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Merriville Firefighter Heroes #1
Fully Involved
An utterly charming Christian romance about the glorious and amazing journey of two friends who discover that they have fallen in love with each other...
He fights fires. She saves kids. Can they stop battling each other long enough to realize they want the same thing? Love, family...forever.
Social Worker Cammie Parkson regrets not yanking little Jayden from his home after logging concerns about the mother’s boyfriend. If her supervisor hadn’t vetoed her petition, Cammie wouldn’t be pacing the halls of Cherrydale Children’s Hospital alongside the too-hot fire captain who brought Jayden in, waiting for doctors to confirm the suspected abuse. Securing a safe environment for the boy is imperative, so why does Keegan insist on giving her grief? And why does his opinion matter so much…
Fire Captain Keegan Madison has witnessed his share of atrocities, but nothing ignites his ire more than child abuse. Even so, Keegan’s not sure the beautiful social worker’s plan to remove the kid from his home is best for the little dude. But Cammie’s ferocious, protective love for the kids at Cherrydale stirs something deep inside him. When she’s offered the opportunity to launch her program in another state, Keegan must convince the obstinate woman that staying is worth the wait, that love is worth the risk.
What readers are saying about Fully Involved...
"A Five-Alarm Romance! The chemistry between Cammie and Keegan sizzles, but the obstacles they face make the reader wonder if they’ll ever have their happily ever after. This sweet romance will capture your heart from the start." ~Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars
"The love story is fantastic." ~Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
"Great book! I thoroughly enjoyed it! I hope to read more books by this author." ~Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
Fully Involved, another Heart Racing, God-Gracing Romance by Dora Hiers. An utterly charming Christian romance, the first book in the Merriville Firefighter Heroes series, but each book can be read as a stand-alone.
He fights fires. She saves kids. Can they stop battling each other long enough to realize they want the same thing? Love, family...forever.
Social Worker Cammie Parkson regrets not yanking little Jayden from his home after logging concerns about the mother’s boyfriend. If her supervisor hadn’t vetoed her petition, Cammie wouldn’t be pacing the halls of Cherrydale Children’s Hospital alongside the too-hot fire captain who brought Jayden in, waiting for doctors to confirm the suspected abuse. Securing a safe environment for the boy is imperative, so why does Keegan insist on giving her grief? And why does his opinion matter so much…
Fire Captain Keegan Madison has witnessed his share of atrocities, but nothing ignites his ire more than child abuse. Even so, Keegan’s not sure the beautiful social worker’s plan to remove the kid from his home is best for the little dude. But Cammie’s ferocious, protective love for the kids at Cherrydale stirs something deep inside him. When she’s offered the opportunity to launch her program in another state, Keegan must convince the obstinate woman that staying is worth the wait, that love is worth the risk.
What readers are saying about Fully Involved...
"A Five-Alarm Romance! The chemistry between Cammie and Keegan sizzles, but the obstacles they face make the reader wonder if they’ll ever have their happily ever after. This sweet romance will capture your heart from the start." ~Amazon Reviewer, 5 stars
"The love story is fantastic." ~Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
"Great book! I thoroughly enjoyed it! I hope to read more books by this author." ~Amazon reviewer, 5 stars
Fully Involved, another Heart Racing, God-Gracing Romance by Dora Hiers. An utterly charming Christian romance, the first book in the Merriville Firefighter Heroes series, but each book can be read as a stand-alone.
183 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 14, 2017
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Dora Hiers
77 books127 followersDORA HIERS believes that a person should love what they do or choose to do something else. She’s doing exactly what makes her heart sing and considers every day a gift. Besides writing, Dora adores long walks, lazy afternoons in her hammock with a great book, and evening binges of Hallmark movies. Life’s too short to be stuck in traffic, to drink bad coffee, or to read books with a sad ending. Dora and her real-life hero, a retired fire chief, call North Carolina home, but with a world full of amazing places to explore, that’s only a landing point.
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November 25, 2017
Keegan is a hero. He served his country and lost a best friend. Now he's a fire captain and trying to make life good for kids who have a rough time in life. Becoming a hero has been rough on him. Sleepless nights have kept him involved with multiple women, but it isn't until he spends time with Cammie that he realizes he wants more. And he wants real!
Cammie isn't interested in a player, but can't seem to stay away from Keegan.
In true Dora Heirs fashion, we get a good story about real life issues and the people faced with them. I really enjoyed this story and am looking forward to more!!!
Cammie isn't interested in a player, but can't seem to stay away from Keegan.
In true Dora Heirs fashion, we get a good story about real life issues and the people faced with them. I really enjoyed this story and am looking forward to more!!!
