Burning Up

The Prescotts #6

by Tara Wyatt

We have to burn to rise from the ashes.

Nearly two years after her divorce, Felicity Hawthorne is ready to date again. At least, she thinks she would be, if the idea of dating wasn’t so freaking terrifying. But then she wins a date with sexy, swoony firefighter Noah Prescott at a charity bachelor auction, and everything changes.

FDNY captain Noah isn’t looking for a relationship. Since losing his father as a teenager, he’s spent the past twenty years shouldering heavy responsibilities, and he knows he doesn’t have the time or energy to be anyone’s boyfriend. But one date with sweet, charming Felicity has him wanting things he shouldn’t want.

Which is why Noah suggests Felicity practice her budding dating skills with him. He wants more of her, and practice dates are as close as he can come to having her in his life without hurting her. But then dating practice turns into practice of another kind—the kind that involves moans and sighs and orgasms—and Noah knows he’s going to fall. Hard.

Genres: Romance, Firefighters, Contemporary, Audiobook, Teachers, Friends To Lovers

214 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 26, 2022

About the author

Tara Wyatt is a Canadian contemporary romance author. Known for her humor and steamy love scenes, Tara's writing has won several awards, including the Golden Quill Award and the Booksellers' Best Award. In addition, she was a 2018 RITA® Finalist for her novella, Until the Sun Sets.

When she's not hanging out with your next book boyfriend, she can be found reading, bingeing Netflix, or playing way too much Among Us. Tara lives in Hamilton, Ontario with the world's cutest dog, her daughter, and a husband who makes all her of her heroes look like chumps.

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Reviews

[QuinnReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practice Dates

I want to start by saying that I really do like Noah and Felicity's story. It is a bit on the predictable side but their chemistry is three-alarm-fire hot and all kinds of cute. 🔥🔥🔥

Noah decided long ago that the single life was for him. I love how Felicity creates so much upheaval in his life. He's all the better for it... if he could just get out of his own way!

He didn’t even know her, but the need to look after her was intense, sparking something long buried inside him. Something almost primal.
-- Noah Prescott

I like when things get tough, Felicity calls a spade a spade without mincing the words. I was cheering her on. She's been through a lot and rebuilding herself hasn't been easy but she does stick to her guns.

My eyes got a little misty. I swear, it's because of allergies! Seriously! 😉😢

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.


UPDATED 6/2022:
I finally had a chance to read the epilogue (which started on page 86 of The Prescott epilogues that's available to Tara's newsletter subscribers). It is so fitting for these two. I like the little things about it. The flirting, the general update, and just their overall cuteness. It was also nice to get a little update on Hudson as we prepare for his story.

[Intel Chicky Reads Romance (Kara Merideth) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5)
Trope: Protector
Angst: 😱😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥🔥

This was my first book by Tara Wyatt and I was not prepared for how sweet and emotional this book would be! Felicity Hawthorne is ready to move into the dating scene again, but first she has to get out of the elevator she's stuck in 🤷🏻‍♀️. Felicity lucks out when she's pulled out of the elevator by super hot FDNY Captain Noah. It almost seems like fate when Noah ends up a prize at a charity auction and all Felicity's friends pool their funds to give their girl a chance with the hot firefighter.

Burning Up is sweet and super smexy!! Noah believes he doesn't have time for a relationship, but is willing to let Felicity "practice" having a relationship with him, lol. Total set-up for feelings to get tangled. Tons of angst revolving around guilt Noah is carrying around and Felicity's own feelings of self-worth. The story is fast moving, the writing is awesome, and the smexy is super hot. Absolutely loved and and look forward to continuing the series.

[Wendy'sThoughts · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Finding Yourself Stars
* * * 1/2 Spoiler Free-A Quick Review
It is rewarding to read about two people who need to figure out what is important and find themselves in the process. Tara Wyatt decided to create two people who were dealing with self-doubt and guilt, who were letting these factors guide them in how they saw themselves, and then gave them the chance to work through their obstacles together and find love.

Noah Prescot and Felicity Hawthorne have the perfect meeting with him being the rugged fireman rescuing her from an old elevator at the high school where she teaches. The chemistry is off the wall from the start and both cannot stop thinking about each other long after that first connection.

Then there is another chance meeting between them at a charity auction and the two of them have the opportunity to spend more time together. This continues and soon both are sharing their personal stories of their lives and how neither is dating.

Now each person has their own demons, Felicity feels like she may not be enough for someone to believe in her. She was married to her first and he ended up cheating on her. During these last eighteen months, she has had the time to think about what her relationship was, and how one-sided it was to her ex's benefit. She felt like she lost herself and now is coming around to being who she really is.

Noah is the responsible son. He looks out for everyone and carries a heavy load, the heaviest being his guilt over his father's death. He decided long ago to fill up his time and life by being there for others and his brothers, and mom.

This story touches on the condition of looking inward and figuring out what is important. It also has smoking (see how I did that) hot times, too.

