Hearts Afire

Series · 6 books · 2006-2009

By Dee S. Knight, Darragha Foster, Colleen Love, and more

Books in series

Hearts Afire

January

2009

Ignite – By Bonnie Dee Fireman. Firestarter. When the two come together, their world ignites! Pete Santori is a New York City fireman who is committed to his job and doesn’t take any time for personal relationships. That all changes one night when he saves a man from a fire that the victim appears to have started. As the man in his arms makes a confession, a strange connection passes between them. Alan Delaine is a firestarter, not an arsonist. He manifests powerful energy when he experiences strong emotion and things in his vicinity ignite. He’s been held captive in an unidentified facility, where he was tested physically and psychologically. When he meets Pete, he’s been living on the run after escaping the lab. As the two men come together, each has qualities the other needs. Physical attraction grows into something deeper. When the pair is kidnapped, can they make it out alive and build a future in which Alan can live a normal life? M/M, GLBT Where The Devil Dances – By T.A. Chase Scars aren't always on the outside. Architect Eric Sandel is living proof. He moves to Morley after surviving a terrible fire in order to rebuild his life and hopes designing the new Opera House will help him bury the past. Firefighter David Browdie hasn't had time for serious relationships; his “on call” status tends to leave relationships in the dust. When he meets Eric at the neighborhood dog park, sparks fly and he thinks maybe this time, serious will win after all. But a demon from Eric's past haunts him. David and Eric must work together to find a way to stop the madman before they all go up in flames. m/m love, dangerous obsessions and cute dogs.

Hearts Afire

May

2009

Shadows of Fire—By Nina Pierce ALEXANDRA FLANAGAN didn't ask to be forced from her human existence as a chemistry student at the South Kenton University in the mountains of Northern California into the ungodly world of vampires. But thirty years ago, after nearly dying from a vicious vampire attack, that's exactly what happened. Saved by the blood of an ancient vampire, she unhappily walks among immortals—facing a hollow existence she never chose. REESE COLTON has been a vampire for centuries. A man of honor, he is part of an elite military operation known as RISEN that seeks out and eliminates rogue vampires who choose to break the unwritten codes of the immortals and not live complacently among the human population. Undercover as a firefighter at the South Kenton fire department, he and his team have been called in to investigate the unusual number of fires that have ended the lives of several humans—and vampires. When chemistry ignites passion, Reese and Alex find themselves embroiled in an affair that catches them both unaware. With the number of fires escalating and Alex's behavior increasingly suspect, Reese isn't sure whether to follow his heart or the clues. Will Reese find the answers to Alex's secrets in the Shadows of Fire? A Walk on the Wild Side—Julia Devlin After spending her thirtieth birthday with her parents, straight as an arrow Abby Simmons drowns her sorrows in a bottle of Jose Cuervo and a splash of margarita mix. All she wants is a little fun and excitement—one shot at being wild before she settles back into her regularly scheduled life. With a little liquid courage, Abby sets out to give herself the perfect gift—her bad boy neighbor, firefighter, Luke Marlow. When an intoxicated Abby shows up at his door, Luke isn't eager to accommodate a na

Hearts Afire

June

2006

The Fireman and the Ice Queen - Dee S Knight Harm Reynolds didn’t ask to be the liaison between the firefighters’ union and the city, but he’s been thrust into the role. Even worse, his opponent in the negotiations is the new assistant mayor, the reputed Ice Queen, a heartless ball buster who doesn’t care if his men charge into fiery buildings with equipment that won’t work. He’s determined to prove a fireman can handle the Ice Queen. Beth Edwards knows she’s reputed to be a heartless bitch, and in truth, she’s even used it to her advantage at times. She isn’t without compassion; she just doesn’t handle emotion well. And since she only has time for career plans and none for love, well, what does a nasty nickname matter? Both Beth and Harm should know playing with fire—whether it involved matches or love—is a dangerous thing to do. Inferno - Colleen Love Henrietta James is completely satisfied with her polished, metropolitan lifestyle until she accepts an assignment that brings one heroic Cade Lane into her world. Henrietta's research reveals that Mr. Lane is not only the firefighter that saves a child’s life, he's a man with a pin-up calendar worthy body, but more importantly a man that deserves appreciation. For Cade Lane, being is firefighter is more than a job—it's who he is. He is also very surprised to find that Henri James is a woman! A very sexy woman who sets his blood burning. He quickly does anything he can to get closer to her and kindles the heat of instant attraction between them, stirring an inferno. When trouble threatens, putting heart and body in harm's way, can the flames of love be kept burning bright despite the firestorm?

