My Calling on Quinn Book Review - No Spoilers
Plot Summary
I picked up Calling on Quinn by Blue Saffire when I needed a romance with grit, tension, and heartfelt stakes. This is the first book in the Blackhart Brothers series. The story follows Quinn Blackhart—an ex-cop turned private investigator and a loyal protector to his sprawling Irish-American family. Quinn thrives on order and responsibility, but his world gets upended when he crosses paths with Alicia Rhodes, a fiercely independent driving instructor who’s survived a tough year and is determined to rebuild her life.
Their first meeting is pure friction: Quinn, stubborn and used to being in control, meets his match in Alicia, who’s quick to put him in his place. But when threatening shadows from Alicia’s past start circling, and a dangerous case rocks the Blackhart family, Quinn’s protective instincts kick in. What starts as a clashing of wills soon becomes something deeper—romantic, suspenseful, and full of heat. Quinn isn’t just fighting for Alicia’s safety, but for her trust and a shot at something real, even as secrets and danger keep raising the stakes.
Why I Love This Book
I love that this book doesn’t let go from the first chapter. The chemistry between Quinn and Alicia is immediate—pushed by stubbornness, wit, and a sense of raw, honest connection. Alicia is the kind of heroine who won’t back down, no matter what life throws at her. Quinn, meanwhile, is determined and deeply loyal; his protective streak is both endearing and infuriating in all the right ways. Watching these two navigate push-pull banter, emotional baggage, and sparks that refuse to die out is addictive.
There’s a real sense of family, community, and responsibility—Quinn’s relationship with his parents and siblings adds warmth and sometimes chaos. The plot is fast-paced, filled with action, suspense, and just the right amount of drama to keep me guessing. At the core, though, it’s about vulnerability: trusting someone enough to let them in, healing old wounds, and believing that you’re worth fighting for. The heat here is strong, but so is the emotional payoff.
Who Will Like This Book
If you’re looking for a high-heat contemporary romance with romantic suspense, found family, and a heroine who always stands her ground, you’ll love this one. It’s perfect if you like stubborn, list-making heroes, strong-willed heroines, and a plot where mystery and romance go hand in hand. There are heartfelt family moments, laugh-out-loud banter, and some genuinely tense action scenes. The story has open-door steam and touches on past trauma, so it’s best for readers who enjoy both spice and emotion.
⚠️ Trigger warning: This book features explicit sexual content, violence, suspense, and references to past trauma and danger. There’s adult language, high stakes, and some darker moments. Always check the full content warnings if you have concerns.
Tagged As
contemporary romance, interracial romance, romantic suspense, protector hero, strong heroine, Irish family, found family, ex-cop, private investigator, forced proximity, high heat, open-door romance, action, banter, trauma recovery, dual pov, series, indie romance, kindle unlimited
Steam Level
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