alone or part of the series. It is a good read very realistic.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy
Book 3 Copper Ridge story of Grady Sullivan and Sloane Hartley. These two are just cute together and the rescue helped them find staying is safer than walking away.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 25, 2026
Carlisle lights up the soul with spicy chaos. From ironic to endearing, Flashover is something special. Colton and Laurel turn slow burn, heartache into a raging, inferno of love. Over the top personality meets under the radar romance and delivers unforgettable fun.
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