Fire and Flint

I see I missed the series this was a spinoff from and will definitely backtrack to read that! A for this series I can say I love it!
Jordan is a clerk for a Judge that is on the take. He is in the middle of an adoption when he stumbles upon some information. He is stuck in the dilemma of keeping a secret so his adoption goes through easily or doing the right thing and losing the child he loves.
Pierre is a deputy and assigned to protect a judge that is receiving threatening letters. It is soon apparent the Judge may be dirty but proving it could be difficult. He also has fallen for the sweet cute clerk and his son. But could doing his job hurt the man he is falling for?
I love Andrew Grey stories and this one did not disappoint. I absolutely devoured this in one sitting. Having Greg Tremblay narrate added to that. Tremblay not only tells you the story but acts it out. He gives each emotion so much nuance is like you are living it.
This story has so much going for it. This the mystery of who is writing the letters, If the judge is really bad, if so how to prove it, The adoption, and last but most important the sexy romance between Jordan and Pierre.
If you like deputies, court clerks, cute kids and a sweet and sexy romance with just enough heat you should love this and I do recommend the audio if you like listening to your books!

As Jordan Erichsohn gets closer to the finalizing of the adoption of his son Jeremiah, he finds himself warring over telling someone about his boss, Judge Crawford and the evidence he's uncovered that is none to above board, as he's afraid what that may mean for the adoption. Afterall, the judge's reach is long and final. When Deputy Pierre Ravelle is assigned to protect Judge Crawford after he recieves threatening letters, he finds himself attracted to the judge's assistant but he's leary to mix his personal feelings with his professional life. When Jordan finally works up the courage to clue Pierre in on his suspicions, will the pair be able to uncover the truth and still keep their hearts in tact? Or will the crooked judge have the final say?

When I heard that Andrew Grey was creating a spin-off of his Carlisle Cops series, I was thrilled. The boys in blue from Carlisle always left me with such joy and entertainment. I know that Fire & Flint is the first book in the new series, Carlisle Deputies, but I already know that the author has another winner in print. Some might think after 6 books in the Cops series what more can he tell without just rehashing previous tales? I'll admit there are very few completely original tales out there but that doesn't mean stories are simply being recycled and this is a prime example of that. Personally, 99% of the stories in print are not about the ending but about the journey getting there. You will always have good guys, bad guys, conflict, families, and a hundred other clichés in between the covers but its how the author spins the web that makes or breaks a book for me. Fire & Flint definitely has Andrew Grey's web-spinning touch that makes Jordan and Pierre's story amazingly, dramatically romantic that heightens the reading experience.

Some might think Jordan's son, Jeremiah is written older than he actually is. Perhaps but I do not. Now, I don't have any children but I was an only child in a family with multiple health issues and all the dramas and heartbreak that goes with them and I know that I "grew up" faster than some of my friends in term of behavior so I really didn't find Jeremiah's actions or speech to be out of place or unbelievable considering his circumstances. We all develop differently and I think Jeremiah is a perfect example of that and I actually praise Andrew Grey expressing that through actions and emotions and not with characters stating outright "you are older than your years".

As for Jordan and Pierre, what's not to love about them. There's so much I could say but I don't want to ruin the plot and I think their actions and determination to the right thing says it all. So I will just say this: Fire & Flint is a lovely beginning to this spin-off series, Carlisle Deputies, it has a little bit of everything(well everything but science fiction😉) and I certainly hated to see the last page come. Whether Andrew Grey writes only one more or one hundred I look forward to reading them all.

Jordan Erichsohn is at the tail end of adopting Jeremiah. Jeremiah has been in the foster system for years because both of his parents are dead, he’s only 4 years old. Jordan found incriminating evidence about his boss, Judge Crawford, and he’s been on tenterhooks ever since. Judge Crawford has been receiving threatening letters, Sheriff’s Deputy Pierre Ravelle has been sent to work the case.
The moment Pierre meets Jordan there’s an instant attraction, what he can’t get a handle on is whether the attraction is mutual. The deeper Pierre digs into the Judge’s business the more deception he finds. Eventually Jordan decides to trust Pierre with the truth of what he found, and this is when the real investigation starts. The deeper Pierre looks into the Judge’s misdeeds the more horrifying the realization of consequences a dirty judge is going to bring to the town.
There is so much happening in Fire and Flint, there’s mystery, who is sending the letters?, what has the Judge done to warrant being sent the letters?, Pierre is investigating Jordan’s dirty boss, Jordan is terrified the entire situation will mean his adoption is going to fall through, Pierre and Jordan begin a relationship they have to try to keep quiet about at work so that the Judge won’t do anything adverse to Jordan’s adoption! Throughout the ordeal Pierre is the one constant Jordan and Jeremiah have in their lives, he has fallen in love with not only Jordan but Jeremiah has stolen his heart as well. I am definitely recommending Andrew’s new book and series (Carlisle Deputies) to all Andrew Grey, m/m romance lovers because this is one series you won’t want to miss!!

First book in the new Carlisle Deputies series. Story of Pierre and Jordan and there slow burn romance which was sweet, and Jeremiah Jordan's Son. A crooked judge thrown into the mix and pop up of our favorite Carlisle cops. Great read. Enjoyable and Entertaining.

While I enjoyed the last Carlisle Cop book, the series as a whole was beginning to stagnate for me, so I hoped that Fire and Flint would revitalize it, not realizing that this title is actually the first in a spinoff series. However, the “vitalize” part is accurate – this was a great read, full of new scenarios and perspectives!

Also, please note that this is absolutely a standalone novel – while there are mentions of characters from the other series, they are few and explained well so that you don’t feel like you missed something.

Jordan is working his tail off, keeping his nose down, and doing what he needs to in order to finalize the adoption of the little boy he fell in love with at their first meeting with no complications. Unfortunately, the judge he is working for is the largest complication available, and Jordan is stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Pierre is a cop who loves his job, and he’s less than pleased to be assigned to babysit a judge during work hours. However, he finds Jordan captivating, and it doesn’t take long for him to decide that this assignment definitely has its perks.

The plot on this story is quite unique, and is all the more alluring for that wonderful freshness! There is a love story, a mystery aspect, and plenty of twists and turns to keep your attention focused. I admit I read the entire thing in just a couple of hours (yes, I read ridiculously fast) and then immediately started it over. It was that good!

The main characters’ interactions and relationship building developed more organically than the standard formulaic connect the dots, which I always appreciate in a book. The character growth is strong on both sides, and the attraction between the men is hot. Sexy times are sweet, and seemed to be more ‘meant to be’ than ‘must have him right this second,’ even with the urgency of the first time together. The romantic in me really enjoyed that aspect.

I am rating this at 4.5 stars which, as you may know if you’re familiar with my rating system, is a rarity for me to grant. However, this book has definitely earned it as well as my sincere recommendation to anyone looking for a completely fresh story. You’ll not regret picking this one up!


I voluntarily read an ARC copy of this book for Divine Magazine from Dreamspinner Press with hopes for but no obligation to provide a review.

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