Books in series
#0.5
Rekindle the Flame
2015
Cuddle up by the fire with the irresistible prequel to Kate Meader’s smokin’ Hot in Chicago series—originally published in the sizzling holiday anthology Baby, It’s Cold Outside—a superhot e-novella that will warm you from your head to your heart and all the way to your toes!
Chicago firefighter Beck Rivera always knew his destiny would be defined by two things: his dream to follow in the footsteps of his legendary foster father Sean Dempsey and his teenage passion for heiress Darcy Cochrane, the one girl who could both stoke and cool his fire. Loving her meant setting her free and breaking her heart—and his. But when a chance reunion at his family’s bar, sparked by a drunk Santa, places her in his path again, destiny can no longer be denied.
The last thing heiress-turned-tattoo-artist Darcy Cochrane needs is the rollercoaster of emotion stirred up by her first love: sexy, gorgeous man-on-fire Beck Rivera. But he always had such talented hands. And more talented lips. And...maybe one time can’t hurt. Then she’ll send him packing like he did to her all those years ago. But Darcy and Beck soon discover that nothing ignites holiday flames like rekindling a lost love...
#1
Flirting with Fire
2015
The first installment in Hot in Chicago, a brand-new, sizzling series from Kate Meader that follows a group of firefighting foster siblings and their blazing hot love interests!
Savvy PR guru Kinsey Taylor has always defined herself by her career, not her gender. That is, until she moved from San Francisco to Chicago to be with her fiancé who thought she wasn’t taking her “job” of supporting him in his high-powered career seriously enough—and promptly dumped her for a more supportive and “feminine” nurse. Now, as the new assistant press secretary to Chicago’s dynamic mayor, she’s determined to keep her eye on the prize: no time to feel inferior because she’s a strong, kick-ass woman, and certainly no time for men.
But that all changes when she meets Luke Almeida, a firefighter as searingly sexy as he is quick-tempered. He’s also the second oldest of the Firefightin’ Dempseys, a family of foster siblings who have committed their lives to the service—if Luke’s antics don’t get him fired first. When Luke goes one step too far and gets into a bar brawl with the Chicago Police Department, Kinsey marches into Luke’s firehouse and lays down the law on orders from the mayor. But at Engine Co. 6, Luke Almeida is the law. And he’s not about to let Kinsey make the rules.
#1.5
Melting Point
2015
Firefighter Gage Simpson has it all: the job of his dreams, the family of his heart, and no shortage of hot guys lining up to share his bed. “Fun and easy” is his motto—and it’s kept him sunny through a painful upbringing and steered him away from trouble. But when trouble comes knocking in the form of a sexy, scarred, tattooed chef with a harrowing past and zero communication skills, Gage can’t help but be drawn to the flame.
Brady Smith isn’t fun. And easy isn’t in his vocabulary. When cocky Gage swaggers into his restaurant kitchen, the former Marine-turned-five-star-chef is blindsided by the firefighter’s beauty. Then confused that this golden guy with the sparkling blue eyes and the body of a god might be interested in him. As desire flares and temperatures rise, Gage and Brady will have to figure out if the heat between them is just a temporary flash—or the beginning of something real.
#2
Playing with Fire
2015
From popular romance author Kate Meader comes the second novel in Hot in Chicago, a brand-new, sizzling series that follows a group of firefighting foster siblings and their blazing hot love interests!
As the only female firefighter at Engine Co. 6, Alexandra Dempsey gets it from all sides: the male coworkers who think she can’t do the job, the wives and girlfriends who see her as a threat to their firefighter men, and her overprotective foster brothers who want to shelter their baby sister at all costs. So when she single-handedly saves the life of Eli Cooper, Chicago’s devastatingly handsome mayor, she assumes the respect she’s longed for will finally come her way. But it seems Mr. Mayor has other ideas…
Eli Cooper’s mayoral ratings are plummeting, his chances at reelection dead in the water. When a sexy, curvaceous firefighter gives him the kiss of life, she does more than bring him back to the land of the living—she also breathes vitality into his campaign. Riding the wave of their feel-good story might prop up Eli’s flagging political fortunes, but the sizzling attraction between them can go nowhere; he’s her boss, and there are rules that must be obeyed. But you know what they say about rules: they’re made to be broken…
Finished PLAYING WITH FIRE? Catch up with Eli, Alexandra, and the rest of the Dempseys in the free Hot in Chicago short story, AFTER THE FIRE.
