Honor

Sky Ridge Hotshots, Book 3

De: Danielle Baker

Narrado por: Vanessa Edwin, Aiden Snow

Xander:

Being a career hotshot, a wildland firefighter, is all I've ever known. It's my greatest passion. This job is dangerous, and after watching my parents' marriage fail because of it, I knew long ago I'd never be a relationship kinda guy.

All of that changes when my best friend moves his recently widowed—and pregnant—younger sister and her two kids in next door. I've been crazy about Teddy for years. So when I happen to assist in an unexpected emergency home birth for her new baby, I find myself spending more and more time near her and her kids. Teddy's heart is locked up like Fort Knox after losing her husband, and breaking down her defenses is damn near impossible...but I want to show her that I'm here to stay. For all of them.

As superintendent, my duty to my crew has always been my priority. But with Teddy's heart on the line, can I give up the only life I've ever known? Or am I doomed to be honor bound and lose the only woman I've ever loved?

©2025 Danielle Baker (P)2025 Prost LLC

Just awesome

This was a well written and wonderful story of wildland firefighters. I am married a Wildland Firefighter so alot of this book hit home. Well done.

Close proximity, widowed, single Mom.

This one was my favorite! Loved the tropes this book had. Loved how Xander was always coming to the rescue in the beginning. Loved the close proximity. Laughed several times with the shenanigans the kiddos would get in. Loved seeing more from the previous characters in the other books. Loved how supportive Teddy’s in-laws were. Loved how much Xander loved all of Teddy. There was a little bump in the road which I know makes the story but I hated it. Glad it was short lived.

Teddy & Xander Forever!

LISTEN TO THIS AUDIO!!! PHEW! I just knew that I would be feral once I got to hear Xander say “Mama” & I was not wrong! I looooved this audio & it took Xander & Teddy to a whole new level of favorites! Aiden Snow & Vanessa Edwin are two of my favorite narrators & they absolutely owned this story! All the emotions, heartbreak, chemistry, love, & everything in between, it was so well done & they were truly incredible at bringing these characters to life!

Story Review: XANDER MF'IN MACOMB?! Like this man came out of left field at me and GOOD LAWD!! I AM SAT FOR HIM!

Mkay, this one started out with me crying, and if you know me (my reviews), if I cry, it's almost an immediate 5 star lol. I love the emotional ones and this one is extremely emotional! I felt for Xander and his grief, but MAN! Teddy's grief and experiences hit me square in the heart and tugged at every heartstring I have! I feel both of their grief and how they deal is so well done!

Teddy is so relatable as a mom who is struggling with her confidence and finding herself outside of being a mom, & she is one of my favorite FMCs of the year. Her self esteem and confidence, along with her coping, over the course of the story is fantastic! Also, I love her relationship with Violet & Scottie!

Now Xander....SIR! I don't know what kind of narcotics Danielle put in his character but DAMN! The BDE & Daddy energy is STRONG! The man made me melllllllllt! I wanted to throat punch him about twice (hahaha!), but then he would call Teddy "Mama" and all is forgiven...PHEW!

In all seriousness, this one was fantastic and I will 100% be rereading & listening, along with the first two in this collection, again!

That was hot!!

Absolutely loved this duet! The story was amazing, the characters pulled you in with their real life issues. I loved Xander and his struggle with his job as a hot shot and his growing love for Teddy. I also loved how you felt the pull of the attraction between the two but how each have their own inner struggles. Everyone deals with grief differently and losing a spouse and high school sweetheart would be devastating but finding love again and getting over the guilt of finding happiness again is an unfortunate reality and often hard hurdle to jump. Great book. Great spice. Would highly recommend whole series!! Loved it!!

Loved the narration!!!

A fantastic conclusion to the series. I absolutely loved both of the narrators. I really felt the emotional journey these two went on, and while I wish a few things had been handled a bit differently, overall this was really good!!!

“Don’t let yourself get so comfortable in this life that you miss out on something great.”

I swear this series has my whole heart. Just like in the previous books in the series, this one broaches the topic of grief and both the author and the narrators did an excellent job with it. One thing that sets this story apart from other books I've read with this topic was Dalton's pov on this. To hear an eight-year-old say how he's afraid of losing someone else was absolutely heartbreaking. And I must say Aiden Snow did a phenomenal job with this scene.

Xander and Teddy's relationship is complicated, to say the least. They both struggle with different, yet very valid, reasons that make them fight their feelings towards each other. But when they come together it's so passionate and beautiful and explosive.

I loved the way that they took care of each other. Loved the way that Xander was always there for Teddy when she needed it, even when she was adamant about not needing his help. Also, the way that Xander showed Teddy how perfect and beautiful she is was equally parts sweet and hot.

Another thing that I loved about this story was how, even though they were both dealing with grief, their healing process was completely different for both of them.

Quote: “I need you like I need air, and I’ll do whatever it takes to make sure we have everything in this life that I can. I want every fùçƙing day with you. You are my forever, sweetheart. And I’m not waiting for that to start.”

Ohhhh my heart!!!

Ok so I thought the second one was my fav but this one has my whole heart!!! They just get better and better! Lol

Prepare Yourself

Have some backup undies on hand because the way this man calls her Mama will be your undoing!!! Best audio of the year so far!!

Great series!

Enjoyed all of these books from the series. If I had to pick a favorite, I’m not sure if I could! The spice in these books is hot and just right! Mmmm I need a Hot Shot

Best one of the series!

I devoured this series but this book got me in the feels way more than the rest. The pull these two had was unmatched. Very sweet story.