Fire Down Below (Gynazule Book 1) Kindle Edition

OMG!!! She didn’t! This story had me cracking up from the first page. It’s too much! I just couldn’t help it!!!! I totally love Duke. He’s a real man and he has no qualms about his actions. He’s a farting machine!Dove has sensitive girlie issues and she went to a pharmacy to fill a prescription for a UTI that she contracted. She bumped into Johnson who’s a sexy green eyed pharmacist. She’s trying to do the dirty but a whole host of problems is preventing them from doing the deed. From messing her pants, to piercing Duke who is her resident apartment neighbor body part. But what she doesn’t know is that Duke silently has feelings for her. And he always seems to come to her rescue when she screws up and that’s a lot of times. So while she is busy pursuing Johnson, Duke is there being her silent hero.After a night of messy sex with Johnson whereby Duke overheard their entire encounter, Johnson sends her a text the morning after telling her he will be busy for the rest of the following week and he has an event to attend with his ex gf Beth. Dove is shattered but Duke is there for her. I’m so disappointed this book ended in a cliffy. I can’t wait to read the next book to find out what happens.I wish I can unread all the craziness that is written in this book. They are too hilarious. Everything that can go wrong went wrong for Dove. And oh boy crap really hit the ceiling. If you need full belly busting laugh then this is the book for you!!!

First, if you have seen the author's promos that she has been posting, and you find them to be offensive? Don't read this book. You have to be open to laughing about anything crude in life. Because, let's face it...sh** happens.And it happens repeatedly in this romantic comedy, which really reads more like a romantic farce. Dove meets the pharmacist of her dreams while picking up a script for a yeast infection. Johnson (yes, this is the pharmacist's name and that made me laugh, too) has a booming voice when referring to the safety measures and so forth to do with the cream she is picking up.The story that follows is a one epic fail after another; fails that are so funny you will find yourself almost p*ssing yourself while reading. Seriously. I was reading while in bed and I rolled right out of it, into the floor, laughing.The story is funny not only because of epic and sometimes embarrassing fails on the parts of Dove and Johnson, but you have the best set of supporting characters EVER. Dove's neighbor, Duke. Steve the cat. Dove's two best friends. The manager at the store where Johnson works. A hot dog vendor that will give you the creeps. And Mr. and Mrs. Anastasia - who are freaking comedy gold.I loved this book, and I highly recommend it to any reader - male OR female - who isn't offended by fart jokes in particular, but crude humor as well. You might should read it at home where the bathroom is handy when you need to use it.

I one-clicked this novel almost a full year ago after I watched a video interview with this author and found myself charmed by her frankness. Not everyone wants the realness of everyday body functions incorporated into their romantic fiction. Personally, I was intrigued by the synopsis and up for something different, so I was eager to see how well Debra could execute this.Writing style: 3rd personCover: awkwardly stylish – I like it!Good bitsBody humor – check!Ridiculous situations – double check!Hilarious and awkward Twitter messages – triple check!I’m assigning bonus points for the cool chapter heading design and the very à propos title headings.Weaker bitsDove’s habit of berating herself mentally was hard for me to read. She was borderline cruel to herself, and I simply didn’t like that. I found myself skimming because of this mainly. She was alternately insecure, awkward, sometimes funny but also very not funny. I wanted to pull her aside and give her a hug but also tell her to dial it back just a little bit and to be kinder to herself.Two of the strangest neighbors besides Duke were Dove’s neighbors Debra Anastasia and Mr. Anastasia. To me they seemed to be overly exaggerated and frankly bizarre. Making them caricatures of the real life individuals was a bold choice. I wish that I could have appreciated their oddness, but mostly I didn’t. Debra, as her erotic author persona, had a great Twitter conversation with Johnson early on though that I liked. And she and Mr. Anastasia had a couple of very supportive moments later with Duke after his penis piercing accident.Favorite characterJohnson – he was all around a sweet and well meaning guy and one of my favorite scenes featured him:‘His loud voice spoke harshly, but Dove couldn’t understand a word he said. “Si jamais tu reparles de cette fille de cette façon, je te casserai la guile jusqu’à ce que tu pleures comme la mauviette que tu es.”Overall, this novel was a mixed bag for me. I laughed out loud several times, but I also found myself completely baffled at some of the characters’ actions and thoughts. Even so, I find myself still curious to know whether or not Dove and Johnson end up a happily ever after couple.And Johnson's nice guy appeal is the main draw for me to read the sequel, Fire in the Hole (Gynazule #2). Johnson came to Dove’s defense in French. Who can resist a man who does that? As a Francophile, I certainly can't. I don’t consider Duke or the new neighbor real contenders, but this author is full of surprises. I already have book two in my e-book collection, and I’m really hoping that it will be more evenly written.

