Fire Me Up

I’ve said it before and I’m going to say it again now, if Pine Mountain was real, my bags would be packed and the movers on the way to my new apartment there. I so want to move there.

With this fourth full book in the Pine Mountain series, Kimberly Kincaid finally give us the delicious Adrian’s story and it’s fantastic and so worth the wait. The author knows I have a fondness for her tattooed heroes and the man mountain that is sous-chef Adrian is not only hot and drool worthy, but a bit of a surprise package.

What I love most about these books is that they suck you in and make you feel part of the book. The author has a way of making you lose yourself in the story and characters that few authors can truly pull off. I’m addicted to Kimberly Kincaid’s writing, I admit it.

You will quickly guess that I have more than a bit of a crush on Adrian. I can’t help it. I have been falling for him over the last couple of books and this book sealed the deal. Damn you Kincaid for giving me another A named hero with tats. Love you for it though J Seriously, how can you not fall for him with lines like this….

“And I want to take care of you. Let me take care of you, Teagan.”

Okay before I get lost in an Adrian haze, I will move on. I adored Teagan. I loved how she was tough, no nonsense and determined, but under all that there is a tender side that seems to flourish with Adrian. It’s got to be tough being a paramedic in a male dominated field but she does it with style and grace under fire. Except when she has to clean the squad fridge which even squicked me out. A girl has to draw the line somewhere. Plus Teagan’s interactions with her dad brought a lump to my throat as she reminded me of times with my own father.

When an accident brings Adrian’s life to a screeching halt, let’s say he doesn’t take it so well. His home is in the kitchen and to not be able to be there is hell. How could his best friend kick him out of the kitchen? But when a food run leads him to a bar, the last place he needs to be, he finds more than food. Maybe much more.

Paramedic Teagan can face any trauma without flinching, but standing in the kitchen of her father’s bar makes her break out in a sweat. But she has to suck it up because she’s in charge temporarily and things at the bar have gone to hell in a hand basket. But help has shown up in the form of the hot chef that she attended to at his accident. Maybe fate has found a way to help them both.

When an offer to help Teagan with the kitchen lands Adrian in a kitchen again, albeit in a totally different capacity than he’s used to, more than the food starts to sizzle. The chemistry between him and Teagan is strong and while they try to fight it, their bond just grows stronger till they give in and heat up more than the kitchen. But when a threat to the bar and Teagan emerges, all Adrian’s protective instincts roar to life and despite the fact that he shouldn’t/can’t be there, he can’t walk away from Teagan either.

“I’m yours right back, Red. I want you so much.” Teagan’s lips curled into a smile, and nothing in her life had ever felt so vital or so flawless. “Then take me,” she said.

As they work together to raise money to save the bar and Teagan’s father in the process, they start to fall for each other. Hard. But can the threat hanging over both their heads and past hurts stop them from being together when they clearly are meant to be or will taking a chance lead them to a life filled with no regrets and happiness?

We also get glimpses of the past characters in Carly, Shane and Jackson on top of a surprise from one of them. I may have squealed with joy when I read it.

I loved how these characters grew and changed through this book. I knew Adrian had an interesting backstory and boy was I right. But it just made me love him more. Teagan is one hundred percent perfect for him and him for her. They bring out the best in each other and I loved reading it. Superman and Red for the win.

I need to do a re-read soon as I’m craving a bit of fresh Pine Mountain air. I’m a huge fan of this author and she knows it. But if you love small town romances then this is the series for you.

This book was supplied by the publisher for an honest review.

I'm always excited when I read a new book by Kimberly Kincaid, because I know it's going to be a great read and it will provide me with mouth watering recipes to try. It was great to see the characters from the previous books make an appearance. If you're new to the series I would recommend starting from the beginning in order to understand the characters and their relationships, particularly Carly and Adrian's. But you can read each of them on their own without feeling lost. I love all of the Pine Mountain books and FIRE ME UP is a great addition to an awesome fun series. I always look forward to going back to visit again. All Wrapped Up is the next one in the series and I will be waiting impatiently for it's release.

I couldn't wait for Adrian's story and I wasn't disappointed. I wish I could find myself an Adrian. The love he has and what he does makes him perfect hero material. Teagan is such a strong character who definitely needs Adrian in her life. With the struggle of keeping her Dad's bar afloat and working as a paramedic her life is constantly in motion, but fate brings Adrian in her life at the right moment. Adrian needs her as much as she needs him. Enjoy their cray ride to love. Another thing I loved is the recipes at the end mmmm Pulled Pork.

I was so excited to finally get ahold of Adrian and of course I didn’t want to let him go.

We see him face the aftermath of the accident, see Carly force him out of her kitchen, and see him realize that he is not living life to the fullest like he promised his Nonna he would. He thinks that they kitchen balances him and that it is HIS life – until he meets Teagan O’Malley.

Teagan don’t want to be in a kitchen, but she has to help her dad during a health crisis and has no choice but to be in the kitchen. Teagan helps Adrian after the accident, so he says that he will help her with the kitchen BUT that he can’t work for her because of this parole. He also lets her know from the very beginning that it is only temporary and that he will be leaving as soon as his arm is healed and he can return to his job at the resort.

Things go south when the load is paid off and Teagan is in danger. It hits him then that he is living life all wrong and that Teagan is his life now and not the kitchen.

Adrian does return to the kitchen BUT which one does he choose? Read Fire Me Up to find out. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.

**ARC provided by Kimberly Kincaid and NetGalley for an honest review**

Kimberly's books have it all - good looking leads, feisty females who take no crap, food and er... more food!!

Have waited for a while for Adrian's story - we have met him in every book so far - it was great to finally see the softer side of him.
We are also introduced to two new characters Brennan and Jesse whose books are coming later this year (2015)

Great twist towards the end that had me going for a few pages - oh and a book that makes me want to try Gnocchi cant be all bad!

As per usual there are recipes included for the books 'signature foods'.

Copy received via Netgalley/Author in exchange for an honest review.

One of the first books I've read written my Kimberly Kincaid, I absolutely loved Fire Me Up and will definitely be going back & reading the earlier books in the series!

Adrian's goal is too keep his nose clean & finish out his parole without incident, while doing what he loves in the kitchen. Teagan, a paramedic (& workaholic) will do whatever it takes to stay out of the kitchen. However, fate & a minivan have other plans for both of them.

Both must faced their pasts after Adrian agrees to help Teagan do whatever is needed to save her father's bar & grill.

This may have been my first Kimbery Kincaid book, but it definitely won't be my last!!

I was gifted an ARC by the author in exchange for an honest review.

I give this book 5 stars. First book for me by this author and I really enjoyed. Storyline was well written, entertaining, with humor and steamy romance. Loved the characters and their interaction. You can feel the sexual tension between Adrian and Teagan as he teaches her how to cook. This is one of those books that has you smiling thru-out the majority of it. Would recommend.