num_pages: 304
description: If youve followed Kathryn Shays firefighters then youll love the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling authors ONeil books. TAKING THE HEAT will grab your attention because it takes place in the world of firefighting and firefighter romances. Shay writes an emotion-packed story that presents a realistic view of the romantic and social problems faced by female firefighters. With angst and some hot sex this dramatic tale also has a nice touch of humor. RT Book Reviews Liam ONeil chef at Baileys Irish pub simply wants to make it through the day. His son is depressed his beloved wife died three years ago and hes lonely! Enter Sophie Tyler a firefighter who lives on the edge and likes it that way. Clearly shes not Liams type. But when she begins work at the family pub opposites attract and theyre drawn to each other. Then they fall in love. Still nothing can erase the biting fear Liamand his kidsfeel about the danger Sophie is in every day. Eventually an arsonist upsets the delicate balance of their relationship and they realize they cant be together. Or can they? Praise for TAKING THE HEAT: This is an enjoyable second chance at love romantic suspense thriller. The storyline is action-packed in terms of the arsonist subplot and filled with angst re the relationship between Liam and Sophie. Although TAKING THE HEAT stands alone with the O'Neil family playing major roles reading the previous tales enhances the experience. Once again Kathryn Shay pays homage to the brave firefighters. Harriet Klausner TAKING THE HEAT is an emotional roller coaster ride that hits so many real life issues facing career women in today's world. As each O'Neil book comes out I find myself drawn more and more into their world. I'll be waiting very impatiently for the last two brothers' books. Joyfully Reviewed Also available: the ONeil brothers stories in SOMEONE TO BELIEVE IN CLOSE TO YOU HIGH STAKES and ALWAYS AND FOREVER contemporary romances with hot heroes and the strong women who love them. Dont miss these Irish romance series of novels. 
language: English
title: Taking the Heat
publisher: Kathryn Shay