This one left me swooning, gasping and broke my heart a time or two, but never failed to fix it all in the end. Jaymes is a traveling nurse set on seeing the world and ends up at a house with three other roommates. The only rule is to not "date" roommates which of course seems easy, until fate steps in and has other plans for you. And when I say fate, I mean. FATE. When you read a Jewel E Ann Book, you know you will get some sort of magic and believe me there is magic here.
Calvin Fitzgerald is broody, unapproachable and off limits, but Jaymes sees a side of him that he doesn't show others. He doesn't want a future with anyone, but little by little Jaymes gets under his skin give him a glimpse of what could be if he let himself open up.
I can't give too much away here because, you just have to read it to understand the intricacies we are dealing with here. The lines woven through fate here that cross and interconnect. There was one part that made me irrevocably sad, but I do understand grief makes you probably not give the best life advice when you are in the throes of it. I do think life sends you the things you need the most even if you don't believe it and that is exactly what happened here.
Thank you to JEA for an early copy of this amazing read.

Jewel has a way of putting words to a page that brings so much life and emotion to the story and characters. Jaymes and Fitz bring so much passion to this story, that it just pulls you in to see how it ends.

Jaymes is everything you want in a FMC, she is strong and at the same time has a vulnerable side to her. She lost her mom two years previously and is working as a traveling psych nurse so she can explore who she is and the world around her. The last thing she expected was to discover secrets from her past.

Fitz was such a complicated MMC. He has shut himself off from everyone and lived with his grief for years. When his new roommate moved in, she brings a spark of life to him that he can’t resist. The banter between these two was amazing.

Omg this story was FANTASTIC. Had me laughing, sad, angry.. all the emotions at the same time. Once I started, I was hooked.. I LOVED Fitz, my heart broke for him but you just can't help but to love him anyways. And Jaymes!!! She was happiness & positivity personified lol I was drawn to her personality from the start. This book had me on edge the whole time & that PLOT TWIST blew my mind!! This is such an amazing story, you can't help but empathize with the characters and hurt with them as well. I would definitely recommend this read. If you are looking to have a good laugh & have your emotions all over the place at the same time (because, yes my friend, that will happen) then I suggest you read this! Can't wait for what's next! 💕💕💕

The smoke was thick in the air as she covered her eyes and tried to see through the haze. The sirens were loud, screaming through the late evening quiet as they raced toward the fire. She just needs a glimpse, something to know that he is all right, and then she spots him.

From Air is a dual POV romance following Jaymes and Calvin. Jaymes is a traveling nurse who moves to Montana and gets to know her new roommates (including the grumpy Calvin). Calvin is a smoke jumper with a haunting past. They butt heads immediately but things start to thaw between them.

It took me a little bit to get into this story. I wasn’t connecting with the characters right away. But then Jewel E. Ann worked her magic and once again penned a heartfelt story I didn’t want to put down. Jaymes and Calvin’s story was intense, sweeping, consuming, and full of tough situations to navigate and I was so glad to read about them. I love Jewel’s writing and want to read everything she writes!

If you love age gap, enemies to lovers, and forced proximity romances and found family stories… read this one!

From Air ♾️ Jewel E. Ann

I wasn’t expecting to take such a tumulus ride of such deep love, grief & angst. 5/5 stars here 👋🏼

There was this lingering “what’s going to happen next” playing on repeat in the background as I read this entire book, it was magical.

Calvin Fitzgerald & Jaymes Andrew’s are magical together.

Their love was explosive, grief catatonic but wow the twists this story delivered packed a punch.

I guess that’s what happens when a stone cold smoke jumper with a secret backstory becomes roommates with the psychiatric travel nurse.

Thank you valentine PR for this arc ; truly so excited to see what else this author has to say ♾️

From Air still gives me chills thinking about it 12 hours after finishing, it's THAT KIND OF BOOK. One that you will want a copy of on your shelf to reread as a comfort.

Jamie ventures out of Miami, Florida and into snowy Montana, deciding to live with three firefighters on her first ever traveling nurse assignment. She loves her job, her horoscope readings and everyone she meets. But she can't seem to figure out Calvin Fitzgerald, the grumpy allusive smoke jumper who is ten years older than her. Set to become friends with him, she learns that friends isn't in his vocabulary but will he finally open up to someone? Fitz has a troubled past, one that he keeps close to his chest, not even letting his roommates know what is hiding behind his cool act. He says he'll never fall in love, never let anyone close to him again. So what is Jamie doing trying to make him rethink every single one of his life choices?