It is part of a connecting series but I never felt lost while reading it.

Burning Up (The Prescotts, #6)
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[Dini - dinipandareads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Special thanks to the author for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review. 4 stars!

I had only read the previous book, Side Effects, in this series but I had a feeling that I'd love Noah's story and so I'm glad that I wasn't wrong. Burning Up is a fun, fast, pretty hot and slightly angsty story that is perfect if you're looking for a romance with characters that have explosive chemistry! I really liked the dynamic between all the characters we meet from Noah's brothers and cousins to Felicity's ride-or-die besties, though I kinda wish we saw more of them. Plus, while we do get a HEA, I thought the ending was a bit too abrupt and I had hoped that we'd get a moment where the family officially meets Felicity. That said, the good still outweighed the not-so-great parts for me and I can't wait for Hudson's story next cos I have a feeling he just might be my favourite! 😍

What I liked:

- Noah. Sweet, sexy, dependable, people-pleasing, filthy-mouthed, alpha Noah. He's the oldest brother who seems to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders and I loved learning more about what goes on behind his stoic, never-says-no, responsible persona. He's so genuine and loves helping others but the other reason why he is the way he is was pretty heartbreaking. I can't imagine carrying around that kind of guilt from my teenage years well into adulthood. He does have a bit of a protective streak and he likes being in control but it's not at all a negative towards his character.
- Felicity. She was a painfully relatable character and there were plenty of her moments that hit me quite hard; particularly when she was reflecting on her insecurities after being cheated on and how much that affected her relationship with herself and how it messed so much with her head and heart. She was such a down-to-earth and endearing character that it wasn't hard to root for her happiness and it was great watching her come out of her shell the more Noah accepted her for who she is and as he treated her the way she deserved to be treated—like a queen!
- Their chemistry pretty much set my Kindle on fire! 🔥 They had an instant connection that only grew stronger the more they spend time together. There was a level of understanding and safety that developed between them that allowed them to be more vulnerable with each other and created a healthy space for their relationship to grow. I also loved that as characters in their early to mid-30s they actually acted like it and I found that maturity refreshing, not to mention that they actually communicated well and there was no extra drama.
- Did I mention that their sexual chemistry was wildfire explosive? Like, phew! 😮‍💨 I loved seeing Felicity have the chance to explore her sexuality in an encouraging and safe environment with Noah, which of course made their steamy scenes extra fire—someone has a bit of a praise kink and it was h-o-t.
- It's rare that I say this but I actually thought the third act breakup made a lot of sense to the character development. Noah made a lot of progress throughout the story but of course, he’s not gonna be some guilt-free guy overnight and this “relapse”, was realistic. It was angsty AF but also, one of his biggest fears came true, so it made sense that he’d panic and react the way he did. That said...

What I struggled with:

- The resolution felt rushed and the story ended *so abruptly* that I was unprepared for it? I just wished there had been one more scene where they'd had the chance to talk things out a bit more after their emotions had calmed down, and I wanted a moment where Felicity was introduced to the family! Kinda bummed we didn't get that...
- The “dating practice” bit sadly didn’t last very long. Then again, they had such great chemistry I also didn’t mind *too* much but it definitely would’ve added some more tension to their already great dynamic!
- There were a few moments when the writing felt a little too repetitive. Like someone would say something and then two pages later they’d say the exact same thing in the same conversation. It felt a bit weird and copy/paste-ish cos it was word-for-word the same in slightly different scenes.

[Sandy S · Rating 4 out of 5]

BURNING UP is the sixth instalment in Tara Wyatt’s contemporary, adult THE PRESCOTTS erotic, first responder, romances series. This is thirty-two year old, high school English teacher Felicity Hawthorne, and thirty-five year old firefighter Captain Noah Prescott’s story line. BURNING UP can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Tod from dual third person perspectives (Noah and Felicity) BURNING UP follows the building romance and relationship between thirty-two year old, high school English teacher Felicity Hawthorne, and thirty-five year old firefighter Noah Prescott. Trapped in a school elevator, Felicity would be rescued by FDNY Captain Noah Prescott. A few days later, Felicity would come face to face with her hero at the local charity auction, where she and her friends would buy a date with Noah Prescott. One thing leads to another, and Felicity and Noah agree to another date, a practice date for both in the face of months without an actual relationship, a practice date that quickly turns into something more. Noah’s schedule is often filled days and weeks at a time, and finding time for the woman with whom he will fall in love is a struggle, a struggle that will threaten the future between our story line couple. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Noah and Felicity, and the potential fall-out as Noah battles years of guilt, guilt that will be compounded when Noah blames himself for an accident that hurt someone else.

Noah Prescott continues to battle his demons since the death of his father over twenty years earlier. Always placing his family and friends before anything else, Noah struggles to find time for Felicity Hawthorne, a struggle that continues with his day to day life. Felicity Hawthorne has loved and lost having witnessed the demise of her marriage in the face of her ex-husband’s betrayal and affair. Thinking she has found a potential future with Noah Prescott, Felicity is blindsided when Noah pushes her out of his life, to focus on family and friendships, instead.

