6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
My favorite so far in this series!, December 11, 2009
This review is from: Hidden Fire (Firefighters of Station Five, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)
This has been a fun series since the first book, but I really enjoyed this installment. Julian and Grace's interactions started in the earlier books and it was a natural progression for them to have their own book. I especially liked that it was the hero, not the heroine, that knew what he wanted from their relationship first. In a lot of books, it's the female lead who spends the book chasing after the hero trying to prove they should be together.
I also enjoyed catching up on the secondary characters, although I admit I was hoping to see more of Sean this time around. Maybe next time...I am definitely looking forward to the fourth book in this series.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Heated and satisfying, March 15, 2010
This review is from: Hidden Fire (Firefighters of Station Five, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)
HIDDEN FIRE, the third book in the Firefighters of Station Five series by Jo Davis, gives readers a heated look behind the scenes of the firehouse and the courthouse with firefighter Julian Salvatore and defense attorney Grace McKenna.
Grace McKenna has avoided the advances of firefighter Julian Salvatore because of his reputation as a shameless ladies man. She doesn't understand Julian's extreme, almost desperate, concern over her latest client when he sees them together. Julian works with Grace's brother-in-law, Howard, and while she's hesitantly interested in spending more time with him, she finds herself incredibly attracted to his irresistible charm. But there are layers to Julian that he's kept hidden until Grace is drawn into his violent past.
Julian has been doggedly pursuing Grace for some time and can scarcely believe when she agrees to a date. What Grace doesn't know is that his feelings for her run much deeper than simple lust. Julian has issues from his youth that he would just as soon keep to himself, but threats to Grace require their revelation. Recent, disturbingly violent, kidnappings and murders appear to be connected to Grace's new client and the terror from Julian's past. It isn't long before Julian and Grace, together with many of his co-workers, are caught up in a shocking investigation.
HIDDEN FIRE is a wonderful example of romantic suspense. Readers will find themselves cheering for the relationship between Julian and Grace to work. Secondary characters from previous books in this series are smoothly and successfully woven into the story and it was extremely satisfying to catch up with them. Jo Davis has many fans of her work, this series in particular, and they will be thrilled to know that the next book in the series, LINE OF FIRE, will be releasing in May, 2010.
COURTESY LAURIE/ROMANCE JUNKIES
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another Winner in the Station Five series, December 16, 2009
This review is from: Hidden Fire (Firefighters of Station Five, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)
I loved this 3rd book in the Firefighters of Station Five series. It was as good as the last two and the writing may even have been better. I have recently read a couple of romantic suspense books which didn't quite do it for me and when this one did I wondered what the difference was. I believe it is because there are no words in the book that don't absolutely have to be there. The writing was tight and clean. The characters were believable. I did like how the hero put his foot wrong with the heroine several times and backed up realizing he'd been a jerk. Sometimes dating and bedroom action isn't all perfect between a couple who are falling in love with each other. It's nice to read a more realistic story. It was also nice to see a heroine who held off the hero because she just wasn't sure that this was the man for her or even if she really wanted to get married but she wasn't nasty about it. That hit a very realistic note for me also. The author does a very good job capturing how men talk which is a factor which can make or break a book for me. I know how my husband and his buddies talk to each other and many times women authors just don't do that type of back and forth talk justice. It rings pretty true in this book though.
I didn't give it the final star only because the part with the bad guy could have been a bit more suspenseful. But mostly because I would have liked to see more firefighting action and interaction with the other firefighters. However, that last star is real close.
I liked how Sean's plot was advanced a bit and can't wait for Tommy's story and hope to see many more stories from Station Five.
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