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Station Thirteen #2
Not Safe for Command
He’s my lieutenant. I’m his rookie mistake. We’re not just a bad idea—we’re a violation of every rule in the book.
After a grueling wildfire training in the mountains, all I want is one drink, one night to breathe, and zero contact with Ellis Miller—my grumpy, infuriatingly hot lieutenant who’s been riding me harder than any of my past superiors.
But luck’s not on my side as I’m forced to share a room with him for the night.
He’s still pissed—because I threw myself into the flames without thinking. Because I scared him. And because—maybe—he wants me too...
TROPES /
🔥 Age gap (38/24)
🔥 Taboo romance (lieutenant/subordinate)
🔥 Bi-awakening (one MC)
🔥 Grumpy/sunshine
🔥 Forced proximity
🔥 High heat with sweet romance
🔥 Firefighters galore!
Not Safe for Command is a 40k-word, forbidden age-gap firefighter MM romance novella with HEA. This is the second installment in the Station Thirteen series, but it can be enjoyed as a standalone.
After a grueling wildfire training in the mountains, all I want is one drink, one night to breathe, and zero contact with Ellis Miller—my grumpy, infuriatingly hot lieutenant who’s been riding me harder than any of my past superiors.
But luck’s not on my side as I’m forced to share a room with him for the night.
He’s still pissed—because I threw myself into the flames without thinking. Because I scared him. And because—maybe—he wants me too...
TROPES /
🔥 Age gap (38/24)
🔥 Taboo romance (lieutenant/subordinate)
🔥 Bi-awakening (one MC)
🔥 Grumpy/sunshine
🔥 Forced proximity
🔥 High heat with sweet romance
🔥 Firefighters galore!
Not Safe for Command is a 40k-word, forbidden age-gap firefighter MM romance novella with HEA. This is the second installment in the Station Thirteen series, but it can be enjoyed as a standalone.
- GenresM M RomanceLGBT
183 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 26, 2025
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October 7, 2025
4.25**** stars
DELICIOUS!! Two firefighters. One straight (-laced) lieutenant and an unruly rookie with a crush.
Hell, they were soooooo cute together and hot af.
This will not be the last I’ve seen of this author’s novellas!!
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Station Thirteen
Book 1 - Bite Before You Kiss - 4.0 stars
Book 2 - Not Safe For Command - 4.25 stars
DELICIOUS!! Two firefighters. One straight (-laced) lieutenant and an unruly rookie with a crush.
Hell, they were soooooo cute together and hot af.
This will not be the last I’ve seen of this author’s novellas!!
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Station Thirteen
Book 1 - Bite Before You Kiss - 4.0 stars
Book 2 - Not Safe For Command - 4.25 stars
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October 13, 2025Dnf 43% no rating.
My advice: be sure to switch off all brain cells that usually ask for logic and probability before starting this.
I tried, but I failed.
Ok I can't not give examples (and yes I know it would be fun to occasionally be able to switch off my brain).
A fire fighter acts impulsively (it's a big part of his personality), and runs against orders during training in a fire to "save" a dummy. Lol. His lieutenant saves his life at the last second. Guess who the two love interests are?
Guess if the two MCs locked the door to the showers in the fire house full of their collegues, where fully clothed but obviously completely wet MC1 (the straight lieutenant) ate out the showering MC2's ass?
My advice: be sure to switch off all brain cells that usually ask for logic and probability before starting this.
I tried, but I failed.
Ok I can't not give examples (and yes I know it would be fun to occasionally be able to switch off my brain).
A fire fighter acts impulsively (it's a big part of his personality), and runs against orders during training in a fire to "save" a dummy. Lol. His lieutenant saves his life at the last second. Guess who the two love interests are?
Guess if the two MCs locked the door to the showers in the fire house full of their collegues, where fully clothed but obviously completely wet MC1 (the straight lieutenant) ate out the showering MC2's ass?
July 30, 2025
Ellis Miller and Cain Dawson have incredible chemistry, and I loved their story so much. They have the perfect elements to create a fantastic romance—shared attraction, forbidden aspects, and of course, forced proximity. These elements make the reveal of their attraction both sincere and intense.
Another aspect I loved about this story is the journey these two undertake. They both quickly realize they care for each other much more deeply than they anticipated, leading to some heartwarming moments that culminate in a powerful emotional scene toward the end.
Overall, I couldn't get enough of these two and adore this series so much.
