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Billionaire Dads; Single Dads #7
Fiery Romance
Billionaire. Ex-military. World’s grumpiest single dad.
Clay Bolton is the gruff, rough around the edges soldier who is out for blood.
Broad-shouldered. Short tempered. Drop dead gorgeous.
If it wasn't for his cute daughter, he would see the full breadth of my wrath.
I despise the very air he breathes.
So why does my body flood with heat with one glance from him?
And why do I melt when I see him acting all sweet with his two adorable kids?
I want to believe his tough exterior is just a façade.
Especially when he takes care of me like his own happiness depends on it.
But are his actions to secure his investment or is he really looking out for me?
The more time we spend together, the harder it is to deny this electricity between us.
And with his kids in the crosshairs, there’s no room for mistakes.
Can our irresistible connection survive when the past comes back to haunt us? Or will this forbidden romance go up in fiery smoke?
Enjoy fierce, determined heroines and flawed, alpha heroes with kids? Then dive in! FIERY ROMANCE is a slowburn, BWWM enemies-to-lovers, boss/nanny romance with adorable kids, tender moments and sizzling chemistry!
Clay Bolton is the gruff, rough around the edges soldier who is out for blood.
Broad-shouldered. Short tempered. Drop dead gorgeous.
If it wasn't for his cute daughter, he would see the full breadth of my wrath.
I despise the very air he breathes.
So why does my body flood with heat with one glance from him?
And why do I melt when I see him acting all sweet with his two adorable kids?
I want to believe his tough exterior is just a façade.
Especially when he takes care of me like his own happiness depends on it.
But are his actions to secure his investment or is he really looking out for me?
The more time we spend together, the harder it is to deny this electricity between us.
And with his kids in the crosshairs, there’s no room for mistakes.
Can our irresistible connection survive when the past comes back to haunt us? Or will this forbidden romance go up in fiery smoke?
Enjoy fierce, determined heroines and flawed, alpha heroes with kids? Then dive in! FIERY ROMANCE is a slowburn, BWWM enemies-to-lovers, boss/nanny romance with adorable kids, tender moments and sizzling chemistry!
398 pages, Paperback
Published January 11, 2023
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About the author
Nia Arthurs
165 books986 followersFrom an early age, Nia knew she wanted to be a writer and actively began chasing that dream when she was a teenager.
Nia writes interracial romance and contemporary romance with guaranteed happy endings. She loves strong heroines and swoon-worthy heroes, and just enough spice and drama to keep things interesting!
Look for the Taming Series (Taming Mr. Jerkface, Taming Mr. Charming, Taming Mr. Know-It-All, and Taming Mr. Darcy) in ebook format.
And catch up with Nia on Facebook @authorniaarthurs. Happy Reading!
Nia writes interracial romance and contemporary romance with guaranteed happy endings. She loves strong heroines and swoon-worthy heroes, and just enough spice and drama to keep things interesting!
Look for the Taming Series (Taming Mr. Jerkface, Taming Mr. Charming, Taming Mr. Know-It-All, and Taming Mr. Darcy) in ebook format.
And catch up with Nia on Facebook @authorniaarthurs. Happy Reading!
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November 29, 2022
hm
This author said ‘let’s take the mammy stereotype & make it s3xy’. Island literally bent over backwards for everyone except Clay….and that was only for like 10 chapters.
Nova….I will not be reading her story. It’s weird as h3ll to get your hair done for YEARS by someone you don’t like. And for Island to sit up here & forgive talking about it’s ok….girl no the h3ll it’s not. Idk why that part bothered me so much. Like why would you do someone’s hair for YEARS that doesn’t like you. And also she’s only nice to her bc she found she she ran a women’s shelter??? Like why is that a condition to even like someone. And also how in the world did she not know that if Island was doing her hair for years??? Ugh that annoyed me so bad.
And the book was 400+ pages for them to only have s3x ONCE and we didn’t even get to read all of it. It literally fades to black. Like we are grown. That p1ssed me all the way off.
This author said ‘let’s take the mammy stereotype & make it s3xy’. Island literally bent over backwards for everyone except Clay….and that was only for like 10 chapters.
Nova….I will not be reading her story. It’s weird as h3ll to get your hair done for YEARS by someone you don’t like. And for Island to sit up here & forgive talking about it’s ok….girl no the h3ll it’s not. Idk why that part bothered me so much. Like why would you do someone’s hair for YEARS that doesn’t like you. And also she’s only nice to her bc she found she she ran a women’s shelter??? Like why is that a condition to even like someone. And also how in the world did she not know that if Island was doing her hair for years??? Ugh that annoyed me so bad.
And the book was 400+ pages for them to only have s3x ONCE and we didn’t even get to read all of it. It literally fades to black. Like we are grown. That p1ssed me all the way off.
December 10, 2022
If you are reading this, this is your sign to turn around and just pick something else.
November 11, 2022
eh
Eh not worth it. Started out strong but fizzled out half way through. I didn’t finish the book. Not for me
Eh not worth it. Started out strong but fizzled out half way through. I didn’t finish the book. Not for me
November 13, 2025
3.5 stars
I really enjoyed this one and couldn’t put it down! It has all the makings of the romance stories I’d typically DNF: controlling ML, FL who’s strong 99% of the time but weak when the plot calls for it, “romantic” moments that made me cringe and relationships that progressed too quickly (the end scene with Island’s grandparents and the kids). However, the chemistry between Island and Clay kept me reading anyway. I would’ve gladly read a whole second book about them, to be honest.