December 9, 2017
When a hardworking and dedicated social worker, and a handsome fire captain with a wounded heart, give in to their attraction, the sparks ignite. Both the primary and the secondary characters are well developed and make the reader long for the next book. The chemistry between Cammie and Keegan sizzles, but the obstacles they face make the reader wonder if they’ll ever have their happily ever after. This sweet romance will capture your heart from the start.
November 15, 2017
I loved this book. Reads very well. Characters are well developed. Continuity seems intact. The love story is fantastic. Moves nicely and I absolutely love the handling and resolution of the relationship challenges.
I received an ARC from the author. The opinions expressed are my own.
I received an ARC from the author. The opinions expressed are my own.
April 11, 2019
Romance, clean; hints at loose lifestyle of one of the characters; mild faith elements
This was a first read for me for this author. I will definitely look at her again. While the male MC had multiple failed relationships (not detailed) you definitely knew he slept around, so not a perfect read for those seeking truly clean reads. No detailed or explicit scenes however.
Cammie and Keegan's fall over years for both of them, was an interesting read. Keegan's change of heart as he realizes the extent of his feelings for Cammie was a poignant, reflective read for me, and his feelings changed him so much, that it was interesting to read this catharsis for him. The military background hinted out (no complete details re the loss of his friend) was an interesting back story for me. More of a 3.5 for me as a reader, some interesting twists and turns, and liked the side characters so rounded up.
This was a first read for me for this author. I will definitely look at her again. While the male MC had multiple failed relationships (not detailed) you definitely knew he slept around, so not a perfect read for those seeking truly clean reads. No detailed or explicit scenes however.
Cammie and Keegan's fall over years for both of them, was an interesting read. Keegan's change of heart as he realizes the extent of his feelings for Cammie was a poignant, reflective read for me, and his feelings changed him so much, that it was interesting to read this catharsis for him. The military background hinted out (no complete details re the loss of his friend) was an interesting back story for me. More of a 3.5 for me as a reader, some interesting twists and turns, and liked the side characters so rounded up.
August 6, 2020
The Attraction
Keegan, the Fire Chief or the Merriville Fire Department, has quite the reputation as a lady 's man. Commie, a beautiful Social Worker, has been extremely attracted to him for a long time, but stays far away from him until an injuried little boy is taken to the hospital because his Mother's boyfriend beat him badly. Commie hurries there to see Jayden, but also runs into Keegan there. At one time, Keegan even dated Shasta, Jayden's Mom. He didn't even know she had a son! He never stayed in a relationship with any of the gals who he dated. But he realized that if he was truly interested in Cammie, he would have to be different because she was not the same type of woman that he normally dated.Did he want to keep living the same way or did he want a "forever love"? He has to figure that out for himself. And what about Cammie? Should she take a chance on that handsome fireman who makes her heart pound?
Keegan, the Fire Chief or the Merriville Fire Department, has quite the reputation as a lady 's man. Commie, a beautiful Social Worker, has been extremely attracted to him for a long time, but stays far away from him until an injuried little boy is taken to the hospital because his Mother's boyfriend beat him badly. Commie hurries there to see Jayden, but also runs into Keegan there. At one time, Keegan even dated Shasta, Jayden's Mom. He didn't even know she had a son! He never stayed in a relationship with any of the gals who he dated. But he realized that if he was truly interested in Cammie, he would have to be different because she was not the same type of woman that he normally dated.Did he want to keep living the same way or did he want a "forever love"? He has to figure that out for himself. And what about Cammie? Should she take a chance on that handsome fireman who makes her heart pound?
February 9, 2021
This story is about Cammie who is a social worker. She is trying to get a program started
to help abused, neglected children as well as training the parents to be better parents and
providers.
Cammie's BFF is a fire fighter Nic, who marrying another fire fighter. Captain Keegan Madison
is standing in for Nic's father and Cammie is Nic's maid of honour.
Cammie has had a crush on the Captain for some time, but Keegan is not ready to be in an ongoing
relationship. He has issues that he is trying to forget - his mother leaving his Dad and him when
he was very young, one of his best friends that died while over seas with Keegan and the other Seals.
Cammie's boss is vetoing the program she wants to start, so she starts applying to other places where she might be able to get the program started.
The story evolves around these two characters, as well as the others members of the Fire Fighters and their spouses/girlfiuends.
Looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
to help abused, neglected children as well as training the parents to be better parents and
providers.
Cammie's BFF is a fire fighter Nic, who marrying another fire fighter. Captain Keegan Madison
is standing in for Nic's father and Cammie is Nic's maid of honour.
Cammie has had a crush on the Captain for some time, but Keegan is not ready to be in an ongoing
relationship. He has issues that he is trying to forget - his mother leaving his Dad and him when
he was very young, one of his best friends that died while over seas with Keegan and the other Seals.
Cammie's boss is vetoing the program she wants to start, so she starts applying to other places where she might be able to get the program started.
