All Fired Up

Amazing book I could bearly put it down and I’m not usually one for books.

Characters good!

What a great story, and second chances. Than you

Great read

More, please. I want to know the rest of Naomi and Jake’s story. Do they manage to have their own child as well as adopt?

This group of characters is supposedly in there 30’s and act like middle school. Not worth it.

Heartbreaking at times, sexy, and heartwarming too!True love wins!

We’re back in Bliss River! I always love getting “the other side” of the story or “the rest of” the story, and this is *kind of* like that, because we still have the sisters from Falling for the Fling, Falling for the Ex, and Falling for the Bad Boy!! I’m always amazed at how Lili can write these complete, full stories. We get back story, some sadness to overcome, interaction with old friends and new ones, a little bit of mystery from friends and siblings, hilarity in the others in the community (or a visit to Happy Cat!), and an HEA. It’s just all there. Bam. OH, and steam. Did I mention steam? All Fired Up is a swoony, second-chance romance that’s both deep and light all at the same time. I can’t wait for the next couple in the series!!

I love second chances in love! In All Fired Up, Naomi and Jake have just that, when they stumble back into each others lives after 15 years. Naomi, the world renounced Chef, returns to her hometown to start a business with her sisters. She is ready to return to her roots and the quieter life she once had after being dumped by her playboy boyfriend and losing the baby she had with him. Upon returning, she knows that she can't avoid her first love Jake, and ready to make amends for breaking his heart. Jake, the hot fireman and widower, wants nothing to do with Naomi, especially forgive her for leaving him. How can Naomi get through to him? Lucky for Naomi, Jake takes part in the Fireman Auction to raise money for the firehouse, and she is the lucky high bidder. Within the month of dates, Jake and Naomi rediscover their love for one another. It wasn't easy, but their past experiences, loses and life lessons made what they share now so much stronger. Can what they have last this time around? Will Jake and Naomi have their happily ever after? Lili Valente did an amazing job with these characters. I felt their pain, resentment, passion, lust and overall acceptance for one another throughout the book. Ahh... there is nothing like second chances in love.

I was pleasantly surprised to find myself back in Bliss River with several familiar names (and even mentions of Happy Cat!). Naomi and Jake’s second chance love story took time to ignite, to work past old hurts. But when it did, things between them really took off. The secret that would nearly break them was one we could see coming. I was glad that things were resolved fairly quickly. I’m really looking forward to Faith and Mick’s story. We get a preview inside All Fired Up (although the timing of it felt a bit weird to me) and again after the novel ends. I am happy to return to Bliss River anytime. Plus the narrators (Lili and Teddy) were incredible. They really brought Naomi and Jake (and Faith) to life.