Review: I Want More!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 12, 2014
"Fireproof" is just one more firehouse, gay-for-you romance.... or is it?Among other things, It's leavened with a touch of the paranormal. Jett, an ex-firefighter who suddenly discovers he's got fire in his fingertips, fire that he can't control, fire that he's terrified of. That's why he ran away from the firehouse two years ago, after the fire he accidentally created added to the conflagration he was fighting, and threatened his brother firefighters. Fortunately, no one was injured or died, but Jett is just too terrified to risk their lives - especially that of the gorgeous Levi, whom he has loved, from his closet, for years.His running comes to an abrupt end when he unintentionally stops in on a fire department barbecue (in a county different from his former department's) and runs into Levi, who holds him tight, and keeps holding him tight because Jett running away devastated him, and he isn't about to let him go again.There's already something amiss. Levi breaks the news - he's engaged to be married and wants Levi to be his best man. But despite his beautiful fiance and impending nuptials, he can't seem to keep his hands off Jett and can't stop telling him how much he loves him - as a "friend", that is. Sure reads like a hell of a lot more than friendship.This is a romance novel, so, of course, they will eventually rediscover each other in passion, not friendship. But it's a really rocky road getting there, including the requisite number of obstacles, misunderstandings, a little blackmail and bribery, and a lot of fire.This is a really well-written book. The dialogue is spare and authentic, the characters have quite a bit of depth, but even more important, a great deal of charm. These two are such a powerful, funny, dedicated couple that it's virtually impossible not to like them. It's a breezy read, and one I sailed through with a big smile on my face.What I found most exciting is the way Ms. Shiloh treats fire as not just a paranormal power, but a major character in the book - a light, playful and loving character, once Jett knows how to relate to it, how to call it out to play and send it away when it threatens. It was extremely well-done, and the fire at the climax of the book will put a smile on the most cynical face, and bring a tear of joy to even the most hardened eye.Honestly, I loved this book. I wasn't looking for Shakespeare in search of fundamental truths, but for a gay-themed novel to lighten my day and lift my heart. And that's exactly what Ms. Shiloh delivered. Thank you, ma'am! I want more, and I sincerely hope the author takes these characters to a new level in a sequel. I'll be the first one on line to buy it!I recommend this book with a full heart and smiling ear-to-ear.