Books From Air - Jewel. E. Ann

"From Air" by Jewel E. Ann is the first book in the Wildfire series, a gripping age-gap, enemies-to-friends-to-lovers romance set in rural Montana. The story follows Jamie Andrews, a travel psychiatric nurse who moves from Miami to Missoula for a new contract and ends up living with a group of firefighters. Among them is Calvin "Fitz" Fitzpatrick, a grumpy and enigmatic smokejumper about ten years older than Jamie.

Jamie, intrigued by Fitz's guarded nature, makes it her mission to get him to open up, leading to playful banter and a slow-building attraction. Fitz, who has spent much of his life fighting literal and emotional fires after a devastating loss over twenty years earlier, struggles with relationships and keeping his past hidden. As Jamie and Fitz grow closer, they must keep their connection secret due to house rules, and Jamie becomes determined to uncover Fitz’s secret.

The novel explores themes of healing from past trauma, the complexity of emotional walls, and the challenges of opening oneself to love. Told from dual first-person perspectives, it offers an intimate look at both characters’ struggles and growth. The romance is passionate yet balanced with emotional depth, and the story includes a strong found-family element with the firefighters.

Critics praise "From Air" for its compelling characters, witty dialogue, and heartfelt storytelling, highlighting the tension between Jamie’s sunny disposition and Fitz’s gruff exterior. The narrative combines romance, drama, and personal discovery against the backdrop of Montana’s wilderness and the high-stakes world of smokejumpers.

In summary, "From Air" is a sexy, dramatic romance about two broken souls finding love and hope amid the fires of their pasts and present.

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