Set aside time to read From Air because trust me, you will want to BINGE this dual point of view masterpiece. When I started, I couldn't stop as I was OBSESSED with the banter, tension and will they/won't they vibes coming HOT off the page from Jamie and Fitz. I thought I guessed what was going to happen and could not be further from the truth with what was revealed. Jewel has proved herself to now be an auto buy author from me, and I can not wait for the next from the Wildfire series.

4-4.5 stars

Overall I enjoyed this. Witty humorous banter, a love that changes you and makes you do things you vowed never to do, and so much angsty emotion with impossible choices.

The beginning was kind of slow. Slow in a way that it didn't really sound like the authors voice I've come to know, but something a little more basic. The connection between Jamie and Fitz wasn't there right away. It took a bit to convince me that these two "zinged" right away for each other, especially considering Fitz's personality and track record.

Once the story settled in, I was able to enjoy their story, the forbidden nature, the mysterious secrets of Fitz's past, and Jamie's need to fix him and make him hers.

The twist was interesting. On one hand I kind of felt like it was too much, almost just for shock value because what are the chances? However, c'est la vie, stranger things have happened and sometimes life indeed seems cruel. Definitely packed an emotional punch.

As I said, overall I liked it. Not my favorite book by this author but when she's written some of my favorites it's hard to write a favorite book every time.

Fate really knows how to make a story happen. Jaymes, traveling nurse, heads to Montana from Florida to begin a new adventure. Calvin “Fitz”, smokejumper and grumpiest guy on the planet, has a dark history and refused to let anyone in his heart. Pretty sure you can figure out where this is going. There’s a lot happening in this book between house rules, dangerous jobs, and making new friends. The ultimate twist is something I never saw coming, I mean I knew there had to be conflict but it wasn’t exactly what I expected. JEA’s books are always well written with intense lovable characters, despite the grumpiness, and surprising plot twists. I enjoyed an early copy and wrote my review voluntarily.

ARC Review ✨️

♡Jaymes & Calvin☆

Calvin seems like an arrogant jerk at first, but deep down, he's the closed off guy with a traumatic past. Jaymes is a sweetheart and so easy to adore. She also has had a pretty rough past to work through. This story made me tear up a few times. It's very heartfelt and beautiful. I absolutely couldn't believe the plot twist. It definitely surprised me. The author did such a wonderful job creating this story, and I highly recommend it!

Tropes:
♡firefighter
☆age gap
♡forced proximity
☆tragic past
♡enemies to lovers
☆roommates

Thanks so much to the author, Valentine PR, and Netgalley for the ARC!

I don’t think there’s anything that Jewel writes that I don’t love. She’s one of my favorite authors and I devoured this story overnight. There’s just something so magical and beautiful about her words and the way she can tell a story is spellbinding, the emotions she evokes masterful. There are THREE books in my top 2024 written by Jewel... that's how amazing I think she is!!!

Jaymes 'Jamie' Andrews wants to travel the world and is a travel nurse moving from her home in Florida to the middle of nowhere Montana. She moves in with 3 established roommates, one being Calvin "Fitz" Fitzgerald. Jamie and Fitz are oil and water but boy, their banter and underlying flirty attraction grabbed my attention from the get-go. He is the grump to her sunshine and I was hooked.

There are so many aspects of this story that I loved... the forbidden aspect of the roommates can't hook up clause, the enemies to lovers and their actions and words, the torture and tears that came from the unexpected that gripped my heart and wnated to tear it in two. I don't think I have cried a long time from a book... but I did from this one. I LOVED THIS STORY SO SO SO MUCH!

This beautiful story is a full circle journey of the power of love and healing and how some people are just meant to be in each others lives. I am in awe of Jewel's writing and foaming at the mouth for the other books in this story. Thank you to the author, to VPR, and to Montlake for the chance to read this phenomenal story. Jewel's words always have a place in my heart and From Air will stay with me for a long, long time.

Favorite quotes:
❤️ "Anything for my person."
❤️ "Because not kissing you because too exhausting."
❤️ "Jaymes, you're my favorite kind of wrong."
❤️ "That's the thing with love; its untimely, unannounced, and underestimated. It's not a choice. It's a state of being."

This book left me speechless. It is such an incredible story. Jayme wants to see the world so she became a travel nurse. Her first position takes her from her home in Florida to Missoula, Montana. She becomes roommates with several local firefighters. One of them is Calvin Fitzgerald. He is a grumpy, sassy, funny one of the bunch. The banter between these two is off the charts. There is one main rule in the house not to hook up with a roommate. So much tension between these two!

