“Because not kissing you became exhausting”

One of my fave reads of the year. From Air is quirky, unexpected and absolutely magical. When I tell you that I fell in love with Calvin and Jamie. These two originally clashed but it was definitely to try to fight their obvious attraction. The banter between these two was chefs kiss! And Calvin was so swoony- I found myself highlighting a quote from him almost every chapter. And color me intrigued with the surrounding cast of characters. This one gives you all the feels- you will laugh and cry - be prepared for some angst when you least expect it. I just loved these two so much and I would give them all the stars!

I neverrrrr wanted this book to end! It was such a beautiful story about finding your person and loving them for who they are. Jamie and Calvin’s relationship was both easy and hard at the same time. From the start, they just got each other. But Calvin’s past has made it impossible for him to open up his heart to anyone. He has a job where he risks his life every day and doesn’t want someone at home worrying about whether he’s okay. But Jamie is unlike anyone he’s ever met and he finds himself falling for her despite his best efforts not to. And then their pasts intertwine in the most devastating way, testing their relationship to the max. Their love for each other was fought hard for. I loved every second of their story.

All the stars!!! This masterpiece releases tomorrow and it is a MUST read. This book has it all. You will laugh, cry, swoon and fall completely in love with the characters and story. The banter between these two had me laughing SO hard and the twist I didn’t see coming kept me glued to my kindle. I don’t know how Jewel does it every time to me but gosh this book will be with me for a very long time. Easily one of my top reads. I can’t wait for more from this series.

This is the second book of Jewel's I've read (Sunday Morning being the first, which immediately made me a fan for life). And for the second time, I am out here emotional, a bit raw but so full of that special joy that comes with reading a truly incredible book.

Here's the short story:

• Firefighter MMC
• Traveling Nurse FMC
• Age Gap
• Angsty and Emotional AF
• Roommates-to-Lovers
• Forced Proximity
• Found Family
• Grumpy/Sunshine
• Tragic Past/Secrets

The longer version starts off with the fact that I went in knowing literally nothing about this book but suspecting I'd love it with my whole heart. I was not wrong.

This story of Calvin and Jamie, smoke jumping firefighter and traveling nurse who becomes his roommate, is overflowing with really smart humor, incredible found family, truly gut-wrenching past tragedy and grief, and a kind of healing journey that had me reading through tears. It was compelling and captivating, with a plot that will keep you turning the page. It has a kind of depth and nuance that only a REALLY talented writer can pull off with ease. And damn, did she ever.

This one is special, friends.

Jamie and Calvin stole my heart. And this book is easily in my top of the year.

Endless thanks to Jewel and Valentine PR for the chance to read this beautiful story in advance!

From Air is another angsty, heart wrenching, wonderful grumpy/sunshine romance with a bit of spice thrown in for good measure. This story like all of Jewel E. Ann's stories have all the feels and she really makes you feel them, I loved it!! I highly recommend ALL of her books!

I received an ARC from the author and I am happily and voluntarily leaving my review.

There are a handful of gifted storytellers I can always count on for an evocative, deeply moving romance, and JEA once again delivers an epic, heartfelt read that lingers long after the last page.

Jaymes Andrews is a travel nurse specializing in psychiatric care. Her next six months will be in Missoula, MT, sharing a house with firefighters, a place she rented sight unseen. She doesn’t have much in common with her roommates, but she's intrigued by people who run headlong into danger on a regular basis. And stoic, enigmatic, smoke jumper Calvin Fitzgerald has Jaymes's gears turning.

Truly, I’m in awe of the talent embodied in this compelling, complicated, heart-wrenching romance with a dramatic twist. I flew through the pages, reading late into the night, only to wish I could spend an eternity with these amazing characters. Full of humor, steam, and heart, you won’t want to miss this!

Jamie and Fitz !! ❤️❤️
From Air by Jewel E Ann was such a sweet, emotional romance! Fitz was very careful with his heart and emotions that he created a barrier for no one to enter. Jamie changed all of that -:the powers of the right person can make all the difference.

