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The Fire Chief's Surprise: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Chris Maday SchmidtHe wasn&’t looking for love… Until one little boy came into his life. Fire chief Josh Rogers has just three months to get married or risk losing custody of his late foster brother&’s infant son. So when Annie Greene offers to help him find a wife in exchange for repairs at her bakery, it seems like the perfect solution. As the three spend time together, Josh can&’t help but feel that Annie&’s the only person he can picture filling the role of Finn&’s mother. But can they set aside their past insecurities and embrace a chance at happily-ever-after?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
The Fire Fighter's Chosen Bride
by Trish WylieCircumstance has left Finn McNeill without a place to stay. Which means her only option is the spare room of rugged firefighter Shane Dwyer. Soon Finn's burning question is--should she act on the attraction smoldering between them? The tension's simmering, the chemistry's sizzling and the flames of passion are licking at their heels! Perhaps one secret white-hot night will be enough to put out the fire?
The Fire Inside
by Katherine MartinHeadstrong and rebellious, Kitt Wentworth had no intention of obeying her father, submitting to a husband or falling in love.
The Fire King
by Marjorie M. LiuLong ago, shape-shifters reigned as gods. But even gods have laws that they break at their own peril . . . Each member of Dirk & Steele has a unique ability. Soria's is the gift of communication-which is why she's been chosen to learn the language of a tormented warrior resurrected after thousands of years of icy sleep. He is Karr, and once he was a king. Strong as a lion, quick and deadly as a serpent, he saw everything he loved consumed in flames. Death was to be his salvation, but thousands of years later he has been awakened against his will. Now a breathtaking human moves him in ways he neither understands nor desires. But Soria can see beyond his rage . . . and only she can speak the words that will cool the destructive fury in his soul. Words of love.
The Fire King (The Evolin Series #3)
by Kay EllisEvolin: Book ThreeSully is summoned back to Maestraad by the entity who took control of Tylan's body when Tylan perished. This Fire King--now calling himself Okhela--offers Sully a bargain he cannot refuse: if, after six months, Sully fails to fall in love with him, Okhela will return Tylan. The trouble is, as much as Sully wants to hate Okhela, the Fire King rules with wisdom and generosity... and Sully cannot resist the attraction he feels toward the handsome king. Though his heart will always belong to Tylan, Sully gives in to his body's demands. But can Sully trust Okhela to keep his word? With assassins on the loose, can Sully keep the Fire King alive long enough to find out? With the future of the kingdom--as well as his heart--at stake, Sully must call upon old friends and new to protect the Fire King, who might hold the keys to both.
The Fire Lord's Lover (The Elven Lords #1)
by Katheryne KennedyPraise for The Fire Lord's Lover: "As darkly imaginative as Tolkien, as richly romantic as Heyer, Kennedy carves a new genre in romantic fiction. " -Erin Quinn, author of Haunting Warrior If his powers are discovered, his father will destroy him. . . In a magical land ruled by ruthless Elven lords, the Fire Lord's son Dominic Raikes plays a deadly game to conceal his growing might from his malevolent father-until his arranged bride awakens in him passions he thought he had buried forever. . . Unless his fianceacute;e kills him first. . . Lady Cassandra has been raised in outward purity and innocence, while secretly being trained as an assassin. Her mission is to bring down the Elven Lord and his champion son. But when she gets to court she discovers that nothing is what it seems, least of all the man she married. . . Then Dominic and Cassandra together uncover an unspeakable evil, one that threatens the destruction of the magical realm they would give their souls to save. . . Praise for Enchanting the Lady: "Simply delightful. . . imaginative, historically vigorous, and ripe for further adventures. " -Publishers Weekly "Will cast its own spell over readers with its fabulously imaginative setting and charmingly original characters. " -Chicago Tribune "This captivating tale combines the excitement and edgy danger of a thriller with the treat of a romantic romp. Kennedy is going places. " -Romantic Times
The Fire Opal
by Catherine AsaroDeep in the sun-drenched desert, priestess Ginger-Sun carries the power of shape mages. And whispers abound: Is she descended from the beloved Sunset Goddess, or are her nighttime rituals filled with wickedness? Ginger herself is uncertain, until a stranger is left for dead at her feet. Thence her magic begins to burn. Fate makes Ginger the stranger's wife and therefore a target for those who would murder this man to crown another—and force her magic into twisted ferocity. For unless Ginger masters her dark powers, violence will rein in Taka Mal—and in her soul.
