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The Men of CLE-FD
Series · 5 books · 2013-2016

Books in series

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#1

The Orlando Torres Story

2014

Lieutenant Orlando Torres of the Cleveland Fire Department is dedicated to his job and no longer into the social scene. Divorced for several years, his best friends are pushing him to date again. Orlando rejects the idea since his ex-wife's deception left him scarred. Regan Richards married her high school sweetheart and lived a fairytale life until her fourteen-year marriage hit rock bottom leaving her divorced and on her own. Returning to her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio to visit her sister who is dating a sexy firefighter, she decides she wants the same. She sets her sights on the very handsome, but evasive, Lieutenant of Firehouse 30. Although they are instantly attracted to each other, he is adamant about not developing anything more than a platonic friendship with her. Will Regan be able to convince him love is worth a second chance if a woman is worth such love, or will the damage done to him by his ex-wife turn him against loving any woman ever again?
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#2

Smoke & Fire

A Firefighter's Love Story

2013

Firefighter Jonathan DeMinico was part of the Superman team of Fire Station 30. He considers himself a ladies man and vows never to give up his bachelor status or fall in love with one woman. That is until he is hurt and hospitalized. Always a flirt, he turns on the charm when he meets the sexy and beautiful respiratory therapist, Gabrielle King. She’s quiet and reserved and also not easily pushed over by the handsome fireman’s charm. Will Jonathan be able to break her shell and his vow of never giving himself to one woman or will Sandra Rhodes, the mother of the young victim he saved, wiggle her way into his loving arms?
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#3

Burned

2014

Lincoln Hathaway is excited to be a part of her sister’s wedding. Regan and Orlando are finally tying the knot and she is serving as Maid of Honor. As the upcoming nuptials approach, Lincoln finds her relationship with Firefighter Anthony Jenkins drifting away from her. His broken dates and disappearances cause her to become suspicious of what he might be doing and with whom. She is determined to find out if his ex-girlfriend is back in his life. Refusing, to question Orlando since the two are like brothers, she instead turns to another friend for help. Nick Barona is the youngest and the playboy of the Men of CLE-FD. His Italian good looks, suave style and status as one of Cleveland’s bravest firefighters have women falling at his feet. He is also loyal to the firefighter code of conduct. That is until he agrees to help a lady in distress. The more time he and Lincoln spend together, the more he realizes he has developed feelings for her. Will the loyalty among firefighters stand or will love prevail?
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#4

Rekindle The Flames

2015

The Men of CLE-FD are back. In the 4th installment about the Supermen of Station 30, Ryan Tisdale is introduced. Ryan Tisdale is a former high school teacher who decides to make a change after a horrifying event damages his self-esteem. He joins the fire department and is instantly accepted by the brotherhood of firefighters that make up Station 30. With a new and exciting career to look forward to, Ryan is ready to move forward and put the past behind him. Only, his much younger and insecure wife of four years is not feeling the same excitement. Megan Jones Tisdale was happy with the life she shared with Ryan before he joined the fire department. He was home at night and safe. Now she has to worry about him constantly. After suffering a tragic loss, she is feeling more insecure and unsure about her future with her husband. Her mother has been her rock by offering moral support and a shoulder for her to cry on. However, lately, Iona’s loving support has turned more demanding. To make matters worse, a blast from Megan’s past is now back and looking to be a part of her life once again. This causes Ryan’s push forward to fall into reverse. Will he walk away from a career he actually loves to satisfy his young wife or do what makes him happy for once?
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#5

The Eyes of a Stranger

2016

Alex had a perfect life. Once an EMT and now a firefighter working with the supermen of CLE-FD, he is sitting on top of the world. He couldn't ask for anything better until the morning he walks into National City Bank. A routine banking operation turns into a nightmare when the bank is robbed by a gang of organized thieves who take everyone inside hostage. Amongst the chaos, he assists a young female, helping her cope with the chaotic situation. He never thought that months after the robbery, his life would spiral downhill. The only thing slowing his fall is the hostage he runs into months after the robbery. With Dana's help, Alex hopes to stop the tragic events threatening to take away his life and everything he has, including Dana.

Author

Toye Lawson Brown
Toye Lawson Brown
Author · 29 books

Toye Lawson Brown resides in Ohio, is an national bestselling author and member of RWA. Her romance novels include African-American, interracial romance, romantic suspense, and multicultural stories. She was nominated for Breakout Author of the Year (2014) and Best Interracial Romance (2015) by the B.R.A.B Book Club. The Men of CLE-FD also was nominated for a Reader's Choice Award for IR/MC best series. Toye Lawson Brown lures readers from the present to her fictional world from the first page. When not writing, Toye is in the kitchen creating mouth-watering meals or sharpening her bread-making techniques. Toye would love to hear from readers. Email: toyebrown@gmail.com Website: www.toyelbrown.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/BooksbyToye/ Twitter @quietbreezes Instagram: toyelawsonbrown

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