Sparks Will Fly by Daniel Banner

Synopsis:

Blue Reed is the Captain of Engine 2 on the Park City Fire Department, the leader of a crew proudly known as Blue's Bachelors. But when a black-haired beauty crosses his path during a competition adventure race, he wonders if his bachelor days are numbered.
Lucy Avila, recent college grad and former university mascot, isn't looking for love when she travels to Utah with her friends to compete in Questival. She just wants the grand prize of a trip to Cusco, Peru to meet the grandmother she's never seen, before her little Abuelita's time is up. But standing between her and the grand prize is a Spartan-like leader of a team of firemen. Lucy likes the guy, but isn't crazy about her chances against his team.
No sooner do Lucy and Blue hit it off than they realize he was the star quarterback for her university's biggest rival. To make matters worse, their families have long histories and prominent positions with their respective universities.
From a Skylodge on the side of a Peruvian mountain to the skybox of a football stadium, their love blossoms as they put aside rivalries. But one bad decision by Lucy pulls in hundreds of frenzied fans and causes damage to Blue's family that may be irreparable. The only thing that is for sure... Sparks Will Fly.

Review:

I love stories about firefighters and always have so when I found this series about Park City Firefighters I had to try it out. It was well written and very unique. Blue and Lucy meet in a competition where they were both trying to win a trip to Peru. After a steamy kiss was shared in the competition...Blue's team won but because of certain circumstances Lucy was able to join in on the winning trip. You are so happy for her because she gets to visit her family but more excited to see this relationship develop. This book was unique in the way that a BIG part of the book is about college rivalry... some people take college rivalries very serious! :) Torn apart by a daring and crazy situation Blue and Lucy learn to follow their hearts and to trust each other. This was a fun book and I look forward to reading more in this series.

Stars: 4

The Resolved Warrior by Jennifer Youngblood

Synopsis:

It has been six months to the day since Sutton Smith's son Doug, a Navy SEAL, was killed in a rescue mission that went wrong. Add to the list Sutton's failed marriage and losing the love of his life, the heartbroken billionaire is at the end of his rope.
Sutton embarks on a one day mission to do all of Doug's favorite activities one last time before focusing on all he's lost. However, an unexpected encounter at a diner changes everything, making Sutton realize he might just be the answer to someone else's prayers.
At the end of the day, he's left with a choice. Throw in the towel or buck up and resolve to become the warrior his son Doug would've been proud of.

Review:

This is a very different and captivating short story about a Navy SEAL and his struggles in life. Sutton has many hardships and I love how his attitude changed when he was able to help someone in need. It was a bit suspenseful and not a love story but it was a great introduction to a new series about Navy SEALS and "The Warrior Project." I was drawn in by this story and I'm excited to read all the books that will be released in this series. I LOVE the authors involved... so I can't wait to read about these handsome tough guys.

Stars: 4.5

On Deck for Love by Rebecca Talley

Synopsis:

Meg Summers was bullied about her weight when she was a kid. Now as an adult, she's passionate about fitness and health. Just before the launch of her online business, 4FHealth.com, she reluctantly agrees to accompany her BFF, Shayla, on a singles cruise. Meg plans to dodge all the shipboard losers by staying in her stateroom and putting the finishing touches on her website.
Drew McDermott has one goal on this singles cruise: find a woman for his heartbroken brother, Joey. Drew plans to bide his time during the cruise, then return to his successful-albeit unfulfilling-career as an attorney in Dallas.
Shortly after the mandatory safely meeting aboard the ship, Meg meets Drew and sparks fly. When Shayla and Joey hit it off, Meg finds herself spending time with Drew instead of working on her website. Despite her better judgment, she begins falling for him-hard-until a shocking discovery dredges up painful memories from her childhood and changes everything. Will this revelation doom Meg's blossoming relationship with Drew or will she be able to move past it?

Review:

This is a fabulous book that draws you right in...What can I say? I didn't want to put it down! This is a wonderful clean read that kept me turning the pages when I should have been sleeping.
Meg is talked into going on a cruise with her best friend Shayla. Shayla is excited to have fun and Meg is ready to work... little do they know their lives will be changed on the first day. I often dream of a vacation on a beach so I loved that this book was set on a cruise and had some fun beach settings too. The characters have great chemistry and there is quite a twist that I didn't see coming. Meg has some baggage and she holds on to grudges... you wish she could just move on but it's so hard for her. This was a great reunion romance filled with friendship, forgiveness, trust and of course some swoon worthy kisses. I was excited when I found out there was going to be another novella in Rebecca's Reunion Romance Series. I really enjoyed the other two novellas: Best Kind of Love and Grounded for Love, and this one was just as great and did not disappoint.

Stars: 5