Fired Up

He sets women ablaze, but the only one he needs may be fireproof.

Audiobook narrated by Mackenzie Cartwright & Teddy Hamilton

Humiliated by her cheating ex, control freak Mel Thompson has resolved to avoid sex and romance. But her plans skid off the rails on her birthday, when she overindulges in champagne and tries to seduce her best friend, Adam Caras, exposing her long-repressed attraction to him. She’s determined to remain just friends, but her erotic fantasies have other ideas…

Firefighter Adam Caras has seduced more women than he’d ever admit to, earning the nickname the Arsonist, thanks to his explosive sensuality. Unfortunately, he realized he’s in love with his best friend Mel five minutes after she hooked up with her sleazebag ex. For two years, he’s kept his true feelings a secret. His libido, on the other hand…not so easy to rein in. Now that she’s free, he has a plan of his own. He’ll win her heart the only way he knows how–in bed–by employing every weapon in his lady-killer arsenal.

As best friends become lovers, they must risk everything for a chance at happiness. If they can overcome their past mistakes before it tears them apart…

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Praise

“Quite the hot romance story with a real plot and well-developed characters. […] I loved the fact that Mel and Adam were friends before they were lovers as it made their romance feel much more real and not like those fake, ‘love at first sight’ stories. The author was tasteful in her writing of the sex scenes and she did not allow them to overshadow the rest of the story. Overall, I really enjoyed reading this novel!”

⁓ Sefina Hawke
Readers' Favorite

“I loved watching [Mel and Adam] navigate their newfound relationship and how they adjusted to no longer being just friends. […] A very fun friends to lovers story. It was sweet, steamy and everything you would expect in a great contemporary romance.”

⁓ Deanna Hite
A Novel Glimpse

“For steamy romances that have true substance as stories, Anna Durand stands tall in that category. Anna uses contemporary devices to perk up this romance – texting, IT gadgets and more add to the realism of this erotic relationship exploration. A story that touches on many aspects of the incredible nature comes together so well in this well crafted novel. ”

⁓ Grady Harp
Amazon Hall of Fame/Top 100 Reviewer

“Red hot read! Adam was more than just a hot bod — a fireman. He was a sweetie, a charmer, a man you can count on, and a GENEROUS LOVER. Yes, he kept secrets. One, in particular, added a bit more depth to this romantic tale. It made me connect more to the story since Anna didn’t direct all her attention to the couple and how they can and did transition from friends to lovers. ”

⁓ Kameron Brook
Kam's Place

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A figure separated from the throng on the dance floor, heading straight for her. A black mask, accented with swirling gold lines, covered everything except his mouth and eyes. A long-sleeve black shirt hugged his muscular torso and dark blue jeans displayed the rest of his assets to best advantage. Mel raked her gaze up and down that body, triggering a shiver in her own flesh. He couldn’t be coming to see her.

The man stopped at her table, next to Kaya’s empty stool. His sensuous lips curved into a decadent smile as he held out one large, masculine hand.

She touched a hand to her face and searched the crowd for Kaya, but her friend was nowhere in sight.

The man wiggled his fingers in a come-hither gesture. The top two buttons of his shirt hung undone, revealing a tantalizing glimpse of toned flesh. Her mouth watered at the sight of him.

Have fun, her friends admonished. Oh what the hell. It was her birthday, and what harm could come from one dance with a sexy stranger?

She slid off the stool and settled her hand in his.

The warmth of his skin simmered into her, his fingers curled around hers. He lured her away from the table, out onto the heart of the dance floor. The frenetic music died away, replaced by a slow and sensual song with a beat that pulsated through her entire body. The strobe lights winked off, and in the crimson glow of the remaining lights, the stranger drew her into his arms.

Both his hands settled on her hips, urging her to sway. She took hold of his upper arms. Her stomach fluttered, her skin tingled, every nerve electrified.

He tugged her closer. His hips rocked with hers, his hands ensuring she stayed in rhythm. She tilted her head up to study his eyes, but the dim lighting concealed them. His hands drifted to the small of her back. The muscles of his arms flexed under her hands, driven by the motion of their hips. The music sifted into her, consuming her senses until nothing existed except the two of them, joined in mutual want. She surrendered to the moment, wrapping her arms around his neck, her body pressed into him. Her lips inches from his, she inhaled his breaths, savoring the scent of brandy.

She longed to slip her tongue into his mouth and relish the heady flavor. Her cheeks flamed at the thought, but desire blossomed inside her, torrid and delicious.