When We Dare: Small town, grumpy brother's best friend, firefighter romance

J.H. Croix

Jan 2025 · J.H. Croix

4.9

22 reviews

Ebook

255

Pages

About this ebook

A brand new, swoony small town firefighter series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix!

What could go wrong when my brother’s best friend becomes my roommate?

I’m about to find out.

When I met Hudson Fox, I drove over his crutches. Way to go, girl. My hormones think this hotshot firefighter is all that and then some.

My hormones have a terrible track record. They are cheering for Hudson, but my brain knows better. I’m a smart woman with plans and none of them involve romance.

Until I move into my new place and Hudson is my roommate. Complete with Butter, his cat.

Hudson isn’t just easy on the eyes, he’s everything I didn’t know I wanted, including a little grumpy with a protective streak bigger than Alaska. We both have our reasons for avoiding romance, but when he proposes a with benefits arrangement, I can’t even think over the sound of my hormones screaming for joy.

When my messy past catches up to me and I discover Hudson is my brother’s best friend, well, things get even messier. Hudson is keeping his own secrets. I tell myself it doesn’t matter. Until my heart wants more.

Hudson & Stella’s story is perfect for readers who love: protective firefighters, slow burn, roommates, brother’s best friend, messy secrets, chemistry on the rampage, small town shenanigans, emotional romance with a dash of angst, oodles of steam and swoon, and a cinnamon roll hero who will protect the woman he loves with everything he has.

*A full-length, standalone romance.

Ratings and reviews

4.9

22 reviews

Marti Hurford

January 13, 2025

You Won’t Be Disappointed! Love this author as you can always rely on a well-written story with fully developed characters. Hudson and Stella, two people who feel love is not for them are give the space and creativity to work through their past and come out on the other side looking at each other and life differently. Highly recommend this and book one especially if you have a soft spot for firefighters…or well-written stories. PEACE. I am voluntarily posting an honest review after reading an

Biddy G

January 21, 2025

They say the path of true love doesn't always run smooth...it certainly didn't for this couple. Each are scared and scarred of their upbringing. Emotional baggage has been dealt with differently, but they both carry enough to drag them down as the going gets little rough. There are good moments, a few iffy ones, and a few great ones. Their personalities and character drives them onwards, or reverses them back out. Hudson's friend, Parker, adds a further complication for this couple to deal with. Stella is the more contained of the two of them, but Hudson realises his mistake immediately and she has a forgiving nature. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Dee Mac

January 15, 2025

I thoroughly enjoyed this small town, firefighter/hot mess romance. Hudson and Stella had sparks, banter, humour and a wonderful connection. These two had a lot to learn as far as relationships go, but together they clicked perfectly. Sweet, steamy, sweeping emotion, a cute cat, a great friend group and a captivating story. I’m looking forward to my next visit to Alaska with the Wild Fire series.

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