The relationship between Noah and Felicity is one of instant attraction but neither one expected to ever act on their first encounter. Noah struggles to find the time in his relationship with Felicity, and their relationship will suffer when when Noah’s ongoing guilt continues to pull him under. The $ex scenes are intimate erotic and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful, energetic and familiar secondary and supporting characters including fellow first responders, Noah’s brother Hudson, and Felicity’s friends who are all about supporting their bestie when her life spirals out of control.

BURNING UP is a story of family, friendships, relationships and love; of sacrifice and guilt, acceptance and understanding. The character driven premise is enticing and exciting; the romance is seductive and steamy; the characters are fun and flirty.


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[Ioana · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good!

After every Tara Wyatt book I think she cannot write anything bad.
I had this feeling again after reading this book.

This is the story of Felicity and Noah, as she learns to trust a new relationship after her divorce and he tries to keep his distance but also keep her close, knowing what an extraordinary chemistry they have.

There are 2 things that shone wonderfully in this book for me.
First is this sense of everyday life peppered with romance level encounters. The whole book is about normal people, going through normal things but it is woven so seamless, it all flows so beautifully. Next thing you know you rather skip sleep just to read one more chapter.

And then there's the intensity. Their encounters are absolutely sizzling, OMG! But it's also the intensity of feelings, all feels so vivid and raw and you just cannot help but root for the characters.

For no reason I felt so close to both of the main characters. While they may not necessary be my all time favorite hero and heroine, the writing is so well paced, so nicely organized and portioned it all sweeps you into the story. Loved reading this!

I received a copy of this in order to offer my view on it.

[Reed Daylee · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars: Impressive read - steamy - romantic - worth the time

POV: dual
HUMOR: yes
F BOMBS: yes
STANDALONE: yes
NEW AUTHOR FOR ME: yes
POSSIBLE TRIGGERS: very-very mild BDSM and D/s themes, graphic scenes/language, self-worth, cheating (but not between MCs)

MAIN CHARACTERS: High school English teacher Felicity Hawthorne (divorced Peter Moore about 2 years ago) meets firefighter Noah Prescott

OVERALL: Very impressed/Highly Recommend - If Tara Wyatt keeps writing like this - whew - This is the author to watch and READ!!!

PROS:
1. Both characters were physically attracted to each other instantly, but they didn't have sex right away; it was a bit of a slow burn. When they finally got together, I wasn't disappointed; very steamy, graphic, generous, and sweet.
2. Both characters, esp. H, showed growth
3. I totally love it when authors break the 4th wall
4. Their chemistry is off the charts with lovely dirty talk and praise kink
5. Sexy times were unique each time (not cut and paste)
6. Excitement, romance, lots of yummy steam, realistic dialogue, angst, HEA


CONS:
1. Minor typos in ARC version (but less than 10 - yay!)
2. It was a bit of a slow start (me getting used to new author's writing style)


NOTEWORTHY:
1. Favorite quote #1: "Funny how it had taken her world crumbling around her for her to finally learn how to love herself. Which was still very much a work in progress, but then again, may be it always would be. Wasn't that how growth worked?"

2. Favorite quote #2: "And then he kissed her, and there was no more talking."

3. Would pay good money to see Felicity's "life montage" in a movie while stuffing myself with Cheetos.

4. I'm usually more into dark romances, so needless to say, I'm quite surprised that this contemporary romance won me over.

NOTE:
British English used (ex. semi, queuing...)


I received an advanced review copy and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

[RateTheRomance · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Prescotts has turned out to be a pretty good series for me. Like all series, the reader has favorite books (Love Bug) and less successful books. 𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗨𝗣 turned out to be right in the middle for me. It was a good read, just mot a great read.

Felicity is still reeling from her divorce and is looking to reenter the dating world when she wins a sexy firefighter at a charity auction. Felicity is sweet and kind, but I had a bit of a struggle with how unsure of herself she was. I get that there is some personal uncertainty after divorce, but it was a bit too much for me with this character.

Noah is giving and kind and takes care of everyone. His character conflict happened to be one that mildly grates on me: carrying misplaced guilt from something that happened 10 years ago that had nothing to do with him. This is a conflict that plenty of readers don't dislike so don't let it keep you from reading this book.

Felicity and Noah have great chemistry, insta-love, and lots of sex. They each also have meaningful friendships outside of their relationship (something I love in books). Their love story is heavy on steam and light on romance. If that's your thing, you will love this book!

𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟: Rated R / 1-4 descriptive sex scenes, may have harsh language.
𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦: past death of parent, cheating ex, non-fatal motorcycle accident (side character)
𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗟𝗦: 2/5 - A bit of drama, but still a pretty light read.

