Driven by Fire (Firehouse Six 4) by Draven St. James at Loose Id
| Genre | Gay / Contemporary / Erotic Romance |
| Reviewed by | Christy Duke on 10-October-2015 |
| Genre | Gay / Contemporary / Erotic Romance |
| Reviewed by | Christy Duke on 10-October-2015 |
Taber Delane is lucky to be alive, but his career as a firefighter ended the day a beam snapped, resulting in a crushing spinal injury. Most of his friends are willing to give him space, everyone except paramedic, Deacon Hall.
Deacon hasn't met a challenge he couldn't tackle and he knows Taber needs someone in his corner who isn't afraid to stand up to the big bad fireman. The longer he’s around Taber, the more the sexy vulnerability of the man comes through. Deacon finds he doesn’t just want to be Taber’s live-in caregiver, he wants a chance at the passionate man beneath the stubborn shell.
A shell that is cracking, no matter how Taber tries to hold it together. Deacon being in his home starts to open him up—and open his eyes to the man Deacon hides from the rest of the world. Without seeing it coming, Taber soon craves more. A lot more.
Now if only Deacon can get Taber to see that it isn't so bad having him there to assist. Even if and maybe especially when Taber is naked, dripping wet, and angry as hell.
Ah, my firemen are back. Don't accuse me of not supporting first responders. I used to spend quite a bit of money on the annual Firemen's calendar for various cities. *grins* Actually, on a serious note, I had the unfortunate fortune, I suppose I could say, to have a number of firemen in my home recently. They were sympathetic, empathetic, kind, gentle, and just all-around good, decent men, and I won't ever forget their kind words.
Taber was injured several months before. While fighting a fire, a beam fell on him, causing partial paralysis. The doctors say he might be able to walk with crutches someday, but that'll be after more therapy and surgeries. Since he's managed to run off every caregiver sent to his home, they decide to send Deacon, an EMT with the fire department. Deacon is always smiling, playing practical jokes, or being sarcastic, but that's a façade he puts on so he never has to divulge his true self.
Taber is surprised at how well they get along, and both men are surprised by the force of their desire for the other. Of course, Taber thinks it's pity, and Deacon thinks it's just because he's available. Sheesh. Men. *grins* But, as they grow closer as lovers and as friends, they both begin to see that there's a lot more to this relationship than either of them thought could happen.
Deacon gave him something no one had been able to give him since the accident, and it scared the hell out of him. Deacon made him feel like a complete man again.
There's nothing I like better than a hot, sweaty romance with a delicious happy ending. 'Driven by Fire' is that and more.
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| Format | ebook |
| Length | Novella, 155 pages/45830 words |
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| Publication Date | 24-March-2015 |
| Price | $4.99 ebook |
| Buy Link | http://www.loose-id.com/firehouse-six-4-driven-by-fire.html |