Cowboy Firefighter Heat

by Kim Redford

Overview

She's back and hotter than ever. Good thing this firefighting cowboy can handle the sparks.

When country singer Fern Bryant returns to her cabin in Wildcat Hall Park, the last thing she expects to find is Craig Thorne in her home…asleep in her bed. The only bed. Once upon a time, Fern had big dreams, and chasing those dreams required sacrifices…and purchasing a battery-operated boyfriend as a substitute for Craig, the cowboy singer and firefighter she left behind.

But now it turns out, Fern and Craig are the co-owners of her beloved Wildcat Hall Park.

Craig hasn't seen Fern since she left Wildcat Bluff County—and him—to sing on a cruise ship. When she storms back into town, the sparks between the two aren't only rekindled but burn hotter than ever. Long days turn into long nights, and Craig is determined to make the most out of this second chance with Fern, and show her she belongs in Wildcat Bluff…and his arms.

What people are saying about Kim Redford's Smokin' Hot Cowboys:

"Delivers fiery passion with a country-western kick."—Publishers Weekly for A Very Cowboy Christmas

"Redford reels you in with this hot-as-hell firefighting cowboy whose rekindled love ignites flames of passion. A sweet, romantic, and enjoyable read."—Fresh Fiction for Blazing Hot Cowboy

"With its vividly written firefighting scenes, rich cast of characters and folksy charm, A Cowboy Firefighter for Christmas will keep you warm and toasty and entertained in a big—and I mean Texas big—way."—USA Today Happy Ever After for A Cowboy Firefighter for Christmas

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781492695028
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	03/31/2020
Series:	Smokin' Hot Cowboys , #6
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	467,585
Product dimensions:	4.10(w) x 6.70(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Kim Redford is the bestselling author of Western romance novels. She grew up in Texas with cowboys, cowgirls, horses, cattle, and rodeos. She divides her time between homes in Texas and Oklahoma, where she’s a rescue cat wrangler and horseback rider—when she takes a break from her keyboard. Visit her at kimredford.com.

Editorial Reviews

02/28/2020

Country singer Fern Bryant is back in Wildcat Bluff County after fulfilling her dream of performing on cruise ships. Her travels have cemented her feeling that she belongs in north Texas more than any other place in the world. Fern still has feelings for Craig Thorne, the cowboy singer and volunteer firefighter whose heart she broke when she left to follow her career. Craig is all too eager to renew their relationship on and off the stage, but can Fern let herself get tangled up in a romance that mixes business with pleasure? Redford (Cowboy Firefighter Christmas Kiss) manages to stuff multiple plots, including stalking, a community celebration, and a fire into this second-chance romance. References to characters from the earlier title in the series can make readers feel as if they are jumping into the middle of the story. VERDICT Recommended for fans of the long-running series and readers of romances with a strong Western influence.—Nicole Suarez, Frankfort P.L., IL

Library Journal

2020-01-13
Returning to the Texas town where she and her sister bought a historic music hall, a singer learns she now co-owns the venue with her old flame.

Coming off a cruise-ship gig, Fern Bryant is ready to settle back into the small Texas town where she and her sister moved after they bought a historic dance hall from a cousin. She's excited to raise the profile of the hall by bringing in bigger acts as well as local talent. However, when she gets back, she discovers Craig Thorne in her cabin. Craig is the area rancher, volunteer firefighter, and musician who captured her heart when she moved to town, though things fell apart when she ducked her feelings and took the cruise job. Turns out her sister sold her share in the dance hall to Craig without telling Fern, so now they're partners. At first determined to keep Craig at arm's length, she's back in his arms soon enough and refinds her footing in the community, which is chock full of interesting characters, including two town matriarchs who convince Fern and Craig to co-chair the annual Wild West Days festival. As things look up for Fern and Craig, an obsessive fan of Fern's emerges to threaten their happiness. The latest title in Redford's Smokin' Hot Cowboys series revisits Wildcat Bluff County and its quirky community; fans will especially enjoy Fernando the Wonder Bull's heroic efforts. While Fern and Craig's reconciliation is sizzling, the conflict sputters out pretty early, replaced by the shadowy villain's menacing actions. At times, some of the characters' responses feel unrealistic (for example, Fern never confronts her sister for selling her share of the dance hall to Craig without saying anything), but it's generally an entertaining, sexy read. Cowboy romance fans will find a lot to love, including the buildup to the next book.

A lively contemporary romance with touches of suspense.

Kirkus Reviews