This book is all about healing and being strong enough to let go. Ozzy and Lola's(his daughter not main character) is heartbreaking. Both are still hurting from the death of his wife/mother and despite Lola doing therapy, no one is really moving on. It doesn't help that his mother in law put 100% blame on his for her daughter's death. He's dealing with a lot and making his daughter his #1 priority, as he should. There's no time for dating and he really hasn't even thought about it until a strangle encounter in a bathroom changes his mind. Ozzy is a gem. He's a good father, who will do anything for his daughter, including riding a bike in all kinds of weather cause his daughter still has trauma from the accident. When it comes to Maren, he will sneak her notes, flowers from his neighbor's yard and sneak moments when he can. He is the SWEETEST!! I absolutely adored him and his daughter!!
Maren has had some heartbreak as well but she has had enough time to heal and move on with her life. She is AMAZING!! I'd like to call her something else but Amazon won't let me lol. She is a tanker pilot that flies in some dangerous places. She really wasn't looking to fall in love with the sweetest mechanic and his daughter but it happened. She is so patient with Ozzy, even if she doubts their relationship and his love for her at times. She gives him time and doesn't push him into anything he isn't ready for. When it comes to his daughter, she will adopt a cat despite her roommate being allergic and spoil it rotten. She will also sneak into his room late at night and cuddle with him.
These two along with Lola are seriously the sweetest together. With dealing with their relationship and how to make it work, along with helping his daughter overcome her trauma and just having time together. They make it work.
Now I want to really bad mouth Ozzy's mother in law cause she is a lot and not afraid to speak her mind throughout this entire book! She has some strong opinions about how he should be living and with Lola. She does redeem herself but it takes a long time for her to see the truth. I get her anger and aggression towards Ozzy cause being a mother myself, I know it would kill me to lose my daughter. She has valid reasons for acting like she does.
This book will pull at the heartstrings especially at the end. I was in tears with the last 15% or so of this book. From Maren to Lola, it pulled me in and with all the tears rolling down my face, I was able to celebrate with them at the end!
This was a remarkably beautiful story of healing and moving on after a tragedy to have a beautiful life together. Despite the tears, it was all part of the journey that these characters had to have to find their happy ending.

Gifted [Thank you to @jeweleann for allowing me early access to this story!]
⭐️5 🌶️3 💀 0

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Tropes/Themes:
✨ Single Dad
✨ Angsty
✨ Cinnamon Roll MMC
✨ Tragic Past
✨ Workplace Romance
✨ Torchered Lead
✨ Love after loss

What it’s about:
He lost his wife in a tragic car accident and blames himself. Now alone with his daughter who refuses to get back in a car, he spends his days biking to and from school and work, trying to keep his head above water. Two years have passed since his wife died, and not for a minute in those two years has he ever been as interested in another person as he is in her.

My Review:
This is the third book I’ve read by this author, and so far I haven’t been disappointed yet. She does an amazing job of building the story, developing the characters, and keeping you hooked. I loved the complex relationship the MMC had with his in-laws, and navigating love after loss. Highly recommend!

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5⭐️
2🌶️

🔥 Secret romance
🔥 Single dad
🔥 Small town
🔥 Tortured lead
🔥 Tragic past
🔥 Workplace romance
🔥 Cinnamon roll hero
🔥 Blue collar hero
🔥 FMC firefighter

I’m loving this series so far. I listened to the first book on audio and fell in love with Jewel’s writing. I was looking forward to getting to Maren more and her story didn’t disappoint! The amount of times I laughed throughout this book was too many to count. I loved Maren and Ozzy together and seeing how well they worked together to be able to even be together. Ozzy is such a good dad and is just getting back into work after losing his wife to a tragic accident. Lola is Ozzy’s daughter and she is so funny! You can see how much he cares for Lola as she has a fear of cars so they ride their bikes everywhere. This storyline was so different from others and I absolutely loved it. I loved the direction it went and seeing how Maren helped Ozzy be strong and stick up for himself against his snarky MIL. Ozzy also helped Maren see that she can have a relationship even with the job she has. I’m looking forward to continuing the series!

This book was absolutely perfect. Ozzy was single dad perfection; a selfless man who put his daughter first in every way possible. Maren was the most bada$$, amazing FMC. Their meet cute was absolutely hilarious and I was instantly hooked on these two.

Jewel E Ann has a knack for angst and amazing characters that you can't help, but root for and this story did not disappoint. My heart broke for Ozzy and Lola and even though Tia made me more upset than anything I was heartbroken for her as well. I absolutely loved Maren and her fearlessness. She taught us a great lesson in authenticity, bravery and showing up for people even when things are less than ideal.

