Second Edition Romance and mystery readers alike will love this award-winning and page-turning romance novel set in the ruggedly beautiful Pacific Northwest where an island slowly gives up its secrets. "... a romantic suspense novel that blends small-town intrigue, a slow-burning love story, and a touch of humor into a highly readable escape ... " Seattle Book Review "... With a constant undercurrent of danger, readers are sure to be turning pages in quick succession and burning through this read ... " Indies Today He needs a room. She needs his bad-guy hunting skills. When Marianne and Jack meet on the ferry to Orcas Island, it couldn’t be more awkward—for Marianne, that is. Jack has no problem with a woman landing on top of him. It’s a case of opposites attract. But they each have their reasons not to get involved. But on this small island, avoiding each other isn’t to be. An old tale of stolen jewels has resurfaced, revealing a dangerous secret kept by both of their grandfathers. It will take Marianne and Jack together to uncover the truth before one of them gets hurt. But solving the mystery means working out an arrangement. Jack needs a place to stay. Marianne has rooms to spare. In close quarters, it’s soon apparent that solving the mystery might be easier than trying not to fall for each other as they realize that they both long for the same thing. Who says nothing ever happens in a small island town? Recipient of the Literary Titan's Book Award. Scroll down to the A+ content and read about the Pacific Northwest elements in the story and more about the author and this friends' series where each member of a writing group finds themselves in a dangerous mystery and a growing romance. "Carmine Valentine has a fantastic sense of precision plotting and suspense, and that results in a brilliantly woven web of threats, kidnappings, and long-held secrets. With a constant undercurrent of danger, readers are sure to be turning pages in quick succession and burning through this read ... A dramatic love story with a heart of gold, All Fired Up is a suspenseful, slow-burn romance where the bonds of family, loyalty, and love are tested by betrayal and the shadow of violence." Indies Today "I'd recommend this book to readers who love cozy mysteries, small town settings, and slow-burn romances with heartfelt moments. If you want something that mixes danger with tenderness and a little island charm, this will be right up your alley." Literary Titan "... Valentine's prose is descriptive but not overindulgent; her settings pulse with atmosphere. You can practically feel the salty air of the ferry ride, the creak of the old Perrigo Mansion, and the cold mist rolling off the harbor. The Pacific Northwest becomes more than a backdrop; it's a living part of the story, moody and mysterious, mirroring Marianne's own emotional journey ..." Seattle Book Review "... Readers who enjoy romantic suspense with heart will find All Fired Up deeply satisfying. Fans of authors like Nora Roberts, Barbara Freethy, or Christina Dodd's Pacific Northwest series will feel right at home. It's also a great pick for cozy mystery lovers who want a touch of danger without the grit of darker thrillers. The book's second edition shows Valentine's polish as a storyteller: it's confident, witty, and layered with emotional truth beneath the romantic tension ..." Seattle Book Review