When Maren Bernabe stops by the office to update some paperwork, she’s not looking for love. Then sparks fly during an awkward meet-cute with a stranger in the bathroom, and suddenly anything seems possible.

A seasoned air tanker pilot, Maren battles fires across the rugged Montana wilderness. With firefighters for roommates, she’s no stranger to tough guys—or tough situations. Ozzy Laster is the helpful stranger she meets, one of Cielo Aviation’s newest aircraft mechanics who’s faced his fair share of hardship too. Two years ago, his wife and father died in a car crash. Now Ozzy and daughter Lola shun cars in favor of bikes.

Maren and Ozzy fall hard, but guilt forces them to hide their relationship from Ozzy’s disapproving in-laws. And Lola. They all want to protect her from more heartbreak. But when tragedy strikes again, Lola’s reaction will surprise them all. And Ozzy could get a second chance at love after all…

I loved this story so much. Will recommend to others

JEA readers are highly anticipating the books that follow From Air and I am extremely stoked to be one of the first readers to read From Nowhere. Is it just me, or am I the only one that has tears in her eyes reading the dedication?
From Nowhere is full of highs and lows, from totally awkward first encounters (bahahaha, only JEA can write the most cringe-worthy encounters) to how debilitating grief is. Maren is no-filter, bad ass air-tanker pilot, while Ozzy is a new aircraft mechanic. Sparks fly and even Ozzy's 10 year-old daughter, Lola, is starting to love Maren. And omg, Lola reminds me of Morgan from Fortuity (another awesome JEA book)...too smart for her own good. Their budding relationship is threatened by Ozzy's disapproving in-laws, fear, and Ozzy trying to protect Lola. It is time Ozzy stops living in fear and smart girl Lola helps to smack him into reality. Love this!

4.5/ 5 STARS

This second book in the Wildfire series was wonderful.

I laughed a lot… I mean, just the way Maren and Ozzy met… I have no words!!!


And Lola… She was adorable. Making her dad feeling embarrassed seemed like her main job and it was hilarious.

And of course, the author being Jewel E. Ann, drama and tears were guaranteed, and she did a wonderful job with a grieving Ozzy and a selfless and nurturing Maren.

I had a very hard time with some characters and wanted to punch a certain person several times, but, again, the author is excellent with human traits and their feelings…


This love story was heartbreaking and beautiful, and we also got some hints of a potential couple, so I’m really looking forward to the next book!

I can’t wait!

I swear, this woman knows how to write. Probably why I love her books so much. Yes you Jewel!

This book, ugh, beyond perfection. I don't even know how to write this review, I am still trying to process what I just read. I was absolutely hooked from the very beginning and I literally could not put this one down. I read it pretty much in one day and it was truly so so good.

This is the second book in the Wildfire Series which this story follows Maren which you meet in the first book From Air. I felt such a connection with Ozzy and Maren in this one (as well as Lola of course). You get Ozzy, The single dad trying to raise his daughter and trying to find love again. You have Maren, the pilot who also looking for love.
This story is filled with such emotion. You get heartbreak, you get happiness, anger, joy,humor. You name it. I say Anger because there is a certain character in this book that I just could not stand!! (Cough Mother in law cough) I just wanted to tell her to shut up so many times!!

Seriously a top 5 star read for me for the year and I cant wait to eventually have a copy of this one too on my shelf once it releases.

This is such a beautiful, heartbreaking story. A heartfelt tale with a funny beginning and a wonderful ending. It's a story full of love, pain, healing, and fear—and how to overcome that fear. Both Maren and Ozzy are wonderful characters, and their slow-burn romance, along with all the obstacles they face, makes for a truly beautiful, must-read story.

I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for NetGalley.

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Ozzy es un padre soltero que perdió a su esposa hace dos años. Tanto él como su hija Lola han quedado profundamente afectados por la pérdida. En el caso de la niña, no puede subirse a un carro, ya que iba en el auto cuando ocurrió el accidente que mató a su madre. Ozzy, por su parte, se muestra reacio a acercarse a otras personas, temeroso de que puedan morir también.

Maren es una piloto que se mudó para estar cerca del lugar donde vivió su hermano, quien falleció.

Ozzy y Maren no buscan enamorarse, pero es imposible que las chispas no salten cuando se conocen, y por más que lo intenten, no pueden mantenerse alejados.



Me enojé por lo de Canadá, pero al final es entendible la reacción de él. Me sorprendió la madurez, entereza, paciencia y amor con los que Mauren manejó la situación.





Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved this book. Ozzy was my favorite from the start - his genuine and simple affection, love for his daughter, and desire to be a good man drew me in and made me cheer for him and Maren. The development and deepening of their relationship throughout the book was well written, and the banter had me cracking up multiple times. Jewel E. Ann remains a must-read for me whenever she publishes a book, and I'm excited for the rest of this series!