The connection between Ozzy and Maren was so strong and beautiful. The way she brought him happiness and he grounded her was so special. Maren and Lola's relationship and the way Maren guided her, loved her and helped her find strength so naturally mended my broken heart.

Of course in true JEA fashion there were definitely some twists along the way that had me on the edge of my seat and biting my nails, but in the end she brought us our HEA that we love so much.

If you love a golden retriever single dad with the most hilarious & out of pocket daughter, and a tough as nails FMC then this one is a must!!

♾️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️♾️

❤️‍🔥 single dad
❤️‍🔥 cinnamon roll mmc x firefighter fmc
❤️‍🔥 angsty
❤️‍🔥 blue collar hero
❤️‍🔥 tragic past
❤️‍🔥 workplace romance

Thank you so much Jewel E Ann and VPR for the opportunity to read and review early!

5/5 Stars
2.5/5 Spice

TROPES and THEMES: Single Dad, Widower, Grief, Damaged Hero, Found Family, Hilarious Meet Cute, Adorable Little Girl, Smexual Tension, Second Chance, Swoony Hero, Love After Loss.

FAVORITE QUOTES:

"Sometimes you just have to say f#ck it and kiss the girl. We'll figure the rest out later."

"I love you, even if it scares me to death. The only thing that scares me more is trying not to love you."

From Nowhere is the second book in the Wildfire series and as per usual, Jewel E. Ann tugged on my heartstrings, making me cry for a solid day. I felt every single emotion in this book. I live for angsty books and she never fails to serve up something that tears my heart wide open and then slowly puts it back together again. Ozzy and Maren's love story will stick with me forever and I know this will be a book that I read over and over, especially when I am looking for something angsty.

100% recommend! I am obsessed with Ozzy and Lola’s relationship. They both went through great trauma and their love for each other as a single dad and daughter is incredible! Then you have Maren who enters the relationship. Maren is a badass pilot who fights fires. She’s a tough bird. Her love and passion for Lola is the sweetest. I loved watching Ozzy and Maren’s relationship develop, but I loved Lola and Maren’s relationship even more!

Ozzy was in a tough place living with his (ex) in-laws and I give his character so many props for being the upstanding human he is. He knows what it’s like to sacrifice.

There was so much sadness and happiness in this book, but the story is just overall an incredible one! 🫶🏻

I have such mixed feelings because there was so much I loved about this one, but also things that just felt off to me ??

This was a sloooow burn - the tension was eattting at first but I fear it lasted too long making the back & forth a bit annoying (for me anyway)

Maren was super badass - not only through her job, I mean a pilot who helps put out fires?! Sexy as hell!! But also, her free spirited nature & her ability to never give up. I loved the way she tried to instill those aspects into Lola through their talks; eventually helping her overcome her fears.

Unfortunately Ozzy, Oswald, Oz-man .. you did not do it for me. I wanted to shake him and tell him to DO BETTER towards the end of the book; I really was rooting for him until like 85% in & then gave up hope :/

Also I truly did not enjoy Tia & the need for the mc’s to sneak around/ hide their relationship due fear of how she would react for almost the ENTIRE book - they are GROWN adults like cmon now

Thank you to the author and Valentine PR for my advanced copy 🫶🏻

I’ll start my review with a bet … that if you only read the first chapter of this book you WILL NOT be able to put it down!

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘑𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘭 𝘌 𝘈𝘯𝘯 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘦 … you’re garanteed to be smiling and giggling with funny situations, banter that comes so naturally, and characters that are so real they will tug at your heartstrings!

𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙉𝙤𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚, 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙨, 𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙛, 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨.

🚲𝘖𝘻𝘻𝘺 is a mechanic and a widower, who rides a bike, because after his wife’s car accident, his daughter Lola is worried to lose him too …
✈️ Maren is a tanker pilot who is kindhearted, fun, and mostly understanding and caring.
🍦Lola is the sweetest daughter with sassy and fun remarks, trying to overcome her trauma of riding in a car.

💕𝘖𝘻𝘻𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯’𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦: their hilarious meet-cute, their sneaking around, their text messages … as if they were two teenagers falling in love!
🌸𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘴𝘸𝘰𝘰𝘯𝘺 𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 too, like flowers with notes, and rescuing a stray cat 🥹

𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥, and behind the humour Ozzy used as a shield, he had a lot to deal with and decisions to make… but 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘳 and that made Maren love him even more … she was so understanding and her coming “from nowhere” changed his whole life and helped him and his daughter heal in the best of ways ❤️‍🩹

This novel delivers an intensely emotional experience, fostering deep connections with its characters. The protagonist, a strong and independent woman, immediately captivates, and the unexpected single-father dynamic adds a compelling layer to the narrative.