I felt like I was immersed in a movie! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️3/4
Jamie is a traveling nurse moving across the country to live with three roommates. Calvin is a smoke jumper that is very curmudgeonly and keeps evervone at arms length after a trauma he went through.
Jamie is determined that she will "fix" Calvin by the time she moves away. There's only one house rule and it's do not sleep with a roommate. As she starts to break down his walls she starts to become attached. Can he reciprocate her feelings?
-forbidden love
-10 year age gap
-roommates
-hilarious banter
-found family
-grumpy/sunshine
-tragic pasts
This was a romantic suspense with many secrets unfolding.
This is my second book in the series and I loved them both!

This was my first firefighter romance and let me say, it did not disappoint. This book was such a perfect romance for me. My absolute favorite part is how Fitz and Jamie are “each others person”. To me this is so much more than a fling or a romcom, it was a deeply felt connection and I ate it up.

I loved Calvin’s personality and Jamie’s way of breaking through to him. The angst and chemistry between the two was on fire. I highly recommend this book! It’s just a good, short, romance novel.

While reading Jamie and Fitz have laugh out loud shaking your head banter with instant chemistry. Fritz is a firefighter which intrigued me because I’m currently watching some shows that are firefighter based, seeing the other types and all the work they do is way more then I ever thought they did. Jamie is a traveling psychiatric nurse that moves in with a group of fire fighters in Montana. I was instantly hooked into there story. I can’t believe that this is the first book, it’s got you feeling every emotion they feel. This was an explosive first read in a series I can’t wait to see what the series holds.

2.5 ⭐️ 2 🌶️

This was painful to read. And I hate saying that because this sounded so good. But the way it was written felt very choppy and rushed for 50-60% of the book. Almost as if the first half was a draft of an outline and only the ending was fully done.

I didn’t understand the attraction between them and when there were moments it was briefly described. I expected there to be more tension due to them being roommates, but NOPE insta everything.

Things didn’t start picking up until almost the end of the book when the twist happened. While it was HIGHLY unlikely all of those events lined up, at least it wasn’t boring.

Tropes:
•roommates
•tragic pasts
•forbidden love
•close proximity
•twist ending

5 ⭐️

“So it doesn’t make sense that I know Calvin Fitzgerald is on his way to obliterating my heart. Yet, I do. I know it with absolute certainty.”

This was my first book by Jewel and I can say I absolutely want to read her whole backlog. The grumpy/sunshine trope gets me every time. This kinda heated up fairly quickly between Jamie and Fitz and I enjoyed their banter. The last like 15%-20% was absolutely gut wrenching. A must read if you need to ugly cry!

“A woman’s heart is woven from equal parts strength and vulnerability. Its love knows no boundaries. But it demands accountability.”

I DNFed this book. I didn’t feel a “why” with this couple. It just felt like weird, niche flirting and it was a little choppy. I read ahead and it seemed full of drama, so I decided it wasn’t my jam. Thanks for the opportunity, though!

Jamie and Fitz's trip had my full attention. I couldn't express how amazed I was by the plot's flawless twists and turns. I experienced every feeling in this story. From Air has a really satisfying ending and is masterfully written. I can't wait for the next book in the series, and this is a must-read.

Thank you so much Montlake & Netgalley for the e-arc.

Another winner! I loved the banter and the romance so much! There is humor and angst and secrets. And firefighters! Did I mention that?
There is also a nice twist to the story that made it even more special. I recommend it!

I became a huge fan of this author after reading Sunday Morning.

From Air didn't disappoint. Calvin "Fitz" Fitzgerald is a grumpy smoke jumper who wants to be left alone. Jaymes "Jamie" Andrews is a traveling nurse and a ray of sunshine.

These two, while ten year age-gap seems to get each other. The story is told by the two main characters POVs. There's lots of banter between them, because while Calvin/Fitz is pushing Jamie away, she is giving it back as she gets it. She's the only person to get under his skin.

They bend the house rules to avoid being kicked out, but things go a little too far one night. It's a secret only they know.