Phenomenal Writing!!!!

Thank you NetGallary for an early review copy of From Nowhere!

This is another fantastic book from Jewel E. Ann!

This book took my breath away! This story has it all, love, tragedy, recovery, humor and steam. It is compelling and superbly written! This book shows you we all need to keep our eyes and ears open during good and not so good times. A special moment can come from nowhere!

The character development was perfect! I was thinking about this book when I was not reading it. You know you are hooked when that happens!

I absolutely LOVE Jewel’s writing!
I am really hoping Jewel writes Will’s story. I strongly believe all three roommates deserve a chance to shine bright!

This is one of Jewel’s best in my opinion! A masterpiece that kept me engaged the entire time!

No spoilers with my review! This is a must read!

This second story in the series that follows a group of roommates as they each find happily ever after is just as endearing as the first. I did manage to confuse myself and read this one first! Maren and Ozzy story starts with a pretty funny meet cute and carries on in the same note, well except for the tragedy that left him a widow and single father. He and his daughter ride their bikes everywhere as a car is out of the question, I will not say more about it so not as to ruin anything for anyone. You will find out all the answers. It is pretty emotional, a lot of manipulation happening from his mother in law that really makes for some hard reading. He finally finds someone that makes him feel a little alive and wants to protect his and Marens time together, Which is not easy when his daughter wants him to find someone to love, and she likes Maren just as much as he does. But healing takes time and their is no one fits all solution, they are really in for a rough time. I really enjoyed this one too, more that the first as I really love a single dad story. Maren is a saint and I loved her to pieces, truly a wonderful, loving human being and I was so invested in their journey to happily ever after! I hope everyone loves it as much as I did. Lola is an amazing little girl full of spirit and an open heart despite her tragic story. What a journey they all went on!

What a powerfully gripping story of growth, grief, and connection. Deeply emotional, with typical Jewel E Ann humor and banter, this book was an immensely enjoyable read.

Ozzy tragically lost his wife and his father, and almost his daughter, in a car accident. As a result of the trauma, he and his daughter bike everywhere in town. This is the story of a father’s deep love for his child, as well as a love story between Ozzy and Maren, a pilot. She turns his life upside down, and ultimately, paves the way for healing, hope, and love…not just for him, but his daughter as well.

I loved the characters, the multifaceted relationships, the banter, the sweetness. This was a wonderful follow up to From Air.

Another gem of a book from one of my fave authors! This one features Maren and Ozzie and we get plenty of meet cute, flirty moments and all the angst we can handle. I loved Ozzie with his little girl and also appreciated how patient that Maren was with his previous trauma. This one felt gritty and realistic and I was on the edge of my seat waiting for everything to work out. Also loved the interactions with the characters from the previous interconnected book. Can’t wait to read more from this world!

I really enjoyed From Air, so I jumped to request the Arc of this one! Thank you to Netgalley for providing it.

This is a very quick read, and there are definitely scenes that could have been longer/more descriptive - but overall this was another win.

I’ve only read this series by Jewel E. Ann, but I am very interested in reading more! Please let there be a third book in this series for Will 🤞🏻

I adored Lola, Maren and Ozzy. This book was high on emotions and brought out so many feels - and Maren had the patience of a Saint!

After reading and loving From Air I was really looking forward to Maren and Ozzy's. story. This one was less twisty than other books by this author, but it had her trademark insightful portrayal of complex characters with big issues to overcome. Beautiful story as I have come to expect from Jewel E. Ann.

This book had me hooked from the very first sentence and I just couldn’t stop reading. The story, the growth, the pain, the love were all so beautiful. You won’t regret reading this one

I adored the first book in the Wildfire series, and was quite worried From Nowhere wouldn’t live up to Jamie and Calvin’s story. However Maren, Ozzie and Lola had me engrossed from the very first page. That was some meet cute!

Just like the previous book, From Nowhere is a perfect blend of love, acceptance, trauma and growth. Balanced in a way that it pulls at your heartstrings, but also has you wildly grinning throughout. I loved the respect and passion Maren had for each other, and for Lola. I paced myself with this one, as I didn’t want it to end. Very much looking forward to Will’s story now!

Thank you Montlake for an early copy of this book. Opinions expressed are my own.

From Nowhere
(Wildfire, #2)
Jewel E. Ann
Pub: 3/4/25
5☆

THIS SERIES! I am so in love with the characters, the setting, and the unputdownable stories!!

Maren, Ozzy, and Lola’s story (yes Lola. Let’s be serious she stole the show) grabbed ahold of my whole damn heart and never let go. This was another 5⭐️ stunner from Jewel. From that awkard meet cute all the way to the very end, I could not get enough of this heartwarming, emotion filled romance. And the BANTER! Omg this series has by far some of the best banter I have ever read.