*** I reviewed a complimentary copy of this story.***
Another aspect I loved about this story is the journey these two undertake. They both quickly realize they care for each other much more deeply than they anticipated, leading to some heartwarming moments that culminate in a powerful emotional scene toward the end.
Overall, I couldn't get enough of these two and adore this series so much.
*** I reviewed a complimentary copy of this story.***
August 6, 2025
This one was longer than the first book in the series and I felt it was just right. I actually really enjoyed this. The push and pull between these two due to their forbidden interest. Cain is a firefight and Ellis is his supervisor/Lieutenant. Cain has been eyeing up Ellis for a while now since he started at their station. Ellis has never looked at a man that way before but something about Cain draws him in.
I could have done without Ellis having both an ex wife and an ex gf. I felt like the ex gf didn’t add anything to the book, she wasn’t really needed. She does make an appearance to drop his shirt off that was left at her place but there’s no feelings left on either end. The ex wife shows up because they have two daughters together but she’s remarried and I liked how she silently encouraged Ellis and Cain’s relationship. They only wanted and looked at each other the entire book.
I will definitely be reading some more by this author.
NO CHEATING
NO OP DRAMA
NO THIRD ACT BREAK UP
AGE GAP 24/38
FIREFIGHTER/LIEUTENANT
BI AWAKENING
HFN (I love yous)
I could have done without Ellis having both an ex wife and an ex gf. I felt like the ex gf didn’t add anything to the book, she wasn’t really needed. She does make an appearance to drop his shirt off that was left at her place but there’s no feelings left on either end. The ex wife shows up because they have two daughters together but she’s remarried and I liked how she silently encouraged Ellis and Cain’s relationship. They only wanted and looked at each other the entire book.
I will definitely be reading some more by this author.
NO CHEATING
NO OP DRAMA
NO THIRD ACT BREAK UP
AGE GAP 24/38
FIREFIGHTER/LIEUTENANT
BI AWAKENING
HFN (I love yous)
September 19, 2025
Review for Not Safe for Command by Jenny Pineapple
Another juicy, wonderful story by Jenny Pineapple. I started it late last night and couldn't go to sleep till I finished it lol. I just found Jenny Pineapple a short time ago, and all I can say is I need more. If you're looking for a great juicy story with a great plot, this is for you.
Nicole Harvey
Received an ARC for an honest review
Another juicy, wonderful story by Jenny Pineapple. I started it late last night and couldn't go to sleep till I finished it lol. I just found Jenny Pineapple a short time ago, and all I can say is I need more. If you're looking for a great juicy story with a great plot, this is for you.
Nicole Harvey
Received an ARC for an honest review
July 31, 2025
OMG...this was good. The right amount of angst...nothing too sappy. The bi-awakening was real and the love that developed was sweet. The age difference wasn't a big issue but the level of command was the biggest hurdle to overcome and well that wasn't so bad and resolved itself towards the end. Ellis and Cain romance was wonderful and I give it 5 stars.
I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review
I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review
July 28, 2025
A firefighting team have to be a close knit group, at any time they are saving the lives of others and of one another. Anything can and does happen in their line of work so being level-headed is one of the most important qualities they can have.
Rookie firefighter on the Station Thirteen team, Cain, loves his job but he also loves to take the occasional risk, not for the thrill but because he's cocky, doesn't always think before he acts but is always doing it for the good of others, to save and protect. At a training weekend, during an exercise, he almost crosses a fire line, having to be pulled back by Ellis, his Lieutenant. In some ways that's not so bad. After all he does have a crush on the older man. The problem comes later that night when there are rooming issues.
After that eventful weekend the team are back to work as usual but something is off between Cain and Ellis, they both know it but Ellis is the one who is having the most trouble reconciling it all in his head. After all he is older, a grump, a dad to two teens, recently divorced, why would he be looking at Cain in an anything but friendly way? Cain is incredibly attracted to the other man but he tries to stay professional after their disastrous weekend, if only Ellis would stop sending him mixed signals.
The annual station party for local kids is what makes the difference, after that everything changes, some of it incredibly dramatically too. If you like your firefighters with a little extra steam and a bit of sparkle then you are going to love this second, stand alone title in the Station Thirteen series, hopefully as much as I have!
