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9 Books
2012 – 2014 Published
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How to Read the Bachelor Firemen of San Gabriel Series

If you want to experience the romantic lives and high-stakes firefighting of San Gabriel's Fire Station 1, you have two main ways to approach the series. You can either start with the first full-length novel to meet the crew, or kick off with the prequel novella that sets up the legendary love curse.

Recommended Reading Order

For the best character development and progression of the overarching "love curse" storyline, we recommend reading the books in their chronological order:

  1. One Fine Fireman (Book 0.5) — Prequel novella detailing how the legendary curse first gets under the skin of the firemen.
  2. The Fireman Who Loved Me (Book 1) — The first full-length novel. Captain Harry Brody clashes with news producer Melissa McGuire.
  3. Falling for the Fireman (Book 1.5) — An optional novella focusing on Matt McBride and Bianca Gallina.
  4. Hot for Fireman (Book 2) — Suspended firefighter Ryan Blake meets bar owner Katie Dane.
  5. Sex and the Single Fireman (Book 3) — Former child actress Sabina Jones meets new chief Rick Roman.
  6. How to Tame a Wild Fireman (Book 4) — Rebel firefighter Patrick 'Psycho' Callahan reunites with Lara Nelson.
  7. Desperately Seeking Fireman (Book 4.5) — A quick-read novella companion following another member of the crew.
  8. Four Weddings and a Fireman (Book 5) — The team rallies together in this wedding-themed romance.
  9. The Night Belongs to Fireman (Book 6) — The final full-length novel in the main San Gabriel lineup.
  10. It's a Wonderful Fireman (Book 6.5) — A heartwarming holiday novella focusing on Dean Mulligan and Lizzie Breen.

Publication Order

If you prefer to read the series as it was released by Avon between 2012 and 2014, follow this list:

  • The Fireman Who Loved Me (2012)
  • Hot for Fireman (2012)
  • One Fine Fireman (2012)
  • Sex and the Single Fireman (2013)
  • How to Tame a Wild Fireman (2013)
  • Desperately Seeking Fireman (2013)
  • Four Weddings and a Fireman (2014)
  • The Night Belongs to Fireman (2014)
  • It's a Wonderful Fireman (2014)

The Legend of the Curse

Each standalone novel in the series is bound together by the San Gabriel Fire Station 1 "Bachelor Firemen" curse. Legend has it that a 19th-century mail-order bride jilted a local firefighter, leaving a lingering hex that dooms the station's crew to terrible luck in love. While the men can conquer any structural fire, finding a lasting relationship proves to be their greatest challenge, creating a playful and steamy dynamic across all books.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Bachelor Firemen series?

You should start with either the prequel novella, One Fine Fireman, or the first full-length novel, The Fireman Who Loved Me. Both serve as excellent entry points to the town of San Gabriel and the curse.

QDo I need to read the Bachelor Firemen books in order?

While each book features a different couple and works as a standalone romance, reading them in order is highly recommended to follow the progression of the characters and the overarching firefighter curse.

QWhat is the love curse in the Bachelor Firemen series?

The curse stems from a 19th-century mail-order bride who jilted a San Gabriel firefighter, supposedly dooming the station's future firefighters to terrible luck in their love lives.

QAre there any holiday books in the Bachelor Firemen series?

Yes, It's a Wonderful Fireman is a Christmas-themed holiday novella (Book 6.5) that centers on firefighter Dean Mulligan and a holiday store fire.

QAre there other romance series set in the same town of San Gabriel?

The Bachelor Firemen of San Gabriel is a self-contained series. However, fans of Jennifer Bernard's style can explore her other popular small-town series such as Lost Harbor, Alaska or Jupiter Point.

QHow many books are in the series?

The main series consists of 9 core publications (6 novels and 3 novellas/short works) released between 2012 and 2014, with some fan lists including the optional story Falling for the Fireman as a 10th entry.