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. The tough, old-school Boston firehouse is as different from Cassie's old job as it could possibly be. 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. 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. If you enjoyed 'The Kiss Quotient,' by Helen Hoang, read Things You Save in a Fire''įrom the New York Times bestselling author of How to Walk Away comes a stunning new novel about courage, hope, and learning to love against all odds.Ĭassie Hanwell was born for emergencies. 'A spirited, independent heroine meets a smoking-hot fireman in Center's smart romance. 'An appealing heroine, a compelling love story, a tearjerking twist, and a thoroughly absorbing story. 'Center gives readers a sharp and witty exploration of love and forgiveness that is at once insightful, entertaining, and thoroughly addictive.' Michael Schaub is a Texas-based journalist and regular contributor to NPR.**AN AUGUST 2019 LIBRARYREADS SELECTION**

“I’m honored to have the opportunity to expand this redemptive story into a film, visually expressing what Katherine so wonderfully built in her book.”Ĭenter shared news of the planned adaptation on Instagram, writing, “So! Excited! To share! The gorgeous, talented, and super likable Missy Peregrym (star of FBI) has optioned Things You Save in a Fire!!” “I have always been attracted to projects that showcase the depth of pain, the cost of our defenses and the healing qualities of love,” Peregrym said. Deadline reports Peregrym might star in the movie. Peregrym will produce the film adaptation with Oakhurst Entertainment, the media company led by Jai Khanna ( Black Bear, Four Good Days). A critic for Kirkus called the book “a sharp and witty exploration of love and forgiveness that is at once insightful, entertaining, and thoroughly addictive.”

Martin’s, follows Cassie, an Austin, Texas, firefighter who moves to Boston to care for her estranged, ailing mother. Missy Peregrym, the actor known for her roles in Van Helsing and FBI, is producing the adaptation of Center’s 2019 book. Katherine Center’s Things You Save in a Fire is headed to the big screen, Deadline reports.

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