Hearts on Fire (Hearts on Fire #1) by Ashli Rose

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Jul 31, 2014 Loraine Oliver rated it really liked it

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Hearts On Fire by Ashli Rose is a first novel, and the author is off to a good start! This book is a contemporary romance and its a novel about having a second chance at love.The book is well written, and the characters are good, and the book moves along at a pretty steady clip. The only thing I did not really like about it was that it seemed to be rushed, in other words, it could have been a little bit longer and I think that would have made a big difference.

Ava Kingston left her home five Hearts On Fire by Ashli Rose is a first novel, and the author is off to a good start! This book is a contemporary romance and its a novel about having a second chance at love.The book is well written, and the characters are good, and the book moves along at a pretty steady clip. The only thing I did not really like about it was that it seemed to be rushed, in other words, it could have been a little bit longer and I think that would have made a big difference.

Ava Kingston left her home five years ago and moved to Chicago to get away from her boyfriend; something happened and instead of thinking it through, she fled. Ava has a good job and has learned to have a good life where she now lives, has her own place and her little sister lives with her. Ava just lives in the now and does not think about the past. She has a great job, and good friends.

Gavin Sawyer is a firefighter for a city just outside of Chicago. He has a great job, a lot of friends, and many women who would be more than willing to be with him. The problem is that he loves Ava. He can't understand why she ran away all those years ago. So he lives in the shadows, seeing her at a distance, but not bothering her, hoping someday for a second chance.

One day while at a bookstore, Ava sees a calendar called Hunks in Uniform! All those years ago she had told Gavin to send in his picture. Unknown to Ava and her sister, Gavin is also in the bookstore and watches Ava's reaction! To top this off, her boss sends her to handle a ceremony they are having for the Hunks in Uniforms and she sees Gavin there! So this is the turning point will this chance encounter with Gavin change her mind about him, and will she give him a second chance?

Further complications arise, and just when it looks hopeful, things happen to cause more problems. Will Ava run again, like she always done in the past, or will she wait to hear what Gavin has to say? You will have to read the book to find out! I relly liked this book, and it had just the right amount of angst to keep it interesting! Do yourself a favor and get a copy of this book today-you will be glad you did.

I gave this book 4**** stars and look forward to reading more by this author! ...more

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Jun 26, 2014 Cheryl (Gwyneiira's Book Blog) rated it really liked it

To be honest, I wasn't really expecting much when I first read the blurb of Hearts On Fire but decided to give it a try because the main male character is a firefighter, and we all know how hot the firefighters in US are...I didn't think I would like it very much but I was pleasantly surprised.

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There was a good amount of suspense, action, romance and steam to keep me reading. The characters were real and believable and the characters and plot were developed nicely. There were not much unnecessary ...more

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Jul 09, 2014 L.B. Dunbar rated it really liked it

A "must read" for novella lovers. This novella was not what I expected. This one was packed with fast-paced interest, steamy love scenes and romantic chemistry between Ava and Gavin. At times I wanted to reach through the pages, and scream "No" Gavin, or shake Ava, and I couldn't put this story down until it was done. As with most novellas, this one left me wanting more and I wasn't ready for it to end. I look forward to what happens next in the Hearts on Fire series. It should be steamy and I ...more

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Jul 11, 2014 Kelly Hartigan rated it it was amazing

***** (5 stars) A short, sweet read with emotion, a HOT firefighter, and steamy scenes!

Ava has a job she loves as a junior writer working for a magazine in Chicago, a great apartment with her younger sister, and her older sister lives close by. It took moving to Chicago, ten hours away from her hometown in New Jersey to escape and put the past and Gavin behind her, but she’s done it. Everything changes when Ava picks up the “Hunks in Uniform” calendar and sees Mr. August. The events of five ***** (5 stars) A short, sweet read with emotion, a HOT firefighter, and steamy scenes!