This is my second Jewel E Ann book and it’s my second 5 star book from her. She truly does not miss. Jaymes, a travel nurse, moves to Montana for an assignment. She stays with a friend of a friend, Will. Will has two roommates, Maren and Fitz. Fitz, an emotionally closed off Smoke Jumper, is hot and broody and they strike up a friendship full of banter. However, roommates are not allowed to sleep together for the sake of peace in the house. Jaymes is set on adventure and figuring out who she is, and Fitz is never getting married. Slowly, the both discover secrets that threaten to tear them apart.

I loved so many things about this book. First off, I love some good banter. But, I don’t want banter that is mean or unrealistic. I want banter that is witty and fun, that can lead to more. And that is exactly what this is. Jaymes and Fitz have amazing banter and chemistry. They both are working through issues that are explained in the book, and I honestly loved reading this book. This IS a romance, so I just wanted to assure you there is a HEA. *not a spoiler because a HEA is required for romance books*. Anyways; I adored this book. I adored Fitz and Jaymes. I adored Will and Maren and I honestly cannot wait for the next book.

🌶️: 3/5- a couple open door scenes, spice does not over take plot, the plot is detailed and the focus of the story.

Jewel Ann is my favorite new author I have discovered this year and her books are auto buy for me.

The emotions in this book had me all over the place! I enjoyed every moment of this book and could NOT put it down. I laughed out loud, I cried, then I laughed and cried again. Absolutely adored the banter between all the roommates, but especially between Calvin and Jamie. I cannot say enough good things about this book. My favorite quote that I had to go back and reread so many times: "...I made you my person, and you don't fit in my life, but my life no longer fits me without you." SIGH. So beautifully written. This was my first read by Jewel E. Ann but I cannot wait to go read more of her books. READ THIS BOOK!!!

My god Jewel E Ann knows how to write a gripping romance that keeps you chuckling, sobbing, and turning the page until the book finishes you 🤣😭 I am always here for a grumpy, tortured, closed off hero and Fitz fits that to a T. But to use some of Jamie’s words “he’s the soft and gooey one.” He may not use words to show he cares but damn does that man know how to show it in small ways even if he doesn’t always get it right. And Jamie, she’s had a tough life too but she’s determined to explore the big wide word outside of Miami where she was raised. She’s a travel nurse and finds herself propertymates with Fitz. Who is, per house rules, 100% off limits.

I love the development of their relationship. They give each other so much shit and it’s hilarious but they also just get each other and it’s such a beautiful story. Love love love and put it on your TBR!

Out 11/26/24.

Thank you Valentine PR and Jewel E Ann for an eARC!

In this new release from one of my favorite romance authors, Jaymes "Jamie" Andrews, a traveling nurse, builds new friendships, flirts with a frustrating but oh so tempting roommate, and discovers some life changing information about her past.

I'm not sure how you go from living in Miami, FL to Missoula, MT, but this homeschooled heroine is up for anything new and embraces the opportunity with enthusiasm. She moves in, temporarily, to a house with 3 strangers - Will, Maren and Calvin "Fitz" Fitzgerald. She is warned early on about Fitz's standoffish attitude, but her attraction to him makes it difficult for her to stay away. And despite the "house rules" that roommates aren't allowed to hook up, we all know that forbiddenness only makes things more tempting.

While things heat up between the two roommates, Fitz's inability to open up about his family or commit to anything beyond some sexy nights, makes it easier for Jamie to move on to her next job. Despite her missing Fitz, she doesn't change her life goals just for a man, and I loved that about her. Does that mean that's where this couple's story ends? Maybe not.

Given how little is shared about both character's families, I had a feeling there probably was a connection. I just wasn't sure what it was, and I certainly didn't expect, nor will I share how they connect. I liked how quickly Jamie was honest, I don't like how Fitz responded. But at the same time, I got it.

Can these two let go of the past and enjoy a beautiful future together? Again, I won't say, but I will say, that despite this book being the beginning of a new series, it doesn't have a cliffhanger. HOORAY!! My guess the next book may feature one of the other roommates, at least that is my hope.

Another great read from this author, with a good mix of sexy times, humor, emotion, and a dash of angst. The perfect combo in my opinion.

4.75/5 stars
This was another great story by Jewel E Ann. The characters are so lovable. It is definitely angsty. And emotional.

Nobody does banter like Jewel. This is TOP TIER. The dialogue flows so naturally and it is hilarious.

There were some smaller jumps in the timeline at the beginning (weeks at a time) which kinda felt a little disjointed to me. But after those first several chapters, I really got into the groove of things and loved it! I couldn’t put it down.

