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A review by ruth5garcia5
Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts
5.0
Rowan Tripp is the daughter of “Iron Man, Tripp” Missoula fire jumper. Raised in the world of fire jumping, she’s learned to be independent and trust her instincts. Her father raised her on his own after she was abandoned by her mother as a baby. With her issues deep within, she’s focused on work and keeps her relationships brief.
The book begins with her jump partner, Jim dying by an error on a jump. A year later, she’s having nightmares and feeling plagued by what happened.
Gulliver Curry is a rookie with great instincts, a prolific mind, and the ability to read people and circumstances. Nicknamed, “Fast Feet,” he’s fast on his feet and a team player. From the beginning, he’s attracted to Rowan and has no qualms about her being the boss.
Working together to fight fires, Rowan and Gull discover each other. Rowan is dealing with coming to terms with her father’s new relationship, and she won. Gull is working to experience work and life with a woman he can enjoy.
The romance of the book is gradual and real, there are raw and real moments, some drama thrown in to make it interesting. Throw in the death of Dolly, Jim’s ex, her priest, and the mystery of someone tampering with equipment, you got yourself a hell of a story.
The story keeps you guessing who the murder is, though I knew pretty early on. I guessed it but the circumstances, relationships, and fire fighting engages the reader. Nora did an exceptional job researching and providing vivid images that make up for the mystery. I love this book and I love revisiting it.
The book begins with her jump partner, Jim dying by an error on a jump. A year later, she’s having nightmares and feeling plagued by what happened.
Gulliver Curry is a rookie with great instincts, a prolific mind, and the ability to read people and circumstances. Nicknamed, “Fast Feet,” he’s fast on his feet and a team player. From the beginning, he’s attracted to Rowan and has no qualms about her being the boss.
Working together to fight fires, Rowan and Gull discover each other. Rowan is dealing with coming to terms with her father’s new relationship, and she won. Gull is working to experience work and life with a woman he can enjoy.
The romance of the book is gradual and real, there are raw and real moments, some drama thrown in to make it interesting. Throw in the death of Dolly, Jim’s ex, her priest, and the mystery of someone tampering with equipment, you got yourself a hell of a story.
The story keeps you guessing who the murder is, though I knew pretty early on. I guessed it but the circumstances, relationships, and fire fighting engages the reader. Nora did an exceptional job researching and providing vivid images that make up for the mystery. I love this book and I love revisiting it.