I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG, this series...!

Max and Felicity's story was wonderful. From their stuck-in-an-elevator meet cute, to the bachelor auction, to their plan to "practice date" (ha!) and all that turns into and beyond, I loved every second of this book. So much so that my biggest complaint is how abruptly it ends...we have a black moment (ugh, really black and just angsty enough that you both want to shake Noah and hug him...and then shake him again, harder), a mopey montage for Felicity, two heart-to-heart chats for Noah (yes, it took the doofus TWO), and the grand gesture/reconciliation, and then BAM! It was over. I was a bit bummed that we didn't really see either of them interact with each other's people, beyond Felicity visiting the fire station once--but hope that I can trust Ms Wyatt to give us at least some glimpses into the two of them happy together in Hudson's book?

I've read all the other Prescott books up until this point, so I was more than ready to see Noah get his HEA. If you're new to the series, though, this one can absolutely work as a standalone. All the other Prescott's--Noah's brothers as well as his cousins--do make appearances here, but it's very much Noah and Felicity's story and doesn't depend on anyone else's plotline. I'm not going to lie, though--I absolutely went back to Levi's book ( Side Effects ) to re-read the scene where Noah is mistaken for a stripper. I mean, I had to. ;)

I identified hard with Felicity's English/drama teacher, Jane Austen-loving self, so it makes sense that a lot of my favorite lines were from her. My favorite? This one, hands down:

Had she Googled his firefighter calendar photos? Yes. Has she saved them to her phone? Also yes. Did she look at them multiple times a day? Obviously.

I mean, really. Book boyfriends are awesome, but book BFFs? Priceless.

Rating: 4 1/2 stars / A

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

[Brittany Kammerer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book that I read by Tara Wyatt and it is safe to say that it did not disappoint. If you love a story that is slightly angst but also fun and hot with characters that have some intense chemistry then this is absolutely the perfect book for you.

Felicity Hawthorne is a school teacher that hasn’t been on the dating scene for some time and is slightly reluctant to put herself out there again with the encouragement of her best friends (think Sex in the City friendships-loveable friends who have each other’s backs and yet also provide the readers with some comedic relief). Noah Prescott is a FDNY Captain who has distanced himself from being in a relationship until he finds himself being the prize at a charity auction. With the help from her meddling friends Felicity is given a chance for a date with the hot firefighter and maybe just a little something more.

Burning Up is a fun and quick read with some very enjoyable scenes with some guaranteed hotness. I really liked this story and look forward to reading the rest of the series.

A big thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review. 5 stars ⭐️

[Naomi (aplace_inthesun) · Rating 3 out of 5]

When perpetually single, rugged fireman Noah Prescott rescues teacher Felicity Hawthorne from a stuck elevator, there's a spark of attraction but neither think they are going to cross paths any time soon. But when divorced Felicity and her friends spot Noah during an eligible bachelor's fundraiser, her friends chip in and bid for a date with the hot firefighter. All for a good cause, right? And so begins the angsty wooing between the pair. The main problem - Noah is committed to his family and burdened by such a sense of obligation he has little time for romance. Felicity knows she deserves more, after being let down by her ex-husband. The question is whether these two can make it work.

This is book #6 of the Prescotts and I think I've missed a few in the middle and need to figure out which ones, as this book refers to siblings and cousins, assuming you've read all the previous books I felt. Where those details got a bit messy and interwoven, I skimmed past I'm afraid and there wasn't enough detail for me to join the dots when I hadn't read that particular book.

Noah was sexy and brooding, and then his proclivities take a turn I wasn't expecting. I'm still not sure it suited him or whether it was the mix with him and Felicity that seemed a little off. The story just wasn't as smooth as I've found some of the other books in this series to be. Maybe it was the predictability of the "drama"/incident resulting in the grand gesture? It just wasn't new and has been utilised in heaps of firefighter romances and there wasn't really a point of difference to make this book stand alone amongst the rest.

The Prescotts all still intrigue me of course, and I'll definitely keep reading, but this one didn't quite reach the heights for me that I would have liked.

3.5 stars

[Paulalovesherbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tara Wyatt delivers another Prescott for us to fall in love with. I honestly can’t decide which one is my favorite, since with each new book it keeps changing.
Noah is a character I loved from the previous books, he is serious and responsible, I just couldn’t imagine how much so. He takes the roll of the older brother and the man of the family way to seriously, especially since his father dies a long time ago, leaving his mother with three boys to raise. They all took his passing hard, but Noah took the blame too. He is practically a martyr, sacrificing his time in the favor of other people, making it impossible to have a relationship.
Everything changes the day he meets Felicity, a teacher stuck in an elevator. As a divorcee, she’s just deciding if she’d like trying to date again, so when fate makes that they both attend a bachelor auction, her friends make sure she wins a date with the sexy firefighter. Since he doesn’t want a relationship and she needs practice getting back into the game, they decide to practice date, but Noah realized soon he doesn’t want to let her go. Sadly his demons are not dealt with, they lay dormant until something happens and he struggles accepting that not everything should lay on his shoulders.
I admit, I would have loved to see more about their relationship after he realized he has a right to be happy , but maybe we’ll get a glimpse into their happily after in the last Prescott book. I’m really looking forward to Hudson’s story.