It truly was the perfect mix of humor, healing, and heart that resulted in one unforgettable read.

What I loved;
🔥 Slow Burn Romance
🔥 LOL Banter
🔥 Single Dad
🔥 Lola
🔥 ALL The Feels

I said it with From Air, but it bears repeating, this is by far my favorite series of Ann’s and I cannot wait for book three.

Thank you to Montlake and NetGalley for the advanced copy

This is the second book in the wildfire series. I loved the first one, but this one topped it hands down.

Jewel E. Ann is a master storyteller and weaved the perfect amount of banter, vulnerability, and heart into this story. This might be my favorite single dad story to date.

Can't wait for the next book in this series.

From Nowhere is the second book in the Wildfire series and tells Maren and Ozzy's story. And what a whirlwind of feelings and emotions this story delivers.

You meet Maren in book one- From Air. I adored her and couldn't wait for her book. An air tanker pilot, she fights fires across that state of Montana and beyond. An awkward meet cute in the washroom at work with newest aircraft mechanic Ozzy will draw you in. From there an attraction evolves into a flirty friendship and longing. Filled with tension and chemistry that slow burns into some sneaky steamy situations. Sneaky because Ozzy is still healing from the loss of his wife. Living with his in-law's who aren't always supportive, while not wanting to harm his daughter who is still struggling from the trauma of the car accident that took her mom. Can there be a second chance love story here. Especially when tragedy strikes again.

Like any of the author's story- this one was unique with all the feels. There's banter and humor. But also angst and emotion. These characters are unique and complex. And a little bit quirky. There were many aspects of this story that I adored. Every flower and note bundle for example. But there were a few aspects that I didn't love as much. Including the fact that this felt more like Ozzy's story than Maren's. In the end however, the emotion completely captivated me. I had tears in my eyes while feeling so conflicted too in those latter chapters. This author's books don't just make you feel, but make you think too. I enjoyed getting more from Fitz and Jamie. As well as Will. I am really looking forward to his story next! Definitely a series you don't want to miss!

*Thank you to Montlake for the ARC via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own and given freely.

Out of this world phenomenal!

This is my top read of 2024!!

Go in blindly and I promise you won’t be disappointed!
This author never disappoints with her passionate though provoking and creative writing. This story flowed beautifully and seamlessly as I entered the unpredictable journey of Fitz and Jaymes.

Fitz and Jaymes are a couple that you’ll never forget!
These characters were each so likable so real sooo delicious! Sexy, over the top one liners, the banter between these 2 was priceless. Quirky, hilarious sexual tension hilarious, this insta attraction couple have the best one liners and the sweetest disposition.

Their chemistry is off the charts hot and the stars seemed aligned for these 2 to reach a happily ever after. However, this author is not the easy get happily ever after kind of author. There are obstacles in the form of deep dark secrets that keeps them from taking their friendship further. Unexpected twists and unimaginable painful secrets a put this story on a whole other level.
What are they?
As the story evolved, I never imagined what direction this story would take and what the outcome would be.
I was so invested in this story, and finding out what would happen I could not put this book down.

This is a profound story of love, forgiveness and second chances. A story that really puts into play the question of whether or not telling the truth is better than living a lie.
Discovering their secrets and finding how it all unfolded made this story worthy of all the stars!

Alright, so I just finished "From Nowhere," and wow, I have thoughts. First off, this book was a "ride." It’s one of those stories where you keep reading because you’re curious about what’s going to happen next, even when you’re side-eyeing some of the choices made along the way.

Let’s get the weird stuff out of the way first—Lola (Ozzy’s 10-year-old daughter) did not feel like an actual 10-year-old. Some of the things she said and did? Yeah, no kid that age would realistically act like that. It pulled me out of the story more times than I’d like. And don’t even get me started on how fast Maren and Ozzy’s relationship moved. One date in, and Maren’s already thinking about buying a house and reshuffling her life to fit these two people she just met. Insta-love is one thing, but this was warp-speed romance.

Now, onto the good stuff: the bond between Ozzy and Lola was genuinely heartwarming, and Maren had a strength about her that I appreciated. She didn’t lose herself to fit into their chaotic lives, which was a nice change of pace. The world-building was solid, and the secondary characters added enough flavour to make the story feel lived-in. Plus, there’s a rawness to the emotional moments that definitely tugged at my heartstrings.

But...the dialogue? Yikes. Some of the conversations between Maren and Ozzy were so awkward I actually winced. No one talks like that, and if they do, I need to meet them because I have questions. Also, Tia (Ozzy’s former in-law) was "a lot." She had her moments, but man, she tested my patience.

Overall, I’d give this one 3.5 stars.

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