Fires of Love
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When a tragic car crash kills her parents, 20-year-old Alice is rescued from the wreckage by a heroic firefighter named Caleb. Five years later, now a rising financial journalist, Alice unexpectedly reunites with Caleb-who turns out to be the heir to a powerful corporate empire. Though sparks fly between them, Alice struggles with memory loss from the trauma, while Caleb is entangled in a sham engagement arranged by his wealthy family. As Alice and Caleb grow closer, sinister forces from their past resurface. Betty, Caleb’s jealous fiancée, and Gerald, Alice’s manipulative therapist, conspire to keep them apart-resorting to psychological manipulation, sabotage, and even attempted murder. As Alice begins to recover her memories-including the shocking truth about who caused her parents’ death-Caleb must confront his own forgotten past.
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My Review
final score
4.8
originality
chemistry
dramas
romance
development
VertiBingo
No Drugged Drink No Toxic Family or Friend No Bullying No Slaps No Red Flag Lead Male
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Reveal the review🚒 What a Ride! This Vertical Delivered on All Fronts
This series was an absolute ride from start to finish! The pacing was on point, the romance kept me hooked, and the tension kept me invested. My only note? Betty was a bit too much at times.
Caleb is such a standout male lead. Not just because he’s a firefighter who saves lives for a living, but because he’s genuinely kind, funny, flirty, and warm. Despite coming from a wealthy family, he doesn’t have that typical rich-boy arrogance, which was so refreshing.
Alice has been through so much. The accident that took her parents left deep emotional scars, but thanks to a scheming doctor, she was never given the space to heal properly. It’s heartbreaking to see how much she doubts herself when she’s actually so much stronger than she realizes.
The dynamic between Caleb and Alice was fun and engaging. Their first night together felt a bit rushed, but thankfully the series gave them time to develop a deeper relationship afterward, which made it satisfying to watch.
From the start, you get the sense that something is off about Gerald, even if you can’t pinpoint why. As the story unfolds, you slowly piece together what’s wrong, keeping you hooked until the final reveal. I loved that the series didn’t dump all the answers at once, letting the tension build naturally.
Now, about Betty. The classic Drama Queen you love to hate, she doesn’t even bother hiding her villainy. She storms into the story with mean-girl energy, ready to cause chaos. For me, she was a bit too over-the-top, but I get it—she’s there to spice up the drama.
Bonus Moment:
That scene where Gerald tries to drag an unconscious Caleb into the car while Betty just stands there doing absolutely nothing? Hilarious. Shoutout to Cayman for the most realistic “dead weight” acting I’ve seen in VertiLand.
Final Thoughts
A great story, a stellar cast, and a well-paced romance—this Vertical checks all the boxes!
PS: I almost had to uncheck the “no drugged drink” VertiBingo box because of the hypnosis plot, but it was clever enough to count as a unique twist, so it stays safe!