Firefighter paramedic Mallory "Ice" James commands a crew of smokejumpers—twenty women and men who eat together, sleep together, and parachute into the face of raging forest fires together. Discipline and teamwork mean the difference between life and death on the line, and she's earned her reputation as cool and controlled in the face of danger. "Hot Shot" Jace Russo never met a rule she wouldn't break and doesn't plan to stop just because the woman setting the terms is drop-dead gorgeous and hotter than the blazes they're supposed to be dousing. Mallory and Jace may not like each other much, but lust isn't something either can control—and they soon discover ice burns as fiercely as flame.
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Radclyffe is the author of over thirty-five lesbian novels and anthologies including the Lambda Literary Award winners Distant Shores, Silent Thunder; Erotic Interludes, and In Deep Waters. She has selections in multiple anthologies including Best Lesbian Erotica 6-9 and is the recipient of the 2003 and 2004 Alice B. Readers' award for her body of work. A retired surgeon/full-time author, she lives in Upstate New York with her partner.
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By AHARP88
Format:Paperback
I actually enjoyed this book. I've read some really bad lesbian genre books in the past.
3 Seems a tad harsh, as I wanted to love it so much. Many promises were made that I felt were not adequately delivered. I just think it fell short. Maybe it was the pacing of development. But reflecting on it now it makes sense, the pacing. It's very simple story, very simple plot. It could've gone any which way plot wise, but the direction it took left an anti-climatic taste in my mouth.
I wouldn't be re-reading it any time soon. It is a nice addition to my library of lesbian romances.
3 Seems a tad harsh, as I wanted to love it so much. Many promises were made that I felt were not adequately delivered. I just think it fell short. Maybe it was the pacing of development. But reflecting on it now it makes sense, the pacing. It's very simple story, very simple plot. It could've gone any which way plot wise, but the direction it took left an anti-climatic taste in my mouth.
I wouldn't be re-reading it any time soon. It is a nice addition to my library of lesbian romances.
By Bunny
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I really like the first responders series. The jacket says:
"Firefighter paramedic Mallory "Ice" James commands a crew of smokejumpers - twenty women and men who eat together, sleep together, and parachute into the face of raging fires together - and she has thirty days to whip the rookies into shape. Discipline and teamwork mean the difference between life and death on the line, and she's earned her reputation as cool and controlled in the face of danger. Mallory isn't happy when "Hotshot" Jac Russo shows up unannounced for boot camp along with a reputation for being trouble. Jac is none too pleased about her cold reception, even if the new boss is drop-dead gorgeous and hotter than the blazes they're supposed to be dousing. Mallory and Jac may not like each other much, but lust isn't something either can control - and they soon discover ice burns as fiercely as flame."
"Firefighter paramedic Mallory "Ice" James commands a crew of smokejumpers - twenty women and men who eat together, sleep together, and parachute into the face of raging fires together - and she has thirty days to whip the rookies into shape. Discipline and teamwork mean the difference between life and death on the line, and she's earned her reputation as cool and controlled in the face of danger. Mallory isn't happy when "Hotshot" Jac Russo shows up unannounced for boot camp along with a reputation for being trouble. Jac is none too pleased about her cold reception, even if the new boss is drop-dead gorgeous and hotter than the blazes they're supposed to be dousing. Mallory and Jac may not like each other much, but lust isn't something either can control - and they soon discover ice burns as fiercely as flame."
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
July 12 2011
By DKew
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
I am an avid Radclyffe fan. I have all of her books and a collection of over 400 lesbian novels. This book was very disappointing because it had a very weak plot, not much character development and a rushed feeling to the story. In most Radclyffe fiction she builds the characters and the storyline slowly to draw you in. This one lacked substance and I felt as if someone else wrote it. Her stories seem to be getting shorter with each book published. As I said in my title - Disappointing. I would skip this one and spend your money on another Radclyffe selection. She has so many better ones.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not up to par
Aug 7 2011
By Jonathan Livingston Seagull
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've read all of Radclyffe's novels, and Firestorm was definitely lackluster in comparison. The plot was extremely weak, the characters not terribly well developed, and, though there was sexual tension, the sex scenes fell far short of what I've come to expect from Radclyffe. For a book entitled "Firestorm," this one didn't deliver much fire on several levels.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
Aug 2 2011
By Jae
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
"Firestorm" is the second book in Radyclyffe's First Responder series.
30-year-old Mallory "Ice" James is the captain of a smokejumper crew and about to train a new group of rookies. A year ago, she lost two of her people in a fire and she's determined to keep control this year. Under no circumstances does she want to have even friendly feelings for another firefighter.
Her well-ordered life is interrupted when a new rookie is transferred without her knowledge.
Jac Russo is the daughter of a senator and determined to prove herself.
When they meet, there's an instant attraction, but not necessarily an instant liking of each other.
Technically, the book is well-written - good editing and the head hopping is so controlled that it's not annoying. But I didn't feel close to any of the characters. The ending felt rushed, for example, the situation with Jac's father was never resolved.
I also expected to have them fight a fire and Mallory overcoming her self-doubts after losing two of her men - but it didn't happen.
If you have never read one of Radclyffe's books before, I suggest you read "Safe Harbor" or "Turn Back Time," not "Firestorm."
30-year-old Mallory "Ice" James is the captain of a smokejumper crew and about to train a new group of rookies. A year ago, she lost two of her people in a fire and she's determined to keep control this year. Under no circumstances does she want to have even friendly feelings for another firefighter.
Her well-ordered life is interrupted when a new rookie is transferred without her knowledge.
Jac Russo is the daughter of a senator and determined to prove herself.
When they meet, there's an instant attraction, but not necessarily an instant liking of each other.
Technically, the book is well-written - good editing and the head hopping is so controlled that it's not annoying. But I didn't feel close to any of the characters. The ending felt rushed, for example, the situation with Jac's father was never resolved.
I also expected to have them fight a fire and Mallory overcoming her self-doubts after losing two of her men - but it didn't happen.
If you have never read one of Radclyffe's books before, I suggest you read "Safe Harbor" or "Turn Back Time," not "Firestorm."
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