Chasing Fire

ARC received for review

A great book with lots of peeps from both series. This is more the story of all our previous heroes fighting a fire that is threatening Scarlett. There is a little new romance in there too, but mostly it's watching all our favorite couples help save the town. There's lots of drama and suspense...who survives the fire and who doesn't... Plus we learn more about Bear's history. It was so good.

The I-Team series has been a favorite of mine, I have re-read the books many times. So seeing the characters from that series mashed up with the Colorado High Country was great fun! It seemed like the I-Team characters were a bit out of their depth not in a big city, but that didn't stop them from jumping in and helping and boy did they have a lot to help with. Lives were at stake, bad things happened and often you weren't sure if our favorite characters would make it or not. There were many times as I read that tears were rolling down my face. In the end though, things were great. Sure people paid a price, but things can be bought again, people on the other hand, those are more precious and ours all made it through. I loved the party at the end, loved that everyone got back together, to celebrate the town and new friendships.

Intense, suspenseful and emotional.

Chasing Fire was an excellent read. Having the I-Team join the Colorado High Country worked out perfectly. The layout of the book in the first several chapters to get all the characters in place for the events that would rock the town was informative for those not familiar with these two series. Since I had read them previously it was a rerun but good to catch up.

When the fire starts to threaten closer to Scarlet Springs it's time for action. There are so many different things happening and each one is intense and suspenseful in their own way. Pamela Clare's Introduction explains the inspiration of the story (besides the recent events of Dec. 2018) and her writing expresses the emotions she must have felt July 9, 2016.

When books evoke many emotions for me, I consider them a success. Chasing Fire had me interested, anxious, nervous, scared, relieved, happy, and thankful. Did I mention crying? Yes, this book made me cry several times. An emotion I had been missing with all my recent reads.

I highly recommend this book. Thanks to Victory Editing NetGalley Co-Op for allowing me an advanced reader's copy of Chasing Fire.

This is a wonderful combination of Ms. Clare’s two exciting series, “I-Team” and “Colorado High Country”. Scarlet Springs Fire Department, led by chief Eric Hawke, are prepared as they can be for the fire season. Red flag warnings have been issued with the hope that campers will be extra careful and that should anything happen that the winds will remain calm. Meanwhile, the I-Team members are having a training exercise in the area. When Jesse notices a wisp of smoke, he alerts his boss and word will spread that a fire has been detected. The small fire will blaze out of control, fed by high winds, that will endanger the town of Scarlet Springs. Eric will have help not only from his own team, but from members of the I-Team and Rocky Mountain Search and Rescue. Will they be able to get containment on the rapidly growing fire? Will they be able to protect the town and homes in Scarlet Springs? A thrill ride as they fight to save their friends and their way of life. Even if you have not read all of the books in the series, Ms. Clare provides enough back story as well as an update of the main characters. It was wonderful, for me, to revisit the many characters and “catch up” on their lives. I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to give an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)

I really enjoyed the way Chasing Fire tied the characters from the other books I've read by Pamela Clare together. It was great knowing the back story of these people and finding out how their lives were progressing. The intense way the fire is described from different perspectives made it almost impossible to put this book down. I could almost feel the flames and the tension as each person fought for survival. Excellent.

I have to be honest I wasn't sure just how a book combining characters from two long running series would play out. However, I should have never doubted Pamela Clare! This was a wonderful novel, full of suspense and drama. All of our favorite heroes from the I-Team and Colorado High Country are all united in fighting a wildfire that is threatening the lives of everyone in Scarlet Springs. This book had all of the intensity of her I-Team series but on a larger scale because of how many lives are at stake. Definitely five stars for this fast paced novel.

Holy moly! This book was intense. I have not read all of the books to both series, but I did recognize quite a few couples. This was great in the way that it brought all these books together and lets the reader check in with these couples.

What was even better is that the storyline will have your heart pumping. This scenario is real life. To be in the minds of all these characters as they face a situation that is not only scary, but can happen and has happened to real people had me riveted to the pages.

I was terrified for these characters. I was rooting for them to beat back that fire and survive. I cried when family members left behind got devastating news and I also rejoiced when they got good news. You can't possible read this book and feel nothing.

Well done Pamela Clare!

Wow...what a ride...this riveting drama was edge of your seat breath stealing, I felt as if I was there, experiencing first hand the devastation and tension as it unfolded. The story was made that much more real to me because I live in Northern California where in November we suffered the the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in our states’ history...the Camp Fire...and the worst in the country’s history since the early 1900’s. The entire town of Paradise was literally burned off the map, absolutely nothing of it was left, the devastation unimaginable. Nearly twenty thousand homes were lost, the death toll reached 86 with 12 civilians and five Firefighters injured.