[Terry · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 1/2 Stars for this sweet romance!

I loved Felicity and Noah. Felicity is just so down to earth, but didn't see herself as being enough for anyone. And Noah ... who wouldn't love him? He's a hunk with a heart of gold, a protector and he loves his family unconditionally. Even though it was a dire situation, I loved the way they met ... Noah rescuing her from a stalled elevator. Ms. Wyatt has a realistic style of writing from the banter between the characters to the situations that take place. I felt like I was a bystander in the story with them. This is a great addition to the series and I can't wait for Hudson's story.

Felicity's ex cheated on her and now she feels that she was the problem, that she'll never be enough for anyone. Noah feels responsible for his father's death and that he has to make it up to his family by always being there for them or to help in any way he can. He doesn't have time for a relationship ... and he feels he doesn't deserve to find happiness. Their worlds will never be the same after their eyes meet.

I received an early copy courtesy of the author in exchange for a honest review.

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Burning Up is the sixth book in Tara Wyatt’s Prescott series, with each book focusing on a different member of the Prescott Family. In this installment, the story covers an FDNY Captain, Noah, and his relationship with Felicity, a newly divorced school teacher. After a somewhat serendipitous meeting, Felicity and Noah begin fake dating, to assist Felicity in reestablishing her confidence following her recent divorce. I broadly liked the premise of this story, and I’m a sucker for a good firefighter romance, but I wasn’t a huge fan of Felicity’s character. Her confidence was definitely lacking and neither Felicity or Noah were the best communicators, especially when it came to their feelings for each other. I enjoyed the first half of this book, but I struggled to finish as the overall conflict felt somewhat forced and predictable. I did however enjoy the ultimate HEA and in true Tara fashion, there was an abundance of really great spice! A special thanks to Tara for an eArc in exchange for an honest review.

[Julie Booklover · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another Prescott falls in love.

Noah has always put his career first, and as a fire chief, female distractions are not in the cards. He is a protector between family and job, with no room for relationships.

Felicity is two years off of a divorce, trying to get back to dating but lacking some confidence. As life keeps putting these two on the same path, should they give in to dating? The connection and chemistry are there, with Noah trying hard not to give in to his attraction.

Burning Up is a quick read, and we get to catch up with all the past characters. It does stand alone, but it is part of a fun series, and I recommend all the books.

Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.

[Hayley · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5/5 stars, third act break ups are meh.. BUT LOVED THE REST

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC received for review

Hi! It's me, the person who starts a series in the middle. I was in no way lost, but really wish I had time (and money) to go back and read the beginning of this series.

Noah and Felicity are hot together and have amazing chemistry. I loved it.

[Magali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute and definitely a slow smoldering fire
The story slowly rises between Noah the firefighter and Felicity the teacher. Their story is cute, a little predictable, but well written with a somewhat tortured but endearing firefighter.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book

[Jess | jadecanread · Rating 3 out of 5]

Imagine you had a jar of trail mix and each time you reached into the jar to get something to eat, you end up picking up chocolate chips.
Every. Single. Time.
At first you're like, oh cool, I love chocolate chips. But after the second or third handful, it's too much, too decadent, and what felt like a blessing ends up feeling not so great.

That's how this book felt.

Don't get me wrong, I absolutely enjoyed the majority of this book, you get all the beloved fluff of a romance. The set up is a tried and true one, the meetcute/instalove is great if you're in the mood for it, both characters have a solid friend group/support system, and the mmc is into control and praising the fmc in the bedroom...lots of praising. *heart eyes*

But while the book is very forthcoming on those fronts, I found it lacking some conflict that would've taken this from hallmark movie to a well rounded romance. I hoped for a "look at how much better I'm doing without you" scene for Felicity with her ex, or a development in Felicity's confidence as an individual, or more overall angst to really drive this story home. Also, I felt that the resolution happened way too quickly and the ending was very abrupt and came out of nowhere.

Overall, if you're just looking for a low angst romance with some spice, I highly recommend this book! It's *surprisingly* my first firefighter romance, and I'm really interested in reading more. This is also my first book by this author, and while I can tell she gives a brief update on other characters from her other books, I appreciate that you could actually read this book as a standalone!

