Fully Involved :

by Lindy Bell

While passionately in love with his wife Katie, Andy also loves being a firefighter and when he is diagnosed with cancer, his whole world is turned upside down. What seemed so certain only days before, is now an unknown. Andy tries to protect Katie by not telling her, but her fears, and his increasing pain and moodiness only succeed in fueling a growing divide between them.

The fire station and its comradery are Andy’s refuge, but station officer Lt. Mike Bentley wages a vendetta against Andy, only making Andy more determined not to reveal weakness of any kind. In spite of Bentley, the C shift crew rallies to support Andy until events take a downward turn.

Firefighters face a myriad of dangers but invisible dangers can pose the greatest threat of all. Will courage, duty and even love be enough to save Andy from this unseen threat? If the worst should happen, would his greatest legacy be the love of the fire service or his love for his wife? Time can only tell because in the end, the unforeseen might have the greatest impact of all.

450 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 16, 2021

About the author

Lindy Bell has a deep respect and admiration for the fire service, which is strongly reflected in her debut novel, Brotherhood By Fire, and carried throughout the ensuing Beyond the Badge series. Through her firsthand research, Lindy immerses readers in the story with a vivid, authentic writing style, deeply connecting them to the characters’ lives and experiences. The next two books in the series — Brothers in Service and her debut young adult novel, To Become a Brother — continue the compelling, behind-the-walls look into the fire service and its legendary brotherhood. The upcoming fourth book, Embattled Brother, will conclude the series.

Lindy’s first book, Jane Austen Celebrates, is a showcase of Regency Era holidays and their impact on modern celebration traditions.

Along with conducting live book reviews, Lindy speaks to a variety of groups and organizations in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. She has also taught Continuing Adult and Professional Education courses at Southern Methodist University (SMU). A graduate of Abilene Christian University, Lindy currently lives in Plano, Texas, and enjoys spending her free time reading, cross stitching, and working with her local home congregation.

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Reviews

[Mary Linda Beall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lindy did a superb job of bringing us into the lives of firefighters and experiencing their loyalty and commitment to each other that is commonly referred to as the “brotherhood’. This book is also a beautiful love story between a husband and wife.

[Naturalbri (Bri Wignall) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who doesn’t love a story that involves firefighters? I know I do, especially if you get that and a romance that is teetering, but still clinging on with a passion and a few unforeseen turns in life, some bleak and some not.

Overall, a very well-written and brought to life story, it captures the moment well and really makes you part of the whole rollercoaster ride. the characters are fully created, with lots of detail and personality, which is so important to really creating something you can become part of.

This really was a wonderful read, and one I enjoyed start to finish. I highly recommend.

[Lily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall, I really enjoyed this story. Katie and Andy are so cute together, but there were times I just wanted to shake them, sit them down, and talk to them. They're both strong in different ways, and I loved seeing Katie grow and evolve. Andy's personal journey is obviously different, but no less important. This was a really powerful story, and there were times I smiled and time there were tears in my eyes. The pacing was mostly consistent, with a few slow parts. If you're looking for an emotional story, grab a box of tissues, a cup of tea, and curl up with this book.

[Christie Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful

I would recommend this book to every type of reader. It is very power and emotional. It will capture you and you will not want to put it down. You will go on a roller coaster ride of a lifetime. Awesome book. The author captured every emotion people go through at times like this. Sorry, not giving anything away. Read it, you will not regret it.

[Christine Woinich · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full of rich detail in Katie and Andy's personal lives, work lives, and more. It was a very emotional ride for me, but I am glad I took the time to read this book. Be prepared to laugh, sigh, and cry. I don't know what more I can say but I do recommend this book.

I received a copy of this story through Goddess Fish Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.