As the story developed, the fear and terror was palpable, the heartache felt physically, at times it was if I could feel the heat from the fire and the physical pain suffered. The heroism and bravery of the First Responders in the midst of such tragedy brought to light the depth of their daily sacrifices, by themselves and their families. This is one story I can see myself reading multiple times...it’s just that good.

This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

Eric Hawke, Scarlet Springs' fire chief, knows its only a matter of time until the next big wildfire. When an illegal camp fire turns into a raging crown fire that threatens their town they do everything they can in order to save their home and all their friends and loved ones. When Eric has to fight with the county chief and the governor things get dicey because between the county chief not thinking the fire is going to head to Scarlet Springs and the Colorado governor not giving him the tools he needs to save lives and stop the fire Eric is put in a tough spot.

Help comes from unexpected places. Marc Hunter, Julian Darcangelo, and Zach McBride are in the mountains above Scarlet Springs for an inter-agency training exercise. One of their exercises includes all the illegal camp sites set up because people thought they could come to Colorado and make millions selling pot legally, not realizing they had to go through channels to get licensed, end up living in the woods. When a fun day of playing cops and bad guys becomes a battle against time, they join forces with Hawke and members of the Rocky Mountain Search and Rescue Team to save friends trapped by the fire.

When the fire takes off, they are tasked with helping people evacuate and save animals trapped in homes above Scarlet Springs and bring them off the mountain. There are a few close calls and a few moments of "Its just the smoke" from the characters and from me. I couldn't believe that by the end of the story all my favorite characters were in the hospital for one reason or another. I'm so relieved they are all going to be ok. During my short time in Colorado, I always worried that since the house was surrounded by trees that a wildfire is something I should worry about, and this book confirmed it, with the statement its not a matter of if its a matter of when.

Pamela does it again. From the second I picked up this book I was hooked, I couldn't put it down thank goodness my kid was taking a nap and allowed me to get through the adrenaline rush. I laughed, cried, and bit my nails flipping pages to make sure all my favorite characters made it through. It was a roller coaster ride, it reminded me of the Hulk at Island of Adventure, the story just took off... Make sure you have a box of tissues and a glass of wine ready because you will need both. This was such an intense book, I think Chasing Fire is Pamela's best book of the series and I've loved every book. Soo good!

WOW! If this story doesn’t make you want to read both series, and don’t know what would. As I haven’t read all of the books of both series yet, I know I’ve missed meeting some of the characters, but that said, I did recognise many throughout the book. This story brings together all the previous heroes and showcases their fight to protect their town.

With a real life scenario, and heart pumping action, Chasing Fire is guaranteed to keep the reader riveted till the last page is turned. I’ for one, will be going back and reading every book I’ve missed.

Three and a half stars.

Not recommended unless you have read the Colorado High Country/ I-Team novels.

Scarlett Springs is on alert, the hot dry weather in Colorado combined with the high winds have increased the chances of a devastating forest fire which could wipe out the small town. When a camper lets an illegal campfire get out of control it's up to the brave men and women of Scarlett Springs to save the people and animals they love.

This is like a Christmas ensemble special, every couple you've previously read about features in this novel, most of them are pregnant or have just had babies, each family faces danger. Whilst I enjoyed the novel, much of the first third seemed to be introducing character after character and giving a precis of the book in which they featured with a quick catch-up on events since then - it would be unintelligible f0r a new reader (in my opinion).

But we finally find something out about Bear's background!

As with the other Pamela Clare novels there is plenty of excitement, plenty of thrills, a small town with its own billionaires, gorgeous firemen, a climbing wall, a local brewery and Chicago deep pan pizza.

This feels like the end of the Colorado High Country series, everyone is married and producing children, together they fight the wildfires that could destroy the town.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Pamela Clare is a powerhouse in the romantic suspense genre, penning phenomenal nail-biting tales. Chasing Fire is no exception and with it she offers her seventh book in the Colorado High series and ninth in the I-Team series.

Eric Hawke has spent a great deal of time and effort trying to prepare his team at the Scarlet FD for the worst case scenario: an uncontrollable wildfire that will burn down his town. When a small fire breaks out in the nearby mountains, he and his crew will do everything to stop it but wavering officials threaten to turn it into his worst nightmare.

