Happy Thanksgiving

 

Smoke and Fire by Katie Cross

 

Dahlia is a barista at the Frolicking Moose in Pineville.  Bastian is a wildland firefighter.  They both have issues to deal with.  Dahlia is starting over after the end of a relationship.  Bastian is taking care of his dad and sister who have medical challenges.  He is also the anonymous author of a popular series of romance novels.   He needs help and hires Dahlia as his assistant after they meet at the Frolicking Moose.   Dahlia and Bastian are attracted to each other from the start but initially have a hard time admitting it.  They gradually connect and their relationship blossoms.

 

I enjoyed Smoke and Fire, the seventh book in the Coffee Shop series.  The theme of people helping each other out is a good one, and I like the interaction between Dahlia and Bastian.  Their personalities compliment each other.  Katie Cross has a good understanding of the challenges people who have to deal with the public face, and this is addressed in a positive way.  I like the small town setting also.

 

I recommend Smoke and Fire.  The book can be read as a standalone, but it’s better to read the other books in the series first to have a better understanding of the characters from the earlier books.

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