Thank you Netgalley and Tara Wyatt for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Judith Miguel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve read a few books from this author and I absolutely loved all of them!!
Nearly two years after her divorce, Felicity Hawthorne thinks she is ready to date again. But then she wins a date with sexy, swoony firefighter Noah Prescott at a charity bachelor auction, and everything changes. FDNY captain Noah isn’t looking for a relationship. Since losing his father as a teenager, he’s spent the past twenty years shouldering heavy responsibilities, and he knows he doesn’t have the time or energy to be anyone’s boyfriend. Which is why Noah suggests Felicity practice her budding dating skills with him. But then dating practice turns into practice of another kind—the kind that involves moans and sighs and orgasms—and Noah knows he’s going to fall. Hard.
I loved this story!!! Soooo hot and sweet!! Felicity is adorable and it’s impossible not to fall in love with her, and Noah is not the exception. He is ultra-hot and cute, and sexy as hell. The chemistry is off the chart, but I also enjoyed spending time with them. The dialogs are deep and engaging and the side characters a nice touch. The way they open to each other’s fears is beautiful.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Bobbi Wagner · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this romance story. This is my first book by this author which I found easy to read. I enjoyed how I was pulled into the story from the start. This is a fast paced, steamy story where the author brought the characters to life. They are relateable and have great chemistry. There is great growth throughout the story as well. I enjoyed how they are supportive of each other. This is a story about Felicity and Noah. She is ready for dating after her divorce a few years ago. He isn't interested in relationships until these two start their practice dating. Now things have taken a turn for these two. You don't want to miss what happens next with them. This is a great romance story that turns steamy and hard to put down. I highly recommend this book.

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book six in The Prescott's series and it is Norah and Felicity's story and omg it is definitely a must read. Felicity is a teacher and loved her job and since she had gone through a brutal divorce she had put everything into going forward with her life but while in the lift going back to her classroom the lift shuddered and stopped leaving her trapped and that is when the most handsome man that she had ever seen rescued her and made her stomach flutter which was something new after what she had been through. Noah is the captain with the fire department and loved his job as it was his calling but it didn't leave time for anything else as he had a lot of family responsibilities after his dad died being a firefighter in the September 11th terrorists attack changing the lives of his whole family and Noah had so much baggage and guilt but when he rescued Felicity from the lift he felt something that he hadn't felt before leaving him feeling different but he didn't know why. When Felicity went to a charity auction with her friend's she was shocked to see Noah up on the stage being auctioned off for a dinner date and Felicity's friend's managed to get the dinner date for her. The connection and chemistry between Noah and Felicity was instant so they decided to be friend's as Noah didn't have time for a girlfriend or commitment as he had enough going on in his life but the more time that they spend together the more intense the chemistry became and that is when thing's between them started getting more complicated but will they do anything about it or will they just remain friend's. Omg this book was so emotional and my heart went out to Noah and all the guilt that he carried especially as he was such an amazing man and so kind and caring and Felicity felt things so deep and she was the perfect person for Noah and I found myself hoping that they would get over all there insecurities and he together and get the happy ending that they both deserve. Tara Wyatt is an amazing author and writer and I absolutely loved her book's and I can't wait to read more.

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[Nanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Noah Prescott is Captain at the FDNY and has been carrying around a lot of guilt and sorrow for the last twenty years. When his father also a fireman died when he was a teenager, he blamed himself.
The only way he could thing to make it up to his family is doing everything himself. He took on the responsibility for his brothers and mother at a very young age. He is still volunteering to help anyone who asks, his brothers (all grown up now ), friends at work and his mother. He doesn't date as he knows he doesn't have time for a relationship. Sometimes fate decides to step in no matter what you what.
Felicity Hawthorne is a beautiful woman inside and out. She is a teacher and loves to help people.
After a heartbreaking and messy divorce where her ex cheated on her she is starting to feel good about herself. She has a job she loves, great friends and her own place. Her friends want her to move on and start dating again, but her ex was the only boy-man she has ever been with. She is very unsure of herself, sure the reason he cheated was she wasn't good enough. Man, kind of scare her.
When she gets stuck in the elevator at work, she is recused by none other than Noah. Oh, my she can't believe how handsome, strong and sexy the fireman is. Swoon, she can't wait to tell her friends.
Then they meet again at a charity auction and Noah is in it. Her friends buy him for her...
Let the games began. Neither Noah or Felicity knows why they can't stop thinking of each other. One date turns into Noah helping her with dating tips. Till they both decide it's so much more. With his guilt problems and her worried she is not good enough can they make it ?? There is a lot going on with this couple, both have hidden feeling and secrets. With twist and turns and problems how it will
all turn out is anyone's guess. There is so much heart, love and growth in this story. It's wonderful a must read. All the books in this series can be read as stand alone, but so much better in order. I always say the one am reading is my favorite but I really think they all are.
I received and ARC from the author and wish to thank her. This is my honest opinion and am freely giving it.

[Sharon Tyler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Burning Up is the sixth book in The Prescotts series by Tara Wyatt. The books do not need to be read in order, and each can stand well on its own. Returning readers will have some advantage with understanding some of the characters and their motivations and connections but the lack will not ruin the read for newcomers.