Island ignored a lot of things and there’s a point where the book makes excuses for unacceptable behavior from Clay. This guy frequently watched her through security feeds, got rid of her car because he wanted her to drive one he bought, followed her and just showed up where she was and that was all after the financial blackmail that kicked off the story. It’s hard to imagine coming back from something like that, to be honest, and I felt icky the entire time she comes around to excusing it because he “did it for Regan”.
I love how fiercely Clay loves the people in his life, but his controlling and stalk-y behavior was never really checked because any time Island complained about it, he laughed it off and kept doing it. Again, I kept reading because their chemistry was so good, but it’s weird that was never properly dealt with.
Also, the plot with Genevieve was odd because you’d think telling the judge she only wanted the white grandchild would’ve been enough. It was obvious she never cared about Regan and I’m glad Regan has grandparents that actually care about her now.
The proposal was cringe-y and Taz was never likable, to be honest. I found the confession in court unbelievable. I get it, romance novels require suspending disbelief but my day job makes it so I couldn’t find that scene anything but unrealistic and cringey. A judge allowing that without sanctioning the attorney that brought that mess to the courtroom? A lawyer not worried about an obvious malpractice suit for putting a witness on the stand and not knowing blackmail wouldn’t provoke the opposite testimony they were going for? I couldn’t buy any of it.
Anyway, all those issues aside, I enjoyed the story. I like them together and the tension was mostly hot. The red flags though… imagine dating someone that pulled that restaurant bit, constantly knows where you are at all times and has dangerous men at his beck and call? There’s a point when hot and protective turns into someone being afraid to leave…
I really enjoyed this one and couldn’t put it down! It has all the makings of the romance stories I’d typically DNF: controlling ML, FL who’s strong 99% of the time but weak when the plot calls for it, “romantic” moments that made me cringe and relationships that progressed too quickly (the end scene with Island’s grandparents and the kids). However, the chemistry between Island and Clay kept me reading anyway. I would’ve gladly read a whole second book about them, to be honest.
Island ignored a lot of things and there’s a point where the book makes excuses for unacceptable behavior from Clay. This guy frequently watched her through security feeds, got rid of her car because he wanted her to drive one he bought, followed her and just showed up where she was and that was all after the financial blackmail that kicked off the story. It’s hard to imagine coming back from something like that, to be honest, and I felt icky the entire time she comes around to excusing it because he “did it for Regan”.
I love how fiercely Clay loves the people in his life, but his controlling and stalk-y behavior was never really checked because any time Island complained about it, he laughed it off and kept doing it. Again, I kept reading because their chemistry was so good, but it’s weird that was never properly dealt with.
Also, the plot with Genevieve was odd because you’d think telling the judge she only wanted the white grandchild would’ve been enough. It was obvious she never cared about Regan and I’m glad Regan has grandparents that actually care about her now.
The proposal was cringe-y and Taz was never likable, to be honest. I found the confession in court unbelievable. I get it, romance novels require suspending disbelief but my day job makes it so I couldn’t find that scene anything but unrealistic and cringey. A judge allowing that without sanctioning the attorney that brought that mess to the courtroom? A lawyer not worried about an obvious malpractice suit for putting a witness on the stand and not knowing blackmail wouldn’t provoke the opposite testimony they were going for? I couldn’t buy any of it.
Anyway, all those issues aside, I enjoyed the story. I like them together and the tension was mostly hot. The red flags though… imagine dating someone that pulled that restaurant bit, constantly knows where you are at all times and has dangerous men at his beck and call? There’s a point when hot and protective turns into someone being afraid to leave…
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 4, 2022
Clay & Island!!!😍😍😍👍🏾
Fiery Romance is Clay and Island's story. They met because of a misunderstanding and because of this, Clay was being investigated for supposedly mistreatment of his children. Regan and Abe are Clays children. Island witnessed Reagan's nanny talking about how ugly and unruly her hair was. Island had a fit and reported the treatment to her friend.. Clay confronted Island about it and that was when the fiery attraction began. Clay bought the bank that had the loan on Island's shops and held her hostage. He gave her a choice become Regan's nanny or lose the shops. As they bickered that passion kept on building. These two are different and the same!! Check it out, you'll love it! Awesome series👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Fiery Romance is Clay and Island's story. They met because of a misunderstanding and because of this, Clay was being investigated for supposedly mistreatment of his children. Regan and Abe are Clays children. Island witnessed Reagan's nanny talking about how ugly and unruly her hair was. Island had a fit and reported the treatment to her friend.. Clay confronted Island about it and that was when the fiery attraction began. Clay bought the bank that had the loan on Island's shops and held her hostage. He gave her a choice become Regan's nanny or lose the shops. As they bickered that passion kept on building. These two are different and the same!! Check it out, you'll love it! Awesome series👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
September 26, 2023
4.25 Stars / 2.5 Steam Fans
The brighter moments outshined the dragging moments.
