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He makes his own rules. He's going to make me follow them.

I work alongside firefighters, so I know how to handle musclebound roughnecks, but Blaise Tompkins is in a league of his own. The night we met, I threw a glass of wine in his face, then ended up shoved against the wall with my panties on the floor and my arousal dripping down my thighs, screaming out climax after shameful climax with my well-punished bottom still burning.

I've got a series of arsons to get to the bottom of, and finding out that the infuriatingly sexy brute who spanked me like a naughty little girl will be helping me with the investigation seemed like the last thing I needed, until somebody hurled a rock through my window in an effort to scare me away from the case. Now having a big, strong man around doesn't seem like such a bad idea...

Publisher's Note: Torched includes spankings and sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book.

263 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 12, 2019

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2,794 reviews40 followers
September 22, 2019
Torched A Rough Firefighter Romance by Piper Stone Torched: A Rough Firefighter Romance By: Piper Stone
EveryThing Gett'n "Torched" Around Here, ONLY Some Are "Torched" In GOOD Ways!
Things are gett'n "Torched," & I'm NOT talk'n 'bout just MY Behind!
Ohhh NO! There's an Arsonist light'n things UP, leav'n NOTHING but "Torched" Evidence for ME to find!
As to MY Sweet BackSide...
Well... Let's just say That's gett'n "Torched" & ALL lit UP by a certain FireFighter!
And let ME just say...THAT H€@T is Incendiary!
When we're together there's lots of SNAPS, CRACKS, & POPS with those Almost Never-Ending O, O, O's!
I definitely feel ALL wrung out, just like a "Torched" MarshMallow!
Alas, EveryThing cannot be all PLAY...
As the Evidence mounts Against a certain SomeBody...
And that's when things get TRULY Dangerous,
Cuz NOW the "Torched" Targets Changed...
Uhhh Ohhh! LOOK OUT...
Cuz, They might just be try'n to START com'n AFTER US!
But Heaven HELP 'em if that's Sooo,
As they May find themselves "Torched" & in a Cell!
This book contains BDSM elements & is intended for readers over 18; NOW, if that's not your type of Reading Genre, please don't dip your toes into this book, as you won't enjoy IT. Plus, leaving an unfavorable review, because it's not your cup of tea, is unfair to the author. That said, you know what to Expect... Sooo, if this is your JAM, GO Ahead & One-Click!
I was granted an ARC of Piper Stone's "Torched: A Rough Firefighter Romance" via B00|{$P®0UT. I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time... Happy Reading!
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9,119 reviews49 followers
September 20, 2019
Genevieve is checking out the city she will now be working in. While at a bar she throws a drink in a guy’s face, he ends up following her to the ladies’ room and he decides to punish her with a spanking for being disrespectful. Genevieve is the new fire inspector and she is shocked to find out she will be working with Blaise, the guy who punished her. Sparks fly between them but when Genevieve is in danger because of the investigation will Blaise keep her safe? Fast-paced steamy and intense read with great chemistry and a story and really draws you in, I was hooked from beginning to end. I loved it.
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16.4k reviews218 followers
October 1, 2019
One sexy read!

This was just an incredible story! Blaise and Genevieve was just an awesome pair! The story was one exciting read. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys hot firemen and sexy ladies!
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107 reviews2 followers
June 3, 2021
One of the better romances!

I’ve been becoming quite jaded with romance on KU lately...a lot of flunkers and very few diamonds. This one is one of the better ones! I throughly enjoyed this story, the plot was not too farfetched although I don’t know if this would actually hold up in real life. There were some questionable scenes but the point was, the story took me on a thrilling adventure with some steammyyyyy scenes. Will be reading more books by this author.
323 reviews5 followers
March 26, 2022
sexy & suspenseful.

Dom/Sub erotica. Not for the faint of heart in the sex department. I really liked it! Blaise and Genevieve had an instant connection in the bar (that’s pretty taboo) and they fell in love really fast. Both broken from past guilt.

If you’re looking for something with a lot of sex, this is a winner. It’s well written and pretty hot. The underlying story about solving the arson cases was really interesting. I was surprised at the en
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540 reviews16 followers
March 22, 2024
Why can I not stop reading these?!?

