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Release Review: Feel The Fire: Annabeth Albert

by - Monday, October 26, 2020

Feel The Fire
Annabeth Albert
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Release Date October 26, 2020

The third installment of Annabeth Albert’s Hotshots series—the emotions and intensity of Chicago Fire with the raw, natural elements of Man vs. Wild .

When their career paths bring two high school sweethearts together again, the forest isn’t the only thing ablaze…

Fire behavior specialist Luis Riviera goes where his job takes him. But when he’s assigned to an arson investigation in Central Oregon—the place he left his broken heart twenty years ago—he’s afraid of being burned all over again.

Tucker Ryland had planned to join his first love, Luis, in LA after high school graduation, but life got in the way. Now a fire management expert and a divorced father of teen twins, Tucker’s thrown for a loop when he finds himself working side by side with his Luis, now all grown up and more intriguing than ever.

Though consumed by a grueling fire season and family responsibilities, the two men discover their bond has never truly broken. Tentative kisses turn to passionate nights. But smoking sheets aside, old hurts and new truths stand in the way of this time being the start of forever.

Danger lurks everywhere for Central Oregon’s fire crews, but the biggest risk of all might be losing their hearts. Don’t miss the Hotshots series from Annabeth Albert: High Heat, Burn Zone and Feel the Fire. 



Fire specialist Luis Riviera is being sent on an assignment from California back to Oregon where he spent his teen years. But he is worried about the memories he might encounter. 

It seems much worse when he is reunited on the job with the boy he loved and lost twenty years ago, Tucker Ryland. They were best friends and first loves, but got separated due to no fault of their own. But long-distance, lack of control, and choices broke their hearts and they have not communicated since. But now Luis and Tucker will be working closely on a rash of arson fires. 

Tucker cannot regret one choice he made because it gave him his teenage twin sons. And the choices he has made since mostly have had their well-being in mind. He works in a safer, more stable area of fire fighting in fire management in his small hometown in Oregon.  He is divorced, but still co-parents. He has admitted his demisexuality to his family but has kept it private at work. 

Luis is doing what he loves as a fire behaviorist, but still lives a pretty solitary life despite his family living in California as well. He has loved and lost and does not think he will get serious again. 

These two have a lot of unresolved feelings, past pain, resentment, and regrets. But once they finally start clearing the air, they also remember all the good in their history. And now as fully grown, mature men they find even more attraction and passion.

I loved these two together. Tucker is inexperienced but ready to enjoy Luis' guidance and explore new things. They have chemistry and this bond that seems to click right back into place. I loved how understanding and patient Luis was with Tucker, and how willing Tucker was to try and include Luis into his daily life. But they have a big time stamp overshadowing their happiness as well.  They know time is limited and there will be no easy way to end it without getting hurt and ending up right back in the same situation as before.

This is a sweet, sexy, emotional, inspiring, first love, second chance, M/M love story about finding a soul mate, choices, and following your dreams. Even though the arson investigation is part of the story, this is more about their relationship and lives rather than actually fighting fires. I liked that they were mature,  had life experience, and could communicate. 
And both Luis and Tucker had opportunities for growth and had their own choices to make. These two had deep roots in their locations and people depending on them, but it will come down to either sacrificing their own needs or being willing to make other sacrifices in order to fight for the other person. 

I enjoyed seeing glimpses of other characters from this series, but it can be read as a total stand-alone. I adored Tucker's teen sons, Walker and Wade, and how their stories and advice also had an effect on how Tucker and Luis viewed their situation. The whole family aspect of this one made it feel more real, but also added complications.  But I totally fell for these guys and I was rooting for them to find an answer that would finally give them both their well deserved happy ever after. 

Burn Zone
(Hot Shots #1)
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Introducing Annabeth Albert’s Hotshots series—the emotions and intensity of Chicago Fire with the raw, natural elements of Man vs. Wild.

Danger lurks everywhere for Central Oregon’s fire crews, but the biggest risk of all might be losing their hearts…

Smoke jumper Lincoln Reid is speechless to see Jacob Hartman among his squad’s new recruits. Linc had promised his late best friend he’d stay away from his little brother. And yet here Jacob is…and almost instantly, the same temptation Linc has always felt around him is causing way too many problems.

Jacob gets everyone’s concerns, but he’s waited years for his shot at joining the elite smoke jumping team, hoping to honor his brother’s memory. He’s ready to tackle any challenge Linc throws his way, and senses the chemistry between them—chemistry Linc insists on ignoring—is still alive and kicking. This time, Jacob’s determined to get what he wants.

Close quarters and high stakes make it difficult for Linc to keep his resolve, never mind do so while also making sure the rookie’s safe. But the closer they get, the more Linc’s plan to leave at the end of the season risks him breaking another promise: the one his heart wants to make to Jacob.

This book is approximately 90,000 words

One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise!

High Heat 
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Annabeth Albert’s Hotshots series continues—the emotions and intensity of Chicago Fire with the raw, natural elements of Man vs. Wild .

Smoke jumping is Garrick Nelson’s life. Nothing, not severe injuries nor the brutal physical therapy that follows, is going to stop him from getting back with his crew. But when a lost dog shows up on his front porch, he can’t turn her away, and he can’t take care of her on his own. Thankfully, help comes in the form of his new sexy, dog-loving neighbor. As they work together, trying to re-home their little princess, Garrick can’t resist his growing attraction for the other man, even though he knows this guy isn’t the staying type.

Rain Fisher doesn’t take anything too seriously. He dances through life, one adventure at a time, never settling in one place for too long. When his hot, conveniently buff, neighbor shows up on his doorstep, dog in tow, Rain’s determined to not just save the adorable puppy, but her reluctant owner as well. He never expects their flirtation might tempt him into stay put once and for all...

Annabeth Albert 
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Annabeth Albert grew up sneaking romance novels under the bed covers. Now, she devours all subgenres of romance out in the open—no flashlights required! When she’s not adding to her keeper shelf, she’s a multi-published Pacific Northwest romance writer. Mr. Right Now joins her many other critically acclaimed and fan-favorite LGBTQ romance series and stand-alone titles. To find out what she’s working on next and other fun extras, check out her website: www.annabethalbert.com or connect with Annabeth on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify! Also, be sure to sign up for her newsletter for free ficlets, bonus reads, and contests. The fan group, Annabeth’s Angels, on Facebook is also a great place for bonus content and exclusive contests. 

Emotionally complex, sexy, and funny stories are her favorites both to read and to write. Annabeth loves finding happy endings for a variety of pairings and particularly loves uncovering unique main characters.

In her personal life, she works a rewarding day job and wrangles two active children.

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