CW: Racism, Grief, OM Issues, Bully, Custody Dispute, Slow Burn, Community Services (Battered Women's Shelter)
Video review available in Week 38: Sep 17 – Sep 23, 2023, weekly book reviews on Steph's Romance Book Talk (https://www.youtube.com/@stephsromanc...)
The brighter moments outshined the dragging moments.
CW: Racism, Grief, OM Issues, Bully, Custody Dispute, Slow Burn, Community Services (Battered Women's Shelter)
Video review available in Week 38: Sep 17 – Sep 23, 2023, weekly book reviews on Steph's Romance Book Talk (https://www.youtube.com/@stephsromanc...)
February 6, 2024
eh.
for someone so “fierce and fiery” she sure doesn’t know how to properly stick up for herself
i’m clearly a masochist because i keep coming back to this god forsaken author.
the concept was there, the execution however, was not.
and of course with every romance with kids, the kids are the best part.
how do u have a single dad romance but the dad has no clue how to be a parent to his biological child??????
for someone so “fierce and fiery” she sure doesn’t know how to properly stick up for herself
i’m clearly a masochist because i keep coming back to this god forsaken author.
the concept was there, the execution however, was not.
and of course with every romance with kids, the kids are the best part.
how do u have a single dad romance but the dad has no clue how to be a parent to his biological child??????
September 2, 2024
More in the 2.5 region.
The story developed well but the first half was really annoying and OTT.
The story developed well but the first half was really annoying and OTT.
May 23, 2023
I feel like there's a right way and a wrong way to write nanny books, and I do feel like I'm a little bit of an expert since I've read so many.. I absolutely HATE when nannies feel the need to say something about the mother's pictures. She is dead. The children are still grieving. How fucking dare you make this man feel guilty for keeping her picture up. I honestly hated Island after that. And then he packed everything away and into storage. It just felt dirty after that. The son Abe deserves so much better. I feel like Island catered more towards the daughter and the rush at the end to make Abe happy didn't sit right with me. He should have got to live with his grandmother like he wanted, his dad doesn't deserve him.
ALSO how are you gonna have this cover of a man insinuating smut and it is the slowest burn that fades to black. 400 pages for nothing.
ALSO how are you gonna have this cover of a man insinuating smut and it is the slowest burn that fades to black. 400 pages for nothing.
December 14, 2022
I loved this book. The plot line would most definitely be four stars but the spice was where a star got misplaced.
The romance was there but it was a less descriptive, almost fade to black style of writing during what should have been a spicy scene.
Island and Clay were great main characters and the kids really made everything come together. Any other time blackmail would be frowned upon, but it was for the kids so it's alright. As a nanny Island really stepped up, while also trying to be a business owner. I think it was only convincing because Clay provided extra help for her, despite his so called hate for her at the beginning of the story. It was an interesting plot twist to have a custody battle for the kids.
The story is a HEA, stand alone but group series of other couples you meet in the book, nanny/boss, interracial romance.
Island is a boss, independent, younger black woman dealing with the burdens of society, medical issues and monetary issues and alot of them get address within this book appropriately. Truly a very broad view of world problems for women in general. She is the take no nonsense kind of woman you'd want as a friend; however I don't like her name. It works into the plot well but it was hard to imagine her character as a person and not just immediately think of, well, an island.
As a reader who actively works around military and veterans, I did not find Clay to be very true to character. More often than not, once leaving the military, most men become the jokers or pranksters. Nothing is too serious for them because of the experiences they have. I found Clay to be very overbearing, and although I still enjoyed him, I just have yet to meet a veteran who was as uptight and rigidly set in his ways like Clay was during the book. His money and his physical description was endearing and kept me reading, along with how his late wife's situation was handled. I was most accepting of his love for his children, and his emotional struggle as most men can feel this way with their children.
A very good quick read, only took a few hours. Safe for work or a good public coffee shop read.
The romance was there but it was a less descriptive, almost fade to black style of writing during what should have been a spicy scene.
Island and Clay were great main characters and the kids really made everything come together. Any other time blackmail would be frowned upon, but it was for the kids so it's alright. As a nanny Island really stepped up, while also trying to be a business owner. I think it was only convincing because Clay provided extra help for her, despite his so called hate for her at the beginning of the story. It was an interesting plot twist to have a custody battle for the kids.
The story is a HEA, stand alone but group series of other couples you meet in the book, nanny/boss, interracial romance.
Island is a boss, independent, younger black woman dealing with the burdens of society, medical issues and monetary issues and alot of them get address within this book appropriately. Truly a very broad view of world problems for women in general. She is the take no nonsense kind of woman you'd want as a friend; however I don't like her name. It works into the plot well but it was hard to imagine her character as a person and not just immediately think of, well, an island.
As a reader who actively works around military and veterans, I did not find Clay to be very true to character. More often than not, once leaving the military, most men become the jokers or pranksters. Nothing is too serious for them because of the experiences they have. I found Clay to be very overbearing, and although I still enjoyed him, I just have yet to meet a veteran who was as uptight and rigidly set in his ways like Clay was during the book. His money and his physical description was endearing and kept me reading, along with how his late wife's situation was handled. I was most accepting of his love for his children, and his emotional struggle as most men can feel this way with their children.
A very good quick read, only took a few hours. Safe for work or a good public coffee shop read.