The Fire People
by Alexander CordellSet in the ironmaking town of Merthyr Tydfil, The Fire People is the story of Dic Penderyn who in 1831 became the first Welsh Martyr of the working class. Hanged for a crime that he did not commit, his story is told in this powerful novel which describes the events which took place during the famous Merthyr Tydfil riots of 1831.
The Fire Series: The First and the Fury, Fire and Steel, Hearts of Fire, Lady of Fire, and Winter Roses (The Fire Series)
by Anita MillsMedieval England, Scotland, and Normandy set the stage for the epic historical romance series from the “amazingly talented author who has few rivals” (RT Book Reviews). These five historical romances from Anita Mills sweep readers back in time, to places like eleventh-century Normandy, where the danger of loving the wrong man can be perilous, and where forbidden love flourishes in the darkened corners of castles. Defiant women and heroic men roam the gorgeous countryside in this multigenerational saga—perfect escapist romance for readers who take their stolen kisses with a hint of danger. “Mills is a sprightly storyteller, providing atmosphere and action aplenty, and cannily complicating her characters’ inner landscapes.” —Publishers Weekly
The Fire Still Burns: An Opposites Attract Virgin Romance
by Roxanne St. ClaireA blue blood woman. A blue collar man. A red hot night of passion. In the uptight world of design, Colin McGrath is a rebel, with brilliant, risky ideas that thrill his clients and frustrate his competitors. Grace Hathaway is a junior architect at her father's firm. A woman whose last name opens doors and whose life is defined by strict rules. Now, Colin and Grace are rivals for a project they both aim to win…. But this isn't the first time Colin has disrupted Grace's life with his brand of chaos. Neither one can forget that scorching night long ago when an elegant society girl claimed her blue-collar crush. And the current business that pits them against each other is nothing compared to the burning desire that threatens to melt them both down. When the competition requires them to share a house …Colin has three weeks to tell her the truth about what really happened the night they spent together. And Gracie has secrets, too. Originally published in 2004.
The Fire Still Burns: a powerful story of love and peril set in pre-war Europe and Russia
by Constance HeavenLet much-loved author Constance Heaven sweep you away in this captivating and compelling romance spanning pre-war Europe. Both heart-warming and heart-wrenching, this is perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy, Kristin Hannah and Katie Flynn.'Readable and atmospheric' -- DUBLIN TIMES.'Excellent! Difficult to put down' -- ***** Reader review'Exciting read' -- ***** Reader review'A great novel from a great writer' -- ***** Reader review***************************************************************Leading a demonstration for the starving children of the Rhondda, Luke Llewellyn Jones is literally swept off his feet by the daughter of a Russian princess. For it is Tanya who first hits, then carries him in her car to her father's hospital.It it something of an eye-opener for Luke to be invited to the Cambridgeshire home of Lord Aylsham, and to meet his delightful and unconventional family who chatter as easily in Russian as English. And all too easy to fall for the lovely and impetuous girl who still insists it was him that ran into her.But Luke's dream of winning Tanya's heart is broken the moment she meets the charming but enigmatic Dirk von Richter. She leaves England to live in a Europe trembling on the brink of war.And it is in very different and dangerous circumstances that Luke risks all to see her again - among the bleak and far-flung mountains of Siberia.
