I was immediately drawn into this book by the unique character of a female firefighter but stayed for the complex relationships, mysteries and romantic promises. It was engaging and I couldnt put it down. My only wish was more firehouse drama and fire fighting but overall it was a great read.

Cassie Hanwell is a firefighter and is damn good at her job. Unfortunately, Cassie has things from her past that are haunting her that she doesn't even realize. After she receives an Valor Award her past makes itself present and forces her out of her comfort zone.

I loved seeing how Cassie was able to heal and confront her inner demons. This book was heartwarming in that while Cassie had a tragic past she didn't become a victim she became stronger. However, the most beautiful part was how strong she became from giving forgiveness. Cassie is a character that you can root for.

This is the 3rd book by Katherine Center that I have read and I believe I will read anything she writes. She stories are beautiful and heartwarming even while dealing with sad subjects.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to both for giving me the opportunity to read this wonderful book.

I LOVED this book! I can’t wait to check out others by this author. While the plot was fairly predictable, I still found that I couldn’t put it down. I loved the characters and the themes of love and forgiveness. Made me laugh, made me cry, made me think - what more can you hope for in a book?

A book with so many lessons and wonderful messages. In this book the main character Cassie learns many ways to forgive and to love. Cassie is a female firefighter and, at her job in Austin, is well liked and treated equally. Austin is very progressive and even has a female fire chief. Then all of a sudden Cassie's mother (who she barely speaks to) is ill and asks her to come stay and help take care of her. Cassie originally turns the offer down but soon after is told she will lose her current job (if she does not apologize for a recent sticky situation) or can transfer somewhere else. Cassie (for good reason) does not apologize and decides to transfer to a new station. This station has been male dominated since its existence and she is not welcomed with open arms. To make the situation worse Cassie begins to fall for the rookie and one of her number one rules is not to fall for any of the firehouse men. The story is fun and clever and takes you on many twists and turns. LOVED this book and will recommend highly to others.

I really enjoyed this book. I enjoy romances sometimes and this was more than just that. I loved how the story and the main character grew and evolved throughout. This book is about relationships in various forms and is beautifully written. Lessons of love, forgiveness, healing and hope is how I would sum it up! A must read.

I would like to thank NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

I received an arc from netgalley for my honest review.
This was such a sweet story about a woman in a predominantly male profession. It’s was fun to watch Cassie navigate her daily work life, while also trying to forgive a lot of people for her past. It was a fun, quick read.

We are in the era of female empowerment and Things You Save in a Fire is the perfect read for this era. If you like badass firewomen, forgiveness, humor, self reflection, love and lessons learned - you will love this book. If you don't, maybe you should read this book and it will make you like those things. Katherine Center is a fabulous author and I was very impressed with this book. MUST READ!!!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC ecopy for my Kindle.
Cass is a female firefighter in Austin, TX. She's accepted by the all male firefighters and when she is scheduled to receive an award at a dinner, the presenter is someone from her past. What happens then changes her life, and she moves to MA to take a new job in a rural fire house and to also take care of her dying mother who left her 10 yrs. ago. Cass is not welcomed to this all male fire house and what happens to her only strengthens her and makes her a better person.
A book about forgiveness with a touch of romance makes this an interesting read.

It's funny, because as something marketed as a romance, I felt the romance was easily the weaker part of this novel. (I found it baffling that she never once actually describes what this rookie looks like in any detail, other than our MC finding him attractive.) I did like the issue of being a woman in a male-dominated workplace, especially the fire service which is, as displayed in the book slow to change. Is it cheesy at times? Sure, but overall a decent read.

I enjoyed this book quite a bit. The story of a female firefighter working through the ranks who is extremely dedicated to her job.

I appreciate the point of view the story is told from. I found the writing to be easy to read and easy to follow and really liked the writing style. The story itself was very interesting. I would definitely read something by Katherine Center again.

My only complaint would be that the ending of the book felt a little be rushed and then a bit too tidy.

I really liked this book and read it in 2 days. Cassie Hanwell, the main character, is a badass female firefighter. Her struggles to be accepted in a male dominated career mean she has to be faster and smarter and work harder than anyone else in order to be taken seriously, something a lot of women can relate to. She is a flawed human, who, due to situations in her past, doesn't let anyone get close and struggles with forgiveness. But that all starts to change as the book goes on. I thought the author did a great job developing the character of Cassie, having her evolve and grow, making her not only believable but relatable. Forgiveness - of others and of ones self - is an important theme that really hit home with me. Though a little predictable, this was a great read.

Oh, Katherine Center, how I love you! Writing this as I wipe happy tears from my face. Despite receiving this ARC from NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press, I still plan on purchasing this beautiful story as soon as it hits shelves! Center writes a heart-warming story about Cassie, a fierce female firefighter. Filled with strong characters (literally and figuratively), readers follow a story of love, fear, and the beauty of forgiveness. Wonderful!