Nearly two years after her divorce, Felicity Hawthorne is ready to date again. At least, she thinks she would be, if the idea of dating wasn’t so freaking terrifying. But then she wins a date with sexy, swoony firefighter Noah Prescott at a charity bachelor auction, and everything changes. FDNY captain Noah isn’t looking for a relationship. Since losing his father as a teenager, he’s spent the past twenty years shouldering heavy responsibilities, and he knows he doesn’t have the time or energy to be anyone’s boyfriend. But one date with sweet, charming Felicity has him wanting things he shouldn’t want. Which is why Noah suggests Felicity practice her budding dating skills with him. He wants more of her, and practice dates are as close as he can come to having her in his life without hurting her. But then dating practice turns into practice of another kind—the kind that involves moans and sighs and orgasms—and Noah knows he’s going to fall. Hard.

Burning Up is a fun and engaging read that has a good mix of heat and heart. Felicity and Noah each have hang ups and issues they need to work through. I loved seeing the honesty and communication as they admited to themselves, and each other, how they felt and how they thought they could move forward at aech stage of the relationship. I also loved the support system that they each had, and how they each looked perfect from the outside, but bshowed their vulnerablity to those that mattered to them. I did think that there were moment when one or the other strayed to far into 'too good to be true' territory, but generally normal insecurities or their personal traumas would reign them back in. I think fans of the series andt he author will love this read, and other contemporary romance fans will enjoy it as well.

[TLynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Burning Up is the sixth book in The Prescotts series by Tara Wyatt. I have not read every book in the series, but I have not had any problems reading them as stand-alones. The author does an excellent job of including any history that is needed to follow the storyline. The NYFD team is charming, and I loved seeing the characters from previous books. The storyline was straightforward with low angst and the main characters were likable.
FDNY Captain Noah Prescott blames himself for his father’s death and as the oldest child, he assumed all the heavy responsibilities for his family. He is a helper and cannot turn anyone down when they need help. He realizes he doesn’t have the time or the ability to have a romantic relationship. Noah knows he should stay away from Felicity because he knows in the end, she will be hurt but he can’t ignore the connection between them.
Divorced for over a year, Felicity Hawthorne teaches high school English and after Noah and his team rescue her from a stuck elevator, she never expects to see the handsome firefighter again. Attending a charity auction with her friends sounded like fun except seeing Noah being bid on at the auction dimmed the evening until her friends help her win him. He was the perfect man to help her practice dating again, but she would rather date him.
This was a fun, entertaining, and easy-to-read book. The characters and the issues they faced were real-life which made them easy to connect with. I loved watching Felicity grow and become more confident in herself. She had spent years with a man who had never put her first, so she had to learn who she really was after her divorce. Noah was a wonderful guy but had no boundaries for his friends and family. He had to take a stand and do something for himself for once. They were a great couple and I look forward to seeing them again in future books. The next book is Hudson’s, and it looks like it will be just as good as this one.
I received an ARC and I am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Linda Stokes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Felicity was married until her husband cheated on her, he was the only man she had been with. Felicity is an English teacher at The Tribeca High School for the Arts in NYC. Felicity’s classroom is on the fifth floor and she decided to take the freight elevator because she had so much in her hands. As the elevator was going up it stuttered and stopped. The fire department was called to get her out. Noah is a Captain for the FDNY. He lost his father in the 9/11 attacks. The moment that Felicity saw Noah she was stunned by his good looks. Noah was immediately attracted to Felicity. Noah got Felicity out of the elevator before it shifted. Noah has a lot of guilt from when his father died and he helps everyone before himself. Noah was asked to go to the bachelor auction for the fundraiser for the homeless, even though he didn’t want to go he did it anyway. Felicity has 3 friends from college that she still hangs out with, Audrey who is married, Kara and Mal. Mal’s bought a table at the auction so Mal, Kara, Audrey and Felicity are going to the auction. Noah hasn’t stopped thinking about Felicity. Felicity told her friends about the gorgeous Noah. When Noah came up for auction Felicity was surprised and Mal, Kara, Audrey and Felicity pooled their money and won the bid on Noah. Noah was shocked to see that Felicity won the date with him. They went on a practice date, Noah is helping Felicity figure out how to date. Noah wants to spend more time with Felicity but he doesn’t want to get involved. Felicity agrees to go along with Noah’s rules. Noah tells Felicity about his dad and the feelings he has that bad things will happen to people he loves if he isn’t selfless and helps everybody else out. Will Noah realize that he can have a relationship with Felicity and be a little selfish? Will Felicity get hurt again by the man she has fallen in love with? Will Noah and Felicity find love and happiness?
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.

