Close to the Fire (Westen Series, Book 3) by Suzanne Ferrell is a suspense filled romance that will leave you guessing right up till the last page. We all know that firemen are sexy and this book is no exception. Fire Chief Deacon “Deke” Reynolds is a force to be reckoned with. He had it all until a devastating fire ten years ago took the life of his best friend who also happened to be his girlfriend’s brother. Elizabeth “Libby” Wilson lost more than her brother that night as her boyfriend severed all ties with her.  Without any answers she was left to deal with a horrible situation alone.  Deke pushed her away without looking back and they both suffered. If only they could forgive themselves and each other.

While things are looking up for Deke, he’s still got problems. But, since that horrible night Deke runs from his emotions. Now he’s reached a cliff and must make a choice. If he continues to move forward the way he’s done for the past ten years he will fall off the cliff and never allow anyone to get close.  What will it take for him to stop running away and open up? With the support of his friends and the town, he’s still protecting against fires while working at the local High School coaching Football.

Libby still can’t face her ex-boyfriend without old feelings resurfacing. The dance they do to deny their feelings needs a little push. With the help of Lola, the owner of the local town diner she lets him have it. It’s time for Deke to be honest with himself and Libby. Will that push be enough to help him get past that horrific night? Will the pain and nightmares finally end?

Unfortunately, the mysterious fires popping up all over town after the arrival of a teenager at a juvenile shelter for troubled kids aren’t helping Deke deal with his issues. Will he have the courage to find the answers to that fateful night? The past comes full circle as both Deke and Libby face their fears and answer everyone’s question, will they or won’t they?

This sexy, on-the-edge of my seat book is a must read. From start to finish I loved this book! Usually I read a series from the beginning.  This time I jumped in at Book 3 because this copy was given to me for an honest review. I enjoyed it so much that I snatched up a kindle copy of Book 1 for free and purchased Book 2.  I need to find out what happened that led up to this book!  Well done Suzanne Ferrell you have a new follower and fan!

BIO:

Suzanne discovered romance novels in her aunt’s hidden stash one summer as a teenager. From that moment on she knew two things: she loved romance stories and someday she’d be writing her own. Her love for romances has only grown over the years. It took her a number of years and a secondary career as a nurse to finally start writing her own stories.

Currently there are two main series she’s actively writing in: The Westen Series, a contemporary small town series based in a fictional Ohio town where “things aren’t always what they seem”, and features Close To Home, Close To The Edge and Close To The Fire. The second series is the Romantic Suspense books KIDNAPPED, HUNTED, SEIZED and VANISHED, featuring the Edgars family as they fight for justice, even if it means stepping slightly outside the rulebook.

KIDNAPPED and HUNTED were both Golden Heart finalist, and SEIZED, book #3 in the Edgars Family Novels, was a finalist in the novella category of the OKRWA’s National Reader’s Choice Awards contest.

Suzanne’s sexy stories, whether they be her on the edge of your seat romantic suspense or the small town romantic suspense stories they’ll keep you thinking about her characters long after their Happy Ever After is achieved.

You can Find Suz at:

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