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Reviewed by Rosie Malezer for Readers' Favorite
Heat is the fourth book in the Firefighters of Montana series, written by Karen Foley. As a smokejumper for the Montana Forest Service, Tyler Dodson risks his life each day, staring down fires before he jumps into the flames, saving countless lives. Tyler finds his job both challenging and rewarding, even after it almost costs him his life. When a father and daughter, Frank and Callie McClain, refuse to evacuate their home, Tyler jumps into the middle of one of the worst wildfires of the season in order to save them, only to find himself at a wolf sanctuary, with the owners determined to find a way to save their animals before saving themselves. After Tyler evacuates the owners, he succumbs to the smoke and wakes in hospital, with Callie by his bedside. Determined to keep his personal life simple, he refuses to become emotionally involved with any woman, especially since smokejumpers are away for months at a time, but Callie is just as determined to be in his life, regardless of the sacrifices. After tragedy strikes, Callie leaves Montana, but Tyler is never far from her mind ... or her heart.
Karen Foley’s novel was a real pleasure to read. The addition of the animal welfare story line was a breath of fresh air, showing how people are willing to put their own lives on the line to save that of another species. Heat provides comprehensive back stories of the main characters, leaving no stone unturned, enabling the reader to easily follow the story from beginning to end. I shed a tear or two during the reading of this particular novel; such strong emotions filled each page, whether happiness, hurt, anger, fear or stubbornness. Karen Foley has written a realistic tale of love and heartache through misadventure. I very much enjoyed the fourth novel in the Firefighters of Montana series and not only look forward to the fifth, but also plan on seeking out Karen Foley’s other works. I recommend Heat to readers who love an action-packed, suspenseful and gripping romance.