Three things; beginning was hot as fuck (was on pins and needles waiting for these two to 'officially' meet), Blaise deserved someone so much better (that felt like cheating) and I really think the term daddy dom was misused when what was meant was sadist. Nothing about the quick peek or explanation sounded even remotely close to being a daddy dom....like at all!
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2,453 reviews1 follower
June 11, 2020
Torched: A Rough Firefighter Romamce

This was hot like fire. Kinky going-ons in the sex club that Fire Investigator Genevieve Gregoryfrequents. She meets Lieutenant Brandon "Blaise" Tompkins at Station 19 and he becomes her Dom & she the submissive.

I would recommend this guilty pleasure.
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1,153 reviews82 followers
May 7, 2021
Was enjoying it for the most part but that bad feeling in the back of my mind wouldn’t let up...and then...oooop there it is. I don’t understand continuing or having a non-sexual/sexual control situation with someone in authority over you???
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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698 reviews2 followers
July 6, 2020
Good book

A little different. Some realistic characters... not rich billionaire types. Good story line and good characters. I will read another booknby this author.
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64 reviews
September 28, 2020
Page turner

Be prepared to read all night and not be able to put this one down. Just the right amount of sex, romance, and mystery to keep you hooked. Great read.
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524 reviews153 followers
September 20, 2019
"He wasn’t taking no for an answer, not at this moment. In fact, he was claiming what had been promised to him. One. Bad. Girl."



This is my first read from this author, but the blurb was too interesting to pass up. It promised both a attention grabbing suspense as well as a down and dirty D/s tale......it delivered on ALL fronts. While there were a few "issues" with the ARC I received, I can't praise it enough for being able to combine two seemingly different "plots" into one well put together story.

"I wanted to wear his stripes, a confirmation of our building relationship."

Told in dual POV, this standalone is just as mysterious as it is absolutely delicious. It does have a HEA with no cliffys. Because it contains elements of the BDSM lifestyle, it may be a trigger for some. This is in no way "dark", never crossing over that line.

"He tasted like his favorite whiskey, only this time laced with something brutally controlling."

New to Charlotte after accepting the position of Fire Investigator, Genevieve finds herself bent over being spanked in a bar bathroom by a hot and rugged stranger. One night of hot passion and her fantasies coming to life is all she can give herself. But even after that night, she can't stop thinking about it. She knows she will never see him again and its for the best, she has a job to do and firefighters to prove herself to. Little does she know that she will soon come face to face with her dominating stranger.....at his firehouse on one of her very first inspections.....

"Then we locked eyes. Then we recognized each other. Then the magic of what had occurred between us was destroyed. Jane and Fred. Both imposters."

Blaise is one of the city's best firefighters but he doesn't play by all the rules. Known for speaking his mind and ruffling feathers, the last thing he wants to do is waste time with the new fire inspector. But when he discovers the new investigator is none other than the perfect submissive he had his way with, he wants to do more than just assist her with the string of arson cases she's investigating. She needs a firm hand and he is just the Dominant to give it to her. But when she starts to get to close to the truth in her investigation and threats are made, he feels the need to protect her even more. And with the arsons hitting closer to home, its more important than ever to stop those responsible before its too late.

"The dichotomy of her softness to my rough exterior was an almost intimidating intoxication. She was my drug, my fix. The realization was startling."

They both have secrets from their past, secrets that could destroy everything before they even get started. But when you find the perfect catalyst to fulfill every dark desire, what would you risk to keep them? Are some secrets too much to recover from? Or can these two save both their city and their relationship before either go up in smoke?

“I’m going to explore every inch of your body.” I heard the gravelly sound of my voice, the extreme hunger infused in every word. “And you’ll be disciplined for every infraction.”

Overall, I found this to be a fantastic read. A true page turner, it had the perfect mix of heart stopping suspense and lip biting erotica. You will question everything and everyone until the very end. There were some issues with typos throughout as well as some overused words and terms (I don't think I've ever seen QUIVER used more in any other book), but its hard to deny what a phenomenal job Piper did in writing this story. Its paced well and the plot flows smoothly without any extra-ness to fill up pages.

“You play like you want a dominating figure in your life then you turn the tables. I’m not wired like that. I didn’t realize this was just a game to you or I certainly would’ve played it differently.”

If I were you I would add this to your TBR shelf ASAP. Its one of those that no matter your fav sub-genre in romance is, there is no doubt you can read this and be thoroughly sated by the time you turn the last page.

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

"Where ya thinkin’? I’ll go anywhere with you.”

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343 reviews5 followers
November 11, 2019
I really enjoyed reading this story because it has a very good story line that isn't a bunch of fluff. There is some D/S that may be considered slightly dark, but not bad. You get to see it from both points of views which I think is great.