Fitz was such a good MMC. He had these passionate and emotional monologues, not always kind but still understandable, that were just so powerful. Watching a broken grumpy man let his walls come down is *chefs kiss* when done right. And obviously JEA does it right.

And if you know me, you know, I rarely love an FMC. They’re just supporting characters in my mind the majority of the time. I’m quick to criticize them. But Jaymes. This girl is good! She is supportive and witty and understanding and strong.

The ending was a touch rushed for me. We had a little bit larger of a time jump at the end, and I wish we hadn’t. Those moments are the perfect opportunity to up the angst and let me experience those mournful moments with our MCs. Then Jaymes deserved more groveling from Fitz in the end. She should’ve required it and he should’ve given it. This is the only thing that held it back from perfection for me.

But it was such a great read. I went in totally blind, and I was completely surprised by the turn the book took. I had no idea it was going to be this kind of book. A bit of mystery wrapped up into it all.

From Air has everything I love in a book. Fun, friendship, wit, banter, steam and an amazing, captivating, angsty and multilayered storyline.

The characters are what initially drew me in. I adore a Jewel heroine and Jamie is absolutely wonderful. I don’t have the words to describe how much I love her. She’s so witty, vibrant, kind and thoughtful, empathetic and such a joy to read. I could go on and on! If she weren’t a fictional character, I’d want to add her to the circle of Jewel E Ann friends I wish I could hang out with on a regular basis. There’s also some great supporting characters who enrich the storyline further with their own banter and camaraderie.

Fitz is quite a broken man. When he’s not jumping from planes and fighting fires, he keeps to himself for the most part and is close mouthed when it comes to his family and personal life. However, there are hints that he has a tragic past and, knowing this author’s stories and how she likes to slap us in the face with the odd bombshell revelation, I couldn’t wait to find out what had made him the way he was. Yes, he could be rather crabby, but his interactions with Jamie their wisecracks and his inner dialogue, had me in absolute stitches. The banter between the two of them had me laughing like a loon.

As I’ve said, this story is multilayered and there’s certainly a good dose of angst and tension, which Ms Ann writes so well. From laughter to tears and back again, I loved every moment of this book. I’m so happy that it’s part of a series because although Fitz and Jamie’s story is complete I’m hoping we get another glimpse of them in the future.

“Jaymes isn't the girl of my dreams. I never allowed myself that luxury. She's the girl who has taught me how to dream.” 🥹

This book was absolutely amazing, it broke my heart and put it back together. The depth and emotion in this book was everything, these characters will stick with me forever.

Jaymes (Jamie) is a traveling nurse, she takes a job in Montana. She moves in with a group of firefighters, there’s one rule in the house, roommates are off limits. But when Jaymes sets her sights on Calvin (Fitz), can she stick to this rule? He’s a grumpy smoke jumper, married to his job. What starts as playful banter, turns into a raging fire 🔥

I never wanted this book to end, the way Jewel E. Ann writes her characters leaves you wanting more. Jamie and Fitz both had a lot of past trauma, they had an understanding towards one another. The emotional vulnerability added so much to this story, you could really feel what these characters were feeling.

I absolutely can’t wait for the second book in this series, I loved the side characters and so excited to learn more about them 😍 I absolutely recommend this book, such a beautifully written story!

Thank you Jewel E. Ann and VPR for the ARC!

Thank you NetGalley, Montlake and Jewel E Ann for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I adored these characters. And. That. Banter. Just perfection.

I’m such a sucker for grumpy sunshine when there’s a “reason” for the grumpy. Then adding the banter and his inability to leave her alone. Ugh, so good!

Jamie is on her first travel nurse assignment, wanting to see the world after losing her mom. She’s living with 3 firefighters- Will, Maren and Calvin/Fitz in Montana.

Calvin Fitzgerald, aka Fitz, is a smoke jumper and wildly shut off from personal connection and relationships. He presents as a jerk but really he’s protecting himself from being hurt anymore than he has been.

Jamie is drawn to Fitz immediately and wants to draw out his secrets and “fix him”. They give each other a hard time and it quickly turns into not being able to get enough of each other.

When Jamie moves to her next assignment I was confused how the story was going to progress but whoa, it had only just started. Things get so much more complicated and heartbreaking.

Very much looking forward to the next book in this series, Maren’s story.

Open door.
Grumpy sunshine.
Age gap (10yrs)
Roommates/secret/forbidden
Found family
“My person”

I am the biggest Jewel e Ann fan. She is one of my favorite authors and I love everything she writers. When I heard this was nurse and fighter fighter plus roommates I knew i needed it and it did not disappoint .