In The Heat Of It All: One Day, One Accident, Lives Changed

by Jodi James

In the Heat of It All is the first book in the thrilling Brothers of Solemn Creed contemporary romance series.If you like small-town intrigue, surprising twists, steamy chemistry and the bonds of brotherhood, then you’ll love Jodi James’ heart-stopping story.After an accident claims the life of one of their own, a band of brothers vow to carry on the legacy of their forefather and right the wrongs of the past. In the Heat of it All - Book #1 in the firefighter romance Brothers of Solemn Creed series - Firefighter Connor Winslow lost his parents the day he got his dream job. He’s on a quest to save everyone he can, except himself. He carries more than guilt knowing he couldn’t save his parents when they needed him most.Ellie Richards has her life back on track after her divorce from her abusive ex-husband. She’s a counselor at a family crisis and domestic abuse hotline. She’d do her job for free because she needs them more than they need her.They are thrust together when Fire Station 56 aids her in a single car crash. She insists it wasn’t her fault. She was run off the road and doesn’t want to die. Connor promises not to leave her side. With no identification, she is a Jane Doe. Connor watches over her and can’t walk away from the one person that penetrated his dormant heart, but when he visits the hospital, he finds a man who claims the woman as his.Can he survive losing someone else he loves?Tragedy brought them together.Will their devastating pasts tear them apart?Firefighter saves accident victim, but who really saves who?

Genres: Firefighters

246 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 5, 2019

Reviews

[Heather W · Rating 5 out of 5]

"In the Heat of it All" is the first book in the "Brothers of Solemn Creed" series and is an amazing start to this new series. This story captured my interest and did not let it go until the last page. With intrigue, suspense, danger, secrets, and a chance at romance, this storyline is engaging and well written. Connor and Ellie are wonderful characters that have great chemistry but will there pasts tear them apart? How can she be with him when another man has already claimed her?

I loved this book and can't wait for the next one in the series.
I read and reviewed this book with no obligation.

[poppy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book in the series and the first I have read from this author and what a great read it was I cannot wait for the next book in the series. The storyline was really good and quickly had me hooked I would definitely recommend it.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one heck of a romance! It's sizzling hot and a just a great read! I love the characters and the plot is very addictive and captivating. I love Connor and Ellie's story!! It's steamy for sure but also suspenseful and what a fantastic story!

[Jan C · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn’t put it down.

The story had me hooked from the very beginning. I can’t wait to dive into Cade and Lina! Hurry, hurry!

[Isabella · Rating 2 out of 5]

Third person. Ended up skipping chapters. To me they acted like little kids. I feel like her whole accident was just a random thing even though it’s what kick started the relationship.

Rate: 2.8/5
Smut: 0/5

[Cindy Woschnik · Rating 5 out of 5]

When you love yourself, you can love others!

Fast entertaining read! Realistic characters who are not perfect alone but are perfect together. I appreciated their loyalty to family and the support that family gave them. Descriptive writing pulled me into each scene. My first read by Jodi James and it is definitely not my last!

[Georgia · Rating 5 out of 5]

In The Heat Of It All is the first book I have read by Jodi James and I love it! This is a romantic suspense story that will keep you engaged from start to finish. This is Connor and Ellie story they are both enjoyable characters along with all of the side characters that are well written. Their attraction was strong and their chemistry generated lots of sparks.The storyline was engaging and offered a solid amount of action, adventure, drama, danger, suspense, twist/turns, enemies, survival, intrigue, mystery/secrets, surprises, fear, anger, conflict, resolution, confusion, confidence, strength, courage, respect, kindness, gentleness, stubbornness, grief, terror/horror, lies, betrayal, treachery, miscommunication, loyalty, happiness, struggles, romance, passion/lust and emotional turmoil as this couple relationship evolves into more than they ever imagined.

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[Raecharmed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ellie is trying to get her life back after living with an abusive husband. One night she is in a bad accident when someone runs her off the road. Connor is part of the rescue squad that comes for her. She begs him to stay with her and there's a connection between them so Connor follows her to the hospital. When Ellie wakes and remembers what happens they call for her brother and call for the cops to let them know she was run off the road. Her brother rushes to her side because she's been missing for ten days. Connor continues to visit her and they draw closer. Will they catch the person that ran her off the road. Will Connor claim Ellie as his own?

This is a great story once I started it I couldn't put it down. The chemistry between them is blazing hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I can't wait to read more from this author. I would recommend this book to any book lover.

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[Norma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an Amazing Book!

If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would! This is the first book of Author Jodi James that I have read, but I can guarantee that it won't be the last! The story between Ellie & Connor was so heartwarming that I had a hard time putting it down. This was truly the best book that I've read in a long time. This book was filled with all kinds of emotion & was very well written. It definitely brought happiness my way. Author Jodi James, you have just won over a dedicated reader. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.