Genevieve has moved from Atlanta, GA to Charlotte, NC and is not the Arson Investigator for the city. This isn't taken too well because she has no experience as a firefighter, just an investigator. The new slick mayor hired her to not only investigate any suspicious fires, but also to go over all the fire stations to evaluate both the personnel and equipment to give any suggestions to help make them better, do they need more help, less help, new equipment, more equipment. It seems that there have been several suspicious fires that haven't been investigated and she means to get to the bottom of every one of them. It also seems like all the fire stations thinks that she is there to make them look bad or to close them down. She goes to a local bar after she has moved to town but hasn't started work yet. She hooks up with a Hottie and they both need what the other has to offer. They didn't exchange names or numbers but when she shows up at his fire station, there are sparks.

Blaise is one of the best fire fighters the city has, but he does not follow any rules. He doesn't care if it is unsafe to go into a fire if there is one single person trapped in there. It seems like every week he is toted as a Hero, but it doesn't help it when he keeps getting reprimanded. He is a hit it and quit it guy. No ties. When he has a scorcher of a night with a total stranger, where he likes a little domination with discipline, that is just what she wants and needs. But when he finds out that she may be trying to sabotage the stations, he can't have it.

The only part that was a bit of a downer is when he finds out that she is still seeing her old Dom from Atlanta and hasn't shared that with him. Is it cheating without penetration but she is naked on a St. Andrews Cross getting whipped by him?

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
3,396 reviews28 followers
September 22, 2019
WoW AN AMAZING STORYLINE AND FABULOUS CHARACTERS = A OUTSTANDING READ SO HOT!!!!!!

Blaise Tompkins just wants to have a drink, sat at the bar when the lady in the chair beside him is rude for no reason other than she is probably having a bad day. He feels the sexual tension coming off her and he knows what she want/needs so he follows her in to the bathroom and gives her the spanking she needs. No names are told, the sexual release is enough for each of them, or is it?? Then the next night they are set up by a friend and once again end up getting what each want. They pretend to be Fred and Jane a one night thing. Genevieve is a true submissive who needs a strong man to take her in to hand. There isn't anything she doesn't like to do in the BDSM world and Blaise is a true Dom who loves to give what a sub needs.
Fire Investigator, Genevieve knows she is not going to be welcomed by the fire fighters but she has a job to be done. But what she wasn't expecting was to see Blaise at one of the fire stations. The fire department are struggling with an arson and Genieve wants to get to the bottom of it as much as the fire fighters.
Now that they both know who each other are, they agree to stay apart but when Genevieve has a brick with a threat attached thrown through her window she goes running to Blaise. Blaise goes into protective Dom mode and it isn't long before the pair cant keep their hands off each other and set out to keep their relationship secret.

OMG THIS BOOK IS SOOOOO HOT ITS LIKE AN INFERNO. THERE IS SO MUCH GOING ON. SO MANY TWISTS AND TURNS. I COULDNT PUT IT DOWN. THE STORYLINE IS OUTSTANDING AND THE CHARACTERS ARE VERY LIKABLE. AND THE PASSION WOOOOOHOOOOO IT IS LIKE A VOLCANO ERUPTING THE HOTTEST REDDEST LAVA!!!!! EXCEPT FOR THE MAJOR I DIDNT LIKE HIM FROM THE VERY FIRST MEETING. I DIDNT WANT THIS BOOK TO END ITS A FANTASTIC READ. ONE OF THE BEST BOOK IVE READ IN A WHILE AND I READ ALOT!!!!
BRILLIANT READ!!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
3,185 reviews
October 6, 2019
Genevieve went to a bar in her new city of Charlotte, NC. She was scoping out the place, looking at various hangouts, being new to the area. She spotted a man at the bar, but he rubbed her the wrong way with his comments, so she tossed her wine in his face and left bar...but it didn't end there as he followed her when she slipped into the ladies room, came in and spanked her for being disrespectful...which turned her on as she was a natural submissive. She was also the new Fire Investigator, hired from out of town by the newly elected mayor. He was trying to save money by shutting down firehouses or letting go firefighters on the force. Brendan, or Blaise, as he preferred to be called was a not happy with the new mayor's position, very vocally so, and had a nose for arson, noticing several happening lately...he's who spanked Genevieve at the bar...So when she shows up to check out the firehouses in town, they clash...both are into BDSM and their white hot attraction scares both, but you will need to read this suspense-filled tale to see what happens. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
760 reviews7 followers
February 4, 2020
Genevieve is an inexperienced Fire Investigator hired in Charlotte, North Carolina. Blaise is a veteran Firefighter. This is a new job for Genevieve, in a new town, and she is surrounded by mostly strangers, who can think of nothing worse than a female fire inspector. On one of her first nights in town Genevieve and Blaise bump into each other in a crowded bar. She is uncalled for nasty and rude to him. He follows her into the bathroom and the sparks fly. Neither seems to be able to forget the other. Blaise is a strong Dominant and Genevieve a submissive who is searching for the man who can handle her. With Blaise, their interaction is HOT, sexy, erotic, kinky and fulfilling for both of them.