The story evolves around these two characters, as well as the others members of the Fire Fighters and their spouses/girlfiuends.
Looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
September 27, 2021
With a firefighter/paramedic in my immediate family I have a soft spot for firefighter stories. Add in children and I am totally hooked. I truly believe social workers dealing with children and child abuse have one of the toughest jobs in the world. Cammie Parkson walks that fine line trying to figure out what is in the best interest of the child, unfortunately only hindsight is 20/20. Fire Captain Keegan Madison believes he knows what is best for little Jayden, even more that Cammie. This belief put a big roadblock to any romance. I love the romance, the action and the Christian basis of this story.
May 6, 2020
Cammie is a amazing woman. She is always there to help the children when they needed her. Keegan is fighting his past live which causes him to have a bad reputation. When these two finally stop fighting their feelings for each other everything will change. The author will have you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens next. You will feel God working throughout this wonderful book. I had the honor to review this book for the author for a honest review. I would give this book a higher rating than a five star review if I could.
June 22, 2024
Setting Fire to Love
Cam I and Keegan - Two people who always seem to bring sparks, not the good kind. Will they ever settle into a relationship or just remain fractious when around each other? Being a fire fighter and a very warm hearted man when it comes to those in need, especially young kids, he and Cammi run across each other often. Nik, a female firefighter, is a dear friend of Cammi. So, anytime Cammi visits the fire station she also sees Keegan, who is a big ladies man, someone who turns Cammi off. A beautiful story by Dora. Give her a try.
Cam I and Keegan - Two people who always seem to bring sparks, not the good kind. Will they ever settle into a relationship or just remain fractious when around each other? Being a fire fighter and a very warm hearted man when it comes to those in need, especially young kids, he and Cammi run across each other often. Nik, a female firefighter, is a dear friend of Cammi. So, anytime Cammi visits the fire station she also sees Keegan, who is a big ladies man, someone who turns Cammi off. A beautiful story by Dora. Give her a try.
February 19, 2018
Nothing like a Fire Captain!
I enjoyed this story quite a bit! I am married to a Fire Captain, so much of the story rang true! The stress and the heartbreak on the job, the need to have someone to come home to. The camaraderie between the crew was special as well. I also understood Cammie’s worries and concerns- about her job, about him, and about the importance of helping others become stronger, better people.
I enjoyed this story quite a bit! I am married to a Fire Captain, so much of the story rang true! The stress and the heartbreak on the job, the need to have someone to come home to. The camaraderie between the crew was special as well. I also understood Cammie’s worries and concerns- about her job, about him, and about the importance of helping others become stronger, better people.
September 20, 2018
Fully Involved, fully sweet
Cammie and Keegan bristle each other in the beginning, but oh how their kisses become sweet and heated. Definitely a sweet and clean romance, but with a little more heat than in most Christian fiction. And, I like that...real life, real romance. Keegan works through some tough issues of his past. Cammie steps out of some of her comfort to take a few risks. It all works out in the end. I'll definitely be looking for more by Dora Hiers.
Cammie and Keegan bristle each other in the beginning, but oh how their kisses become sweet and heated. Definitely a sweet and clean romance, but with a little more heat than in most Christian fiction. And, I like that...real life, real romance. Keegan works through some tough issues of his past. Cammie steps out of some of her comfort to take a few risks. It all works out in the end. I'll definitely be looking for more by Dora Hiers.
September 27, 2020
The bloom of love
I really loved this story! Keegan and cammie were both very strong and a great couple first as good friends who suddenly seemed to unexpectedly fall in love and got married. But with some sad times in between when Sammie accepted a new job that took her away to virginia, which caused some heart aches for both of them . Love won in the end however and the lived a wonderful life together with their twin daughters !
I really loved this story! Keegan and cammie were both very strong and a great couple first as good friends who suddenly seemed to unexpectedly fall in love and got married. But with some sad times in between when Sammie accepted a new job that took her away to virginia, which caused some heart aches for both of them . Love won in the end however and the lived a wonderful life together with their twin daughters !
March 31, 2021
The characters were really well done. The sharing of their backstories came organically, and their reactions fit those backgrounds. Theirs is a slow growing romance, when they finally decided to try for more-than-friends.
The bulk of the story is not overtly Christian, but there is a mention of going to church. At the end, though, there are praises to God.
And, I love that the cover looks like a street in Tuscany!
The bulk of the story is not overtly Christian, but there is a mention of going to church. At the end, though, there are praises to God.
And, I love that the cover looks like a street in Tuscany!
February 22, 2022
Fully Involved
Dora Hiers is a fairly “new to me” author I have been glad to have found. She tells wonderful Christian based stories. This particular book is about Cammie, a social worker, and Keegan, captain of the fire department and a womanizer. Cammie seems to captivate him. They become better acquainted through their common desire to help children. Can Cammie tame the womanizer or does she even want to try?