The Fire Wish
by Amber LoughA jinni. A princess. And the wish that changes everything. . . . Beautifully written and accessible fantasy for fans of Tamora Pierce, Rachel Hartman, and Laini Taylor. In this romantic and evocative fantasy, Najwa is a jinni, training to be a spy in the war against the humans. Zayele is a human on her way to marry a prince of Baghdad--which she'll do anything to avoid. So she captures Najwa and makes a wish. With a rush of smoke and fire, they fall apart and re-form--as each other. A jinni and a human, trading lives. Both girls must play their parts among enemies who would kill them if the deception were ever discovered--enemies including the young men Najwa and Zayele are just discovering they might love.
The Fire Within
by Dana Marie BellBook two of the NephilimWhen private detective Elizabeth Rand witnesses a murder in the snow, she's in for the case of her life. Mysterious creatures are killing people, and soon she's hired to look into one of the deaths. That means working with one of the city's sexiest detectives, Dante Zucco.As a Nephilim-the offspring of a human and an angel-Dante's been hunting the demons known as Shemyaza for years, and Beth's case stinks of one. But while he can see the Shem's miasma, she can't, and she refuses to believe she's in over her head. As infuriating as she is, he can't stay away-if she died, she'd take a piece of his heart with her.Dante's too loud, too brash, too everything...but Beth can't resist him. And that might be a deadly problem. Dante's got a sense the Shem are out for his blood, literally, and that means anyone he cares about is in danger. If the Shem realize they can kill Beth to hurt him, it'll take all the inner fire he's got to keep her safe.79,000 words
The Fire Within
by Eva KeaneOne dark night, a simple mistake, a grudge held for years ... the feud is about to take a new turn. Watch the sparks fly when long-buried passion is let loose to burn bright. The Fire Within is an intensely erotic romance from author Eva Keane.Sophie Hayes and Lucas Rhys develop an easy friendship as they grow up together. However, on the night of Sophie's eighteenth birthday, she makes love with Lucas--her brothers' best friend--in the dark, mistakenly believing he is someone else. In the subsequent fallout they wage a bitter feud that lasts for years until Sophie's mother interferes and sends both to the same remote mountain cabin. The pair rail at the sabotage, but their fiery reunion soon turns in a passionate encounter. Lucas departs the mountain after the pair make love but is soon reunited with Sophie when his production company casts her in the lead role of a film he is directing. Already plagued by memories of her, Lucas does not know how he will cope with directing her in the intimate love scenes. What is worse: the love scenes are with another woman.Content Notes: FF, MF
The Fire Within
by Kathryn ShayCourage Under Fire Dr. Reed Macauley has spent years helping firefighters deal with their problems and the stress of their jobs. He has the utmost respect for these courageous men and women. But Reed -- a former firefighter himself -- questions his own courage. And he's battling demons that keep him from letting anyone get too close. Dr. Delaney Shaw isn't just anyone, though. She's the woman who loves him, and she's trained to chase demons -- even from strong, brave, stubborn men like Reed.
The Fire Within
by Lynda TrentMegan Had To Make A ChoiceThings had changed the day war came to her mountain. Now it was time to decide between the Rebel to whom she'd been promised, and the Union captain, Caleb Morgan. To choose Caleb would mean turning her back on everything that had gone before, yet how could she surrender the man who had captured her heart!Captain Morgan was certain of only two things in life: that he hated the war, and that he loved Megan, a woman of courage and compassion who had rescued him from the cold embrace of death. Yet how could he ask her to leave behind the only life she'd ever known, and break her promise to another man?