March 27, 2023
WOW!!! Why I waited this long to read this book, I do not know 🤦♀️🤦♀️so pissed with myself 🤬😤!!!
I absolutely do not understand why I waited this long to read this book. It was fire 🔥 and good and a perfect balance between storyline, characters and relatable situation.
Clay was super, super, super BDE. This man was THE MAN in all and every aspect. Disciplined, protector, fighter, FIERY. Island was the perfect match to his energy and she to had this energy all around her.
Few points that I didn’t like: 1) why there was no background or more history as in the reason why Genevieve only wanted Abe while Regan would stay with Clay? 2) are they white like Clay? Because at one point, I was under the impression that Anya was black because of Regan’s description but after the bedroom scene and the picture, this assumption turned completely into confusion because I was completely lost then specially when Genevieve description was tilted towards white. 3) why do all of this hoopla of accepting in public when in reality it was not? Like grandpa, I was stumped(very nice suspense there).
The extended epilogue is a cute idea but it’s not anymore when you finished more annoyed than satisfied. Like why didn’t you explain how many children, gender and ages they had after Abe and Regan? How about where is Abe and Regan? We know that Abe lives alone and he is an actor, which we could assume that he is definitely at least 18 which put this at a whopping 7 years now but why do we the readers have to guess and assume? Why couldn’t it be said?
That said, I still absolutely loved this story and am still mad 😡 that I didn’t read this early on. Now I am going to read about Cody and see if it brings it home like this one and the first book. By the way what happened to Genevieve?
I absolutely do not understand why I waited this long to read this book. It was fire 🔥 and good and a perfect balance between storyline, characters and relatable situation.
Clay was super, super, super BDE. This man was THE MAN in all and every aspect. Disciplined, protector, fighter, FIERY. Island was the perfect match to his energy and she to had this energy all around her.
Few points that I didn’t like: 1) why there was no background or more history as in the reason why Genevieve only wanted Abe while Regan would stay with Clay? 2) are they white like Clay? Because at one point, I was under the impression that Anya was black because of Regan’s description but after the bedroom scene and the picture, this assumption turned completely into confusion because I was completely lost then specially when Genevieve description was tilted towards white. 3) why do all of this hoopla of accepting in public when in reality it was not? Like grandpa, I was stumped(very nice suspense there).
The extended epilogue is a cute idea but it’s not anymore when you finished more annoyed than satisfied. Like why didn’t you explain how many children, gender and ages they had after Abe and Regan? How about where is Abe and Regan? We know that Abe lives alone and he is an actor, which we could assume that he is definitely at least 18 which put this at a whopping 7 years now but why do we the readers have to guess and assume? Why couldn’t it be said?
That said, I still absolutely loved this story and am still mad 😡 that I didn’t read this early on. Now I am going to read about Cody and see if it brings it home like this one and the first book. By the way what happened to Genevieve?
June 12, 2025
Sorprendentemente, tienes 5 estrellas⭐️ pero es que la capacidad de hacerme sonreír, de enamorarme, de hacerme sentir querida, de alegrarme el día y de simplemente permitirme sentir tanto con una historia y sentir que estoy en ella, fue uf 🥹
Está historia me estresó pero por lo linda que fue. Sí es cierto, que puede haber mejoras en algunas partes, y que tuviste mucho drama pero… eso lo que la hace única y especial.
Clay fue un personaje magnífico. Su fuerza para defender a sus hijos, su amor por ellos, la incertidumbre con Abe, la reverencia hacia Reagan, el orgullo por los logros de Island, su postura de hombre fuerte y protector, que en un inicio odiaba todo lo que tenía que ver con sentimientos, pero que al final expresó su amor como una de las maneras más hermosas que he leído.
Isle fue todo lo que nos merecíamos. Es fuerte, luchadora, intrépida, inteligente, amable y con un corazón genuino. Fue tan refrescante verla y sentirla, leer sus respuestas, aprender de sus esfuerzos y de sus pensamientos, pero sobre todo porque creo que muchas podemos ser ella algunas veces y nos hace bien recordar que no tenemos que poder con todo, todo el tiempo.
Me encantó bastante esta historia. Ojalá muchos puedan conectar con ella de la misma manera.
Está historia me estresó pero por lo linda que fue. Sí es cierto, que puede haber mejoras en algunas partes, y que tuviste mucho drama pero… eso lo que la hace única y especial.
Clay fue un personaje magnífico. Su fuerza para defender a sus hijos, su amor por ellos, la incertidumbre con Abe, la reverencia hacia Reagan, el orgullo por los logros de Island, su postura de hombre fuerte y protector, que en un inicio odiaba todo lo que tenía que ver con sentimientos, pero que al final expresó su amor como una de las maneras más hermosas que he leído.
Isle fue todo lo que nos merecíamos. Es fuerte, luchadora, intrépida, inteligente, amable y con un corazón genuino. Fue tan refrescante verla y sentirla, leer sus respuestas, aprender de sus esfuerzos y de sus pensamientos, pero sobre todo porque creo que muchas podemos ser ella algunas veces y nos hace bien recordar que no tenemos que poder con todo, todo el tiempo.
Me encantó bastante esta historia. Ojalá muchos puedan conectar con ella de la misma manera.
December 9, 2022
Loved it!
