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    Bad At Love
    Bad At Love
    Bad At Love
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    Bad At Love

    By Dahlia Rose

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    Sierra Sweeting knew she wanted to be part of the fire department from the time she was sixteen years old. She worked her but off to become one of Boston’s finest and she called the men and women of Ladder house 24 her family. While she was fantastic at her job, but girlfriend material she was not. Plus most men she’d dated seemed intimated but he fact she could carry a sixty-pound pack and run into a burning building. After one to many failed relationships with guys wanted to prove their masculinity, Sierra decided the single life was for her and she dated for fun only.

    Then she met Dawson Lowe totally buy happenstance at a call and he made it quite clear his intention was to have her. How could she explain to the sexiest man she ever met that she was notoriously not good at relationships? Especially when she could see herself falling for him, big time. But Dawson wanted her to see that being bad at love maybe wasn’t her fault and it would take the right man to handle her heat.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDahlia Rose
    Release dateFeb 13, 2018
    ISBN9781370806577
    Bad At Love
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    Dahlia Rose

    Dahlia Rose is the best-selling author of contemporary, military and paranormal romance with a hint of Caribbean spice. She was born and raised on a Caribbean island and now currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her five kids, who she affectionately nicknamed “The Children of the Corn,” and her biggest supporter and longtime love. She has a love of erotica, dark fantasy, sci-fi, and the things that go bump in the night. With over six dozen books published Dahlia has become a reader favorite. Not only because of her writing but her vivacious attitude in talking to her fans online and at various events. Books and writing are her biggest passions, and she hopes to open your imagination to the unknown between the pages of her books. http://hearttoheartwithdahliarose.blogspot.com www.facebook.com/author.dahliarose www.twitter.com/dahliarose1029

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      Bad At Love - Dahlia Rose

      Chapter One

      The rig bounced along the road, and the sweat ran down her back underneath her uniform. It was cold as fuck outside. But with her gear on, the heat emanating from within the protective fire clothing made her skin feel, fever hot. Imagine summers with the gear and heat. Fighting fires in the summer pushed their bodies to the limit.

      So I hear the date bombed at Lucky Joe’s last night, Ben, one of the ladder guys, yelled over the noise. He sat across from her while the truck bounced along the roads. Mike maneuvered the rig with precise driving skills and honked the horn over the siren. He was a good guy, a little crazy, but a good fireman to have at your back. He ran his hands through his hair before putting on his helmet, and he shot her a grin. So tell me how it’s a good idea to bring a first date to a bar that firemen frequent?

      Sierra rolled her eyes. It ended with him challenging me to a push-up battle on the floor. You guys are supposed to be there in case I need you to have my back.

      Hey, Molly went out, and I watched the kids last night. Gus guffawed beside her and asked, Who won?

      He did, Sierra replied and shot them her wicked smile. There is no way I’d be getting on Lucky Joe’s floor to do a damn thing.

      Remember when Mike threw up on it after the fireball incident? Ben reminded them.

      Sierra pointed at him. Exactly the reason I wasn’t doing it, but I was amused watching him do five and give up. What is with men anyway? They hear firefighter and female and they have to pee on a tree and try to outdo me.

      Ummm, we don’t all do that, Mike called from the front. We’re two minutes out!

      That got everyone focused. The sirens went off after the call had come in about a fire on a three-story residence. EMTs would be on sight right behind them. Sierra knew it would be hell fighting a fire in the dam freezing temperatures and actually felt thankful she was overheating at that point. She saw the smoke coming out of the window as Mike pulled the ladder engine to the curb. They all had to hold on as he braked, because he always drove like the hounds of hell were on his heels.

      Ben, Gus, I need you around back, Captain James ordered as he got out of the truck. Sierra, you’re going to make entry with Jack and Lassiter.

      Roger that, Captain, Sierra answered.

      She jumped out in time to see a guy run from the building coughing. He took two deep gulping breaths, and she could tell he was going to head back in. Sierra rushed up the steps to stop him.

      Sir, sir! She put her hand on his shoulder. You cannot go back in there.

      My Grams is in there, and my dog, he said shrugging her hand away. I gotta go back in.