Dora Hiers is a fairly “new to me” author I have been glad to have found. She tells wonderful Christian based stories. This particular book is about Cammie, a social worker, and Keegan, captain of the fire department and a womanizer. Cammie seems to captivate him. They become better acquainted through their common desire to help children. Can Cammie tame the womanizer or does she even want to try?
June 1, 2023
Very good book. Cammie didn't want to get her heart broken so she cautious with him but there was no reason to worry. All that playboy persona was just a facade, he really liked her but was afraid of her leaving him, so it was easier to not be with her at all. Keegan was sweet, he really cared for her and wanted more, he just wanted her to see him for him, and she did. I loved them, they were so good together
April 2, 2020
This was a wonderful beginning to this new series which is set in a fire station. The main characters were a firefighter who was battling his own personal wounds and a beautiful and compassionate social worker. Their romance was clean but still had a lot of sizzle and the story sometimes took turns that were unpredictable. I enjoyed it!
June 18, 2018
It was a cute story. There was not a lot of depth to the storyline, beyond good looks, beautiful people, but there was some good talk about the work that social workers do beyond just the poor viewpoint of CPS.
August 9, 2018
Fully Involved
Loved Keegan and Cammie's story. Keegan was a player never giving a woman a chance until Cammie. Cammie didn't want to get involved with another player. She's been through it more then once. Something about Keegan draws her in.
Sweet clean romance.
Loved Keegan and Cammie's story. Keegan was a player never giving a woman a chance until Cammie. Cammie didn't want to get involved with another player. She's been through it more then once. Something about Keegan draws her in.
Sweet clean romance.
February 10, 2019
A Beautiful Romance
This was a beautiful romance about overcoming obstacles to find love.
I loved the amazing story and characters.
This book is recommended for those who love Christian romance.
This was a beautiful romance about overcoming obstacles to find love.
I loved the amazing story and characters.
This book is recommended for those who love Christian romance.
January 2, 2021
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She’s a social worker, he’s a firefighter. He’s a player and even though she’s very attracted she won’t go there. But he’s attracted to her too and decides to change his life to be worthy of her.
She’s a social worker, he’s a firefighter. He’s a player and even though she’s very attracted she won’t go there. But he’s attracted to her too and decides to change his life to be worthy of her.
March 28, 2021
It was a most interesting read from page to page, wondering what would happen next, thus making it hard to put down, for a rest!! I absolutely love this writer, and highly recommend this book, exciting with a very happen ending.
April 4, 2021
Awesome book
I love how the captain could face down fires but could not face how he fealt about cammi who loved him so much then started having dreams that they were getting married and having twins which all came true
I love how the captain could face down fires but could not face how he fealt about cammi who loved him so much then started having dreams that they were getting married and having twins which all came true
October 18, 2021
Awww
Cammy is Nic's best friend, who has been smitten with Keegan since she first meet him. Keegan likes her but isn't ready to settle down. He likes the ladies or so he tells himself. Can he change, will she won him over. Oh such a great story.
Cammy is Nic's best friend, who has been smitten with Keegan since she first meet him. Keegan likes her but isn't ready to settle down. He likes the ladies or so he tells himself. Can he change, will she won him over. Oh such a great story.
October 18, 2022
Fantastic Book!
This story is so refreshing and enlightening. You never know how your Christian way of living can affect someone else's life. This story helps you see how important it is to live out your Christian faith.
This story is so refreshing and enlightening. You never know how your Christian way of living can affect someone else's life. This story helps you see how important it is to live out your Christian faith.
September 18, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyable story. Cammi and Keegan are amazing, really well written characters. Their issues draw you right in as they each deal with them. I loved how the epilogue matched Cammi’s “vision”.
January 23, 2018
Sweet Romance
This is a very sweet and enjoyable romance with sweet moments and heartwarming characters that will lead you on an enjoyable journey.
This is a very sweet and enjoyable romance with sweet moments and heartwarming characters that will lead you on an enjoyable journey.
February 2, 2018
Good
this story brings people together that are in area of fire fighters and people who they work with.the support they give eachorther
this story brings people together that are in area of fire fighters and people who they work with.the support they give eachorther
September 16, 2019
Cute
This was a very cute story and was a very easy quick read, I picked it out for the firefighter part.
This was a very cute story and was a very easy quick read, I picked it out for the firefighter part.
May 10, 2020
A heartearming story.
Well written, down to earth characters and real life issues.
Well written, down to earth characters and real life issues.
May 21, 2020
Pretty good
Very good story, though a little over the top on chemistry. Well-written, not too many errors. Looking forward to the next installment.
Very good story, though a little over the top on chemistry. Well-written, not too many errors. Looking forward to the next installment.
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