Ava has a job she loves as a junior writer working for a magazine in Chicago, a great apartment with her younger sister, and her older sister lives close by. It took moving to Chicago, ten hours away from her hometown in New Jersey to escape and put the past and Gavin behind her, but she’s done it. Everything changes when Ava picks up the “Hunks in Uniform” calendar and sees Mr. August. The events of five years ago come rushing back and Ava isn’t prepared to deal with the feelings she thought were put behind her.

Ms. Rose does a beautiful job flashing back to the past and giving just enough detail for us to have an idea what happened, but still leaving some mystery as to what exactly happened between Ava and Gavin. Five years ago, Ava thought everything was perfect in her life – she’s starting a job as an intern writing for a magazine, and she has an amazing boyfriend. Gavin is sweet, romantic, and let’s not forget, a HOT firefighter! Ava is planning a night with Gavin that she thinks will change everything for them, unfortunately as the night unfolds, it doesn’t change things the way Ava expected. Misinterpretation and lack of communication leads to Ava handling conflict by running away.

As the story unfolds, fate dictates that Gavin and Ava are thrown together. Both of them still have feelings for the other, but Ava is fighting her feelings. Add in a crazy “almost” ex-girlfriend, and unexpected conflict abounds. Hearts on Fire is told from both Gavin and Ava’s perspectives. Ms. Rose handles the transitions between the two wonderfully – I always knew who was telling the story, and each character told the story in their own unique way. It was refreshing to read a story where it was not only easy to tell which character was telling the story, but it added to the personality and depth of each character, as well as flowed smoothly with the story.

Ava and Gavin definitely had a difficult road to travel, but the conflicts, misunderstandings, and communication issues added to their story. I enjoyed that their story wasn’t one where everything was sunshine and roses, but in the end, love triumphed. Sparks flew whenever Gavin and Ava were together – they fought, but they also loved. Love scenes between the two were hot and steamy and were at appropriate places in the story.

Hearts on Fire is Ms. Rose’s debut book, and one that definitely deserves five stars. She pulled me into the minds and hearts of both Ava and Gavin and I could completely understand both of their perspectives. I found myself getting angry when Ava got angry and just wanting to slap Gavin or yell at him (when she didn’t know the whole story), and I knew from Gavin’s perspective what had really happened. I will be recommending Hearts on Fire to others looking for a short, sweet read with lots of emotion, a HOT firefighter, and steamy scenes!

I hope to see more books from Ms. Rose in the future, and I will definitely be adding her next books to my “To Be Read” list. ...more

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Jul 12, 2014 Christina rated it it was amazing

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Five years ago Gavin and Ava met for a date, set up by a mutual friend. They found themselves having the best day of their lives and went on to date for a few more months until one night in the heat of passion something happens that sends Ava running for the hills. The possibility of having her life change overnight was just too much for her. She had plans. She was getting ready to graduate, about to start her dream job Complimentary copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

Five years ago Gavin and Ava met for a date, set up by a mutual friend. They found themselves having the best day of their lives and went on to date for a few more months until one night in the heat of passion something happens that sends Ava running for the hills. The possibility of having her life change overnight was just too much for her. She had plans. She was getting ready to graduate, about to start her dream job at a magazine…she realized that she had to end it with Gavin, and quick. Gavin on the other hand, wanted to take their relationship to the next level and have her move in with him. He was training to be a fire fighter and the two of them made a gorgeous couple. He is left scratching his head, wondering what went wrong when Ava up and disappears from his life.

Fast forward five years, Ava has moved from the New York/New Jersey area to Chicago, where she was able to transfer with her job at the magazine, and lives with her little sister Bree. When the two are in a bookstore one day, they happen upon a “Hunks In Uniform” calendar…lo and behold, who is Mr. August? None other than Gavin, now a Chicago Fire Department fire fighter. Little does she know, Gavin is standing right behind them, hidden back amongst the stacks of books. With the release of the calendar, Ava is tasked by her editor to do an interview with some of the men of the calendar. Could this be fate’s way of getting Gavin back in her life? Is Ava ready to put the past behind her and move on; is a future with Gavin still possible?