I loved the chemistry between Island and Clay! Slowburns can sometimes be a miss for me but the chemistry pouring out of this book between those two hooked me. I had to see what was going to happen next.
The conflict with Taz was the absolute worst. I do not understand why Island couldn't find any backbone with this man. We see her cut Clay often, yet she never cuts into Taz and I think he deserved it with fierceness. Like, I genuinely understand he's her first love and Taz made her feel like she had worth but it felt like she had a totally different personality. And all the stuff with the sister rooting for them to be together seemed so cringe. I hated it. I thought the conflict with the grandmother was much more enjoyable to read. She was a great villain.
This is the first time that I have absolutely disliked the tertiary characters. They seemed obnoxious in this book. That was probably because they were not close to these characters. I could have done without them in this book. The relationship with Island and Clay was much more enjoyable to watch unfold.
Overall, I laughed a lot this book and really enjoyed it.
I loved the chemistry between Island and Clay! Slowburns can sometimes be a miss for me but the chemistry pouring out of this book between those two hooked me. I had to see what was going to happen next.
The conflict with Taz was the absolute worst. I do not understand why Island couldn't find any backbone with this man. We see her cut Clay often, yet she never cuts into Taz and I think he deserved it with fierceness. Like, I genuinely understand he's her first love and Taz made her feel like she had worth but it felt like she had a totally different personality. And all the stuff with the sister rooting for them to be together seemed so cringe. I hated it. I thought the conflict with the grandmother was much more enjoyable to read. She was a great villain.
This is the first time that I have absolutely disliked the tertiary characters. They seemed obnoxious in this book. That was probably because they were not close to these characters. I could have done without them in this book. The relationship with Island and Clay was much more enjoyable to watch unfold.
Overall, I laughed a lot this book and really enjoyed it.
May 28, 2023
In truth, I’ve read most of this series, I enjoy the books when I don’t take them too seriously but I really have to wonder why they’re always riddled with stereotypes, microaggressions and weird racial undertones. For this book, between that weird date she went on and comments he made, it was the fact that Island had to do what most of the farmhouse women had to do at least once. Physically verbalize that they’re not some stereotype or whatever. What happened to the showing, not telling. Why…are these women in this interracial book universe having to do this when the readers are probably black women? It always sits weird to me. Why can’t they just BE who they are?
My other issue with this…Island and her hang up with him loving his dead wife like she isn’t still clinging to this very alive asshole “boyfriend” of hers? It doesn’t make any sense. On that topic, that proposal…ugh Taz deserved to be embarrassed.
On from that, Clay taking her on his mission?! Nonsensical. Why was that even included ?
Despite these complaints I liked this book. It was pretty much what I expected. I liked Island, I liked Clay.
My other issue with this…Island and her hang up with him loving his dead wife like she isn’t still clinging to this very alive asshole “boyfriend” of hers? It doesn’t make any sense. On that topic, that proposal…ugh Taz deserved to be embarrassed.
On from that, Clay taking her on his mission?! Nonsensical. Why was that even included ?
Despite these complaints I liked this book. It was pretty much what I expected. I liked Island, I liked Clay.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 19, 2023
I just finished reading Fiery Romance and I have to say it's an absolute five-star read! This slowburn, BWWM romance between the fierce heroine and the flawed alpha hero with kids was truly captivating from start to finish. The story was a perfect blend of enemies-to-lovers and boss/nanny romance, which kept me on the edge of my seat.
Clay Bolton is my favorite type of alpha. The chemistry between him and Island was sizzling, and the tender moments he shared with his two adorable kids melted me. The slow burn aspect of the romance was expertly done and made the payoff even sweeter.
The story was well-paced and kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated the depth of character development in both Clay and the heroine. The kids were also a great addition to the story, adding a layer of complexity to the romance.
Overall, Fiery Romance is a great read that I would highly recommend to anyone who loves enemies-to-lovers, boss/nanny romances with cute kids and sizzling chemistry.
Clay Bolton is my favorite type of alpha. The chemistry between him and Island was sizzling, and the tender moments he shared with his two adorable kids melted me. The slow burn aspect of the romance was expertly done and made the payoff even sweeter.
The story was well-paced and kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated the depth of character development in both Clay and the heroine. The kids were also a great addition to the story, adding a layer of complexity to the romance.
Overall, Fiery Romance is a great read that I would highly recommend to anyone who loves enemies-to-lovers, boss/nanny romances with cute kids and sizzling chemistry.