      Do not make me carry you away from this door, Sierra snapped. Jack and Lassiter rushed past her into the building with the hose before she spoke again. We’re the fire department, we’ll get them. Do you know which part of the house she’s in?

      Probably upstairs, he said. He had a frantic, helpless look in his eyes. She knows she’s not supposed to use the kitchen. The nurse left a half an hour early. I was on my way home and she decided to cook, I guess. By the time I rushed in the place was filled with smoke.

      Okay sir, we’ll get her and the dog, but we need you to stay out here. Please go down the steps and keep away from the building.

      Sierra turned her attention away from the man and put on her mask, making sure her air was working from the tank on her back.  She spoke into her radio as she entered the smoke filled building.

      We have one woman, possibly on the third floor, guys, Sierra said. I’m going to head up the stairs.

      We’re already on it, Jack responded. The fire hasn’t damaged the roof or structure yet, it’s centered in the kitchen. Slow going, okay?

      Roger that guys, Sierra responded. If you see a dog, grab him, will you? Check the downstairs. 

      She ensured the stairs were structurally secure as she went upstairs. Fire department, call out if you hear me! She repeated the sentence as she moved up. Sierra’s own breathing through her respirator and the fire alarms beeping frantically throughout the residence combined into one familiar sound. Fire department, call out!

      Help me.

      I hear you ma’am, call out again.

      There it was again! She followed the direction of the faint voice until she came to a massive bedroom. Through the smoke she found a woman sitting on the side of the bed. She wore pajamas and looked dazed.  Sierra could tell it wasn’t just shock, this woman was suffering from medical issues.

      I’ve got you ma’am, I’ve got you, Sierra said gently as she took off her mask. Here, take a breath, breathe deep, that’s it.

      You got anything, Sweet? Her Captain’s voice came over the radio, using her nickname.

      Female in the bedroom, third floor, bringing her out now, Sierra answered and coughed. Captain, we need to air out, the smoke is thick in here.

      Copy. We’ll get the ladder to break a few windows, Captain James replied. Sierra turned her attention back to the older woman. I’m going to have to carry you out of here, ma’am.

      My legs... the woman stammered.

      I’ll carry you. It’s okay ma’am, I got you. Sierra took her mask and put it back on, inhaling the sweet oxygen and clearing the smoke from her own lungs.  She would have to get her out quickly before she suffered more smoke inhalation. Sierra took a soft blanket from the bed. I’m going to wrap you in this and put you over my shoulders.

      The woman nodded and soon Sierra had her in a fireman’s carry and was headed down the stairs. Outside the door, Jack and Lassiter were waiting for her and took the older woman to the EMTs who were waiting.

      Sierra followed them, speaking to the medics. She may have some smoke inhalation, it was pretty thick up there.

      Got it. The medic covered her with blankets as they rushed her to the ambulance to evaluate her out of the cold.

      Did y’all find the dog? Sierra asked Jack.

      Was hard not to, the thing is huge, Jack replied and jerked his head in the direction of where the man stood.

      A massive black mastiff sat by his owner’s side, and his master’s eyes were on her. That’s good.

      Fire knocked down. They got some water damage and need a new kitchen, but it could’ve been way worse, Lassiter said as they walked back to the ladder engine.

      He’s going to have to talk to his nurse about leaving his grandmother alone, Sierra commented and took her helmet off and shook her hair out.

      I intend to do just that, said a voice from behind her, and she whirled around. Thank you for getting her out.

      Yeah, no problem. All in a day’s work, Sierra said.

      I’ve got to ride to the hospital with her, and my neighbor is going to take Matlock till I get back, he said.

      She grinned. Your dog is named Matlock?

      He smiled. Seemed like a good fit. Um, Joe has my keys and will secure my place as much as he can when you guys say it’s okay. He started to move away. I gotta go... but thanks again, I really appreciate it.

      Sure, and I hope your Grams is okay, she called out.

      He smiled and raised his hand as he walked to where an older man stood and handed over his keys and dog leash. Then he went to the ambulance and waited patiently until he could get in. In that time she assessed him as he stood there. He had dark hair that he wore just a little shaggy over the ears, which suited his angular face and rugged jawline. That, combined with the blue eyes and nice

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