Once they do reacquaint themselves, they find that while the attraction is still there between the two of them, there are outside factors that are working against their reunion, namely a psycho ex that comes out of the woodwork with some surprising news. Can Ava put her heart on the line once more; especially knowing that part of Gavin will always belong to someone else?

Hearts On Fire is a hot, steamy read (pun totally intended). The sexual tension between Ava and Gavin is off the charts and when they finally do hook up? Oh yeah. I absolutely loved this book. From the very first page it sucked me in and I couldn’t put it down. The characters were well developed and the storyline was full of heartache and re-discovering love. I’m a sucker for second chance romances and this one was awesome. This is just the first in the series and I am anxiously awaiting the next installment. I’m hoping Ava and Gavin make an appearance there too; I love them as a couple!
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Aug 17, 2014 Susan Owensby rated it really liked it

Review by Wicked Women Reviewer Loraine Oliver

Hearts On Fire by Ashli Rose is a first novel, and the author is off to a good start! This book is a contemporary romance and its a novel about having a second chance at love.The book is well written, and the characters are good, and the book moves along at a pretty steady clip. The only thing I did not really like about it was that it seemed to be rushed, in other words, it could have been a little bit longer and I think that would have made a big Review by Wicked Women Reviewer Loraine Oliver

Hearts On Fire by Ashli Rose is a first novel, and the author is off to a good start! This book is a contemporary romance and its a novel about having a second chance at love.The book is well written, and the characters are good, and the book moves along at a pretty steady clip. The only thing I did not really like about it was that it seemed to be rushed, in other words, it could have been a little bit longer and I think that would have made a big difference.

Ava Kingston left her home five years ago and moved to Chicago to get away from her boyfriend; something happened and instead of thinking it through, she fled. Ava has a good job and has learned to have a good life where she now lives, has her own place and her little sister lives with her. Ava just lives in the now and does not think about the past. She has a great job, and good friends.

Gavin Sawyer is a firefighter for a city just outside of Chicago. He has a great job, a lot of friends, and many women who would be more than willing to be with him. The problem is that he loves Ava. He can't understand why she ran away all those years ago. So he lives in the shadows, seeing her at a distance, but not bothering her, hoping someday for a second chance.

One day while at a bookstore, Ava sees a calendar called Hunks in Uniform! All those years ago she had told Gavin to send in his picture. Unknown to Ava and her sister, Gavin is also in the bookstore and watches Ava's reaction! To top this off, her boss sends her to handle a ceremony they are having for the Hunks in Uniforms and she sees Gavin there! So this is the turning point will this chance encounter with Gavin change her mind about him, and will she give him a second chance?

Further complications arise, and just when it looks hopeful, things happen to cause more problems. Will Ava run again, like she always done in the past, or will she wait to hear what Gavin has to say? You will have to read the book to find out! I relly liked this book, and it had just the right amount of angst to keep it interesting! Do yourself a favor and get a copy of this book today-you will be glad you did.

I gave this book 4**** stars and look forward to reading more by this author! ...more

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Feb 05, 2015 Erin Lewis rated it really liked it

3.5 Star Review Hearts on Fire by Ashli Rose

Hearts on Fire by Ashli Rose is her debut novel and for her first attempt I was impressed. A contemporary romance, this book was about getting a second chance at love, despite continued miscommunication between the hero and heroine.

This is the story of Gavin Sawyer a hunky firefighter who many years ago was Ava Kingston’s first love. Ava left her home and Gavin and ran. Five years later, her job as a writer for a magazine requires her to interview the ...more

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Aug 18, 2014 Red Cheeks Reads rated it really liked it

Hearts of Fire is a short story about Ava and Gavin. The young couple were together for a short while some time ago, but an accident mixed with a rightly nervous and scared Ava, leads them to being separated and Gavin having no real clue as to why.
Years later the two meet again; the question is will they work at it together this time? Or will life and drama once again get in the way of this meant-to-be couple?