The author excels at evoking a wide range of feelings, from joy and laughter to sorrow and frustration. The story resonates with authenticity, portraying the complexities of grief and the gradual process of healing. It emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself time to navigate emotional journeys.

The romantic relationship is exceptionally well-crafted, characterized by witty banter and genuine affection. The male lead's charm is undeniable, and the portrayal of the female lead's vulnerability is both refreshing and powerful. The development of her bond with the single father's child is particularly moving, as it realistically depicts the challenges and rewards of forming a family under difficult circumstances.

The narrative doesn't shy away from depicting the harsh realities of life, including trauma and the struggles of moving forward. While the path to happiness is not easy, it is ultimately rewarding. The characters are memorable and leave a lasting impression, making this a highly recommended read.

Thank you Montlake for the ARC!

Jewel E Ann does it again! No surprise there, she continuously writes stories that squeeze my heart. From No Where was a great follow up to From Air. I was intrigued by Maren in the first book and was thrilled to see the second would be her love story. The connection between her and Ozzy was palpable, full of tension and swoony moments. The dynamic with Lola made everything feel higher stakes and we get bigger rewards when there’s a child involved. I loved every bit of it!

L9ved this! Massive fan of Jewel E Anne. A brilliant new book with a new series. Loved the characters. They feel so realistic and relatable. I really felt for them

Oh my gosh, I really loved this book! I was hooked from the start and completely wrapped up in Maren and Ozzy’s story. Maren was such a badass—strong, loving, and so incredibly understanding. And Ozzy? Ugh, my heart!! He was the best dad and just the sweetest, most thoughtful guy. Watching him fall in love again while carrying so much guilt had me feeling all the emotions.

And let’s talk about Lola, what a little rockstar! She was strong and brave, and I felt so proud of her the entire time. The story had the perfect mix of heartache, healing, and love, and I devoured every second of it!!

3.5⭐️

bueno… tengo muchos sentimientos encontrados. Primero es un libro de Jewel E. Ann y jamas voy a poder no amar sus historias y disfrutar de su forma de escribir. Segundo, a Maren ya la conocíamos de From Air y sabia que me iba a encantar, protagonista 100% badass! pero siento que el libro se enfoco mucho mas en Ozzy y Lola que en la historia de amor de ellos y eso me encanto, pero siento que quedo afuera un poco el que sea en el mismo mundo que Form Air y no vivimos mucho a Maren relacionandose con Will, Jaime, Fitz y todo el pueblo, que si tuvimos en el libro anterior, como el trope de found family! aca siento que fue mas conocer a Ozzy y Lola, aprender de sus traumas y sus enseñanzas de vida, y ojo! me encanto eso y siento que fue hermoso, ver como Lola va superándose dia a dia y como Ozzy lidia con la muerte de su esposa, como cria a su hija y como lidia con sus suegros y a la vez como va enamorándose de Maren y haciendo que todo en su vida logre funcionar! peroooo, siento yo, que perdió un poco la mística el que se enamoren tan rápido ellos y que por mas que sus conflictos eran de relación siento que fueron muy enfocados a como Ozzy podia lidiar con todo. No es que este mal pero no se me falto algo mas que ni se que es!
Igualmente el libro me encanto, me lo devore y lo super recomiendo. Y obviamente que espero el libro de Will asap!!!!!

pd. no llegue a leer el libro a tiempo cuando me lo mandaron pero gracias a la autora💗 a Valentine Pr y NetGallery por la copia avanzada de esta hermosa historia <3

Ozzy is this beautifully broken man. He lost his wife in an accident and taking care of his daughter. I loved this book.
Jewel E Ann gives another amazing story. Maren is strong and independent and falls for Ozzy who is trying to keep his life together.
Their connection is real. He doesn’t feel worthy but Maren shows up for him time and time again. She has loss too.
This book is about not judging people and loving them and being there for them.

I was so excited for more of Maren after meeting her briefly in From Air and it was an absolute joy to read her & Ozzy’s story.

This book contains the most touching, emotional & heartwarming story of finding love after loss.

Maren meets Ozzy two years after he lost his wife in an accident. Leaving him as a single father to Lola, he is doing his best to support his daughter through their tragic loss.

Ugh, this story was just perfect. The complexities of all of the relationships and emotions involved, Ozzy’s steadfast support of his daughter in the face of her significant trauma and the depth of Maren’s affection and patience endeared them to me so much.

Honestly, these characters are just so perfectly imperfect - I could not have rooted for them more. Their exceptional flirty banter, vulnerable honesty and hilarious attempts at a hook up, woven between emotionally-charged conversations, had me smiling, laughing and crying.

