Hot Zone (Station 69 Book 3) by Jacki James


The conclusion the the Fire Station #69 series is here with Hot Zone. Fire chief Samuel finds his boy in his sons best friend in the this low angst daddy boy romance.


From the blurb:

If there is one thing Fire Chief Samuel Sheridan knows, it’s that his son’s best friend is totally off limits. Too bad he clearly needs a Daddy….


When we get a call to fight a blaze engulfing Mars Allen’s home, he needs a place to stay and I have a guest room. It only makes sense to offer him and his cat Kismet a temporary home while they figure out their next move.

Mars is nothing like me. He runs a new-age shop and believes in the energy of the universe, Tarot readings, and balancing the chakras. But as he settles into my space and my life–wearing yoga pants, dancing while cooking dinner, and teasing me with what could be–he becomes more and more tempting.

While my station continues to pursue an arsonist targeting firefighters, getting closer to putting an end to the nightmare, Mars is my one bright spot. He comforts me after a stressful night, and one thing leads to another… But what am I doing? I’ve played with guys, but I’ve never dated one. My bisexuality is private. Not even my son knows, and he’s unlikely to take it well that I’m interested in his best friend of all people.

Mars should be all wrong for me. But the way he responds to my bossy nature and steady guidance tells me that he’s everything I need.

I’m ready to take the risk to have everything I want with Mars. But will the arsonist get his revenge first?

Hot Zone is book three in the Station 69 series and while you could read it as a standalone, the series is best read in order.


Molly Otto's review:

The fun conclusion is that the station is 69 firefighters' mysterious arsonist. It's our fire chiefs turn to find his match, who just happens to be his sons best friend. Mars is a beautiful boy who lives on a spiritual path in believing there is something more out there. When his home has a fire, Samuel offers him and his cat Kismet a place to stay until he gets things settled. When these two share a place, they can't help but see how well they were made for each other and how they can make the others' lives more full filled. I appreciate that Steven is protective of his best friend and thankful his partner shows him that Samuel is good for Mars. Fox continues his investigation of the arsonist plaguing the fire house and, with the help of Three Bears Tactical Services, is able to put safety measures in place for our men. Was a great introduction to those men, who now looking forward to reading their stories as well! Great conclusion as well as introduction to a new series, keeps us readers wanting for more from this universe, well played Jacki, well played.


Heather's Review:

First off, Kevin R. Davis on the cover is 5 alarm hot, but the story inside is just as incendiary!  We get a best friend's father story, some fiery moments, some forced proximity and of course, they finally solve the arson storyline that has been dogging Station 69.   

This book was a great way to wrap up the series and I'm a sucker for a good age gap, best friend's father story.  It was a fast paced read that balanced the firehouse, the mystery and the romance beautifully and gave us a satisfying conclusion to the larger story arc and a HEA for Samuel and Mars.


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