[Shifty Bugger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book, the story was well written and the characters were intriguing. Once I started I could not get enough, from the start till the end I was engrossed I was even on the edge of my seat with twists and turns, lust and passion, strength happiness and funny. The story of erotic sensation was a short story with diaries from four females. Do yourself a favor and buy the book you want be disappointed.
Thank you for allowing me to review your book

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[Claire Marti · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly enjoyed this story from debut author Jodi James. I believe a story is only as powerful as its characters and Connor and Ellie leap from the page. I love stories where the hero and heroine are immediately drawn to each other, but have to overcome their own fears in addition to external obstacles. If you enjoy romances that are sizzling and heartfelt, I highly recommend this book. I'm looking forward to #2!

[Ashleigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great characters that will keep your interest extremely well.
The chemistry, sweetness, and twists in plot kept things interesting.

I was very impressed with how simply and effortlessly this author told this addicting, multi-layered story with well-developed world building and great characters and still manage to make romance feel so fresh!

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[Melissa B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Small-town intrigue, suspense, surprising twists, and simmering chemistry. Captivating story with strong characters and a page-turner quality that it's just amazing for a debut book.

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[Miss Piggy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book however all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own, and given completely voluntarily.
I loved this! It grabbed me from the first page, kept me til the last and enthralled me in between. Well worth your time to read it.

[Kathleen Bradbury (Bulfon) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just loved this book. It was so well-written that it captured my mind and I was dragged along for the ride. Once I started reading I could not put it down until I read the last page.

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[Kathleen Bradbury (Bulfon) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just loved this book. It was so well-written that it captured my mind and I was dragged along for the ride. Once I started reading I could not put it down until I read the last page.

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[Jimette Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

I fell in love with this book! The couple, Connor and Ellie have alot to overcome with their pasts. They do, but not without stumbling some! This was a really feel good book. I laughed and cried! Fantastic! Book #1 Brothers of Solemn Creed.

[Kathy Mclaud · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great feel good romance

Great storyline and detail. Kept me wanting more!!
Can’t wait to read Cade’s story and see where we go next!

[Sarah Wente · Rating 5 out of 5]

The was an awesome read! The characters are well-written & believable. The author did an amazing job in getting the details right.
It's a heartwarming, sexy hot book!

[Linda Romer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked In the Heat of it All, a romantic suspense story. This is a new Author and her first book I believe. I think this Author will get better. The story was good, the relationship between Ellie and Connor was touch and go and the story ended with a HEA. A small town romance with a close knit community. The second book in the Brothers of Solemn Creed To the Core will feature Connor's brother Cade and Ellie's best friend Lina. Connor and Cade are firefighters and I enjoyed the action part of this story. I would read book #2.

I give In the Heat of it All 3 stars for its firefighting action.
I would recommend this book to contemporary romance fans.

[Fleur · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solid 4.5 star
There is an instant connection between Ellie and Connor however allowing themselves to actually open up and let things get serious is and whilst they struggle to allow themselves to really be loved there is an air of danger encroaching on them.
The characters are great whether you love them or are suspicious of them and the mystery behind who ran Ellie off the road and appears to be stalking her has you guessing who it is and why.

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[Tc · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 1st book in the Brothers of Solemn Creed series by Jodi James and this is Ellie & Connor’s story. Their chemistry is off the charts, their story is intriguing full of mystery, twist & turns, anda stalker! Just who wants to harm her? Can Connor protect her and will they get their HEA? You will have to read to find out!.

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[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Connor saves Ellie when she is in a major auto accident. I love the story here. I like Ellie. Despite her hesitancy she is happy and optimistic most of the time. I like Connor but he holds on to his past too hard. The writing style is not my favorite. I wanted closure on the suspense elements. 3.5 Stars.

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[Marcyjo Chachakis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heat makes a great catalyst

Isn't it wonderful when two hearts just know that they're meant to be together? Now if only they could get their minds to get on board. Past traumas linger and color perceptions. Will Ellie and Connor get on the same page in time? I was so engrossed with their story I didn't want to leave to face reality until I reached the end.

[Michelle M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a good story

This story has a lot of wanted and unwanted emotions flowing through it. Love the story of this firefighter and the woman he saves. But he doesn’t think he deserves her love and she has trust issues. Don’t worry there is a HEA but it takes time for these two to get there.

[BusyM3 · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great start to this series Brothers of Solemn Creed. The story flows well, easy to follow. The characters are engaging and have great chemistry. The story will hold your attention till the end. I am looking forward to reading the next installment.

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[Rhonda Howell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, what a story. I an thrilled to have found this author. This book draws you in from the start. The main characters draw you in with their issues they have to overcome to get to their HEA.

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[Diane · Rating 2 out of 5]

so so read

Had so much potential and was disappointed that characters were fairly bland and the mystery still didn’t get revealed. Was just so so and I should have given up after tge first few chapters.

[Joy Meyers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great storyline and a quick read....I didn’t want to put it down! Already purchased Book #2!