Member Reviews
From Air, book 1 in the new Wildfire series by Jewel E. Ann, was really good.
Jaymes, 'Jamie' Andrews is a traveling nurse, specializing in psychiatric nursing. She wants to see the world before she settles down, and being a traveling nurse clicks all the boxes for her. Optimistic and open, her newest position takes her to Montana where she scores a shared housing place to stay while there. She is leaving Miami where she grew up after her mother died and needs to spread her wings.
Calvin 'Fitz' Fitzgerald is broken. Losing his parents and sister in a tragic accident, he doesn't want to get involved with anyone, especially his new roommate...there are even house rules about that! He is a smoke jumper, so puts his life on the line every time he is called out. He wants no one to grieve for him once he's gone. He knows from experience how hard that is.
Their covert relationship heats up, and when Jamie leaves for her next temporary post, they realize they want to move forward, even if it's long distance.
Jamie's new position is in Southern California and she keeps getting mistaken by one resident as a relation. This opens up a Pandora's box of coincidences that come full circle and involve both Jamie and Fitz. Both of their lives are upended.
This was one of the best plot twists I've ever read! Once I got to this point in the book I could not put it down. Can Fitz and Jamie put the past behind them and look to the future or will actions by people now gone doom their relationship?
Thank you to Jewel E. Ann, NetGalley & Montlake for this brilliant ARC.
This is the third book I’ve read by Jewel and she writes romance so beautifully. This book was one I did not want to end. Jamie & Fitz are so wonderfully written as the two main characters in this story. She a young travel nurse and he a smoke jumper (a profession I knew nothing about until now!) 10 years her senior.
Jamie is so strong, intelligent and feisty. Fitz was moody, witty and sexy. I wasn’t expecting the twists and turns in this story and the range of emotions involved in their complicated and growing romance.
I don’t want to spoil it at all but if you’re into romance but also love a good and moving story with a little bit of suspense and mystery then this one is for you.
Coming to Kindle unlimited in November!
This was a great introduction to Jewel E. Ann writing. The book kept me entertained throughout. I hope I’ll see more of the characters in the next books.
Another Amazing Read by the wonderful Jewel E Ann. Her books are always so incredible and are always a 4-5 stars for me and this one hands down another 5 stars. I read this in a day and I could not put it down. I was hooked from page one and I already miss this story. I had No idea how much I was going to love Jaymes and Fitz aka Calvin in this book. They were PERFECT. I loved Jayme's character, She was hilarious yet so down to earth. Parts of the story made me laugh on things she said. Then you have Fitz aka Calvin. Someone you weren't sure you were going to like in the beginning but end up loving him SO MUCH. You feel an instant connection with both characters and you do through out the whole story. You grow with them and you wont want to stop growing with them when the story ends.
Please read this book, it will not disappoint you. I promise. You will want to re-read it over again someday because I sure know I will.
My first experience with this author didn't go very well. I wouldn't say it was outrageously bad, but it was apparently bad enough to put me on her PR's blacklist so I haven't had the chance to put one of her titles on my radar for a while but Montlake came to the rescue and now I feel really bad for all of you that have to wait for this frikkin' story!!
I am so glad I finally got my second chance with this author! This was a thousand times more than I expected, based on my previous experience, and my heart is very happy about it.
Full RTC closer to release :)
The anxiety is real whenever I start a book from this author as I know I'm not going to come out the other side unscathed, but I wouldn't trade reading her words for anything as her stories are pure gold.
From Air was such a fantastic twist of fate story, a mixture of pleasure, pain, heartache and happiness. A good dose of witty banter and smoking smexy times kept me riveted to each and every chapter.
From the moment Fritz and Jamyes meet there's friction, fascination and flirting, they get off on provoking each other and verbally sparring in the most seductive ways. I seriously laughed my ass off at times.
I absolutely loved this book and the slow burning romance between The Smoke Jumper and his Beacon Of Light was all consuming and unforgettable. ❤
I can't wait for the other characters to get their stories, especially Will. 🤞
WOWOWOWO I adorrrreeeddd this book! This author never disappoints, I cannot wait for book 2 in the series. The tension and chemistry was amazing, I couldn't put this one down. Easy 5 stars!
From Air is a wonderful read. I loved this one so much. This is a grumpy sunshine read with a lot of healing and hidden past. Jaime is a traveling nurse ready to see new things. She never imagined the bonds she would form along the way. Calvin is a smoke jumper who does not let many close. He has his reasons and as you get to know him he is not the grump he comes off as. He has this side that will pull you in. Jaime finds so much you did not know about her life and you feel the emotions she goes through. There is this wonderful pull between Calvin and Jaime from the very beginning that sets into motion of new beginnings and healing. I loved this one so much. You need to click this today.
This was my first book by Jewel E Ann and it was everything I expected based on reviews I have seen of her other books. An age gap, grumpy/sunshine romance where the two main characters keep their relationship a secret from their housemates. Jamie is a nurse who finds herself drawn to Calvin, a firefighter a decade older than her, when she moves in with several firefighters. As their relationship progresses, they both discover that their mutual secret is not the only one threatening to pull them apart.
Absolute Fire🔥!!!!
Jewel is like a fine wine, she just keeps getting better and better!!!!
Thank you NetGallary for an early review copy of From Air!
I absolutely LOVED this book! Absolute Fire 🔥! This is a beautiful gut wrenching story that will stay with me for a very long time!
I loved the witty banter between Jaymes and Fitz. The journey love took them on was not an easy one. This book has it all, so much emotion, humor, passion, love and absolute gut wrenching moments!
I enjoyed this book from beginning to end! I felt this book in my soul!
I don’t want to say too much or give away any spoilers. This is a guaranteed 5 star book with so many emotions.
