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Love is a Fire by Lyssa Layne #bookspotlight #review

6/6/2014

 
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“Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your heart or burn your house down, you can never tell.” -Joan Crawford 

Dr. Katy Malone has sworn off love after losing those she loves most in her life including her father, a member of the FDNY. She has decided to spend her time focusing on her medical research. Her ex-fiancée, and fellow doctor, isn't ready to give up on loving her though. 

Firefighter Nick Garrity is on a search for the future Mrs. Garrity. As he pushes thirty, with no prospects in sight, he's afraid he'll never find her. A devoted member of FDNY, he loves the thrill of his job and the satisfaction it brings him. He strives to teach the proby firefighter, Patrick Doyle, the ropes and pass on his passion to him. 

When Doyle tries to impress the guys on the crew, he ends up in the care of Dr. Katy Malone. One look at Dr. Malone and Nick knows he's found his future wife but can he convince her to love again?



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At mile four, Katy turned around as he lagged fifty feet back. She was going to ask if he wanted to push their run to seven miles, but seeing him huffing and puffing, she figured she already knew the answer. She jogged in place until he caught up. He saw her waiting and slowed to walk. Smirking, she questioned, “Thought you could hang for five miles?”

In between breaths, he mumbled, “I...didn’t...know we were...going to be...running record pace.”

Katy laughed. “Come on, macho man, it’s barely a seven minute mile.” She playfully punched his arm giving him a hard time.

Nick stood up having caught his breath. “Macho man, huh?” He reached out and in one swipe picked her up and threw her over his shoulder.

Katy giggled as he carried her down the path then set her down. It was the second time in the span of a few hours that she’d laughed like a schoolgirl which was two times more than the past two years.  As her feet touched the ground, he let his hands linger on her waist. Even though they’d just met, the chemistry between them was undeniable.

Standing almost a foot taller than her, he leaned down to get a better look at her face. Katy’s heart did a somersault as she thought that he was going to kiss her. She jumped back stepping on a patch of ice. She looked like a cartoon character as her feet skidded and she ran in place trying to get her balance. Nick reached out to steady her and as she leaned into him, he caught the ice patch too. They both landed in a puddle of ice cold water.

Nick landed on his back with Katy on top of him. He had his arms wrapped around her tightly and despite the fact that the water was Arctic temperatures, she felt warm all over as she lay on him. She enjoyed the safety of his arms around her and her hormones were going crazy as she took in his scent. He was definitely wearing Paul Sebastian, it was a scent she had grown accustomed to since it was the cologne Jeremiah wore. As Katy lay on top of him reminiscing, she felt him shake her frantically.

“Katy, Katy, are you okay? Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry. That was my fault.” Katy snapped back to reality. She realized she had him pinned down in the freezing water, although he was twice her size and could have moved her at any time he wanted.

She jumped up and offered her hand to him apologizing. He stood up laughing and pulled her into his arms, rubbing his hands up and down her arms trying to warm her up. “Was that your plan? Bring me to the park and take advantage of me?” he teased.

She stood in their embrace thinking she could get used to being in his arms and then pulled back. “I’m sorry, Nick, but I can’t do this.”

He looked at her confused. “Do what?”

“This. It’s just that...I don’t date. Especially not firefighters.”



Buy Links

B&N http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/love-is-a-fire-lyssa-layne/1119627466?ean=2940149385003

Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KLSLF8W



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Love is a Fire will reach out and grab you. I immediately connected with Katy. She's faced some trauma but still moved forward with her life, not letting the bad things get her down. She's determined that a man doesn't define her but when she falls in love... it's for real. 


Men like Nick exist today. I know them. They fight the fires in cities like Detroit, where family is the men they work with each day. They are devoted brothers-in-arms and vow to do their best in a job that requires nothing less. Nick loves with all his heart whether it's his brothers in the department or Katy. I wish I could find a man like him!


Ms. Layne writes a story that touches your heart. I fell in love along with Katy and honestly hated her ex. I would have hit him myself. He was a jerk and didn't deserve her. The secondary characters deserve their own story and I hope they get it! I can't give away too much so I'll just say to read the story to find out for yourself.  
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Lyssa Layne is first, and foremost, the proud momma to her precious daughter, AR. In addition to working full-time and being a mommy to AR, she is also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, a runner, blogger, and an infertility survivor.

Having watched one too many medical dramas and being inspired by author Rachelle Ayala, who introduced her to the world of indie writing, Lyssa decided to try her hand at writing a romance story. Her attempt turned into the Burning Lovesick series. You can find Lyssa’s own interests throughout her stories although all stories are fictional.

You can visit Lyssa at:
Blog: www.lyssalayne.wordpress.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lyssalayne
Twitter: https://twitter.com/layne_lyssa
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8280977.Lyssa_Layne



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6/7/2014 06:45:09 am

As a new friend on Facebook, I had to research your talents & I must say Melissa... I am overwhelmed with admiration of your gift(s)
A wife, mother, teacher, author, editor... ect
So impressive! How do you find enough time in one day for all this & self time? Can imagine not much down time for yourself. Looking forward in get lost in your books! Glad we found friendship in one another...I'll be there for you even if just through email & Facebook. Keep living life your way!!! Seems to be working for you. Good luck & keep my updated on all new & upcoming books. Hope one day, we can meet...to sign my copies of your books...lol You truly are an inspiration to ALOT of people, myself included. Keep pushing that pencil & your romanic mind into books to share with the world :)


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