“However far away, I will always love you.
Whenever I’m alone with you, you make me ...more

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Aug 27, 2014 Im_so_indie_books rated it really liked it

Hearts on Fire starts off with their first date. We got a look of what their first date was like. It’s a way for us to connect to the characters, which I think helped out a lot. Insert a moment that changed the course of their relationship and you have 5 years that have past, without each other in it.

Meet Ava and Gavin. Ava is a journalist in Chicago and Gavin is a firefighter in…Chicago. They both moved to a city that they never considered the other would be in. Or did they?

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Aug 20, 2014 Books&Dreams rated it really liked it

Ava Kingston has moved on with her life from a man that she was determined to be
with no matter what, but then an accident one night changed all that and she
left and didn't look back. Now five years later she's confornted with the man
that stole her heart. Can she get it back or better yet, does she want it back?

Gavin Sawyer can't believe what he's seeing. The woman of his endless dreams and
the reality that she stole five years ago when she left is right in front of
him. He's not sure why ...more

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Aug 12, 2014 Ashley Schoen rated it really liked it

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Ava Kingston left her family's home five years ago and never looked back. After one night with her boyfriend Gavin Sawyer that could have changed her life forever. Now she is living in Chicago working towards a promotion for her dream job at Loop Magazine. Just when Ava is content in her life of family and amazing friends someone from her past comes back to shake things up.
Gavin Sawyer is a Chicago firefighter who is a heart throb in the Hunks in Uniform calendar. Gavin only tried out for the ...more

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Jul 19, 2014 Sweets Books rated it it was amazing

I give this a 5 out of 5 Stunning stars.

Ava is a woman who tends to run from circumstances that can be frightening to her. When she involved with a boyfriend and then one night something happened and she ran instead of facing things and working them out.

Gavin was a guy who just start training to be a firefighter when he started seeing Ava. He was trying to work on his training as well as have a relationship. When he first met Ava he knew she sparked a fire in him. He just didn't know just how ...more

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Aug 12, 2014 Pratr- Authors rated it really liked it

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Ava Kingston left her family's home five years ago and never looked back. After one night with her boyfriend Gavin Sawyer that could have changed her life forever. Now she is living in Chicago working towards a promotion for her dream job at Loop Magazine. Just when Ava is content in her life of family and amazing friends someone from her past comes back to shake things up.
Gavin Sawyer is a Chicago firefighter who is a heart throb in the Hunks in Uniform calendar. Gavin only tried out for the ...more

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Aug 22, 2014 Mariela Bustos rated it really liked it

What would you do, if one accident can change your life? Would you alter your own course, or would you go with it? Ava decided to take matters into her own hands. Would I agree with her decisions? I am not sure. We all deal with things in our own way.

Gavin on the other hand was not ready to let go. I loved seeing what lengths he is willing to go through in order to keep his true love. He first impressed me with thinking outside the box, and finding a way to romance a girl. Yes, he made mistakes ...more

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Jul 09, 2014 BooksandBeyondFiftyShades rated it it was amazing

Ava Kingston left New Jersey for a new life, a bright new future. Leaving the man she loved behind.

Now living in Chicago, Ava is heading towards the professional life she has always dreamt about and is up for the promotion that will put everything in its place.

Only one thing missing, is the firefighter she left behind. Till one unexpected day when she recognizes HIM in the Hunks in Uniform calendar.

Gavin Sawyer is a Chicago firefighter who has never stopped thinking of the woman who left him, ...more

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Jul 18, 2014 Lisa rated it it was amazing

I give this a 5 out of 5 Stunning stars.

Ava is a woman who tends to run from circumstances that can be frightening to her. When she involved with a boyfriend and then one night something happened and she ran instead of facing things and working them out.

Gavin was a guy who just start training to be a firefighter when he started seeing Ava. He was trying to work on his training as well as have a relationship. When he first met Ava he knew she sparked a fire in him. He just didn't know just how ...more

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Aug 21, 2014 Brianna at Renee Entress's Blog rated it really liked it

4 STARS!

I liked this read. It was a short quick read about a second chance at romance after being torn apart for years.