When Marc Hunter, Julian Darangelo, and Zach McBride, who were training in the mountains, see smoke, they don’t hesitate to join Hawke and the Rocky Mountain Search & Rescue Team to do everything to help, but will it be enough?

OMG I don't know how Pamela Clare does it. She has been writing for a very long time and one might think her storytelling could wane or be impossible to top, but she’s written an even better, unputdownable tale in which she incorporates characters from two of her series in an expertly balanced way. She takes her characters from sweet, sexy moments to real life threatening ones with vivid descriptions that take the reader on a heart pounding adventure.

Fans who have enjoyed either series will find that Chasing Fire hits the perfect emotional stop. If you’re new to her, perhaps you’ll need to keep closer track of the characters with the chills and thrills will be there nonetheless.

This gorgeous crossover is the ultimate gift to Pamela Clare fans. Such a joy to catch up with my favorite characters, like "Darcangelo"! But more than just catching up, there was so much heart-racing action and tension as a massive wildfire threatens Scarlet Springs, Colorado. I had to pause reading several times to either catch my breath or wipe away tears.

There is a sweet new love story that threads this story but the real romance is found in how our favorite I-Team and Colorado High Country couples endure the wildfire. There's an added bonus in discovering the history behind Scarlet Springs' beloved hermit, Bear.

I loved this return to the world of Scarlet Springs and I-Team so much; I can only hope this means Pamela Clare is not done with their stories.

4.5 stars

Note: I voluntarily received and reviewed this eARC generously provided by the publisher and NetGalley.

This was so extremely intense, and so educational.
I’m from the Midwest. I am clueless when it comes to wildfires.
Clare writes details beautifully and it never feels like fluff.
It was nice to catch up with so many great couples from both series.
I received an arc from netgalley for my honest review.

You can’t go wrong reading a Pamela Clare novel. Chasing Fire is simply awesome. Bringing the Scarlet Springs community together with some of the I-Team to battle a common enemy was wonderfully developed and written. I especially like the realistic enemy of the wildfire as opposed to a human villain. Perhaps that is because where I live across the country from where the fires raged this fall, it brought to life all those news reports that I would see each night on the news. Real people facing real danger and devastation.

Bear is always a character important in his own way to Scarlet Springs. A Colorado High Country book wouldn’t be the same if he didn’t make an appearance. Thank you for including him and for reminding us that community includes more than the big and strong.

I think anyone could enjoy this book even if they haven’s been reading the two series. I have missed one of the I-Team books but had no problem with any of the character’s background. Still I found it an amazing nail biting story in which I was able to catch up with some of my favorite characters.

An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

CHASING FIRE by Pamela Clare is a roller coaster of a ride! Full of heart stopping action with decisions being made in the fly! Wow! This is an incredible emotional story with warm feel good touches.

Well I started the New Year off with a bang from two of my favorite Colorado gangs. Hey look that rhymed lol. Anyways this book was pure genius. I love both the I-Team series and Colorado High Country series. So taking current events like the wild fires and two of my favorite series and putting them together in one action packed, heart melting book was like giving all the fan-girls and guys a bookgasm. Seeing all my favorite past characters as they fight to save lives and the town of Scarlet Springs had my heart racing almost the whole book. I don't know if you have read my review on Dead By Midnight An I-Team Christmas, but after I read that book the I-Team wasn't the only one to suffer from PTSD. I swear thinking my Marc was shot had me losing my shit! So when Marc and other beloved heroes almost lost their lives in this book I had some really ugly fan girl freak outs.

After scaring the crap out of my husband and kids by yelling every 20 mins or so " OMG Noooooo Please NO NO NONOONONONOOOOOOOOO." I had to go into my bedroom with the door closed and read so as not to disturb my family. To say this book was action packed is an understatement. It was pulse pounding, edge of your seat. I loved every freaking minute of it. Of course Marc, Julian, Nate, Gabe, Jesse, Eric, Vicki, and Sophie were the shining stars of the book for me. Marc Hunter being my all time favorite Pamela Clare hero. He is just panty melting delicious. Any book with Marc in it will be a hit for me. Truly though this book had a great plot. After watching and praying as wildfires devastated California it was moving to read a story related to it with a shining light on the everyday heroes that put their lives on the line in these situations. I don't know about anyone else but it gave me a look into how hard their jobs are. I mean I know they are hard but getting a deeper look into all they do to protect us, all their families go through worrying that they may lose their loved ones, it humbles me. And even though this book is a work of fiction, you can tell Pamela Clare did her research. This book really was a fangirl dream and if you liked the I-Team or Colorado High Country series then this book is a must. And if you haven't read them and you are looks for some great Contemporary/Romantic Suspense books give them a try.