Rookie firefighter on the Station Thirteen team, Cain, loves his job but he also loves to take the occasional risk, not for the thrill but because he's cocky, doesn't always think before he acts but is always doing it for the good of others, to save and protect. At a training weekend, during an exercise, he almost crosses a fire line, having to be pulled back by Ellis, his Lieutenant. In some ways that's not so bad. After all he does have a crush on the older man. The problem comes later that night when there are rooming issues.
After that eventful weekend the team are back to work as usual but something is off between Cain and Ellis, they both know it but Ellis is the one who is having the most trouble reconciling it all in his head. After all he is older, a grump, a dad to two teens, recently divorced, why would he be looking at Cain in an anything but friendly way? Cain is incredibly attracted to the other man but he tries to stay professional after their disastrous weekend, if only Ellis would stop sending him mixed signals.
The annual station party for local kids is what makes the difference, after that everything changes, some of it incredibly dramatically too. If you like your firefighters with a little extra steam and a bit of sparkle then you are going to love this second, stand alone title in the Station Thirteen series, hopefully as much as I have!
August 6, 2025
'He’s straight. He’s older. He’s my superior officer. He thinks I’m a reckless idiot who can’t follow orders.
And even if none of those things were true, he’s still Ellis Miller— composed, controlled, commanding. Everything I’m not. He wouldn’t look twice at someone like me— someone who acts first and thinks later, someone who’s too loud, too impulsive, too much.'
'Professional boundaries exist for a reason. I’ve spent sixteen years in the fire service without a single disciplinary mark on my record. One moment of weakness with Cain Dawson, and I’m questioning every principle I’ve built my career on.
I’m his commanding officer. Fourteen years his senior. Recently divorced with two daughters. I have no business looking at him that way.
But I can’t stop.'
I loved this book and happy it's longer than the usual books I've read from Jenny Pineapple. A sweet and steamy hurt/comfort romance. Great world building and wonderful characters. I loved both Cain and Ellis. The chemistry between them was scorching hot! I liked their dynamic, the way they connected, and their relationship developed. Cain was crushing so hard on Ellis, but for Ellis it was a surprising bi-awakening after a failed ten-year marriage and his tween daughters no longer interested and pulling away from him. I liked that he could acknowledge his attraction, but as Cain's lieutenant it's a big imbalance of power, and that weighs heavily on him. I got so invested in these two and didn't want their story to end. I was completely hooked! Firefighter action interspaced in the story also adds to the excitement. 5 stars
And even if none of those things were true, he’s still Ellis Miller— composed, controlled, commanding. Everything I’m not. He wouldn’t look twice at someone like me— someone who acts first and thinks later, someone who’s too loud, too impulsive, too much.'
'Professional boundaries exist for a reason. I’ve spent sixteen years in the fire service without a single disciplinary mark on my record. One moment of weakness with Cain Dawson, and I’m questioning every principle I’ve built my career on.
I’m his commanding officer. Fourteen years his senior. Recently divorced with two daughters. I have no business looking at him that way.
But I can’t stop.'
I loved this book and happy it's longer than the usual books I've read from Jenny Pineapple. A sweet and steamy hurt/comfort romance. Great world building and wonderful characters. I loved both Cain and Ellis. The chemistry between them was scorching hot! I liked their dynamic, the way they connected, and their relationship developed. Cain was crushing so hard on Ellis, but for Ellis it was a surprising bi-awakening after a failed ten-year marriage and his tween daughters no longer interested and pulling away from him. I liked that he could acknowledge his attraction, but as Cain's lieutenant it's a big imbalance of power, and that weighs heavily on him. I got so invested in these two and didn't want their story to end. I was completely hooked! Firefighter action interspaced in the story also adds to the excitement. 5 stars
July 30, 2025
Delicious
I’ve got to say, I found this book jummy . You have got Cain who is the new rookie firefighter at station 13. He’s a happy go lucky chap who didn’t always think things through. He got pulled back by his lieutenant this morning because he was about to run through a fire line when they were training to get to a victim. Cain‘s problem was he had the biggest crush on his lieutenant Ellis Millar. And this made him show off and forget to take time to think things through.
Ellis Millar is a divorced father of two girls and he recently broke up with his girlfriend who if honest he had no feelings about. He’s only at the station covering, but he’s really taking a liking to station 13 and his team except for his rookie Cain. He couldn’t work out what it was, but he couldn’t take his eyes off him. When they are forced to share a room for the night at the training camp, it becomes obvious about the attraction. That’s all I’m telling you. You have to read it for yourself. I don’t wanna ruin this book for you, but all I’m gonna say is there are twist and turns. Life danger. And passion attraction it’s lush.