#2.1
After the Fire
2016
Catch up with the Dempseys in this free Hot in Chicago short story as one couple celebrates a wedding and another struggles to take the next step. Eli and Alexandra managed to survive the secrets, lies, and downright craziness of Chicago election season and have found their hearts-and-shamrocks happily ever after ... or have they?
Note from Kate: This special short story was originally sent to my newsletter subscribers in April 2016 and is now being released to everyone on my website (URL is in book details). It should go without saying, but I’ll say it anyway: this contains spoilers for all the Hot in Chicago books, so if you haven’t read them, don’t read this!
#3
Sparking the Fire
2016
The flames of desire burn out of control in this sexy third novel in Kate Meader’s blazing Hot in Chicago firefighter series, when ex-lovers unexpectedly reunite for a sizzling affair that will have the director yelling, Quiet on the set!
Actor Molly Cade, America’s fallen sweetheart, finally has her shot at a Hollywood comeback with a dramatic new role as a tough-as-nails firefighter that promises to propel her back to the big time and restore her self-respect.
Wyatt Fox, resident daredevil at Engine Co. 6, needs a low-key job to keep him busy while he recovers from his latest rescue stunt. Consulting on a local movie shoot should add just enough spark to his day. Especially when in struts Molly Cade: the woman who worked his heart over good, and then left him in the Windy City dust.
Their story is straight out of a script: irrepressible, spunky heroine meets taciturn, smoldering hero. But these two refuse to be typecast, and when the embers of an old love are stoked, someone is bound to get burned…
#3.1
Forever in Fire
2017
Catch up with the Dempseys this holiday season. Who's getting married? Will we hear the patter of tiny feet? Are the sexytimes still awesome? This check-in focuses on everyone's favorite Hot in Chicago couple, Eli and Alexandra, but you can bet Gage steals the show!
Forever in Fire contains spoilers for the entire Hot in Chicago series, so it’s best enjoyed after you’ve read the rest of those books and preferably, with a glass of wine!
Previously published as a A Hot in Chicago Christmas Short.
#9
Men In Uniform Anthology
2019
Nine sexy stories about our favorite men in uniform, from some of the biggest names in romance...
Along Came a Spider by New York Times Bestselling Author Delilah Devlin: All Spider Longren wants is time alone to recharge after a grueling mission, but what he gets is caught in the double crossfire of passion and danger.
Coming in Hot by USA Today Bestselling Author Kate Meader: Firefighter Tyler has one problem. He’s still got his V-card. And he wants his best friend Evie to help him lose it, only she has no idea he’s wanted her for years. Time to make his move.
Precious Cargo by USA Today Bestselling Author Nicole Morgan: With a hit out on Alena’s life, U.S. Marine Brandon is faced with protecting her while completing his mission… And keeping his hands off her is the hardest task of all.
View from the Top by USA Today Bestselling Author Carmen Falcone: Retired Air Force pilot Mack always desired Jenny but couldn't act on it because she'd been too young. Now, years later, he's ready to show her they’d make a great couple—in and out of the bedroom.
Two for the Road by Bisou deVie: One city girl from LA. One sexy Greek paramedic from Canada. One road trip. What could go wrong?
Call Me Crazy by Rebecca Royce: Faith keeps calling Sheriff Wyatt about something odd she keeps seeing in her yard… But all he sees is one sexy woman he wants for a night of hot passion.
The Navy Seal’s Secret Baby by Kat Baxter: A hot NAVY Seal, an awkward teacher, and a weekend of hot sex. It was supposed to be temporary, but a baby changes everything...
Always Ready by Kimberly Nee: In town for a few days from his job in the Coast Guard, Steve helps Lauren live out her sexual fantasy. But it’s the staying together part that’s challenging...
Ready for Trouble by Tina Donahue: Jake loves his job as a cop and loves the steamy Florida women more—as long as they’re into casual. And that means hands off his boss’s sister...
