Catching Fire

A Small Town Firefighter Romance (Hometown Heat, Book 2)

By: Lili Valente

Narrated by: Teddy Hamilton, Lili Valente

Love is overrated, and I have the third-degree relationship burns to prove it, courtesy of my ex. I’m done with romance.

Then I meet the world’s funniest, sexiest lady firefighter and all my “staying single” plans go up in smoke.

The problem? Faith’s even more gun shy when it comes to love than I am.

But I have a plan. First, I’ll prove to Faith that she can trust me with her heart. Next, I’ll keep showing up until she believes it.

In just a few weeks, we’re both falling hard, and I’m positive I’ve found the woman I've been waiting for.

Then, my past comes back to haunt me in a way I never imagined possible, putting my future at risk. But I'm not about to give up on forever with Faith, not without one hell of a fight.

©2021 Lili Valente (P)2021 Lili Valente

CATCHING FIRE 🔥

Lili Valente writes the absolute best stories!! They have all the feels and so much more 💓

This story was fire!

Mick and Faith are the best! Teddy and Lili are my favorite couple of narrators...Teddy's sultry voice and Lili's sweet voice are what I look forward to most, besides the story...lol
I loved Mick from the get...he was charming and kind, loving and caring, and SEXY!!!!
Faith is such an awesome gal...she loves to help others, and often forgets her own happiness to make sure others get theirs. She was about as closed off as you can get till Mick wormed his way into her soul. They are so cute I never wanted their story to end!

Another great small town romance

Loved Mick and Faith. What a great listen!

Mick was such a swoony and determined male lead. He was so taken by Faith, instantly, and he knew that she was also attracted to him. I'm so glad that she was able to get out of her own head and give him a chance.

I love the narration by Teddy Hamilton and Lili Valente, too. They both really embodied the characters, and they had such spirit and emotion. Lili as Faith was strong and determined, and you could hear the transition in her voice as Faith learned to open herself up to Mick and allowed herself to become more vulnerable.

I really enjoy small-town romances so much, and this is just a stellar example of that feeling you get as a reader when you get to characters better, and you get to revisit prior main characters, too.

Small-town slow burn

Mick and Faith are a slow burn that is worth the wait! I knew from All Fired Up that there was a connection there and I would love their story.

Faith is a strong, independence female in a male-dominated industry. She doesn't want or need a relationship BUT she can't stop thinking about that kiss with Mick.

Mick was burned by a bad relationship but that kiss isn't far from his mind either. Mick and Faith are drawn to each other and can't stay away. He is so sweet and wants to take care of her (even though she doesn't need it). He's her rock when they need it the most. There is balance in their relationship and they help hold each other up and make each other stronger.

Teddy's voice was perfect for Mick and Lili's smooth tone fit Faith to a t. Both narrators gave wonderful performances!

All the Feels

So hot! This is a sweet series, but this one seemed extra steamy to me. And it gave me so many feels. I loved dirty talking Mick, but I adored the strong, heroic Faith. There was plenty of drama, too. Just enough to be a page turner, but without giving you anxiety.

Teddy is always a great narrator, but something about this performance was even more incredible. Lili was amazing as always, but it’s her writing that makes this book so entertaining to read / listen to.

Lili and Teddy were perfect as Faith and Mick

Another fantastic addition to the Bliss River world. Catching Fire is the second book in Lili Valente’s Hometown Heat series and it was everything I expected Mick Whitehouse to be. I loved him so much. He was such an amazing character who was always willing to help. He was patient and honest and those were qualities that Faith needed in order to expose her own vulnerability. Faith Miller, the only female firefighter in Bliss River who grew up around her guy cousins, was tough. She grew up skeptical of love as she has seen the idea of it destroy her mother over and over. Faith didn’t want to let love destroy her as well and for the most part, she had been able to avoid it - until Mick Whitehouse. Mick and Faith didn’t stand a chance. The chemistry between the two was magnetic. I truly enjoyed seeing their friendship grow and eventually bloom into so much more than they expected. Mick and Faith had something special and the honesty and communication between the two (even when difficult) was really important. The two of them were so skeptical about love and relationships due to bad experiences, but in the end they couldn’t stand in their own way, especially with the meddling of their friends and families. This is one of those books that I both read and listened. While I enjoyed doing both, let me tell you that listening to Lili Valente and Teddy Hamilton as Faith and Mick is a whole different experience. I have listened to Lili and Teddy narrate countless of times and I am so floored by their talent to be able to always bring a unique voice and personality to their characters. You truly forget you are listening to either of them and truly become consumed by them as the characters they are playing. For me, that’s the best part about listening to them narrate. I cannot wait for Lili to bring us back to Bliss River, because I know the next one is going to be HOT. This is a small town that does not lack in steaminess, chemistry, and passion.

