Emergency Response (First Responders #4) by Susan Sleeman
Read 10/7/16 Reviewed 10/8/16

Susan Sleeman’s Emergency Response starts off with a struggle instead of a bang. A literal struggle, with Darci Stephens trying to fight off someone that is trying to choke her to death. As usual, I picked up Susan’s book and didn’t put it down until I finished it a few hours later. This series just gets better and better. I loved finding out about Darci, the only one on the team that doesn’t carry a gun on the team being the medic. There is a lot of struggling in this book. Darci, trying to deal with her past, her growing feelings for Noah Lockhart (and his for her). Noah is struggling with his past also and struggling to keep Darci alive. The solution to this suspense took me by surprise because I usually have an inkling of who the bad guy is, but I didn’t in this case. I enjoyed being back with the team and catching up with them. This is part of a series but can be read as a standalone but if you like keeping up with the whole team I suggest you read the entire series so as to keep up with everyone as time goes on. I recommend this book, this series and anything that is written by Susan Sleeman.

Emergency Response is part of the First Responders series, but do not worry if it’s your first book of the series, it is totally a stand alone.
Darcie , a paramedic, part of the First Responders unit, is attacked on her way to visiting a a young girl she has befriended. Noah, a detective for the Portland PD, is the one she calls and someone who has been attracted to her for 6 years. The two are pushed together when Noah sees the need to protect Darcy as the investigation gets more dangerous. But, I will let others give you a more detailed summary of the story.
As usual, Ms Sleeman not only gives us a great story . She also gives us a deeper layer that she is well known for. Yes, she does bring Christianity to her books, but never in a preachy way . Rather in a way that makes you think about about your beliefs, about letting go of your hurt, how taking chances and going with your heart, can be the greatest gift of life.
Can’t wait for the next book in the series. ( )

Another truly riveting addition to Susan Sleeman's First Responders series, Emergency Responders takes up the story of EMT Darcie. The first sentence had me in another world of heart-stopping suspense, drug-riddled neighborhoods and desperation.

Fans of Dee Henderson's O'Malley series will find this novel especially striking a strong chord. This tale,even more so than the others so far, really focuses on relationships of the First Responders as a close-knit group. Darcie Stevens has been the one of the group to hold herself back because of her tragic past. As Darcie is forced to rely on Noah Lockhart, a detective, for protection, her double-mindedness about her feelings for him is reflected in his actions as well. Will Darcie choose to open up to Noah,her housemates, or will she play it safe with her emotions? I loved that there were so many different relationships woven into the narrative and affected by Darcie's choices. I loved seeing how the Responders are beginning to firmly gel into a cohesive, almost related group. They have developed emotionally with the progression of the series.

Susan's writing is concise, urgent, and full of a magnetic force that sweeps you into the adventure of terror and love. My recommendation is to set aside enough time to read this book in one setting. You'll be glad you did! Also,the stories can stand alone, but are so much more yummy read in order!

I gratefully received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. ( )