July 26, 2023
I have so many mixed emotions rn, firstly I didn’t like the book whatsoever, I hated clay in the first 60% of the book the way he treated Abe everything to the way he would act and i absolutely adored island in that first half, then everything went to shit and the roles were reversed I started to dislike island and the clay just suddenly became the worlds horse most romantic man ever, I loved the kids, I truly truly do Abe was the number one reason I finished this book cuz I was really thinking of DNFing it
but to rape up the series I have a few things to say
I truly liked the first half of the series but then shit became the same, there was so much repetition in all the books, I think my favorite book had to be the second one
And secondly I really REALLYYYY want books of the kids when they grow up and there love life’s, personally I want to see dawn and Michael together, niko and Abe together and idk about the rest there’s like 3 different love triangles going on between them, but seriously nia I need those books NOW
but to rape up the series I have a few things to say
I truly liked the first half of the series but then shit became the same, there was so much repetition in all the books, I think my favorite book had to be the second one
And secondly I really REALLYYYY want books of the kids when they grow up and there love life’s, personally I want to see dawn and Michael together, niko and Abe together and idk about the rest there’s like 3 different love triangles going on between them, but seriously nia I need those books NOW
January 18, 2023
Loving Clay and Island
I loved Clay and Island's story. I liked how they met because Island was protecting little Reagan which led her to Clay. Clay was so protective over his kids and so mad at how the nanny treated Reagan that he took it out on Island with drastic measures. Clay trusted Island immediately and his feelings for her were involved as soon as he met her. Island and Reagan's relationship was the cutest and the way Clay treated Island was so loving. Island helped Clay open up to Abe and to talk with Darryl about everything. I'm glad Clay showed Island that she deserved more than waiting around for Taz to realize how special she was. I'm glad that Clay showed Island his love for her before telling her. And I'm glad Island's grandparents were there to help her realized she deserved to be loved, cared for and protected. I'm glad Clay and Island got together and became a family. I really enjoyed their story.
I loved Clay and Island's story. I liked how they met because Island was protecting little Reagan which led her to Clay. Clay was so protective over his kids and so mad at how the nanny treated Reagan that he took it out on Island with drastic measures. Clay trusted Island immediately and his feelings for her were involved as soon as he met her. Island and Reagan's relationship was the cutest and the way Clay treated Island was so loving. Island helped Clay open up to Abe and to talk with Darryl about everything. I'm glad Clay showed Island that she deserved more than waiting around for Taz to realize how special she was. I'm glad that Clay showed Island his love for her before telling her. And I'm glad Island's grandparents were there to help her realized she deserved to be loved, cared for and protected. I'm glad Clay and Island got together and became a family. I really enjoyed their story.
March 10, 2024
Det verkar bara vara jag och black aunties med lite internaliserad rasism och förkärlek till vita män som gillar den här boken 🥲
Hon här författaren är helt besatt av interracial förhållanden där kvinnan är svart och mannen är en macho vit man som andas för women of color. Varför jag säger detta är för att böckerna från båda pov är alltid så fokuserade på kvinnans utseende baserat på ras. Läser man så förstår man att det ligger fetischering av den etniska kvinnan i sättet att skriva. En annan störig grej va att de sidokaraktärer som ifrågasatte situationen med att en vit man har adopterat en svart flicka kritiserades väldigt hårt av FMC, man ba babe thats valid. Tyvärr får den här boken mig att vilja ha en white man vilket är helt oacceptabelt för att vita män aint like that på riktigt, this is fantasy.
Trots många störiga grejer får den en fyra för att MMC var obsessed 😍 och vibesen was giving.
Hon här författaren är helt besatt av interracial förhållanden där kvinnan är svart och mannen är en macho vit man som andas för women of color. Varför jag säger detta är för att böckerna från båda pov är alltid så fokuserade på kvinnans utseende baserat på ras. Läser man så förstår man att det ligger fetischering av den etniska kvinnan i sättet att skriva. En annan störig grej va att de sidokaraktärer som ifrågasatte situationen med att en vit man har adopterat en svart flicka kritiserades väldigt hårt av FMC, man ba babe thats valid. Tyvärr får den här boken mig att vilja ha en white man vilket är helt oacceptabelt för att vita män aint like that på riktigt, this is fantasy.
Trots många störiga grejer får den en fyra för att MMC var obsessed 😍 och vibesen was giving.
December 19, 2024
This was such a horrible read, I don't understand the 4 star ratings.
Unnecessary drama, plot and scenes. Over described lots of stuff.
Too slow paced and most of all, too much mention of black skin against white.
(No way I'm a racist, I'm brown too. So dont come at me.)
I understand that the author wanted to write about black people and there is nothing wrong in it but this was way too much! Not a single page goes by without mention black skin or the FL being treated poorly because she's black.
And then some yoga teacher comes and say namaste, even though she's no indian and then shows racist behavior. WTF are you trying to show here?
You said it's not gonna be typical black woman story and representation but you should that. The way her body is being constantly sexualized put me off as well. This was such a stereotyped book to gain favour from black woman.
All the ones out there, much love! Please don't read this. ✨❣️
Unnecessary drama, plot and scenes. Over described lots of stuff.
Too slow paced and most of all, too much mention of black skin against white.
(No way I'm a racist, I'm brown too. So dont come at me.)
I understand that the author wanted to write about black people and there is nothing wrong in it but this was way too much! Not a single page goes by without mention black skin or the FL being treated poorly because she's black.
And then some yoga teacher comes and say namaste, even though she's no indian and then shows racist behavior. WTF are you trying to show here?
You said it's not gonna be typical black woman story and representation but you should that. The way her body is being constantly sexualized put me off as well. This was such a stereotyped book to gain favour from black woman.
All the ones out there, much love! Please don't read this. ✨❣️
December 11, 2022
Island and Clay: A wedding in the works?
