Stoke My Fire

by Ali Parker

Set in Chicago, IL — He needs a date for his company Christmas party, but hates the idea of finding someone. He hires an escort, and they clash like hell at first, but soon the holiday spirit turns that fire into lust.

119 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 11, 2017

About the author

Ali Parker is a full-time contemporary and new adult romance writer with more than a hundred and twenty books behind her. She loves coffee, watching a great movie, and hanging out with her hubs. By hanging out, she means making out. The man is hot. Hello.
She’s a creative at heart and loves coming up with more ideas than any one person should be allowed to access. She lives in Tennessee with her hubs, teenage son, two grown daughters, and two love-of-her-life grandbabies! Telling a good story that revives hope, reminds us of love, and gives a vacation from life is all she’s up to.

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Reviews

[MJM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sizzling AttraChris is an older man who has got a job working as a marketing communications advisor which he got with help from his best friend Stacie. When the Christmas |Work's party looms Chris is worried because one of the co-workers is being a nuisance even stalking him to the loo! So he is advised to hire an escort to be his girlfriend for the night. Chris thinks this is a great idea and chooses Sarah from her on-line profile. The moment that Chris and Sarah meet is far beyond what either ever expected. The attraction between them sizzles throughout the evening and she certainly has no problem 'protecting' him from the stalker co-worker! But the evening doesn't end there as the lust and passion between them takes their breath away and they spend the night together. But Chris must first solve the mystery of what Sarah is keeping from him as he does not understand her being an escort and she is so hesitant about discussing it. Will she reveal the truth and let him help her if he can? Only Ali Parker, Blythe Reid, Weston Parker and Zoey Reid can write scenes so steamy and yet so erotic and actually romantic. They build up the story with their believable characters and have you enthralled form page one to the very end of the story where you can relax and enjoy their HEA in the Christmas season. This is book 7 of The 12 days of Christmas written by these four very successful authors. I really enjoyed the story and kept hoping for them to have their own HEA. A lovely story that is a perfect fit in the series. They do not have to be read in the numeric order and can be read as standalones. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED

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[Di · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short and steamy read about a marketing communications advisor, Chris, who needs a date pretending to be his girlfriend for an office party to stop the advances of a fellow co-worker. He decides to hire an escort and comes across Sarah and her profile at an agency. He doesn’t expect to be so into her and Sarah doesn’t expect to feel anything for the handsome older man either. As they spend time off the clock, Chris vows to help her with her situation as an escort, if there is one but first he has to get her to open up to him.
A great short steamy read with a man who finally finds something he wants to fight for and a woman who finally finds courage to stand up for herself thus giving each other a very Merry Christmas.
*I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book*

[Sac-Nicte Tamayo · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5
Genial.

La historia entre Christopher y Sarah empezó cuando él necesita una cita para la fiesta de la empresa y él renta los servicios de Sarah, luego de esa salida es cuando empiezan a interesarse por el otro y dan rienda suelta a sus sentimientos y se animan a dar ese salto al vacío para su relación.

La verdad es una historia que me encantó porque fue agradable leer como se fue desenvolviendo todo, sin reclamos ni celos, todo se habló y se resolvió y fue justo con la pizca de amor necesaria, es una historia que recomendaría y, también, me hubiera gustado que fuera un poco más larga.

[Jackie D · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Chris hires Sarah to be his escort for his Company Christmas Party, his goal was to keep the bloodhound at bay for a few hours and give others the idea he had a girlfriend.
What starts out as a business arrangement, becomes a wild, emotionally charged, heart bursting ride neither of them saw coming!
Another sexy romance Christmas story by some of my favorite Authors! This one, a tad on the darker side, with a suspenseful, kicking butt taking names feel surrounded by love awesomeness!
Loved every minute of it!

[Anne Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favourite book up to now of this fantastic Christmas series. Ali Parker always delivers a superb hot read with fantastic characters who are always believable and delivers great story lines. Christopher pays Sarah an escort to be his girlfriend at his works xmas do! What a perfect Christmas present he received. Sleazy Linc who owned the escort business was blackmailing girls to work for little pay. Naive Sarah was his perfect person to scam. This was a really hot stoking read and the perfect must read. This is my honest review of an ARC I received.

[Charlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christopher needs a date for his upcoming Christmas party, but since he’s busy with work, he hires an escort named Sarah to play the part. Neither expects any real feelings to come out of this arrangement, so they are both slightly surprised that there is chemistry between the pair. When they spend time together “off the clock” Christopher discovers that Sarah may be in a little trouble with the agency she works for. Can Christopher help Sarah with her problems? And will Christopher and Sarah have a normal relationship?
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another well written holiday story from these fabulous authors. Sarah's story is one that will pull at your heartstrings and hope she comes out on the other side of things and just be happy. Chris is a man who hasn't met Ms. Right yet but needs someone to help a woman at work know he isn't available. When Chris and Sarah meet (she's an escort), the chemistry is there right away and it sizzles. Can these two make each other happy, are they exactly what the other has been looking for? It's a quick and good read.

[Jaime · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stoke My Fire was another great holiday read in this series. Sarah is paid to escort Chris to his holiday party. Their chemistry was undeniable. I enjoyed not only the characters and their relationship, but also the intrigue surrounding the police investigation into the escort agency. The lawyer in me loves that drama as much as a sweet and sexy relationship. I really enjoyed this story.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book and voluntarily provided this honest review.

[Kristen Lewendon · Rating 5 out of 5]

An office Christmas party about to go wrong, and the only solution Chris can think of is to fake a girlfriend for the night. Where does he find this temporary girlfriend? Why, and escort agency of course. There’s a surprising amount of drama in here for what seems like such a straight forward story. Sarah has several secrets and all of them could spell big trouble for this budding romance.
I received a complimentary copy of this book.

[Book-Lovin-Momma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stoke My Fire was a quick, steamy read. I thoroughly enjoyed this latest Holiday novella. Christopher needed a date and ended up hiring an escort, Sarah. They may have started out rocky, but they felt the attraction between them. But Sarah has secrets. Can she ever have a normal relationship? Though it all happened pretty fast, it was still well rounded, and I loved the supporting characters as well.

[Tree Schwartz · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have to admit, this was my least favorite of the 12. The characters never drew me in and made me care. I felt like an outsider looking thru a window rather than a part of the story. I am glad this was not my first of the series, or I may not have committed to the remainder. Average read for me.

[Jacqueline Ellison · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sexy hot Christmas office party romance that was well written. The characters are fantastic and the storyline is amazing. Chris and Sarah have wonderful chemistry. I voluntarily received this book to review for my honest opinion.

[Laila Viking · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not much to write here. This is just an amazing story about two people that are the opposites of each other and then everything turns around. Great characters and twists.

I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lylian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Steamy, fast read. Chris had a problem, Sarah was the shield but I’m sure neither saw it coming. Loved it

[Modern · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stoke My Fire is a short story about the love that is found between an escort and her client. Though their initial business relationship was non sexual, the heat that emanated between them was hot. The plot of the story had plenty of drama filled with a bit of suspense and ultimately sweetness.
I received this book for a voluntary, completely honest and non incentivized review.

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awe, I think is my new favorite so far. Is it wrong I loved how broken Sarah was? I love Sarah and Chris. I can't say anything without spoilers. Get the book. So worth it. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book

[Kaye · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'd love to have Chris as my Christmas present.

What started out as a contract for escort services, will eventually end up to be the best thing that has ever happened to both of them. Notwithstanding the circumstances surrounding their first meeting, Chris and Sarah's story will be full of twistsand surprises that will warm your heart this season. A true Christmas magic!