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The Fire Chief's Surprise

By Chris Maday Schmidt
The Fire Chief's Surprise by Chris Maday Schmidt digital book - Fable

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He wasn’t looking for love…
Until one little boy came into his life.

Fire chief Josh Rogers has just three months to get married or risk losing custody of his late foster brother’s infant son. So when Annie Greene offers to help him find a wife in exchange for repairs at her bakery, it seems like the perfect solution. As the three spend time together, Josh can’t help but feel that Annie’s the only person he can picture filling the role of Finn’s mother. But can they set aside their past insecurities and embrace a chance at happily-ever-after?

From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.


Sweetwater, Arizona

Book 1: A Father's Vow
Book 2: The Fire Chief's Surprise
Book 3: A Mother's Prayer

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4.5
“I think if there wasn't 20+ side characters this would've been more likeable. I got lost on who did what and who was who to the point I had to write it down on paper on who everyone was and where they worked and who they were married to, like holy moly, I get its a small town romance but in the end I think I wrote down 26 characters (not including the main 3.) In the end, I really liked the book, the main characters were so cute. Very nice small town romance with little biblical references inside. Do yourself a favor and grab a piece of paper to write everyone down on as you go, it makes it way easier.”
“What do you get when you combine a handsome fireman chief, the resident baker and an adorable baby in a small town setting? You get a really sweet story that is sure to make you smile! I enjoyed this book, it has a touch of mystery to go with a fun friends to more romance which is one of my favorite tropes. I also really liked how the author used both Annie and Josh’s backstories in the elements keeping them apart. That added a great layer to the book. I was also happy to learn that this is the author’s second story featuring these characters and I have already added the first book to my TBR pile. Looking forward to reading Jack & Emerson’s story as well. I received a copy of this book through JustRead and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.”

About Chris Maday Schmidt

A Publishers Weekly Bestselling author and self-professed princess, Chris Maday Schmidt believes it’s always the 'write' time for real-life fairytales brimming with hope for new beginnings, humor in the messy middle, and heart for happy endings. Originally from the Midwest, she relocated to the Southwest with her husband and daughter. Chris writes about family, friendship, and faith for Woman’s World, Chicken Soup for the Soup, Guideposts, and Harlequin Love Inspired. Visit chrismadayschmidt.com.

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