This book is wonderful!!!!! Every time I read a new book in this series, I say it’s the best! This book and the characters came to life…as though this were a movie and I was in the front row! I loved Island’s kindness, empathy, love, patience. Clay definitely was all military, barking orders but loving with all his strength, missing his wife and coming to gripes with his love for Island. Then there was Regan. She was so special, lively, open. Abe, quiet, brooding and closed off because of the loss of their mother and Clay’s wife. But Island was able to get through to him. Then there is Genevieve, a nightmare of a mother-in-law, trying to take ONLY Abe from Clay. Is it because he was her daughters natural son and Regan was adopted? I couldn’t really figure her out.
This book is wonderful!!!!! Every time I read a new book in this series, I say it’s the best! This book and the characters came to life…as though this were a movie and I was in the front row! I loved Island’s kindness, empathy, love, patience. Clay definitely was all military, barking orders but loving with all his strength, missing his wife and coming to gripes with his love for Island. Then there was Regan. She was so special, lively, open. Abe, quiet, brooding and closed off because of the loss of their mother and Clay’s wife. But Island was able to get through to him. Then there is Genevieve, a nightmare of a mother-in-law, trying to take ONLY Abe from Clay. Is it because he was her daughters natural son and Regan was adopted? I couldn’t really figure her out.
February 15, 2023
Tasteful Interracial Heartbreaking Comedy?
So this is my first encounter with an interracial couple in a book. (I am in a interracial relationship so not new to that). I did font this book very tasteful in how it represented a strong ethical female lead character without her being overly bitter and prideful. I found the FMC to have the perfect balance of strength, personality and yet still graceful. Overall I loved the story line it hit home in some areas and definitely opened up look at a widower and how they can love again. My only downside to why this didn’t get a full 5 stars is I would have liked a good smexy scene followed through to the end after all the pent up tension throughout the entire book. It’s like they get their relief but where is the readers. Also wasn’t a fan of the reference that you can’t drink and breastfeed as that’s a false statement.
So this is my first encounter with an interracial couple in a book. (I am in a interracial relationship so not new to that). I did font this book very tasteful in how it represented a strong ethical female lead character without her being overly bitter and prideful. I found the FMC to have the perfect balance of strength, personality and yet still graceful. Overall I loved the story line it hit home in some areas and definitely opened up look at a widower and how they can love again. My only downside to why this didn’t get a full 5 stars is I would have liked a good smexy scene followed through to the end after all the pent up tension throughout the entire book. It’s like they get their relief but where is the readers. Also wasn’t a fan of the reference that you can’t drink and breastfeed as that’s a false statement.
April 30, 2023
clay is basically andrew tate but in a book version. he cannot go a single chapter without mentioning he was in the military and calling his son “solider” — what is even up with that??? no wonder his son hates him. he so clearly favors regan over abe it’s ridiculous. island is such a people pleaser and didn’t stand up to anyone (other than clay). also the whole situation with taz was so weird like girl you are waiting for someone who wants an open relationship before being married??? and he only came back when he realized there was a chance he could lose you??? ugh it took her until like 75% of the way through the book to break up with him. also clay and island only had sex like once at like the 90% mark and we didn’t even get to read the whole thing lol
only giving two stars because i liked the kids a lot — one star for each kid
only giving two stars because i liked the kids a lot — one star for each kid
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 23, 2024
So Enjoyable
OH MY WOW.This is a awesome story with such captivating characters old and new. It's a pleasurable and enjoyable experience just like all of the other stories in this series. There is so much laughter and it's the best kind happy. The excitement and romance along with the drama is what I enjoy. I'm a fan of this series so much that I can't read the stories just once because I absolutely enjoy binging on them all. I enjoyed this story which I found is such a pleasurable experience that you will absolutely enjoy. So if you are like myself and you need a story which you will enjoy this amazing series is one. I'm hoping this isn't the last story in this series because I'm so excited to read the next story It's so well worth my time and yours to have such enjoyment in our life.
OH MY WOW.This is a awesome story with such captivating characters old and new. It's a pleasurable and enjoyable experience just like all of the other stories in this series. There is so much laughter and it's the best kind happy. The excitement and romance along with the drama is what I enjoy. I'm a fan of this series so much that I can't read the stories just once because I absolutely enjoy binging on them all. I enjoyed this story which I found is such a pleasurable experience that you will absolutely enjoy. So if you are like myself and you need a story which you will enjoy this amazing series is one. I'm hoping this isn't the last story in this series because I'm so excited to read the next story It's so well worth my time and yours to have such enjoyment in our life.
November 20, 2022
Cute story
Cute story but struggled to finish. I usually breeze through these books because I can’t get enough, but the FMC was immature and beyond indecisive at times. Absolutely did not like Taz and was disappointed at The friendship between Rosie and the FMC. Taz was Narcissistic and deserved a throat punch at best. Don’t even get me started on Gen. loved the Culture that was imbedded into the story line and how the FMC helped women she was a warrior there and it loved that. Clay was okay but I really was hoping for some more in depth character development he needed thearpy and he absolutely refused to accept that. Absolutely Cringed with how the death of a spouse and moving on was handled by the FMC and how she felt she was in a competition with the deceased spouse.