Loved Faith and Mick

Book 2 in the Hometown Heat series. This was previously released as To Tame a Wild Fireman but has been rewritten and revised. I never had the luxury of reading the previous story so when I was coming at this story with fresh eyes and let me just say, I loved it. You are taken back to Bliss River where you meet Faith and Mick. They have known each other for a long time and have been friends but neither can stop thinking about one kiss that they shared. The chemistry and attraction between them was so intense but they were friends and didn’t want a relationship thanks to past issues with others. However, feelings like they shared could and would not be denied. Lili has created a wonderful world that will pull you in and have you rooting for the couples to have the perfect HEA. Teddy and Lili did an excellent job breathing life into Mick and Faith. Love every title that they narrate. They never disappoint and didn't with this story. Great listen. Highly recommend.

Another amazing story by Lili!

Oh Faith and Mick, I knew I was going to love you two. This was the perfect slow burn tease that did not disappoint with a storyline that I could not stop listening to.

Faith is a force to be reckoned with. The only female firefighter in her small town, she has worked hard to be where she’s at. Faith has been so used to depending on herself that when Mick comes back into town, she’s thrown off her routine. Mick is the brother of Maddy and Naomi who’s back home after graduating college. Mick is smitten by Faith and asks her out. When she needs to leave for an emergency, he volunteers to go with her and all the chemistry they have, sparks to life.

Mick is amazing. His attitude and personality are just so perfect. He’s there for his sisters and does what he can to help his friends. Mick immediately stepped up to help Faith when she needed it and was completely honest with her. Faith grew so much as a person with a little help from Mick. She needed that push and he was there to do it.

I love Lili narrating her own stories, it adds a special touch to the story. Teddy Hamilton was great, per the norm. He was the perfect choice to narrate Mick.

I'm so in love with Mick!

Feels good to be back in Bliss River! Mick and Faith shared a kiss at a party. Mick loved it, but it scared the crap out of Faith. Having seen the heartbreak side of love, Faith wanted no parts of it. Sure, she noticed how hot Mick was when she'd see him around time, but she was busy working as the town's lone firewoman. Mick has always liked Faith, but he's had a bit of love gone bad in his past, and he's in no rush to start falling in love. Mick coaxes Faith to go on a date with him, and although they had a great time, Faith was still a little skiddish. Mick won't be deterred, and slowly, Faith comes around...a bit.

Things seem to be going fine between Mick and Faith. Both are taking their time getting to know each other. When events from both their pasts come back to the present, possibly stalling...or ending their budding relationship. The supporting characters (main characters in previous books) play such a vital part in all these stories, you really get to know them, and I love that.

I really love this series. Who doesn't like small time love? Usually me, but Lili has won me over with several of her small town series. They seem like such wonderful places I'd love to visit with some girlfriends.

Lili is joined by Teddy Hamilton as narrators, and they are wonderful!

Funny, Sweet, and Steamy RomCom

Catching Fire is the second book in the Hometown Heat series and it’s time for Faith and Mick’s story. Mick has been unable to stop thinking about Faith since their kiss in All Fired Up. Faith is adamant that she does not want a relationship so they decide to be friends, but will they be able to resist the simmering attraction just below the surface?

Both Faith and Mick have a past that has colored their views of relationships and they are both a bit jaded. I loved how open and honest they were with each other about their issues and how supportive they were of one another. They truly built a strong friendship that lead to love.

I alternated between the audio book and the kindle version of this story and the audio was so good. Narrated by Lili Valente and Teddy Hamilton, they both did a fantastic job of bringing the characters and story to life. Both are favorites of mine and they are magic together.

I absolutely love the characters Lili Valente has developed in the small town of Bliss River and Catching Fire is no exception. It’s a fun romantic comedy with a lot of heart and laughs with a side of steam.