From Nowhere

Wildfire

By: Jewel E. Ann

Narrated by: Benjamin Sands, Amy McFadden

From Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Jewel E. Ann comes the exciting second novel in the Wildfire series, an emotional romance that burns up the page as it tugs at the heart.

When Maren Bernabe stops by the office to update some paperwork, she’s not looking for love. Then sparks fly during an awkward meet-cute with a stranger in the bathroom, and suddenly anything seems possible.

A seasoned air tanker pilot, Maren battles fires across the rugged Montana wilderness. With firefighters for roommates, she’s no stranger to tough guys—or tough situations. Ozzy Laster is the helpful stranger she meets, one of Cielo Aviation’s newest aircraft mechanics who’s faced his fair share of hardship too. Two years ago, his wife and father died in a car crash. Now Ozzy and daughter Lola shun cars in favor of bikes.

Maren and Ozzy fall hard, but guilt forces them to hide their relationship from Ozzy’s disapproving in-laws. And Lola. They all want to protect her from more heartbreak. But when tragedy strikes again, Lola’s reaction will surprise them all. And Ozzy could get a second chance at love after all…

©2025 Jewel E. Ann. (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

JEA is always the greatest reads

I loved the banter and the sweetness of this story with the right amount of angst

really good trauma rep

Really enjoyed this second book of the Wildfire series! Izzy's daughter, Lola, was by far the star. I fell in love with her on the first page! By I loved Ozzy and Maren too.

If you love a good meet cute this is the book for you! This is one of the most unique ones I've read in a long time.

Like many Jewel E. Ann books this one has quite a few triggers warn so please check those. Lola and Ozzy have been through a lot before the boom even starts and then of course more things come up.

I love books where trauma is portrayed very realistically. I also love books where the adults all go all in for the child. Lola has a whole army surrounding her and I love it.

I highly recommend this for fans of single dad romance. Ozzy is a great dad just trying to figure out life and take care of his daughter. You'll love him.

I love that this was a KU read/listen. the narration was fantastic. The humorous moments, the occasional frustrations, the emotional moments all came through very realistically.

Different story

I love Jewel E. Ann's books, and this is really different. The Montana settings is familiar, but the story has a different twist. She loves the single dad theme, and airplane mechanic, Ozzy, is a great character who is a widowerer who lost his wife in a car wreck. Consequently, his 10 year old daughter, Lola, refuses to ride in a car, and insists her dad do the same. Maren is a fire-fighting pilot who turns their little duo upside down. I've never read a book where the characters' only mode of transportation is bicycles. Endearing characters, some familiar from previous JEA books, and interesting storyline. I recommend.

PERFECTION!

Absolute PERFECTION!! Maren and Ozzy’s love story is so beautifully written. I was hooked from start to finish. The way these two fell in love is so beautiful that my heart had wings. Maren is exactly what was missing from Ozzy and Lola’s life. A definite MUST READ! Benjamin Sands and Amy McFadden deserve a standing ovation for their narration. They truly brought more meaning to the story.

4.5 heartbreakingly beautiful stars!

Gah! Ozzy is just so sweet and awkward and caring—unsure how best to navigate being a widower, a single parent living with his in-laws, and a man who is excited to explore a relationship with Maren. And Maren is so strong but she also is nervous and giddy with Ozzy. It’s just another perfect installment of the series. It has all the heart, heat, witty banter, and just two imperfect people trying to figure out a way to make their spark burn and last forever.

The narration is perfection -- the narrators truly bring the characters to life!

Loving Wildfire

Jewel E. Ann did it again, and Wildfire is quickly becoming a favorite series of mine. I knew going into this I was going to love Marren, from the first book, From Air, her sassy personality and all the banter but I didn’t realize what a match of a man she was going to find, oh Ozzy! Ozzy surprised me in the best way. Someone who has gone thru the unthinkable, being a responsible single dad with the weight of the world on his shoulders he is also fun and flirty and I was grinning so many times throughout this journey. And Lola, sweet Lola Ozzy’s adorable little girl stole the show. This incredible 9 year old (who happens to be the same age as my son) had me laughing out loud at some of the similar conversations we have in our house. On a serious note, this little girl has been through it, but she has so much love surrounding her you know in the end she is going to thrive. The narration was so wonderful, I loved the combo of both Benjamin Sands and Amy McFadden, feeling their smiles behind the sweet flirting, the truthful moment and the banter with sassy little Lola. This was truly a gem to listen to on audio and follow along on KU.

4.5 stars

Ozzy 🥹🥹🥹🥹

I thought Fitz and Jamie was an amazing story- but Maren and Ozzy have had me laughing, crying (happy and sad tears). Such an amazing story

Love

I absolutely loved this book! It made me laugh, cry, and swoon. 10/10! Jewel E Ann is one of my favorite authors and she did not disappoint with this one. I can’t wait to hear Will’s story next!

So much great emotion

This book was well written with deep emotion that tore me apart and put me back together. The narrators were amazing at bringing the book to life.

I just love this author!

The narration gets a 10/10 from me.
But THE BOOK was AMAZING.

I love this author and I will read anything by her.

This book was so special and I love ALL the characters, but Lola was my favorite. Watching the little girl conquer her fears was the most beautiful part of this book.

I love it!