The story was good, but the sexual content was heavy and the language crude. I definitely would not want to recommend this to anyone except the mature.

Also held as a BOOKFUNNEL Audiobook.

FROM BOOKFUNNEL: Trailing the arsonist who killed his parents, Ford Montgomery will do anything to take down the entire cartel who ruined his life. But when that trail leads to a sexy waitress who's embroiled in it all, Ford knows he can't turn back now.

Megan Marshall trusts nobody. After all, her ex-husband is a cold-blooded killer—and he's on the loose. So when a hot and rugged Army ranger walks into her life, Megan can't deny the flames that illuminate between them. But their only chance at survival is to take down the deadly cartel that threatens everything. With danger igniting and their passion burning, can the ranger and the waitress extinguish the fire that may engulf them all? ( )

The story was good as was the narration, but the sexual content was heavy and the language crude. I definitely would not want to recommend this to anyone except the mature.

FROM BOOKFUNNEL: Trailing the arsonist who killed his parents, Ford Montgomery will do anything to take down the entire cartel who ruined his life. But when that trail leads to a sexy waitress who's embroiled in it all, Ford knows he can't turn back now.

Megan Marshall trusts nobody. After all, her ex-husband is a cold-blooded killer—and he's on the loose. So when a hot and rugged Army ranger walks into her life, Megan can't deny the flames that illuminate between them. But their only chance at survival is to take down the deadly cartel that threatens everything. With danger igniting and their passion burning, can the ranger and the waitress extinguish the fire that may engulf them all? ( )

Ford: Finding His Fire by PJ Fiala
Book 1 of the Big 3 Security series. Romantic suspense.
Ford has been searching for the escaped felon that burned down his parents home for a long time. He finds Megan, the ex wife of the felon, working as a waitress at a diner. When her house explodes, Ford is determined to protect her.

I loved that these are slightly older characters in their 40’s. Megan has been harassed and threatened but stays strong and self reliant. I think Ford was a little to self centered at times but the chemistry between Ford and Megan was quick (maybe a little too soon but tense situations) and strong. There are multiple consensual sex scenes that are explosively steamy.
There are a couple of questions that I’m hoping will get answered in the next series book.
Good suspense and emotion.

🎧 I listened to an audiobook version narrated by Troy Duran and Rose Dioro. Each had their own chapters and did both voices from their POV. They did a fantastic job with emotions and voice nuance. I listened to most of this book at 1.2 for the best conversational speed to my ear. ( )