In addition to their burgeoning romance, they must each deal with secrets from their past. Genevieve must also work her way around threats and manipulative characters. Both Genevieve and Blaise find themselves faced with arson, murder and deceit that must be investigated and hopefully solved.

This story kept my interest from beginning to end. Read it to see if the mysteries are solved and romance survives.
1,913 reviews9 followers
September 21, 2019
Settle in for a steamy read with Blaise and Genevieve
This is my first book by Piper and will definitely be on the look out for more. Genevieve meets Blaise at the bar and they practically combust with the sparks flying between them that night, but Genevieve walks out with no promise of a next time. Then the backlash begins from the firefighters over her appointment as the new fire inspector by the mayor, because she is not a firefighter. So her best friend has her on a blind date with Blaise and they’re back to some intense play. But when Blaise and Genevieve come face to face at Blaise’s fire station, all hopes of a future get put on the back burner. That is until Genevieve is threatened and turns to Blaise for help. Will Blaise and Genevieve solve the arson cases and have a future with each other? You have to read to find out and will not want to put the book down until you turned the last page!
6,556 reviews27 followers
September 22, 2019
This is another great BDSM romance from the very talented Piper Stone her firefighters are always super hot alphas and her heroines may be subs but they sure hold their own against their Doms.

This is Genevieve and Brendan's(Blaise) story she is new to the area and is checking out the local bars when a man comes onto her when his comments offend her she throws her wine in his face this is Blaise he follows her into the ladies and quickly tans her behind for her disrespect (she is natural sub so this turns her on) Blaise is a firefighter int he town a town where the mayor is closing firehouses and he is quite vocal in his protests he is also quite good at spotting Arson and he believes they have an arsonist working ion the town When the new arson investigator visit his fire house he is stunned to find out it is Genevieve Can these two work together will they form a relationship can they also live in a BDSM relationship You will have to read to see
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4,225 reviews35 followers
September 18, 2019
Wonderful suspense romance!!!

This is a great story with wonderful down to earth characters. Genevieve is in Charlotte to start a new job as fire investigator and she ends up having a run in with Blaise at a local bar. They have an intense sexual encounter and then part ways. They end up being brought back together by a mutual friend, but still don't exchange names. Then they find themselves thrown together through their jobs, because Blaise is a firefighter and of course Genevieve is now the city's new fire investigator. There have been a lot of arsons recently and the fire department is under scrutiny and possible budget cuts. This is a wonderfully suspenseful, steamy read and I highly recommend it!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
2,864 reviews18 followers
September 22, 2019
Have a fire extinguisher nearby......

The heat/chemistry between Genevieve and Blaise is immediate and incindiery!
A few provacative words and a glass of tossed wine starts an incredible relationship full of dominance, submission and spankings. They are drawn to each other aginst their will, like moths to the flames. Both of them are scarred from past traumatic experiences and each looks for redemption in their own way.
Set against a backdrop of firefighters, arson, danger, mystery, intrigue, manipulations, conspiracy, murder, secrets, lies, betrayals, redemption, forgiveness, new beginnings, second chances and scorching sex, this story grabs hold of you and takes you on a wild, sexy, emotional chemistry laden action packed ride!!
571 reviews1 follower
October 12, 2019
Hot and steamy


