“Center crafts a heartfelt story of growth and the redemptive power of love perfect for fans of women’s fiction, especially works by Jodi Picoult and Elin Hilderbrand.” - Library Journal “An emotionally resonant and deeply satisfying love story…a moving testament to the power of forgiveness.” - BookPage “Oh, how I love Katherine Center’s writing…and her newest novel is a gem…a story that reminds us that the word emergency has, at its heart, a new beginning. Just read it, and thank me later.” -Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of A Spark of Light and Small Great Things “A spirited, independent heroine meets a smoking-hot fireman in Center’s smart romance…If you enjoyed The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang, read Things You Save in a Fire ” – The Washington Post Another winner from Center.” - Booklist (starred review) “An appealing heroine, a compelling love story, a tearjerking twist, and a thoroughly absorbing story. “Center gives readers a sharp and witty exploration of love and forgiveness that is at once insightful, entertaining, and thoroughly addictive.” - Kirkus (starred review) USA Today’s “Must Read Women’s Fiction of 2019” Good Housekeeping’s “25 Best New Books of Summer 2019”

She Reads’ “Most Anticipated Books of 2019” The Hollywood Reporter’s “2019 Books to Keep on Your Radar” The Washington Post’s “The 10 Books to Read in 2019 Based on What You Loved in 2018” Katherine Center’s Things You Save in a Fire is a heartfelt and healing tour-de-force about the strength of vulnerability, the nourishing magic of forgiveness, and the life-changing power of defining courage, at last, for yourself. And don’t forget the advice her old captain gave her: Never date firefighters. Cassie can feel her resolve slipping…and it means risking it all-the only job she’s ever loved, and the hero she’s worked like hell to become. Because love is girly, and it’s not her thing. Except for the infatuation-inspiring rookie, who doesn’t seem to mind having Cassie around. Hazing, a lack of funding, and poor facilities mean that the firemen aren’t exactly thrilled to have a “lady” on the crew-even one as competent and smart as Cassie. The tough, old-school Boston firehouse is as different from Cassie’s old job as it could possibly be.

But when her estranged and ailing mother asks her to give up her whole life and move to Boston, Cassie suddenly has an emergency of her own. As one of the only female firefighters in her Texas firehouse, she’s seen her fair share of them, and she’s a total pro at other people’s tragedies. From the New York Times bestselling author of How to Walk Away comes a stunning new novel about courage, hope, and learning to love against all odds.Ĭassie Hanwell was born for emergencies.

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