After testifying against a popular senator accused of misconduct, education lobbyist Heather Briggs was forced to flee Washington, DC for her own safety. Her older brother Kevin arranged for her to stay with his best friend, ex-Marine Mason Rye, now a goat farmer and part-time barista in Colebury, Vermont. Grumpy Mason wasn't happy about the disruption to his routine caused by an unexpected houseguest, but he owed Kevin a favor for having his back when they'd served together. He tried to focus on work and avoid Heather as much as possible, but even with limited contact, he couldn't help feeling a pull of attraction towards his best friend's sunshiny little sister. Mason knew nothing could ever come of it, however; aside from Heather being off-limits because of his friendship with her brother, Mason was determined not to get close to anyone because he knew firsthand the pain of losing the ones he loved.
Heather and Mason were incredibly likeable, sympathetic protagonists dealing with more than their fair
share of emotional baggage. I found it easy to root for them both individually and as a couple. They had phenomenal chemistry from the outset, and I couldn't wait for them to finally act on their feelings. Spending the summer together was kind of a respite
from their normal lives, especially for Heather, who was understandably shaken following a campaign of harassment by the senator's supporters. It amazed me that her light still shined so brightly even though she was scared. Like Mason, she wasn't initially interested in a romantic relationship, though her fears were quite different from his. Mason was a very special person, however, and his caring, protective nature eventually won her over.
In addition to Mason and Heather, I enjoyed getting to know Mason's sweet, funny sister
Amelia, who became a good friend to Heather exactly when she needed one. Amelia seemed to have an intense
connection with Heather's brother Kevin, who was apparently going through
some difficulties near the end of the book. I would love to read a future story about the two of them!
Overall, I loved "Fireproof" and highly recommend it for all contemporary romance fans. I look forward to picking up whatever Stewart writes next as well as checking out more books in this series soon.
*Review copy provided by HeartEyes Press. All opinions expressed are my own.
About "Fireproof"
The newest barista at the Busy Bean is about to steam the place up...
Former Marine Mason Rye can make a cappuccino with military precision, but he finds it much harder to serve up a smile. It’s not that he doesn’t like people. But he knows from experience that once you let someone in, it hurts like hell when you lose them. And Mason’s lost too many people already.
So it’s pretty damn inconvenient when his old Marine buddy shows up on Mason’s goat farm with his younger sister in tow. Heather’s work in Washington D.C. has turned dangerous, and she needs a safe place out of town.
Mason doesn’t need a new roommate, especially not a pretty, single one who insists on rearranging his spice rack and giving his chickens cute names. Although there’s no denying the haunted look in her blue eyes. Every time her fear shows its face, he wants to reach for her.
The problem is that she wants him, too. And when Mason breaks all his rules, they practically burn down his bed together. But her life is in D.C. And the threat against her is over.
Unfortunately, neither of their hearts is fireproof...
Warning: this stand-alone novel contains cute goats, bossy Marines, and small-town charm.
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