Mmm - I've pondered for a day on what to write as a review for Fire Down Below, I'm not entirely sure I've ever come across a book like it. I first came across Debra Anastasia on a YouTube channel where she read a chapter from Poughkeepsie (I recommend that book). I then took a look at her Facebook page. It was clear the minute the anti-blurbs were released for Fire Down Below that this was a book, and author, that I would enjoy - her sense of humour is just up my street! And I was not disappointed in the least. So what do we have with Fire Down Below... Dove is our female lead, a little geeky, uncoordinated and desperate for the affection of the equally geeky Johnson, a pharmacist who loves numbers. Throw in the mix an apartment block full of oddballs and you have the making of a wonderful, funny and very entertaining novel. Duke is Dove's very inappropriate friend. His antics will have you holding your stomach in laughter (or, if you are my age, crossing your legs for fear of your bladder giving away). There are some wonderful supporting characters, Ms Anastasia features as the porn writing pussy snatcher (I kid you not!) with a rather strange husband. For me, it was a book full of humour, a fast-paced and well-written story that had me rooting for a different 'pairing' towards the end. I laughed out loud at some of the antics these quirky characters got up to and I'm eager to read the second instalment. Highly recommended.

I laughed until I cried. Literally.Debra had me in stitches from the first page. Dove and her one liner's were beyond fabulous but came in second place compared to Duke's vulgar behaviour - which, to be fair, became one of his endearing qualities.The writing is top-notch, the plot actually believable, because as much as us females like to think that we aren't really this awkward, trust me, we are!The characters are beyond fantastic. I actually found myself sinking into Dove's shoes and cringing along with her. Not to mention the sex scenes - holy hellfire, they were REAL as in as REAL as it gets. We've all be there, done that and cringed afterwards, but guess what? You'll have to grab the book and read it for yourself to truly "get" what I am talking about.Debra, is just a fantastic writer that has created something that is so shockingly real. The book may have some inappropriate content, but that's the beauty about it, because life really is full of inappropriate moments.If you like your books real, hitting the nail on the head, full of sweet sass, vulgarity and a male lead who you shouldn't love, but do, then this is the book for you.This is in the top 5 of my 2015 reads so far.Grab it while it's HOT!

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ! Oh and ha ha again! Seriously I haven't laughed out loud as much in like... forever! I am a huge fan of Debra and loved the banter between the sisters in Poughkeepsie so I guess it's only right I'd love this book!This book has been such a gas to read and I have blown off so many engagements to breeze though it! And if that's not enough farting references let me just add if you are squeamish at any reference to breaking wind then this isn't the book for you!I have also almost taken out shares in Tena lady (UK incontinence pad manufacturer in case you were wondering!) because I've howled with laughter the entire way through the book! Plus I am also thinking of investigating the purchase of some charcoal pant liners to send to Ms Anastasia - they are allegedly supposed to filter out the crap smell from farts - maybe she could consider buying a set for Duke in the next book - product placement /advertising opportunity if I ever saw one!Anyway, seriously if you need a pick me up that will leave you in stitches and retching in equal measures then this book is for you! Otherwise I seriously suggest diving into this with an open mind! Crassness and s*** smells aside I'm totally left hanging for book two to hit my kindle! There is something more about this bunch of socially inept characters tha adjust not going to let me walk away!An absolutely fart TASTIC five stars from me!!!

Wow. I laughed, I snorted, I shook my head, I had the look of horror on my face (according to my husband) as I navigated this book. Damn am I glad that this doesn't happen to me, nope I think I would remember something like that. Dove was the perfect woman, despite her womanly problems, Johnson was the hapless man with the creepy jealous ex, Duke the downstairs neighbour who is in love with Dove but is the side kick who takes second place. This book was hilarious and needs to be read. Be warned, DO NOT READ WHI!ST DRINKING, well not unless you want your Kindle, book, tablet etc ruined. A fabulous read and it guarantees book two will be just as good.

It made me laugh my socks off. I felt great as I threw my head back and giggled, with tears streaming down my face. I also felt like a ten year old boy, because it really is that kind of humour! I found myself dying inside of embarrassment at times at certain situations that the main character got herself into and it was fun. It made me happy, so I guess that really is a plus! It also had me hoping that she gets with the awful, gross guy... I did not see that coming! (No names mentioned in case I spoil it!).I was recommended this by a group of friends and I rolled my eyes and thought it was another one of 'those books' and even though I do love 'those books' I was glad it was different.It won't be for everyone but if you want to laugh, read this! The first page literally made me fall off my chair, which was where I stayed until I had read it all.