I've read every book in the Blood of the Drakon series and enjoyed each one. So, when I saw this book on Netgalley, I jumped at the opportunity to read an arc for a promising new series with a phoenix! Thank you Beyond the Page Publishing for the opportunity. My thoughts in this review are given without compensation.

Frank and Martha were in love with each other in high school. Until Frank left without a word. Martha was left trying to put her heart back together and Frank did everything he could to protect the ones he loved...by staying away. Many years later, their paths cross and Frank cannot stay away anymore. But, at what cost?

I liked the story but felt it was a little rushed. I also thought it was very easy to determine the person behind it all. I think if the story had been longer the characters would have been more developed and would have packed a greater punch to this phoenix tale. The adult scenes in the book happened too quickly when considering the traumatic experience Martha had recently lived through. The author's writing had a nice flow and the story was clear and easy to understand. Overall, it wasn't a bad read, but I was hoping for more from the great synopsis.

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A short and sweet second chance romance that brings together an emotionally hurt fireman (Frank) and the woman he walked away from to keep her safe (Martha). When he rescues her from the fire in her building, he sees a chance to bring peace back to his life. Will she be able to bring out the animal he is inside or will he allow his fears to push her away.

This sounded good but just wasn’t for me sadly, not my kind of read and I thought it would be.


Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

Well, I really did try with this one. The blurb sounded awesome and read like something I would be very interested in reading. I gave up at 32%.
This was not the book for me.

This was a good but definitely quick read. Frank and Martha are thrown back together when Frank comes and rescues her from a fire. The story line had a lot of promise but I felt like it was rushed in order to keep it a novella and that part of the story was missing. I loved the concept for it and wished there had been more explored. The characters had me intrigued but like I said-it is very short and I was left kinda wanting something more. On a whole it wasn't bad though and I definitely was into the story line and wanting to know more about Frank. Here's to hoping there will be another book!

This little just over 100 page story packs a punch! It was spicy and hot and full of sexy things. But the main character of Martha could have been better. I really felt like she was just settling for Frank from the start of the story instead of really looking for love. This hint of urban fantasy with lots of spicy romance was one I won't soon forget. But I wished that Martha would have been a stronger woman. The pacing was great and the writing was easy to follow and I don't remember any plot points not getting tied up.

I enjoyed Rescue Me. Martha and Frank were interesting characters. The paranormal aspect made for a good story line. Both had a lot of feelings to deal with and past to overcome which was all interesting to read about. I would have liked to have had a longer book to see how all the details of their lives filled in.

I really enjoyed this book. Bbn I thought the story was written very well and the characters had great chemistry. I thought the author allowed me to be a part of this journey with great writing.

A very steamy story that I enjoyed a lot especially because it has a second chance romance. The mixed of hot love and paranormal elements are a great addition for a unique plot.
I want to read more books like this and will definitely read the previous in the series.

A flame literally burns bright in this short and steamy second-chance novella as fate deals its hand in leading firefighter, Frank back to his first love, Martha.

“...beneath all the anger and pain, love was still there.”

I really need to read more by N.J Walters as what I have read has been thoroughly enjoyable and Rescue Me keeps up that trend, bringing passion and the paranormal to a fast-paced storyline.

“He and the fire were one.”

The only downside to this story was its short length because I could have quite happily read a full length book centralised around these characters. I don’t know if this is the start of a series, but if it is, I’m here for it.

Rescue Me by new to me author N. J. Walters. I did enjoy the possible second chance at romance storyline. The male character being a fireman. Just the right amount of spicy content. What I wasn't crazy about was the fantasy element of fire and the male character that brought my rating down.

2 stars
I am not even how to describe what I just read. The book said it was romance but it was more of a paranormal. I wish I knew that going in, because I was very confused for the longest time.

This was a sweet novella. I'm not usually a fan of paranormal love stories but I enjoyed this one very much. It was short, romantic and sexy.

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Fast and furious. 3.5 Stars
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Sometimes I love quick Novellas and when I see one that looks good, I always try to grab them. They are usually hot and steamy and perfect for a break in between reading larger novels.

I was looking forward to the story greatly. However, there were some parts that made it one that just made this one enjoyable rather than compelling.

I love the story premise but it was so short that in this particular book something seemed to be missing. I think it was the female lead, Martha. It seemed like she just settled for Frank while he was completely all in from the beginning.

Overall, the book is a good story and a very easy read. It has the spicy hot scenes we love, with a little bit of urban fantasy thrown in for some additional interest.

This one I really wanted a bit of a longer story to get a little bit more development. But overall a good choice for an afternoon break.

This was a quick reunion read for two teenage loves twenty years later. He is a firefighter and rescues her from a fire. He left all those years ago because he discovered something about himself. Not a lot on what that is, or why, but the story focuses on their relationship, and the attraction between them that flares, pardon the pun, back up again!

I would rate this novel 3 stars! It was short, quick and intense! I enjoyed reading from this author and would look for more of their work again!

Thanks to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for an advance copy of this novel in exchange for an honest and unbiased review

They where child hood sweethearts that is until Frank discovered his link with fire and flames afraid he could hurt either her or his family he walked away but fate has thrown them together again. Frank is now a firefighter and is called to a fire and the person he has to rescue is Martha. Has he learnt to control his abilities with fire are is believes that he is a phoenix true Do they have a future together what will she say about his secret You will have to read to see if there is any future for these two.

This is only a novella length read but it still m,manages to engage you and keep you engaged until the end Hopefully this is the beginning of an entire new series from one of my favourite authors

A exciting short read! A second chance at love, Martha and Frank are well connected characters and the story was engaging throughout. I hope this is only the start of a great series, I will wait anxiously and see.

This is a short, secondhand romance, great if you're looking for a very easy read. The chemistry between the two characters was good, even if the plot was a little thin.

Loved reading the engaging and enthralling paranormal story. When Martha is hiding in the bathroom from a raging fire, her first and only love who mysteriously left her many years ago comes to her rescue, Frank, a fireman. Frank has a secret he wants to share with Martha, but he fears Martha will leave him once he found her again when she finds out. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written, full of action and romance, riveting the reader from the first page of the story until the last page of the story, and a must read love story.
I reviewed a copy of the book through NetGalley.