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Hearts Afire

October

2009

Consumed-Darragha Foster Ben Storms knows fire. A hot shot, he’s not afraid to fight fire with fire and walk into the belly of a blaze to put it out. Only one thing has ever frightened him—how he feels about Hadyn O’Hara, a fellow firefighter. The largest wildland fire in decades brings them together for a hot time. Too bad Fire is a jealous bitch and doesn’t want to share Ben. Hadyn breathes in the spirit of Fire after an injury and sets Ben’s heart ablaze—with dire consequences to them both. Burning Souls-Tracy Sharp Newspaper reporter Mia Nolan has a dark past. She stays out of trouble and under the radar working the crime beat, until a serial firebug brings her own dark past back to haunt her. Suddenly Mia’s is having psychic visions about local fires while they are happening. Mia’s visions bring her face to face with the fireman who rescued her from the fire that killed her two younger sisters eleven years ago. A fire started deliberately by her mother. Seeing Josh Waters again brings back bad memories, as well as her resentment toward him for rescuing her but not being able to save her sisters. Yet a fire is ignited within her. Their attraction is undeniable. Hot desire burns within them as they come together to try to stop a twisted mind from murdering again.

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Hearts Afire

November

2009

To Heaven Resembled by Pepper Espinoza Firefighter Lance Stuart is minding his own business when a man on the street stops him with a simple expression of gratitude. He falls into the conversation with the man, and learns that Jakob is far more than what one might expect from a busker. For starters, he’s gorgeous. He’s also funny, charming, and flirty. Lance immediately wants to get to know him better. Jakob Fox spends his days performing on the sidewalk and his evenings in various coffee shops and clubs, reading his poetry. But he always takes the time to thank firefighters when he sees them. He knows first-hand how much firefighters risk and what they sacrifice. His father was a New York firefighter, until he died in the line of duty. As a result, Jakob can show his appreciation, but he always keeps his emotional distance—from everybody. He also suffers from almost debilitating anxiety. He wants to be with Lance, but he can’t handle the emotional stress of being with a firefighter. Jakob needs to decide if they have a future, or if he should just walk away. The Arsonist's Apprentice by India Harper For Joshua Brooks, firefighting runs in the family. Proud to follow tradition, he seeks to make his own mark by joining the Philadelphia arson investigation squad. Though his new job isn’t without its hazards, Josh was pretty sure the real danger was behind him. Until he meets Dylan Anderson, insurance investigator…and former arsonist. Dylan may have long since paid his debt to society, but no fireman would ever trust an arsonist, former or not. However, the needs of Josh’s body soon drown out the protests of his head. Dylan’s sharp eye and analytic mind are just as appealing as the two work together by day and share a dangerous passion by night. Until someone starts burning Philadelphia down, building by building…

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Hearts Afire

December

2009

Featuring the stories "Firestorm On E'Terra" by Ella Drake and "This Fire" by Elise Logan & Emily Ryan-Davis

