Sara Humphreys

The only fire he can't put out... Jordan McKenna is back in town, and Fire Chief Gavin Maguire's feelings when he sees her after all these years are as raw as the day she left. Then he was just a kid wearing his heart on his sleeve. Now he spends every day trying to atone for the tragedy he couldn't prevent. Is the torch he carries for her Jordan's life has not exactly worked out the way she expected. A divorced mother of two with a failed acting career, Jordan's biggest concern about coming back to Old Brookfield was seeing her first love. But when a series of suspicious fires breaks out, Jordan and Gavin realize that dealing with the sparks between them may be the least dangerous of their problems. Reviewers love Sara Humphreys: "Sizzling sexual chemistry that is sure to please." -Yankee Romance Reviewers "Steamy love scenes... intriguing plot... the reader will be entertained." -Fresh Fiction "Awesome... captivates the reader with action and romance." -Rom Fan Reviews

Brave the Heat

Lover of Romance 

This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
  

 
  
    Summary 
  
 
Jordan McKenna has returned home after a failed marriage and being a full-time single mother of two daughters. Her father's life is faltering, and the man she has always loved is still hurting from all those years ago where Jordan made mistakes she regrets. Jordan and Gavin were high school sweethearts, mistakes were made and other factors drove them apart. Jordan left for the big city, married a man that turned out to be abusive and a drunk, but she got two treasures out of it: her daughters. When her husband gets violent and her daughters are witnesses, she files for divorce. She comes back home to the seaside town for a fresh start and to have a stable environment. Gavin is the Fire chief, but over the years he has sustained his own scars both physical and emotional. He has never forgotten Jordan or how she left him and he never knew why. But Jordan and Gavin have a chance to begin anew, but before they may have a true chance....something traumatic may drive them apart.
 
  
    Plot and Story Line 
  
 
Brave The Heat was a brilliant story that had me hooked from the very beginning. I adore every book this author has written , and so far she always brings a satisfying romance. This is the first of Sara Humphreys with a contemporary setting since she has always done paranormal themes. So it was a nice change and boy can she write a fun and sexy fire fighter romance. I loved every aspect of this story, and it is packed with everything you are looking for in a romance.

It begins when Jordan, our heroine, returns to town with her two little girls in tow. Now I know not everyone is fond of children in romances, but I loved these two. Curious, blunt, and so funny. I love how sweet these two were and the way that they cling to Gavin. I loved seeing this aspect because it brings a hint of reality in the mix and I love having a story that is realistic and easy to relate to. And boy reading these girls made me want to have kids...immediately. Not that I will, but they were so precocious and charming and added emotional depth to the story that one wouldn't see coming but would be delighted to find.

The romance at first is a bit rocky and Jordan and Gavin have some hills and valleys to battle before they can truly accept the past and embrace the future. There is hurt feelings because there were outside influences to their break up, influences that don't get revealed until now. Which plays a huge role in their relationship. Because their past is the driving force, and they can't begin to have a future if they don't learn to accept the past for what it is. It was really quite stunning seeing these two in action, once the truth is revealed. Jordan does take some time before she is willing to begin anything with Gavin. She blames it on wanting stability for her girls, but in all honesty, she lets fear take control over her decisions regarding Gavin. Jordan hasn't had it easy with men, the only man who has ever treated her with kindness and love has been Gavin. Her father and ex-husband were both abusive in similar ways. So I understand the reasoning behind Jordan, but my heart did go out for Gavin as well.

Now, what really was the icing on the cake for this one was the Mcguire family. They are a hoot of entertainment...let me tell you. First the parents, they were so charming and cute. I love seeing couples that are madly in love after thirty years and still have the chemistry and not afraid to show it. We see that much to "Gavin's" embarrassment which was so hilarious. The brothers which are what this new series is based on. Boy, each brother is so different but in many ways they are so alike....children they are. Love to bicker and fight over their mothers homebaked cookies. But this family has so much warmth and love attached, that they really add so much more to the story. I can't wait to see which brother is next, though.
 
  
    Narration 
  
 
What a job well done by Kate Russell. I believe this is the first time I have listened to her narration and loved it. Any time I listen to Humphreys' books in an audio format I always have a fun time. She played out the characterizations very well and her voice did great when switching from male and female roles.
 
  
    The Cover 
  
 
What a charming and sweet cover. I love how romantic it is, with the sun shining in the background.
 
  
    Overall View 
  
 
Brave The Heat is a sensational romance that will sweep you off your feet with mystery, danger, emotional turmoil and a heartfelt love story that you never want to end!! TRULY MAGNIFICENT!!

Linda Quintanilla

I am so digging into Sara Humphrey's writing style. She knows how to write simple yet flowing sentences that it makes the read understandable. She also express each characters action and feelings across her writing style that the reader will believe that they are with the characters when they speak their mind. She has created a great romance story between Jordan and Gavin that it makes totally sense to create it to a series since the reader will become attached to the other character in Brave the Heat that they want them to have their love story too! Brave the Heat has so much love going on that it makes total sense to fall in love with the characters too! It's always great to read about past lovers reuniting together because they have so much anguish between them that they will work for their relationship with their passionate feelings and love. It as unexpected to see Jordan in her hometown that Gavin does not know what to do. Jordan and Gavin have been together in the past but it did not work out from Jordan end since she had a hard experience from her family. Gavin does not know the whole truth about Jordan running away from the past that it will take some time for him to realize that he wants to know the truth about the past and present, however, there will be some complication since Jordan is hesitate to open up. Jordan has terrible luck when it comes to love that it takes her to come home since she needs to reevaluate everything but it will take more time since Gavin is determined to know why she is back and why she ran away. It will take some time for both of them to open up but it will give them the chance to remanded their relationship and to move forward. I truly know time is the best thing for past lovers to remand their trust in their relationship. Their love is pure that it takes no time for them to reunited their passion love together. Brave the Heat is a perfect romance read that it will burn the pages off with their passionate love! Five Stars!

Chantale

I really enjoyed this book. It is well written and I didn't want to put it down. 

If you are looking for a good summer read I highly recommend this book.