This is the story of Ava and Gavin. Ava and Gavin were in love as teenagers. When something happens between them, Ava doubts Gavin's commitment and leaves. Years later, Ava is a journalist in Chicago and it just so happens Gavin is a Chicago firefighter. What starts out as a meeting of chance rekindles the flames between these two lovers. But what is Gavin hiding? Ava can feel ...more

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Jul 07, 2014 Chantal Bellehumeur rated it it was amazing

I received a copy of Heart on Fire by Ashli Rose in exchange for a review.

Let me start off by saying that I sometimes roll my eyes at romance books because of the lack of realism the stories have, but this was not the case. In fact, I could not wait to find out what happened because there was drama along with the romance. The chain of events and characters of this book felt very real. I loved how the author told her story starting with one character and continuing it from another one’s point of ...more

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Aug 02, 2014 Sassy Southern rated it really liked it

I received this book in exchange for my honest review.

Hearts on Fire by Ashli Rose is about second chance love. When Ava and Gavin go on their first date, Ava knows there is something special about Gavin. It's the way he listens to her likes and dislikes that really impresses her. But one night changes everything. Ava makes a decision to move on and focus on her career.

Gavin is focused on becoming a firefighter when he meets Ava. She is the one for him. But after that one awful night, she is ...more

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Aug 21, 2014 Michelle Follis rated it liked it

I read the synopsis and was expecting a feel good read about love that finds itself back together after 5 years apart. That is not what happened for me. There are so many twists and turns to this book and outside interventions.

They meet again by chance, or is it? They get to know one another again and it's back to old times, or is it? Ashli took me on a journey with these characters that I just was not expecting. I found myself several times while reading the book ask myself, what the heck just ...more

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Jul 01, 2014 Eryn LaPlant rated it it was amazing

I had the privilege of reading this fabulous book before it went into publication and I was not disappointed. I loved the story of Ava and Gavin. As the title says, they are on FIRE! I wanted to Ava’s friend and just wanted to stare at Gavin. It’s funny how connected one can get to a character despite never seeing or hearing them, yet we know what they look like, how they sound, what things they like and hate and Ava and Gavin are no different. I loved reading their story and especially loved ...more

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Jul 08, 2014 Ronda Bearden rated it it was amazing

This was a fun but emotion packed read. I love the story from beginning to end. Very surprising twist and turns with this book. This book is going to have you laughing, crying and ready to fight! The story is well written and very well told. Keep you on the edge of your seat!

Biting my nail for the next book!

Ava is strong, determined and know what she wants. She refuse to let things hold her back. Gavin is the hunk of all hunks, model, firefighter and the guy with all the good intentions. They ...more

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Aug 10, 2014 Amy Stephens rated it it was amazing

Hearts on Fire is, without a doubt, a five star read for me. I instantly fell in love with the main characters Ava and Gavin. This is a quick, lighthearted fun read that I hated to see end. I hope to see these characters again in the series because they were both so likeable.

Ashli Rose, you've done a brilliant job with your first story and I can't wait to read more.

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Sep 03, 2014 Karen Hrdlicka rated it really liked it

Nicely paced, quick read. Great debut novel. I liked both Ava and Gavin, but then who doesn't love a fireman? Lots of emotion and angst in this short book, as well as some sizzling sexy scenes. I liked the flashbacks setting up the current storyline. I will be anxious to see this author's next work, I love to watch how writers mature the more they write.

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Jun 07, 2014 Tina rated it it was amazing

I got to read this as a ARC it was awesome once I started reading it I couldn't put it down !! I love books that get me hooked and this was one of them ...I Loved it so much can't wait to read it again !! I'm hoping for a part 2 of Gavin and Ava !!

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Jul 25, 2014 Linda Rimer-Como rated it it was amazing

This is a quick, light hearted read about second chance love. Well written with great character interactions from start to finish. The story is intense and has a great mix of drama and sexual tension. Enjoyed the book very much!

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