The Fire Within
by Patricia WentworthA romantic treasure from the beloved author of the Miss Silver Mystery seriesA grande dame of British crime, Patricia Wentworth is best known as the creator of Miss Maud Silver, the Tennyson-quoting schoolteacher whose second career as a private detective is just as unlikely as it is thrilling. With a prim, unassuming demeanor that belies her fierce intelligence, Miss Silver is never more formidable than when she&’s rescuing true love from wanton villainy.Love is an essential ingredient in the Miss Silver Mysteries, and the thread that connects Wentworth&’s early romances to her world-famous crime series. In this tale of the heart, a passionate young woman and her married sister compete for the affections of a handsome doctor. With a dash of mysticism and a hint of murder, The Fire Within is a compelling love story in its own right and a revealing glimpse into the genesis of the indomitable Miss Silver. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
The Fire and the Fury (The Fire Series #4)
by Anita MillsThe flames of rebellion—and desire—light up Medieval Scotland in this unforgettable romance from “a superlative writer!” (RT Book Reviews) Elizabeth of Rivaux is the most beautiful—and defiant—noblewoman in all of Britain. After a disastrous first marriage left her with a secret shame, she refuses to accept any man. As royal factions war for England’s throne, she and her knights-in-arms go to Harlowe, the border castle that is her birthright. But out of the mists comes an ambush—and a dark, handsome, broadsword-wielding Scottish lord who saves her life. Giles of Moray is immediately taken by the raven-haired, emerald-eyed beauty at his mercy, and as unbidden passion envelops them, Giles pledges his freedom and fiefdom to win Elizabeth’s heart. All he demands in return is for the forcefully independent Elizabeth to surrender—completely—to the power of their love.
The Fire and the Gold
by Phyllis A. WhitneyFIRE WAS CREEPING CLOSER to Melora's comfortable world the day the violent earthquake turned beautiful San Francisco into a burning, smoky nightmare. Melora had been ready to make a crucial decision about her life and her love - her thoughts were swirling with handsome Quent Seymour of Nob Hill. BUT FATE HAD ANOTHER PLAN. Amid the angry red flames of a crumbling city, exciting, impetuous Tony Ellis appeared - and suddenly Melora found herself plunged into a whirlpool of romantic conflict from which there was only one secret escape. That secret was locked in her heart...
The Fire in Ember: A Novel
by Diann MillsJohn Timmons’ life is planned and orderly. He cares for his mother and four younger brothers, and their future depends on him to keep their Colorado ranch profitable. Ember Farrar (Bert) has run away from her lawbreaking family in search of a new life. But, when she attempts to return a horse that her brother had stolen, ranch hands believe she is a thief and a boy and they plan to hang her. John, who is also a deputy marshal, breaks up the hanging. After paying for the stolen horse, he takes the boy home to work off the debt. Later he learns Bert is a girl who refuses to tell him who she is and why she possessed a stolen horse. When ranchers report stolen cattle, Bert is a natural suspect. John is touched by Bert’s sweet spirit and natural gift of music. Surely she’s not a cattle thief. Bert fears for their lives when she is forced to either help her brothers steal or put the Timmons in danger. When John thinks Bert has betrayed him, he ignores God and turns revengeful. Will John learn who Bert truly is? Will their lives ever return back to normal?
The Fire-Eater’s Daughter
by Amy StilgenbauerWhen a traveling carnival comes back to town, Ruth must choose between caring for her mother and a life with the beautiful and mysterious Constance, the fire eater's daughter. The Fire-Eater's Daughter is a short story originally published in Summer Love, an LGBTQ young adult collection published by Duet, an imprint of Interlude Press.
The Firebird
by Susanna KearsleyWhoever dares to seek the firebird may find the journey--and its ending-- unexpected. Nicola Marter was born with a gift. When she touches an object, she sometimes sees images, glimpses of those who have owned it before. It's never been a gift she wants, and she keeps it a secret from most people, including her practical boss Sebastian, one of London's premier dealers in Russian art. But when a woman offers Sebastian a small wooden carving for sale, claiming it belonged to Russia's Empress Catherine, it's a problem. There's no proof. Sebastian believes that the plain carving--known as "The Firebird"--is worthless. But Nicola has held it, and she knows the woman is telling the truth and is in desperate need of the money the sale of the heirloom could bring. Compelled to help, Nicola turns to a man she once left and still loves: Rob McMorran, whose own psychic gifts are far greater than hers. With Rob to help her "see" the past, she follows a young girl named Anna from Scotland to Belgium and on into Russia. There, in St. Petersburg--the once-glittering capital of Peter the Great's Russia--Nicola and Rob unearth a tale of love and sacrifice, of courage and redemption . . . an old story that seems personal and small, perhaps, against the greater backdrops of the Jacobite and Russian courts, but one that will forever change their lives.
