Title: Burned
Series: Smoke and Fire #1
Author: Suzanne Winslow
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: July 14, 2020



Blurb

Not once did he doubt she was meant for him...

A fresh start is all Jenifer Nichols, a single-mother with a six-year-old son, has in mind when she moves into her new home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Overwhelmed by a failed marriage and disputes over her husband's death, she stopped believing in happy endings.

Fate, however, has bigger plans in store when firefighter Matt Barnes saves her son's life.

Matt is patient, persistent, and no stranger to disillusion. His heart belongs to Jenifer from the start, but he understands early on that winning her heart will take more time.

As their relationship strengthens, questions arise about Matt's past. Jenifer learns a second chance at love takes courage and commitment. Redefining family is complicated. And her faith in happily-ever-after is threatened again, only this time, she could lose everything.






My Review 
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is either a new voice in romance or a new pen name, and I’m so glad I took a chance on this book and found her! The story captured my attention from the very beginning, and I proceeded to fall in love with these characters and their poignant, heartfelt story. Jenifer and Matt owned me! 

Jenifer Nichols is a single mom and elementary school teacher. When her young son goes to retrieve his baseball while playing catch with Jenifer, he upsets a bees nest and gets stung. His fleeing from the bees takes him into the street where firefighter neighbor, Matt Barnes, saves him from being hit by a car. 

Jenifer and Matt's story has the perfect amount of uncontrived angst and a delicious roller coaster of emotions. Both characters are perfectly flawed and eternally endearing, and it was such a treat to watch them learn and heal as they headed towards their forever. 

The writing is seasoned and flawless, and I was fully immersed, devouring every word, and I read through the book in no time at all. With fairly tame language and fade-to-black intimate scenes, lovers of sweet, wholesome romance will enjoy Matt and Jenifer's story. 

At its heart, this is a story of healing, trust, and new beginnings, while reminding us that family isn’t always comprised of only the people who share your DNA and live in the same house. 

It's touching, heartwarming, inspiring, and phenomenally amazing, and I can’t wait to see what's next from this talented lady. I really can’t recommend this book enough, and if you’re like me and love to find new talent, you won’t want to pass this one up! 

Get your copy via the links below and give this new author a read! Until next time, dear reader 

Much love between the covers, 

BookAddict 

*See my other reviews here. 
AMAZON TOP 500 REVIEWER


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Author Bio

Suzanne Winslow writes the kind of stories she loves to read—contemporary romance with relatable characters, unsung heroes and heroines, and true-to-life stories. Nurses, teachers, firefighters, and Marines top her list of champions. Give her a book about strong, brave characters with hidden vulnerabilities and a secret passion, and she’ll binge read to the end!

Suzanne and her husband, along with their rescue dog, Murphy, call Upstate New York home. When she’s not reading or writing, she’s often planning a road trip, or if it’s summertime, hanging out at the lake. Connecting with readers through Instagram, Facebook, and newsletters is a favorite pastime.


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