Zack Knight just ran into the most intriguing long-legged goddess. Too bad his mustang crumbled her back bumper. Cori Shannon is a sharp-tongued, mildly pissed-off exotic dancer who happens to have someone gunning for her. Her brassy, make-it-on-my-own plans and forward-thinking attitude are matched against our quiet, High IQ, Firefighter hero.
And…he’s a virgin.
When Zack and the other ‘Firefighters of Station Five’, the name of Ms. Davis’ series of hot, tragic, fast-paced depictions of life as a hero, rescue Cori from near death, she suddenly becomes the one mending hearts instead of breaking them when she nurses Zack back to health. Especially after another bullet gets too close.
Sexual tension and a romance doomed to failure kept this reader deep inside the book until the end. Even if someone has not read her first in the series, she has layered just enough description to give the reader a taste of another of the hot heroes of Station House Five.
Under Fire was published in May 2009 by Signet Eclipse.
Nancy Lee Badger
24. September 2009 at 12:31
One of the characters from Trail by Fire? Sweet! A must read.
24. September 2009 at 12:36
I LOVE the Firefighters of Station Five! Isn’t Zack the virgin? This I gotta read.
24. September 2009 at 12:39
Yes, R-G, Zack hid the secret in the first book and I admit I was intrigued. How does a virile young man–a fifefighter, no less–stay untouched? Ms. Davis handles this in a very satisfying way. This is one hell of a love story full of action and intrigue and I was happy to go out and buy it.
24. September 2009 at 21:34
Oohh, a man in uniform! Sweet! This is on my “must-read” list now, Nancy! Thanks! So far, all your recommendations have been right up my alley! Keep up the good work!
25. September 2009 at 04:00
I enjoyed your review and think I should start reading all of her books. It’s rare to have the guy be the virgin.
25. September 2009 at 15:40
That is eXACTLY what I thought when Zack was mentioned in ‘Trial by Fire’. How unusual, yet Jo Davis handles it well.
25. September 2009 at 19:05
Nancy,
I’m so glad you enjoyed Zack’s story–he’s a breath of fresh air for me. Not many readers know that I wrote Zack with my son in mind…the pudgy boy who’s constantly made fun of as a child, bullied, and chosen last, who’s brilliant and grows up tall, handsome, and is a dear, sweet person in spite of his trials. A person who knows his own heart and is willing to be patient for the good things in life. (yes, it makes me teary-eyed!)
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! You made my day.
I love a strong alpha hero as well, but I enjoy showing a man’s deeper emotions, what makes him tick.
I hope you all love my Station Five boys as much as I do! Check out Julian Salvatore’s story, HIDDEN FIRE, on Dec. 1! Happy Reading!
25. September 2009 at 19:09
R-G and Camo, thank you two as well for your enthusiam! I hope you love the other guys’ stories as well!
Hello, Lala and reliever! Should you give them a try, my thanks and I hope you enjoy!
26. September 2009 at 03:20
Okay, since Jo Davis is nice enough to write on Nancy’s blog, and to say hello to me, I promise to look for her books!!!
30. September 2009 at 01:51
Okay, I just got word from my library that the book written by Jo Davis is on hold for me, so will pick it up this weekend and dig in!
4. October 2009 at 03:34
High IQ, firefighting virgin? I’m sold - I know just what to look for next time I’m looking for a good read.
6. October 2009 at 00:15
Fantastic review, and comments from the author no less! Good work Nancy.