A great read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I’ve got to say, I found this book jummy . You have got Cain who is the new rookie firefighter at station 13. He’s a happy go lucky chap who didn’t always think things through. He got pulled back by his lieutenant this morning because he was about to run through a fire line when they were training to get to a victim. Cain‘s problem was he had the biggest crush on his lieutenant Ellis Millar. And this made him show off and forget to take time to think things through.
Ellis Millar is a divorced father of two girls and he recently broke up with his girlfriend who if honest he had no feelings about. He’s only at the station covering, but he’s really taking a liking to station 13 and his team except for his rookie Cain. He couldn’t work out what it was, but he couldn’t take his eyes off him. When they are forced to share a room for the night at the training camp, it becomes obvious about the attraction. That’s all I’m telling you. You have to read it for yourself. I don’t wanna ruin this book for you, but all I’m gonna say is there are twist and turns. Life danger. And passion attraction it’s lush.
A great read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 31, 2025
A gripping story that has you rooting for Ellis and Cain from their first on-page interaction straight through until the end and through all the obstacles they face in-between. It's haunting and a bit too realistic with the profession that these two engage in and I'm hoping that the scenes from part don't haunt my dreams tonight. I'd rather focus on the bi-awakening of Ellis, the slow burn tension that builds between them and the tangible tension that simmers off the pages when these two finally give into their urges. It's steamy and romantic and has a perfect ending for this couple.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 8, 2025
I love everything Jenny Pineapple writes. She has an amazing ability to create these deep characters in a shorter story. Even with this one being longer than her typical story, I could not get enough of these characters. I absolutely loved Ellis, he was so sweet, but so torn about how he felt about Cain. I love the way their relationship unfolded. The slow burn was killing me in a good way, but it was so hot when they finally got it together.
As always with anything this author writes, the spice was super hot and terrific.
Highly recommend.
3.5 🌶️. 5 ⭐️
As always with anything this author writes, the spice was super hot and terrific.
Highly recommend.
3.5 🌶️. 5 ⭐️
August 12, 2025
safe enough
This is a well-written, emotional, and slightly angsty romance with enough plot to make it a complete, if limited story. The feelings are raw and engaging, and it could have been a longer, more complex tale which would have been very satisfying because there is a lot of depth to plum if the author had been interested, particularly around the family dynamics and the sudden attraction to a same-sex subordinate, but for what’s on the page, it is a good, solid, and interesting read which I would recommend.
This is a well-written, emotional, and slightly angsty romance with enough plot to make it a complete, if limited story. The feelings are raw and engaging, and it could have been a longer, more complex tale which would have been very satisfying because there is a lot of depth to plum if the author had been interested, particularly around the family dynamics and the sudden attraction to a same-sex subordinate, but for what’s on the page, it is a good, solid, and interesting read which I would recommend.
August 18, 2025
This was fun. A perfect ‘in-between’ novella, if you need something quick and spicy.
Add the age gap, a ‘forbidden’ romance between these two firefighters and the faintest touch of power play in the bedroom, and you have a rather enjoyable story.
I liked the spark, the sizzle, the slow burn (as slow as it can be in a novella) and the genuine heat not only in the plot, but also in the bedroom.
Great fun!
July 28, 2025
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I liked the realism in the story and how the relationship developed between Ellis and Cain. Despite some awkward moments, I'm glad they got past it all to fall in love. How they come out was memorable but I'm glad they were accepted.
August 2, 2025
Great story
Wow. I was expecting a spicy short story that was heavy on spice but not too much story. I was pleasantly shocked to find a fantastic story filled with wonderful characters and an amazing story line. I can’t wait for more.
Wow. I was expecting a spicy short story that was heavy on spice but not too much story. I was pleasantly shocked to find a fantastic story filled with wonderful characters and an amazing story line. I can’t wait for more.
August 6, 2025
Not Safe for Command is the second book in the Station 13 series, each can be read as a standalone. This is a grumpy/sunshine, sexual awakening, age gap, taboo romance about Ellis and Cain. I really enjoyed this story and the wonderful characters.
September 6, 2025
Excellent
This story was rhe perfect size for the angst and character development needed. I really liked how the characters were written and the ups and downs with their emotions.
This story was rhe perfect size for the angst and character development needed. I really liked how the characters were written and the ups and downs with their emotions.
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