Courageous Beginnings: Playing with Fire (A Prequel)

Flirt's Battalion, Book 1

By: Ginny Sterling

Narrated by: Lorana Hoopes

Length: 5 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

Firefighter Kyle Rimes couldn’t believe how his entire world turned upside down in the blink of an eye – nor how he was standing on an auction block, being foisted off to the highest bidder despite his protests. Had everyone in town lost their mind – including him?

Reyna Mattingly needed some muscle – and the desperate man looking like he was ready to bolt at any moment, certainly had plenty of it. Returning home had given her a second chance to make a first impression…and she was certainly making one!

Just not the one she wanted…or was it?

*Introducing an adventurous, daring team of fearless, gritty men who battle uncontrollable blazes. Equipped with an indomitable code of valor, and a ferocity matched only by the inferno of emotions within them as they find their soulmates.Meet the crew of smokejumpers, firefighters, and rugged hotshots of Ember Creek, Texas…where the lifeblood of hope, the comfort of warm laughter, reckless loves, and breathtaking happily-ever-afters ignite with only a spark!

©2022 Ginny Sterling (P)2023 Ginny Sterling

Sold!

A charity auction is not the way to meet your future, or is it? Kyle is first up on the block. Who knows what would happen? Would the crazy old lady win his time? Or would it be the gorgeous young lady in the back?

This is the launch of a new series surrounding the local firefighters of Ember Creek. The narration is good. The story is wonderfully written.

Funny & Sweet

In this prequel to a new series we meet Kyle & Reyna. This is the first book in a new series by Ginny Sterling, there are characters and mention of the Flyboys and Healing Hearts series. We also meet Mrs. Kendall who is an eccentric older woman who is obsessed with the Flirts Battalion. If you are unfamiliar with her books, definitely check them out. This book is a sweet love story from start to finish and the relationship between Kyle & Reyna builds throughout. Kyle is the awkward boy next door who is not sure how to tell the girl he likes that it is her that he wants to be with. Reyna just wants someone in her corner. They also introduce a kitten who becomes their own character as well as the rest of the crew that Kyle works with. Each firefighter will have their own book and can't wait to see how the rest of the series will play out. I loved listening to Lorana Hoopes perform the book. I can't wait for the next one to be released.

Love this story!

I yam so in love Kyle & Reyna's feisty, cool, sweet, caring, loving, swoony story !!!

Slab of meat anyone?

This is such a great book and it’s fun to revisit it and hear it read. Flirt’s Battalion is a small town fire department with great men who have each other’s back and razz each other to stay sane. Reyna and Kyle are a perfect couple with an unusual meet cute. I “yam” certain you will love this. Clean. Great start to a new series set in a world in Texas that Ginny has created.

Clean Standalone Rom-Com Interconnected Series HEA

Laugh out loud prequel to the Flirts Battalion Series. They meet at a charity bachelor auction when she "buys" him for a day. Hope to be able to get the rest of the series....

I received a free copy from the author. Review voluntarily given.

Courageous

Reyna bought Kyle's handyman services at a charity auction. There are definitely sparks flying between these two. It was quite comical how he was trying to play it cool but still show he was interested. She was a little confused but still intrigued. Really liked seeing these two going back and forth and often times thinking or saying "what?" Sweet romance with a great ending. I listened to this book on audible and the narrator did an amazing job.

Flirt’s Battalion Begins

Firefighter Kyle Rimes is won at an auction by Reyna Mattingly who needed some serious muscle to make her dream come true. After a rocky start, this couple develop a wonderful relationship. They have many adventures together. Excellent beginning to this series.

Clean but cheesy romcon

This was a fun, lighthearted listen. It had some cute/funny characters and moments, but overall there were just too many cringe worthy lines that bugged me. I also didn’t feel like the flow and pacing to their love story worked well. Sometimes it just felt rushed and jumbled. Not a complete waste of time, but not one I’d choose again or recommend.