Lola brought so much warmth to the story. She was going through it, but she was so brave, witty, confident and thoughtful. She was her dad’s unwitting wingman and she stole the show for me!!

I have said it before, but I can never pinpoint exactly what I love about Jewel’s writing. Her stories are just so easy to love. She creates the most realistic and relatable characters I have ever read, and I come away from her stories changed and content and From No Where is no exception!

Another amazing instalment of this series. I’ll be genuinely gutted when it’s over.

This is a fabulous story, these characters were so well written, i was addicted to this story right from the start of this book. highly recommended.

If you’re into single dad romances, then FROM NOWHERE, is for you! We’ve previously met Maren Bernabe in the first book, From Air, as she is one of Fitz’s and Jaime’s roommates.

You know I love strong, badass FMCs and Maren is quite the baddie! She is an air tanker pilot (aerial firefighter) - I mean, how cool is that? At her job she meets Ozzy Laster, an aircraft mechanic and it’s like instant attraction - you could literally (ok, figuratively) see sparks fly!

Ozzy is the single dad trope personified! He is the dad to a cheeky 10 year old daughter named Lola. He’s just getting back into working after caring for his daughter for the past two years. The last thing on his mind was meeting someone as he’s still grieving from the death of his wife.

But Maren knows loss all too well; she lost her brother, Brandon, 3 years prior. Maren and Ozzy could not be more opposite (grumpy x sunshine lovers, rejoice) but still be so similar at the same time. They’re both trying to learn how to navigate life while grieving the loss of their loved one.

Ozzy is a fantastic dad and I really felt for him; trying to balance work, his daughter, his in-laws and now, love. Maren was patient and took everything in stride. She not only fell for Ozzy, but she fell for Lola, too.

The book is a slow burn but it doesn’t feel like that at all. Their love is a complete whirlwind - they have an insta-love but timing is never quite right for them until it is. Loved all the fun banter and hilarious missed opportunities between them! I absolutely adored Lola and I know you will, too! 4.5⭐️

Another incredibly written book by Jewel E. Ann! Her books are always so raw and real with the added touch of wit for the perfect balance. You can be crying one second and laughing the next.

I loved Maren & Ozzy and the way their relationship blossomed. Their initial meeting was more than awkward but worth every square on that role, iykyk. Ozzy is a very loving single dad and is a very lovable MMC just with how protective he is over his daughter and how sensitive he is to her past trauma. He not only has to fight his own internal battles about letting Maren into their lives, but also the ones coming at him in the form of Tia, Ozzy’s late wife’s mother.

I love how much Maren loves Lola from the very beginning. She was such a great role model to Lola and helped her conquer a fear that had taken hold of her life. How she loved Lola with her whole being made me love Maren’s character that much more.

✈️ Workplace
🔧 Single dad
✈️ Small town
🔧 Love after loss
✈️ Secret dating

“It’s never the things I see coming that take my breath away. It’s the moments that come from nowhere.”

Thank you to Jewel E. Ann, Valentine PR and NetGalley for the ARC of From Nowhere!

From Nowhere by Jewel E. Ann

5 stars

“I’m a goner. Single dads who say all the right things, pick the perfect number of wildflowers, and have the perfect hand brush before riding off into the sunset on a bicycle are officially my new favorite drug.”

The best meet cute. The slowburn. The chemistry. The single dad trope. The 6 flowers and handwritten notes. The sassy 10 year old daughter. From Nowhere was an emotional book of healing that left me crying, swooning and happy.

“The right guy can make any woman feel like a girl - a giddy, emotional, bursting-with-excitement girl.”

Maren and Ozzy are relationship goals. Be still my heart.

I am obsessed with roomies Will, Fitz, Jamie and Maren and their love stories! I cannot wait to read about Will’s story. I have a feeling that the Wildfire series will live forever in my head rent free.

“I will never stop thinking of myself as a fortunate man despite life’s tragedies. It’s never the things I see coming that take my breath away. It’s the moments that come from nowhere.”

4 1/2 stars

I really enjoyed Maren's story. Who would have thought she would end up with a single dad - - let alone one who had been through so much and was still working through so much.

Ozzy snags Maren's heart one sweet act at a time. The biggest way that he wins her over is through his love of his daughter, Lola and how he works to help her work through her struggles following the death of her mother. It's not an easy relationship for either Ozzy or Maren to be in but they are almost instantly invested and unable to walk away. It's as if they know almost from the beginning that there is something special there - - something worth the work they will have to put in.

It's an enjoyable and sweet read with some spiciness too just to keep in balanced. I look forward to getting Will's book next.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.