The Firebird (The Scottish series #2)
by Susanna KearsleyTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!"I've loved every one of Susanna's books! She has bedrock research and a butterfly's delicate touch with characters?sure recipe for historical fiction that sucks you in and won't let go!"—DIANA GABALDON, #1 New York Times bestselling author of OutlanderTwo Women. One Mysterious Relic. Historical fiction with romance, betrayal, and magic you'll never forget.Art-dealer Nicola Marter was born with a gift so rare and dangerous, she kept it buried deep. When she encounters a desperate woman trying to sell a small wooden carving called "The Firebird," claiming it belonged to Russia's Empress Catherine, there's no proof.But once Nicola holds the object, her buried talent gives her surprising insight. She knows the woman is telling the truth.Trying to keep to her hard-won job, Nicola sets out to confirm the fascinating history of The Firebird with help from a man she never thought she'd see again.The Firebird is a sweeping historical romance that will whisk you from London to Scotland to St. Petersburg in a magical, century-spanning epic about the dangers and rewards of being true to yourself.Also by Susanna Kearsley:The Winter SeaA Desperate FortuneThe Rose GardenThe Shadowy HorsesThe Splendour FallsSeason of StormsMarianaNamed of the DragonBellewether
The Firebird and Other Stories (Being(s) in Love #5)
by R. CooperBeing(s) in Love StoriesMagical creatures known as beings emerged from hiding amid the destruction of the First World War. Since then they've lived on the margins of the human world as misunderstood objects of fear and desire. Some are beautiful, others fearsome and powerful. Yet for all their magic and strength, they are as vulnerable as anyone when it comes to matters of the heart. A firebird in 1930s Paris is drawn to a writer with a haunted past. Upon returning from fighting in the Pacific, a jaguar shifter finds a third-gender human on his doorstep. Early rock 'n' roll DJ Hyacinth the fairy shocks his listeners with his admiration for his quiet assistant. During the AIDS crisis, a gruff, leather-wearing troll dreams of a settled life with a mixed-species elf across the bar. An imp, who remembers only too well how cruel the world can be, tells himself he's content to stay behind the scenes--if only his chaotic, impish magic would stop getting in the way. And a shy human tending his poisonous and carnivorous plants is convinced no one will ever want him, certainly not the handsome werewolf grieving for a lost mate. Human or being, all must overcome fear to reach for love.
The Firebird's Feather
by Marjorie EcclesA sheltered young woman postpones her entry into Edwardian society to solve the untimely demise of her mother. London, May, 1911. The new king, George V, is preparing for his coronation. The suffragettes are campaigning for women to get the vote. The East End seethes with unrest. And eighteen-year-old Kitty Challoner is looking forward to &‘coming out&’ in London society. But Kitty&’s secure, sheltered world is about to be torn apart. Lydia Challoner is shot dead while out riding in Hyde Park, and during the ensuing murder investigation Kitty discovers that there was so much she didn&’t know about her mother. Was Lydia really the killer&’s intended target? Is there a link to her Russian heritage? Why had she been behaving so strangely in recent weeks? Was she having an affair? As Kitty determines to uncover the truth and wonders exactly whom she can trust, she learns that the household in which she lives harbors a number of dangerous secrets. &“Solid writing, an engaging heroine, authentic period ambience, and some unexpected twists make this an entertaining and satisfying read for all historical-mystery buffs.&” ―Booklist &“Well-drawn characters, inventive plotting, and a touch of romance distinguish this lively historical.&” ―Publishers Weekly &“Eccles once again combines history and romance with a clever mystery filled with a wide array of suspects.&” ―Kirkus Reviews