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Things You Save in a Fire

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Things You Save in a Fire

By: Katherine Center
Narrated by: Thérèse Plummer
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"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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I loved this story. it had everything I like in a book including a hot firefighter. I will be reading more by this author.

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I listened to THINGS YOU SAVE IN A FIRE much quicker than normal for an audio this length because quite frankly, it was such an addictive story. Cassie, the protagonist was all sharp corners, a loner and an amazing fire fighter. The story was peppered with examples of her difficulties navigating this male dominated world.

Why Cassie was like she was, was a complex bunch of issues related to family and relationships. The slow change and opening up of Cassie was what made this story. Well, that and the Rookie. The rookie was a sweetheart and everything endearing that made those two a couple to cheer for; I love a good guy.

This story had more than a few heart in mouth moments and it gave me all the feels. I find Katherine Center pretty reliable for this kind of heartfelt, relatable story.

The narration was good and conveyed the story with emotion. I'd definitely recommend this format.

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