The book started a little slow for me then seemed to pick up around the halfway point when pieces started falling into place. Two plot twists that I didn't see coming in the beginning came through as we reach the end.

This story is about letting yourself be loved, going after your dreams, forgiving yourself and your past and moving forward with hope for a life deserved.

Calvin and Jaymes got 4 stars.

Jamie decides to become a travel nurse so she can travel from place to place and experience new places and people. Her first travel assignment is in Montana. After that, she has no idea where she’ll end up. Calvin (aka Fitz) is a smoke jumper. He might have originally been from California but he loves his job in Montana. When Jamie and Fitz first meet, they run each other the wrong way. But maybe a little friction can turn to a little heat, and it just might become an inferno. Can two people from vastly different places be the perfect fit or will fate have them burn hot then burn out?

Jamie and Fitz are both snarky and abrasive. They are both dedicated to their careers. They are 11 years apart in age, which is a big deal to Fitz. In fact, that plays a part in the entire story. No spoilers but that age difference is part of a major plot twist that I didn’t see coming. There is a rule in the house that roommates do not have adult activities together so when Jamie and Fitz break that rule they have to conspire together to keep it a secret. That was a nice turning point in the story and helped develop their relationship. They make sense together because their personalities are complementary even if there is a difference in age. I will not say what happens in the story except to say that they end up apart then they try to find a way back together and then the universe drives a wedge between them and then they find a way to move forward together. Honestly, the first half of the book and the second were almost like two different books except that readers needed both halves in order for the book to have emotional impact. I won’t say what but the end was really fulfilling because of the long and winding journey. There are good side characters that help to push the story forward.

My one complaint is that the story is very slow and almost too quiet in the beginning. I was prepared to write a review saying it was boring but then I got to the second half and changed my mind. I don’t know how the author could have done it differently because all of the characters needed to be in place and developed in order for the twists and turns to work.

This is a contemporary romance that takes place in Montana, California and a couple of other places. Both characters are professional adults with demanding careers. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

happy, happy release day, @authorjeweleann! i can't believe calvin & jamie are out in the world today! their love story deserved to be savored and loved. it's officially one of my most favorite jewel e ann books to date!

when jamie andrews picks up a travel rotation in montana, the last thing she expected was to find the love of her life in her new roommate. mostly because calvin is a grumpy smoke jumper ten years her senior. but also because he's entirely off-limits to her. as sparks between them start to fly, she realizes their love could be incendiary, and it threatens to set their lives as they know it ablaze.

this book is full of classic jewel e. ann-isms: spice, banter, heart, and humor. it made me laugh and it made my heart ache from all the angst and torment these characters go through. BUT it also has the most unexpected plot twists! the mystery-loving part of my brain (honed by all the nancy drew books i read as a kid!) was only able to piece together half of the insanity that was this book! i don't want to spoil anything for you, so i'll leave my review at that. just know, this is the kind of love story you truly won't forget!

Wow! What an emotional, heart wrenching ride. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to forget about this book. I feel bad for anyone who doesn’t get to finish this book. It was a slow beginning but the second half is so worth the effort.

This is only my second book by Jewel E. Ann, but already I love her writing style. This book focuses on Jamie a traveling nurse from Florida who travels to Montana to work in a psychiatric hospital. She is living with 3 other firefighters who work in various ways to put out fires and rescue others. Immediately upon entering the house she is warned about Fitz but when she meets him she is intrigued by him and based on his personality able to detect his zodiac sign. Calvin (Fitz) who is a grumpy, hard to get along with smoke jumper and about 10 years older than her. As they get to know each other and playfully tease one another, a romance begins to grow. But, Will the owner of the house has banned any of the roommates from getting involved with each other. So these two try to keep this relationship a secret from the rest of the house. But, Calvin has his own secret. This story was so sad and angsty. As always I prefer to go into a book blind and I’m glad I did. This story was so compelling I couldn’t stop until I reached the end. Great characters, amazing plot with some spice.