This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

I have read the I-Team series so that was a great surprise to see a new book with previous characters in a cross over with Colorado High Country series. I have not read the Colorado High Country books so I was not familiar with those characters but there was enough explanations of who people were that it was not important plus there was the troubled romance between Libby and Brandon.

What an emotional book with the loss of property during the fires, the injuries, and the devastation when wives thought their husbands were killed by the fire. There were three separate groups that found themselves in danger and had to find creative ways to stay alive.

I always love when we get more updates on characters from a series that you have read through and loved! I was even funny how Marc's escape into the mountains was mentioned as they were returning to those mountains! I just can't say enough that this book is full of romance, family, humor, heartbreak, and most importantly hope and recovery.

CHASING FIRE is the seventh book in Pamela Clare's "Colorado High Country' series; as well as being a crossover to her fabulous "I-Team" series. It starts with a small flame, then the wind picks up and embers begin flying everywhere. In a moment it becomes a raging fire; and it's racing to the small town of Scarlet Springs.

The recuers/firemen have no immediate back up and members of various law enforcement agencies are in the woods participating in a training exercise using paintballs. There's also a missing group of children and their counselors; who haven't heard that they are in the way of a huge fire.There's panic as people are trying to save pets and forest animals, evacuating as many people as they can; and the women worrying about their men who are at the very core of the raging inferno.

CHASING FIRE is packed with action, and thrills. Jumping off the pages are the fear and worry that envelop the reader. It's a nail-biting experience as a helicopter is shot down by a drone and the four men survive the crash, only to land right in front of the fire. Great Romantic Suspense as only Pamela Clare's can provide to the reader.

An interesting story, but keep in mind this is not recommended if you have not read the series so far. A lot of mentioned of other characters, and I read this is a combination of two different series, so made it even harder to keep track of people and couples. I did like it enough to finish it, but tended to skim a bit as a most of the points from the past didn't mean anything to me. A good story, with a lot of couples dealing with issues besides the danger of the forest fires. Would recommend, but not as a first book.

I'm a big fan of Pamela Clare's Colorado High Country series featuring a mountain search and rescue team and have read all of the books in that series althoughI have to admit, I haven't read the I-team series, because I don't usually read romantic suspense. In this book, Pamela brings together characters from both series in a suspenseful plot line involving a massive forest fire that threatens the town of Scarlett, where the search and rescue team is located. Meanwhile, quite a few of the I-Team characters get involved in various ways that don't seem at all contrived just to fit them in.

This isn't a romance, but rather an ensemble book that gives a bunch of past characters/couples another chance to shine, and a gift to readers of either or both series who wanted another look at their favorite characters. There was also lots of fascinating info on how wild fires start, grow, move, and are fought - particularly apropos after our devastating wildfire season here in CA. For a reader who was familiar with only one of these series, I thought the author did a great job in introducing all of the characters, keeping them straight, and fitting them into the plot, as well as half-convincing me to overlook my usual aversion to romantic suspense, and give the I-Team series a try. There were lots of adrenaline pounding moments, tender scenes, and friendship, and one of the final scenes involving Winona (a side character throughout the CO high country series), and her wolf, Shota, moved me to tears. I've been hoping Winona would get a book of her own, so maybe that's coming soon?

I'll be honest, I've been a fan of this author's work since I first picked up Extreme Exposure, but like any author, I've had my ups and downs with her work, and that, to me, is perfectly acceptable, because a book can't please everyone. However, I am extremely pleased to say that this is my favorite of the Colorado High Country books to date!

I had a suspicion that when this was announced as a crossover novel with Ms. Clare's I-Team series that she'd use the same writing style that she had in Dead By Midnight: An I-Team Christmas, where she told the story from multiple points of view, and I was right. However, this time I wasn't as annoyed by it. It seemed that no one hero or couple was in the spotlight too much, rather that they all had an equal share of it, which I really appreciated, especially with all the I-Team cameos in the book. I actually think that the multiple points of view actually helped heighten the suspense of the story!

Speaking of the story, I was taken on a wild roller coaster ride! Having never lived in the west, I don't know what it's like to live with the fear of wildfires spreading out of control. This book let me experience the tiniest bit of that situation for myself. It was so gripping that I couldn't put it down and wound up draining the battery on my Kindle and staying up entirely too late reading the story! The events were life altering for the town, and I can't help but wonder where things in the series will go from here!

For me, this was an amazing story from start to finish, and one that I highly recommend to readers of both Contemporary Romance and Romantic Suspense!

