Burning Up

Flirting With Fire, Book 1

By: Jennifer Blackwood

Narrated by: Dara Rosenberg

USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Blackwood fans the flames of desire in her smoking-hot series about firefighters and the women who want them…

Unemployed schoolteacher Erin Jenkins is back in Portland, the town she hasn’t called home for more than a decade. It’s not the way she wants to spend her last days of summer: in between jobs and avoiding her mother’s snooping by escaping to the ice-cream aisle. But when the opportunity arises for her to accompany her brother’s best friend—her lifetime crush—to a wedding, summer gets a whole lot more interesting.

Firefighter and single dad Jake Bennett has built a nice, safe wall around his heart—no romance, no getting burned. That doesn’t mean he’s ruling out a fling. Considering Erin’s visit is temporary, they’re the perfect fit for a scorching no-strings one-night stand. Or two. Or five. Until the worst thing happens: Erin and Jake are feeling more. Damn that four-letter word.

Now their hearts are on the line, and when their smoldering summer comes to a close, it’s going to be harder than ever to put out the fire.

©2018 Jennifer Blackwood (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

very good

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! good overall

Fun and lighthearted

I started off this story giggling and knew this would be a fun book. I think, from the cover, I expected a much more serious book but this is definitely a rom com. And a fun one, at that. Erin lost her job and is forced to go home to Portland but her heart is set on returning to California. (This continuing narrative really became a bit annoying because it didn't make sense to make it such a strong point in her life). Jake, a single dad, gets close to Erin but the relationship is strained because of her desire to return to CA. Can they figure out what is most important for them both?

I listened to the audiobook. Dara Rosenberg was a fine narrator but I wish that there was a dual narration (there is for the second book, which I'm listening to now!). But overall, she did a great job reading the story to capture the lightness and fun of the story.

Over the top and a little predictable

This brother's best friend, single dad romance was light-hearted. The plot was a little predictable and some of the episodes were a little over the top. Jake and Erin had great chemistry. Jake was a good guy and a great catch. Erin was too stubborn and I still didn't know why she was so hell bent to leave. I couldn't connect with Erin at all.

Dara Rosenberg did a great job narrating the story. I would have DNF'd the book if I was reading. The audiobook was an ok choice as background entertainment while I was crafting.

Great listen

I was laughing after first few minutes. I loved the story kept me on edge and choosing sides on edge, that's what makes a good story to me.

What a delight!

Such a delightful ride! Absolutely adorable! So funny and cute and sexy! The humor is all the right places! My first book by Jennifer Blackwood and definitely not the last! Delicious writing! Love it! Love it! 👍👍👍👍