Authors

Dee S. Knight

Author · 5 books

Prior to writing her first fiction only a few years ago, Dee S. Knight lived a varied lifestyle. After college she married her high school sweetheart and they became house parents at a home for wards of the court. Thus, she went from newlywed to "mother" of a dozen teenage boys, in a month. Two years of living in one city proved to be enough, and she and her husband spent the next eight years as long-distance truckers. Swiftly following their trucking years, she became a computer consultant, high school and adult ed teacher, technical writer and novelist. More than thirty years later, she's still married to her own hero and finds life infinitely interesting. They currently reside in the Midwest. Looking for something sweeter, meet Dee's sister, www.AnneKrist.com. Learn more at www.DeeSKnight.com

Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago where she still calls home, Julia lives with her husband and two children. She never dreamed about being a writer, although she did go through a light FM, poem-writing phase when she was a teenager. Then one day, while experiencing a lull in her management consulting work and wanting to be good about her internet usage, she decided to open a Word document and play around. A full-blown obsession was born, and the rest, as the say, is history.

T.A. Chase

Author · 121 books

There is beauty in every kind of love, so why not live a life without boundaries? Experiencing everything the world offers fascinates me and writing about the things that make each of us unique is how I share those insights. I live in the Midwest with a wonderful partner of thirteen years. When not writing, I’m watching movies, reading and living life to the fullest.

Nina Pierce

Author · 13 books

USA Today bestselling author, Nina Pierce, grew up in a house full of readers, so becoming enamored with books was only natural. She discovered romance stories in her early teens, falling hopelessly in love with knights in shining armor and the damsels who saved them. Eventually, reading about fated loves and soul mates wasn't enough. She now spends her days at the keyboard writing her own stories, blissfully creating chaos for her characters by throwing in a villain or two, a little murder and a whole lot of mayhem as they struggle toward their happy-ever-after. Nina resides in New England with her high school sweetheart and soul mate of thirty years and several very spoiled cats who consider her "staff". When she's not writing she enjoys spending time with her three grown children, one love-sick son-in-law and a heart-melting grandson.

I began telling stories as a child. Whenever there was a sleepover, I was the designated ghost tale teller. I still have a story printed on yellow legal paper in second grade about a ghost, a witch and a talking cat. I enjoy dabbling in many genres. Whether you're a fan of contemporary historical or fantasy romance, you'll find something to enjoy among my books. I'm interested in flawed, often damaged, people who find the fulfillment they seek in one another. To stay informed about new releases, please sign up for my newsletter. You can join my street team at FB. Learn more about my backlist at http://bonniedee.com and find me on FB and Twitter @Bonnie_Dee.

Ella Drake

Author · 23 books

As a child Ella read books under the covers with a flashlight. There she found a special love of elves, dragons, and knights. Now that she's found her own knight in shining armor and happily ever after, she loves to write tales of fantasy, hot enough to scorch the sheets. No flashlight needed.

Emily Ryan-Davis

Author · 21 books

Emily Ryan-Davis is a lifelong East Coaster whose passion for the written word saw her through jobs writing obituaries, press releases and grants before she decided “I’m going to do this” and sat down to write a book. She made that decision in 2005 and has since published several short stories and novellas with digital publishers including Ellora’s Cave. On May 24, 2012, Emily left supervisors and payrolls behind in order to focus her efforts on writing and raising her son. Emily has been a member of the Writer’s Digest-recognized writing community Romance Divas, where she volunteers as a moderator and organizes the annual “Not Going to Conference” Virtual Conference, since 2006.

Pepper Espinoza

Author · 39 books

Pepper Espinoza has published several books with Liquid Silver Books, including The Zebra Wore Fishnets and The Zebra Wore Red Stockings, Amber Quill Press, Whiskey Creek Press, and Samhain Publishing. She currently lives in Utah with her husband and two cats. She hopes to complete her Masters degree in Literature in May, 2008. Ms. Espinoza also collaborates with Vivien Dean, and they publish as Jamie Craig. Together they have Amber Quill Press bestseller The Master Chronicles, and The Silver Series with Juno Books http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...