She is the new fire inspector, already hated because she has no fire fighting experience. She does prove her worth.
Blaise is a heroic fire fighter, somewhat domineering, loved by most, except the Mayor. Inspector Genevieve Gregory and Lt. Blaise Tompkins meet in a seedy bar, had a wild night, and never thought they would see each other again. Even though they had a connection, they were explosive together. They do meet again.
They fight together towards resolving the arson fires, but through a series of misunderstandings, they take a break from each other.
I would definitely recommend as this book has insta love, hot and steamy loving, angsty relationship issues and a who done it sub plot. Great read.
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3,775 reviews63 followers
September 17, 2019
Wow, the first scene in the bathroom............just wow! This was such a hot story. Blaise and Genevieve make you think of steamy nights but there is something going on in town. Fires are being set and lives are being destroyed. Blaise is a fireman and Genevieve is the one investigating the fires. They're hot for each other but she is holding secrets that might destroy their relationship. When he finds out, it's over but is it really. She's in danger and Blaise is the only one who can save her from someone who wants her dead. Drama, intrigue, and did I mention a LOT of hot times together? I love this story and all the emotions it created!
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416 reviews9 followers
September 18, 2019
I always expect an arousing read from Piper Stone, and "Torched" is no different. There's plenty of heat (skipping a pun there, you're welcome) early on, but this story relies more an the relationship and on-going plot development than some of her previous works. Blaise and Genevieve care about each other fairly early on with no love-hate angle going for the most part. There's is plenty of intrigue though, and their difficulties are with their own demons and the whomever/why-ever serial arsonist than each other.

Plenty of romance here, and spanking, and general butt stuff. Thus making it another highly recommended read from me.

♛**.。✿❤・:*:・
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4,190 reviews
September 19, 2019
I would give this 3.5 stars. It was ok, but there was something off with this book. I don't know if I overlooked important pieces of the mystery, or what. I kept trying to pull the pieces of the investigation together and it just wasn't gelling for me.

Blaise and Genevieve's relationship was steamy and intense, but the romance was not the primary focus of the book. I would have to give it more thought, but the beginning of the book and the way Genevieve was feeling did not connect with the end of the book to me.

I would recommend you read this book and judge for yourself. It was not a bad read, but there were parts that did not hold my interest.
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14k reviews163 followers
September 20, 2019
I loved this book and its perfect blend of scorching heat and suspense. Plenty of sparks fly both in and ouside of the bedroom, as Blaise and Genevieve's romance unfolds. This book has a strong and very entertaining storyline that will quickly capture and hold your interest. I thought that Genevieve and Blaise were a made for each other couple and not simply because he was a dominate and she was a natural submissive. I felt thay shared a powerful connection that was both physical and emotional. Drama, danger, intrigue, mystery and secrets are woven into the book and they all help to create one very enjoyable read. Of my own accord I am posting a truthful review.
110 reviews1 follower
September 21, 2019
Action packed romance with great characters. The story is wonderfully written with suspense, hot and spicy with lots of steamy scenes throughout.
Genevieve is a strong and feisty has just moved to Charlotte as the new fire investigator. She has an intense encounter Blaise at the local bar. They run into each other a few more times how long before they figure out they will be working together. These two will keep you turning the pages to see what will happen next. You must get this one you will love it.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
3,217 reviews26 followers
September 24, 2019
This was a great BDSM, suspenseful read by Piper Stone. Local firefighter Blaise stopped by the local bar for a drink when he meets Genevieve. Her rude attitude earns her a spanking when he follows her to the bathroom. Despite having her fantasies come to life with the sexy stranger, Genevieve leaves knowing she will never see him again. Unknown to Blaise, Genevieve is the new fire inspector. Blaise knows she is his perfect submissive and he is the perfect Dom for her. When they realize Genevieve will be investigating the string of arsons, they agree to back off. But when her investigation threatens Genevieve, Blaise will stop at nothing to protect her. Definitely recommend.
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213 reviews5 followers
September 25, 2019
Piper Stone has the golden touch when it comes to writing books. She is a master in the craft and will keep you entranced from page one to the final page. Torched has a lot of brilliant qualities that will keep you coming back for more. There is Sex, kinky sex, murder, mystery and more sex all rolled up into one book. The mystery of a whodunnit is brilliant and will keep you reading to find out more. Genevieve and Blaise will keep you entertained and hot under the collar. I adore her as a writer and there is just a handful of writers that can keep me entertained. You won’t be disappointed but be prepared this is a smoking hot book well deserving of a firefighter romance.
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3,411 reviews1 follower
September 30, 2019
I am not sure that I even know where to begin writing a review for this because it is truly an awesome experience.

Let me start by saying, READ THE BLURB!
If you aren't into what is described there or have an aversion to it, don't read this book.
If you are cool and open-minded, this book is steamy and amazing and you're sure to end up with a smile on your face when all is said and done.

I loved everything about it - the characters, the plot, the emotion, the writing, and the ability that the author had to tell me a story that had me wanting this book to go on and on.

I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.
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