Pamela Clare's books are always well-written with interesting and exciting plots. This was a fun one because she crossed two great series: Colorado High Country and I-Team. What's not to like! I enjoyed catching up with previous couples, although I was often straining to remember their adventures. I will note that it isn't necessary to have read past books to enjoy this one as a stand-alone.

The plot worked well to integrate all characters and the danger the fire posed was suspenseful and kept my pages turning. Pamela Clare has become one of my favorites in this genre and I look forward to each and every book.

Ever since I discovered Pamela Clare's distinctive style of writing I've been captivated by her stories. Chasing Fire is a crossover featuring characters from both the Colorado High Country and I-Team series’.
I highly recommend this title to anyone who is familiar with Pamela’s work, if you haven’t read her previous books, you may feel a little lost with all the names and connections. Chasing Fire is told from multiple points of view and has multiple story lines running concurrently.
For anyone who is familiar with the cast of characters from both series’ this title feels more like an extended epilogue, with updates on all the characters you’ve come to know and love.
Pamela’s stories are always jam packed full of action, drama, intrigue and suspense. Chasing Fire will have your heart pounding, sitting on the edge of your seat, as you encounter many of your favourite characters facing an epic out of control wild fire that endangers not only the town of Scarlett Springs, but several of their lives as well.
If you love a small town romance with strong themes of family, friendship, and community I highly recommend not only this title, but both the Colorado High Country series, and the I-Team series as well.
I was completely captivated by this title and cannot wait for Ms Clare’s next release!

When the first responders of Scarlet Springs notice the first plume of smoke, tensions immediately ramp up and the men and women snap to attention. What follows is a nail-biting, on the edge of your seat, action-packed ride as everyone, from simply residents, to different responders (hot shots, smoke jumpers, firefighters, medics and law enforcement) to the animals of Scarlet Springs and nearby areas, evacuate and attempt to help battle the fire.

Although I've only read two of the Colorado High Country series, and none of the I-Team series, it was fairly easy to read and understand what was going on in Chasing Fire. I didn't recognize all the characters here of course, but of the ones I did recognize, I loved seeing them again, especially Chaska and Naomi and Jesse and Ellie. From page one, down to the very last page, I was so into this story, wanting to know how/if everyone would get out, and if Scarlet Springs would be saved. I also have to say that reading this story was really hard for me (although easy to relate to) because my brother and his eldest son just lost their homes and all their physical belongings in the recent Camp Fire fire that ravaged Paradise in Northern California. But, at the same time, because I was able to relate, it made me appreciate this story all the more. I felt every emotion the characters felt - all the fear, all the anger, all the anguish, and finally, the joy that they were alive. Thank you, Pamela Clare, for this beautiful, moving, action-packed story!

I've openly admitted I have a thing for firefighters and this title did not disappoint my fantasy life! Hawke is the ultimate alpha male and I loved how his story developed. I can't wait to add all these titles to my library and share it with my readers who are fans of "men in uniform" of all kinds.

This is one of the most outstanding books I've read, as Pamela Clare pours life into this incredible story of courage, bravery and valor of the first responders and the support of the entire law enforcement in the face of adversity, A town that stands together, and people with hearts as big as the blue sky to provide unconditional support and love, to weather any calamity that Mother Nature hurls at humans.

"Chasing Fire" needs to be read as the I-Team and the Colorado High Country crossover and work tirelessly to protect their town from turning to ashes!

A fabulous read indeed!

This book was fantastic, I now am going to go back and reread all of the books to catch up with everything else.. Who doesn't love crossover books!? You got to keep up with past characters and their families all while they fought to help each other against mother nature. This book is absolutely awesome and will definitely be a reread.

Chasing Fire is a crossover novel, combining characters and locales from Ms. Clare's two Action /Suspense series. If you have read the I Team or Colorado High Country Series, you will have no trouble getting into Chasing Fire. If this is your first Pamela Clare, I think it might leave you wondering and wandering. That being said, Chasing Fire is really enjoyable. It's fast paced, passionate, and well balanced. I recommend both series, as the characters are so very engaging, complex and clear voiced. Ms. Clare writes with passion and humor, her dialogue is crisp, and her settings beautifully drawn. I think what I appreciate most is her ability to write mature character profiles and passionate love scenes.
I received my copy through netGalley under no obligation.

Another great read by a talented author I really enjoyed reading it and will definitely read more and recommend reading it

This author did not disappoint. This novel reached out and grabbed me from the very first page and did not let go until the very last.