Authors
Carmen Falcone
Author · 34 books
USA Today Bestselling Author Carmen Falcone learned at an early age that fantasizing about fictional characters beats doing math homework any day. Brazilian by birth and traveler by nature, she moved to Central Texas after college and met her broody Swiss husband—living proof that opposites attract. She found in writing her deepest passion and the best excuse to avoid the healthy lifestyle everyone keeps talking about. When she’s not lost in the world of romance, she enjoys spending time with her two kids, being walked by her three crazy pugs, reading, catching up with friends, and chatting with random people in the checkout line. Enjoy her writing? Join Carmen's Crew, her Facebook Street Team: https://www.facebook.com/groups/JoinT... She loves to procrastinate, so please indulge her and drop her a line @ carmenauthor@yahoo.com. For more info, visit her website: www.carmenfalcone.com
Delilah Devlin
Author · 146 books
Delilah Devlin is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with a rapidly expanding reputation for writing deliciously edgy stories with complex characters. Whether creating dark, erotically-charged paranormal worlds or richly descriptive westerns that ring with authenticity, Delilah Devlin “pens in uncharted territory that will leave the readers breathless and hungering for more…” www.DelilahDevlin.com
Kat Baxter
Author · 90 books
USA Today Bestselling Author, Kat Baxter writes fast-paced, sweet & STEAMY romantic comedies. Readers have dubbed her “The Queen of Adorkable.” and her books “laugh-out-loud funny,” and “hot enough to melt your kindle.” She lives in Texas with her family and a menagerie of animals. Kat is the pseudonym for a bestselling historical romance author. Connect with Kat online. www.katbaxterauthor.com Join her newsletter for FREEBIES & insider details: https://katbaxterauthor.com/newsletter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kat.baxter.1848 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katbaxterau... Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/katbaxterau... Twitter: @KatBaxter9 Baxter Babes (FB Reader’s group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/45568... Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/kat-b...
Kimberly Nee
Author · 8 books
I write historical romance for Entangled Publishing and The Wild Rose Press. Like any good Jersey Girl, I love Bruce Springsteen, the New York Yankees, the New York Giants, the New York Rangers, Tom Hiddleston, tattoos, and all things historical—just not necessarily in that order.
Rebecca Royce
Author · 123 books
Author of science fiction, fantasy, and the paranormal.
Kate Meader
Author · 44 books
Kate writes sexy contemporary romance with strong guys and amazing women and men who match their heroes quip for quip. In her latest series, Rookie Rebels, a new generation of players take to the ice and learn that all’s fair in love and hockey. Sign up for her newsletter to get updates on sales, giveaways, and new releases. The Rookie Rebels spins off her bestselling Chicago Rebels hockey romance series.
- GOOD GUY (Levi and Jordan)
- INSTACRUSH (Theo and Elle)
- MAN DOWN (Gunnar and Sadie)
- FOREPLAYER (Cal and Mia)
- DEAR ROOMIE (Reid and Kennedy)
- REBEL YULE (Erik and Casey)
- JOCK WANTED (Fitz and Tara)
- SUPERSTAR (Bast and Pepper) The Hot in Chicago Rookies series heads back to Engine 6 for more steamy firefighter romances.
- UP IN SMOKE (Roman and Abby)
- DOWN IN FLAMES (Jude and Hudson) The Laws of Attraction series about sexy divorce lawyers:
- DOWN WITH LOVE (Max and Charlie)
- ILLEGALLY YOURS (Lucas and Trinity)
- THEN CAME YOU (Grant and Aubrey) The Chicago Rebels series about sexy hockey players: 0.5 IN SKATES TROUBLE (Ford and Addison) - FREE!
- IRRESISTIBLE YOU (Remy and Harper)
- SO OVER YOU (Vadim and Isobel)
- UNDONE BY YOU (Dante and Cade)
- HOOKED ON YOU (Bren and Violet)
- WRAPPED UP IN YOU (More Dante and Cade) The Hot in Chicago series about sexy firefighters: 0.5 REKINDLE THE FLAME (Beck and Darcy)
- FLIRTING WITH FIRE (Luke and Kinsey) 1.5 MELTING POINT (Gage and Brady)
- PLAYING WITH FIRE (Eli and Alex)
- SPARKING THE FIRE (Wyatt and Molly) 3.5 FOREVER IN FIRE (More Eli and Alex) 3.6 COMING IN HOT, Men in Uniform anthology (Tyler and Evie) The Hot in the Kitchen series about sexy chefs:
- FEEL THE HEAT (Jack and Lili)
- ALL FIRED UP (Shane and Cara)
- HOT AND BOTHERED (Tad and Jules) The Tall, Dark, and Texan series about sexy tycoons:
- EVEN THE SCORE (Hunter and Tess)
- TAKING THE SCORE (Brody and Emma)
- ONE WEEK TO SCORE (Flynn and Olivia) ... however each book can also be read as a standalone novel or novella. For excerpts, news, and giveaways, visit: http://katemeader.com
