Reviewed by Cindy
TITLE: Fire and Sand
SERIES: Carlisle Troopers Book 1
AUTHOR: Andrew Grey
PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press
LENGTH: 226 Pages
RELEASE DATE: July 5, 2022
BLURB:
Can a single dad with a criminal past find love with the cop who pulled him over?
When single dad Quinton Jackson gets stopped for speeding, he thinks he’s lost both his freedom and his infant son, who’s in the car he’s been chasing down the highway. Amazingly, State Trooper Wyatt Nelson not only believes him, he radios for help and reunites Quinton with baby Callum.
Wyatt should ticket Quinton, but something makes him look past Quinton’s record. Watching him with his child proves he made the right decision. Quinton is a loving, devoted father—and he’s handsome. Wyatt can’t help but take a personal interest.
For Quinton, getting temporary custody is a dream come true… or it would be, if working full-time and caring for an infant left time to sleep. As if that weren’t enough, Callum’s mother will do anything to get him back, including ruining Quinton’s life. Fortunately, Quinton has Wyatt for help, support, and as much romance as a single parent can schedule.
But when Wyatt’s duties as a cop conflict with Quinton’s quest for permanent custody, their situation becomes precarious. Can they trust each other, and the courts, to deliver justice and a happy ever after?
Fire and Sand is the first book in RWA Centennial Award-winning author Andrew Grey’s Carlisle Troopers series. Fans of found families, second chances, and guys with hearts of gold will love this contemporary romance.
REVIEW:
Quinton is doing his best to be a good dad to his baby son but life sure isn’t making it easy. Good thing Wyatt comes into his life and helps him find his way.
I gotta be honest. I took this book for review without reading the blurb and when I did, I was confused because it sounded so familiar. I had to go back over my reviews and found another Andrew Grey book with almost exactly the same premise. I’ve seen this before from this author but that being said, he has had some really amazing stories that took my breath away.
This story isn’t bad, per say, just overly familiar for me. As always, the characters are very easy to rekate to. Single dads are a favorite trope of mine so this worked for me. Wyatt is an honest, hard-working man who didn’t realize how much was missing from his life until he found Quinton.
Quinton is a man who’s made mistakes in the past but is determined to to better by his son. His “friends” aren’t the greatest and Wyatt ends up being a very positive influence in his life. Things are always easier when you feel like someone has faith in you.
This story is easy and sweet and relatively low angst. If you’re looking for a lovely way to kill a cold, winter afternoon, this story will warm you up. It’s not going to blow you away, but it’s also not going to stress you out.
As always, I will be looking for the next Andew Grey book that will keep me on the edge of my seat!
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