I gave this book 5 stars! If I could give more I would!
Well done Jewel E. Ann!
This is a beautiful breath of fresh air of a five-star read. It has taken me a week to write this review, I’ve started it so many times, but I haven’t been able to put into words just how powerful this story was, I made the mistake of reading this while listening to another wonderful story on audiobook and they both blew me away, I have been an emotional wreck, as the story just keeps giving and giving, there are twists and emotional roller coasters that have you wondering if you can keep going, but you have to this is just that good. Its so good I cant put into words how much you will love it, even though it may break you.
As one of my favorite authors, Jewel E Ann never ceases to amaze me. From Air is another example of her phenomenal style of storytelling. Her writing is on a level of its own. I always look forward to reading anything she writes. The character development is beautifully done. The plot and narrative are superb in this story. As cliché as this may sound, I couldn’t put this book down!
“She’s the breathtaking horizon. The canopy that slows my fall. The perfect place to land. She’s the quietude after the last flame dies.”
I truly was mesmerized by this story of loss, secrets, pain and the ultimate love.
Calvin/Fitz and Jaymes/Jamie’s banter was laced with humor and underlying feelings from each of them that jumped off the pages with witty repartee. What they each had experienced in their lives and held within came to light in such a well developed manner that I was held captivated by each and every aspect of their story. The secondary characters were introduced and added a meaningful element that I hope will further develop into their own stories!
I highly recommend this book and eagerly anticipate more from JEA in The Wildfire Series!
I feel like every book I read by this author sucks you in and again I couldn't put this one down! The banter and sexual tension between the MCs was 10/10. Loved all the side characters and I hope there's another book in the series!
With each amazing new release Jewel E. Ann puts out, I continue to wonder how she manages to top herself each time. From Air is definitely one of my favorite books of the year and I would give this 6 stars if I could - all the angst and emotion I’ve come to love from JEA and so much heart.
What a story!!
"This is a little wrong," I whisper with no conviction. He lifts his hips again, drunken gaze, parted lips. "Jaymes, you're my favorite kind of wrong."
You know what I love about this author? Her stories are unique within her own backlist, but also unique within the romance genre. You won't find her following trends or using popular cliched lines (just to say there, is nothing wrong with that if you do). But for me, there is nothing more refreshing than a story that stands on it's own. This author always leaves you feeling through a mix of angst, tension, and emotion. While also making you laugh- often through those very feels too. More often than not there is food for thought. It leaves me always anticipating her next read. And completely captivating me while I am reading a current one. And From Air was certainly no exception.
Montana is the first stop in this psychiatric travel nurses plan to see the country. That's where she meets smoke jumper Calvin Fitzgerald, just one of her three new firefighting roommates. But it's Fitz's off-putting grumpy nature that draws her in. She playfully tortures him in hopes to get him to open up. Lighting a spark of attraction that is forbidden, yet eventually undeniable. But there is so much more to this story beneath the surface. Secrets and connections that could set everything ablaze.
I loved it. It's a story about finding love. Or perhaps, love finding you. About fate having a play. Sometimes things happen in a way they are suppose to. And is that coincidence or fate? I guess it depends on what you believe in. One thing I believed in was their connection. It was palpable. Tender. Teasing. And could burn so bright. It kept me captivated all the way through and I certainly hope there is more to come from the other characters in this book... because I am just as enamoured with them! Read it on release day!
*I received an ARC from Montlake Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own and given freely. Quote subject to change upon release.
Is it pretty bad when I knew what my favorite author was going to write, as I started reading this book? Fitz and Jamie. Two people who need each other, even more than they both know. But with the cruelty that life throws at them, do they even have a chance of making it before it all comes crashing down?
One of my favorite lines is:
"Because NOT kissing you became to exhausting".
This book was much more heart wrenching than I expected it to be, and I honestly didn’t predict that plot twist!
I’m a sucker for a good grumpy-sunshine, and this delivered. I liked that Jaymes knew her worth and refused to settle for less than everything - although I did feel like it took her awhile to reach that point. Calvin was just a straight-up asshole at times, but yay for honesty? 🤷🏻♀️
This was my first Jewel E. Ann book, but it will not be my last.
Thank you to Netgalley for the free ARC.
This was a good read!
Jewel E. Ann gave you all the feels with this book. The characters, storyline, writing... it was all good. Jamie and Calvin's story wasn't always warm fuzzy, but it made for a good read.
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Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review.
From Air releases November 26, 2024
4.5
I often find that some of the hardest books to review are the ones that feel like a full-body experience.
- travel nurse x firefighter
- finding your person
- 10 year age gap
- forbidden love
I adored Fitz and Jamie so much. They had the perfect blend of tortured, angsty, life-changing love, while still knowing when to appropriately deliver banter that resulted in a wicked, shit-eating grin.
The familial pain and trauma they both worked through was weaved into the plot so well.
I’m especially drawn to mmc’s who aren’t an open book; whose backstories make you tilt your head as you try to read past their facial expressions to see who they are behind the guard they put up.
Seeing Fitz become more vulnerable and open to love not only with Jamie, but everyone around him, was really rewarding.
I desperately want to give this a full five-star rating, but I found that the weekly time jumps in the beginning took away from the necessary set up of character development and initial interactions that lead to them bonding. I also didn’t care for the constant mention of zodiac signs.
Eager to see whether Will or Maren's story will be next.
This story focuses on Jaymes as she moves to another state to do her travel job. But she didn’t expect was finding that one of her new roommates is super hot and rubs her in a way that gets her feeling hot in the snow.
But she also finds out a secret that she never suspected and it plays on her romantic entranglement in way that may cause more issues that what she expects.
I received this book from #netgalley for an honest review.