Oh my goodness. Five brightly-shining, hopeful, joyful stars. It’s only January and I can already tell this is going to be on my list of favorite books of 2019. Katherine Center, you magnificent woman, you’ve done it again. I think I loved this one even more than I loved How To Walk Away.
This is a story of hurt, anger, injustice, forgiveness, love, hope, and an incredibly strong woman. As is her custom, Katherine Center has managed to weave a beautiful story with a powerful message without being heavy-handed or preachy. Brava! I was devestated for this one to end!

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for review.

Cassie Hanwell is a female firefighter with a complicated history of trauma and desertion. On the night she is supposed to receive a prestigious award, her past comes to a head and she loses what feels like everything. After she is given a difficult choice, she moves across the country to take care of her mom, whom she has long been on bad terms with due to her desertion of Cassie as a teenager. She also must join a firefighting crew that is biased against women firefighters so she has to prove herself. As she works on her relationship with her mother and a new friendship with a rookie firefighter, she begins to learn lessons about herself and how to live a more complete life. I really liked Cassie's character and the development she went through as the book progressed.

One of the best novels of the year! Fun, sweet, compassionate tale from Katherine Center. Cassie is a firefighter and not really a people person. She is fantastic at her job and this is where her passion lies, for now. Her mother, who had abandoned her, calls her back home when her health starts to take a decline. Feeling like she has not other option she travels back to a place she is reluctant to with only giving it a year in mind. Even though I was never personally abandoned by my mother - this character is so relatable. You laugh with her, cry with her and almost break out in hysterics with her. Especially when she meets the Rookie. The rookie is the one she can't get out of her head. Yep, sap story coming. When these two meet things get really interesting in the best of ways. I loved everything about this one. A sure recommend!

This was my first Katherine Center book. Which means I am now a super fan and will read all of her books!

This book was wonderfully written. A female fire fighter transfers across the country due to a request by her estranged mother. She has to transfer from a city and co-workers that love her to a city where women don’t fight fires and men aren’t open to the idea of it.

It’s a story of forgiveness and love. One that has been told many times, but not quite like this. The story is beautiful. I found myself laughing loudly and also quietly crying.

I am so grateful for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion: I LOVED THIS BOOK!

Once again, Katherine Center delivers a book that is funny and heart-warming. I loved the characters and the lessons they show us of forgiveness and moving on.
The first chapter had me instantly hooked! Cassie shocked me in that first chapter and I knew I had to get down to the mystery of what happened to her to make her act out like that. I also loved each and every one of the male firefighters she we worked with (even the ones that I had to forgive)

Katherine Center, you are quickly becoming my new favorite author! I loved How to Walk Away, I couldn't put it down so I couldn't wait to read Things You Save in a Fire and this was another book I could not put down.

Cassie, a firefighter in Texas seems to have everything going for her professionally, until a call from her ill mother has her relocating to Massachusetts to help take care of her. Cassie left a fire station that was extremely progressive, but that isn't what she walks into in Massachusetts, her fellow firefighters don't want to work with a woman and they let her know it. She tries to not let it get to her, proving to them and her mother that she is a tough as nails, but when the rookie firefighter who started on the same day as her, shows her compassion, Cassie realizes what she is missing in her life. Due to trauma she experienced as a teenager, Cassie doesn't let anyone get too close to her and has built walls around herself to not let anyone in. But as her mother and the rookie start to chip away at these walls, she realizes that not only does she have to forgive others, but also most importantly, she needs to forgive herself.

Cassie is the type of character you can't help but root for. You feel her pain and her victories. It's a moving story that had me crying a few times throughout the book. And I love the little call back to How to Walk Away, I love that Center tried to connect the books slightly.

Thank you Katherine Center for pulling me out of my reading slump! I could not put down this book. It is adorable, romantic and quirky. I love seeing the characters develop. I quickly became immersed in Cassie's story. I felt connected to her trauma and her growth throughout the story. She also is a badass protagonist, I was inspired by her work ethic, firefighting skills and adaptability. This story will be a highly recommended by me to all booklovers!

I am so grateful to have had the chance to read this wonderful, heartwarming story. Katherine Center's novels are always adorable, and full of life lessons. You can always count on her to add a little romance, and lots of humor to her stories. Things You Save in a Fire was no different! I loved it from the beginning and cheered for the characters throughout. Cassie, The Rookie, Diana, Josie, etc. Each had a story to tell, and held a puzzle piece to complete this book. I love when a novel can make me feel joy, frustration, and sadness. I love it even more when a novel can make me laugh. This book did all of that and more. Fun Fact: If you read Katherine's previous novel How To Walk Away, there is a little call back to that books main character in the beginning of this one. Love that little tie in! If I had to give one note of constructive criticism, I would say that I go annoyed at Cassie's stubbornness a few times. I understand that Cassie's character was stubborn and she had to be that way to further the story along, but I grew a bit tired of that.

I know you will LOVE this book! Katherine Center's Things You Save in a Fire is bound to be a smashing success!