[Evie V. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Noah and Felicity brought out all my feelings. From tears to laughing and more I experienced while reading this book. Noah has had the world on his shoulders since his dad passed away. He took the responsibility of looking after his mom and siblings even when they didn't need him anymore. Know he does even more by helping friends and taking overtime shifts at the fire station when he doesn't have to. Felicity didn't think she would be a divorced woman with no knowledge of the dating world. When she's trapped in her high school elevator the fire department is called to get her out. Felicity never would've imagined a man as handsome as Noah rescuing her from the elevator or much less being so close to her. Days later Felicity is invited to a bachelor auction by one of her best friends and can't believe it when Noah walks across the stage. Afterward, Noah is led backstage to meet the woman he's going on a dinner date with and is stunned to see Felicity walking toward him. He hasn't been able to forget Felicity but knows better than to get involved. The day of their date arrives and as they get to know each other Noah doesn't want Felicity to walk away from him after dinner. Felicity tells Noah she doesn't know what to do on a date and he decides to offer her dating lessons just to see her more. She accepts and doesn't expect Noah to find her attractive. As they spend more time together Noah can't hold back anymore and shows Felicity how attractive he finds her. Noah tells Felicity he won't make her any promises thinking she'll walk away but Felicity will take what she can from him. Is Felicity going to get her heartbroken for good this time or will Noah want to be selfish for once to keep her? I received a free copy of this book from the author and reviewed it voluntarily.

[Ann Lorz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been loving this series by Wyatt. Each story is better than the last one. Side Effect was my favorite of the series now...I love an author that makes you love their next book even more and keeps you coming back.

In Burning up you have Noah's story. Right off the bat, you can see how much pressure he puts on himself. You don't totally understand his reasoning until you are closer to the end. You get it then, but it makes for some frustrating reading at times. You want the best for him because he is just that nice.

You'll also love Felicity too. She is the sweetest person in the world. How anyone would be willing to hurt her is beyond me. She's gone through some crap but has come out on top. I also love her friends and how they back her.

You will love how these two meet. Then to meet again shortly after their first meeting has to be kismet. When they come together you can see right away they are meant to be together. I really like them as a couple.

It's fun to see how his brothers let Noah know he's not meant to take on everyone's crap. I also loved visiting with the family.

I really enjoyed this story and I'm looking forward to the next and last book in the series. I will say that I'd love to have Felicity's friends get a story too. I liked them. If you enjoy hot alpha heroes then you'll love this series.
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[Lena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Noah freaking Prescott. *fans self*

Noah Prescott doesn’t date, but Felicity Hawthorne is ready to get back out there after her divorce nearly two years ago. After their meet cute—in which Noah rescues Felicity from being trapped in an elevator—they can’t ignore the sparks that fly between them. They don’t expect to see each other after that, but Felicity’s friends come through and win her a date with Noah through a charity bachelor action. Noah has sworn off relationships, but strikes a deal with Felicity to help her practice getting back into the dating world. Both Felicity and Noah vow to keep their hearts out of the equation, but you know what they say about the best laid plans…

I fell hard and fast for both Felicity and Noah, right from the beginning of their story. One of the things I love about reading romance novels is the careful and thoughtful ways the author brings us into their characters’ lives, while giving them the space to rebuild and love themselves while also finding love with another person as well. That was definitely the case with Noah and Felicity. They both had hard truths and pasts they had to deal with, but they were able to do so with their friends and family by their sides. As the walls they had carefully put up around their hearts start to crumble, they find solace in each other, even though it takes a little bit to get there. (But who doesn’t love the challenge? Or reading about it, at least!).

The romance between Noah and Felicity is off the charts, and those initial sparks turn into a wildfire as they get to know each other more. But throughout their time together, they learn more and about the other. They become the reason why they fight through the demons of their pasts to make room for a bright future together. If you’re looking for a sweet, sexy, and swoony story to get swept up in, BURNING UP is for you! A big thank you to the author for the advanced review copy. Noah and Felicity’s story is out now!

[Tina Hobbs Payne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh. Holy. Hell.
She tightened her grip on the ladder as a pair of deep brown eyes fanned with thick lashes slammed into hers. She swallowed thickly as she stared helplessly at the most gorgeous man she'd ever seen in person. He had thick, wavy brown hair that she wanted to run her fingers through, full lips, chiseled features. Straight, perfect nose, and a jawline most models would kill for. He was impossibly sexy. The stuff of fantasies.

Noah Prescott was a respectable fire Captain. But he does happen to be a sexy firefighter, as documented in the charity firefighters calendar he once appeared. Right now, he's saving a high school teacher from a broken elevator, and she's looking at him like he's lunch. He doesn't have room in his life for romantic entanglements. But for her, he just may change his mind.

Felicity Hawthorne is content with her good friends and her teaching job. Having survived a devastating divorce, she wants to date again. But she didn't expect to meet handsome Noah Prescott. He's not quite the guy she thought she would start the dating thing with -but here she is, giving it a try. But it's just "practice". To get her ready to really date. But as my favorite trope, fake becomes real.

Noah starts to doubt if he can keep Felicity in his life. Things become difficult. That doesn't mean it isn't worth fighting to make it work.

I love this The Prescott series! This one is definitely one of my favorites.