Cute story but struggled to finish. I usually breeze through these books because I can’t get enough, but the FMC was immature and beyond indecisive at times. Absolutely did not like Taz and was disappointed at The friendship between Rosie and the FMC. Taz was Narcissistic and deserved a throat punch at best. Don’t even get me started on Gen. loved the Culture that was imbedded into the story line and how the FMC helped women she was a warrior there and it loved that. Clay was okay but I really was hoping for some more in depth character development he needed thearpy and he absolutely refused to accept that. Absolutely Cringed with how the death of a spouse and moving on was handled by the FMC and how she felt she was in a competition with the deceased spouse.
May 14, 2023
better
In my opinion this is the best of the 6 previous books in the series. The storyline was interesting and it didn’t veer too off track and into an unbelievable whelm. The characters were more explored and communicative. We were able to observe the process of them falling in love more so than the previous books. The relationship with the children was sweet and relatable. The problems they dealt with was very interesting and they characters dealt with them in a mostly believable manner. Some of the resolutions were a bit fantastical.
At times the author can be repetitive and overly descriptive. Her writing style is improved but not one of my favorites. Overall the book was interesting and I enjoyed reading it. I give it a 3.5/5
In my opinion this is the best of the 6 previous books in the series. The storyline was interesting and it didn’t veer too off track and into an unbelievable whelm. The characters were more explored and communicative. We were able to observe the process of them falling in love more so than the previous books. The relationship with the children was sweet and relatable. The problems they dealt with was very interesting and they characters dealt with them in a mostly believable manner. Some of the resolutions were a bit fantastical.
At times the author can be repetitive and overly descriptive. Her writing style is improved but not one of my favorites. Overall the book was interesting and I enjoyed reading it. I give it a 3.5/5
December 21, 2022
Drama!
Not sure about this storyline, it's intense with drama and intense attraction that simmers.
Clay cannot forget his wife who died in service, he's two kids he adores and hold tightly to them. When COS comes to his door he goes straight to source who reported him. Instant attraction is there but held back as its a new feeling for him. Island didn't like his domineering attitude either so dislike sets in but intrigued she is.
All ends in love not war, the kids love Island more like adore her, but they connect as a new start for them both, especially Clay who is booked and drawn in with protective bridges all drawn up.
Not sure about this storyline, it's intense with drama and intense attraction that simmers.
Clay cannot forget his wife who died in service, he's two kids he adores and hold tightly to them. When COS comes to his door he goes straight to source who reported him. Instant attraction is there but held back as its a new feeling for him. Island didn't like his domineering attitude either so dislike sets in but intrigued she is.
All ends in love not war, the kids love Island more like adore her, but they connect as a new start for them both, especially Clay who is booked and drawn in with protective bridges all drawn up.
January 27, 2023
The Soldier & The Hair Queen
I love this series and can’t wait for Cody & Clarissa’s story 😉, I can taste it already 🔥
Island has big heart, always trying to help and reached out to people, she is beautiful and successful.
That big heart of hers is what got Clay Bolton in her path when she taught she was helping a little girl… oops!!
Anyhow, I don’t want to spoil it for you, see what happened when the big grumpy, stern soldier marched into her saloon.
BTW, I like the bonus epilogue, however it’s not that enlightening because, they never mentioned how many kids is. “ bus loads “ and what are they or how old they are… etc…
I love this series and can’t wait for Cody & Clarissa’s story 😉, I can taste it already 🔥
Island has big heart, always trying to help and reached out to people, she is beautiful and successful.
That big heart of hers is what got Clay Bolton in her path when she taught she was helping a little girl… oops!!
Anyhow, I don’t want to spoil it for you, see what happened when the big grumpy, stern soldier marched into her saloon.
BTW, I like the bonus epilogue, however it’s not that enlightening because, they never mentioned how many kids is. “ bus loads “ and what are they or how old they are… etc…
April 5, 2023
this was fire
Clay and Island lit the pages on fire with their banter and witty comebacks - tit for tat. Island made the most of her situation because Clay had her hands tied. She still gave as good as she got and took control and did somethings her way anyway. Clay the forever soldier was regimented and stuck in his ways. He was used to all people obeying his orders and without any lip. Island was his biggest challenge and ended up being his biggest reward. Clay made Island recognize the woman she was and the treatment she should receive from a man once she got past all of his bullying, controlling and meddling ways she saw the man, the father, and her love.
Great read
Clay and Island lit the pages on fire with their banter and witty comebacks - tit for tat. Island made the most of her situation because Clay had her hands tied. She still gave as good as she got and took control and did somethings her way anyway. Clay the forever soldier was regimented and stuck in his ways. He was used to all people obeying his orders and without any lip. Island was his biggest challenge and ended up being his biggest reward. Clay made Island recognize the woman she was and the treatment she should receive from a man once she got past all of his bullying, controlling and meddling ways she saw the man, the father, and her love.
Great read
May 11, 2023
Call me toxic, but I love rich overly possessive, slightly stalkerish hero with bad people skills, but a huge heart and that is for sure what Clay gave! I also really enjoyed Island and the fact that she was a boss, who didn't mind changing her hair as frequent as her outfits! While I really enjoyed the story, this had a little too much spice for my liking (level 3.75/5, I prefer <3 = behind closed doors/clean altogether). Normally, I can skip a scene pick up after the fact, but this one had a scene that came out of nowhere at a restaurant, so I was not prepared lol. Overall, great story and writing as always from Nia
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