Things You Save in a Fire: A Novel

Written by:
Katherine Center
Narrated by:
Thérèse Plummer

Unabridged Audiobook

Ratings
Book
53
Narrator
20
Release Date
August 2019
Duration
10 hours 26 minutes
Summary
'In this charming listen, narrator Therese Plummer portrays Cassie Hanwell--a confident, talented firefighter whose solitary life is upended when her estranged mother asks her to relocate to Boston...A wonderful story of forgiveness, friendship, love, and hope.' — AudioFile

From the New York Times bestselling author of How to Walk Away comes a stunning new audiobook about courage, hope, and learning to love against all odds.

Cassie Hanwell was born for emergencies. 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. 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.

The tough, old-school Boston firehouse is as different from Cassie's old job as it could possibly be. 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. Except for the infatuation-inspiring rookie, who doesn't seem to mind having Cassie around. But she can't think about that. Because love is girly, and it’s not her thing. 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.

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.

Praise for Things You Save in a Fire:

'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

“...a sharp and witty exploration of love and forgiveness that is at once insightful, entertaining, and thoroughly addictive.” - Kirkus, starred review
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pgray12

Loved it. Medical information correct - exciting!

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Sharon J.

Disappointing.

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Pam O.

Good story but a little predictable. I like the main character - a strong female role

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Alexandra Y.

Really sweet & easy read. The narration was awesome, made me love it more :)

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Valerie P.

Really enjoyed!

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Judy D.

It was well written. I appreciated the humor. Sweet story in many ways. Not riveting, but a pleasant read, and more to the main characters story than it first appears.

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Nicole R.

Inspiring and empowering! Romantic and moments of suspense!

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Pam B.

If you don’t try you will never know. A charming read.

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Gina M.

If you like predictable, ‘I am woman - hear me roar’ Hallmark movies, add swearing and you’ve got this book. Shallow and lame. I had to listen for book club but I fast forwarded through most of it.

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Kathryn B.

Really enjoyed the listen.. empowering, witty and worth it.

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