Title: The Fireman and the Cop
Series: Ellery Mountain 01
Author: R.J. Scott
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short (78pgs)
Publisher: Total E-bound (11th February 2013)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3½Hearts
Reviewer: Pixie
Blurb: Rescuing cop Finn Ryan from a burning precinct was easy; it’s keeping him alive after that which fireman Max Harrison finds difficult.
Ellery is a quiet town in the Smoky Mountains, at the base of Ellery Peak, and nothing ever happens. Max is escaping from his firefighting job in the city to take up a role as assistant to the Mayor whilst also holding the position of a volunteer fire fighter.
Finn Ryan is one of only three cops in the small town and it soon seems to Max that someone is out to hurt the sexy cop. Rescuing Finn from a burning precinct was the easy part; it’s keeping him alive after that which fireman Max Harrison finds difficult.
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Review: Max is starting over in a new town. He’s working at the Mayor’s office and as a volunteer firefighter. Running into a burning police station leads to him meeting Finn, a cop who always seems to be in danger. Finn is delighted to meet firefighter Max. Of course, it would have been better if he wasn’t half unconscious at the time, but he gets the chance to know the sexy man better as Max investigates the fire.
This is a cute book that starts off a great new series. Max first meets Finn while rescuing him from a burning building. Finn catches Max’s attention when in his confused state he talks about firemen’s ‘hoses’. They have an instant attraction between them that sparks, but they have misunderstandings about how they are treating each other, and it isn’t helped by the fact that all the evidence points to Finn being in danger from an unknown foe.
I really liked Max and Finn they were both great characters. Although, they had a slight communication problem they seemed well suited and certainly sparks fly in the attraction department. The plot is fast-paced and you never know what will happen next, although you get a slight idea as to who the baddie is by a throwaway comment made by Finn. The supporting characters are great and it will be interesting to see Daniel’s and Kieran’s stories. The storyline wasn’t as tight as what I am used to from R.J., it wasn’t as well developed in just one area. I mean we get thrown straight into the danger and from then on it was fast-paced in the danger and mystery stakes, but lacked depth in the relationship department. I think I learned more about Daniel’s (Finn’s friend) past than Max’s. Don’t get me wrong this is a good story; it just missed the mark with Max and Finn’s relationship development.
I recommend this book to those who love cops and firefighters, fast-paced danger and mystery, a good storyline, some hot sex and a happy ending.