Wildfire: A Novel (The Maple Hills Series) Paperback – October 3, 2023

I really enjoyed this read. It had characters with just enough family drama that could relate to them even though I am much older than the people in this story. Plenty of steamy romance to get the blood flowing and with out loosing the lol humor.

Wildfire is another entertaining new adult romance from Hannah Grace. Set in the world of Icebreaker, it is a light, steamy romance that’s utterly enjoyable.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Shy goalie Russ and seemingly flighty Aurora hook up at a Maple Hills end of the year party. But Aurora sneaks out afterwards, and doesn’t expect to see him again. Except she does, when it turns out they are both spending the summer as counselors at her beloved overnight camp. After an awkward beginning, though, it seems their biggest issue might be the camp’s staff no fraternization policy. Can they keep a lid on their growing attraction and feelings?Russ is a sweet golden retriever hero who doesn’t think he’s good enough for Aurora. And, Aurora is the commitment-phobic character who can’t fathom how to be in a relationship. While both characters have pressing family issues, it’s fun watching them bring out the best in each other. I adored their “secret for a secret” exchanges, which managed to build their relationship and show off their growing chemistry.Wildfire clearly works as a standalone story. But if you liked Icebreaker, you’ll enjoy this book too. And while Russ is a hockey player, this is a story about college students, not hockey. Sometimes a low angst book with likable characters is exactly what you are looking for in a romance, and Wildfire fits the bill.Wildfire is a light, steamy new adult romance. If you are a fan of likable college student characters with a hero who connects with actual golden retrievers, you will be entertained by this enjoyable book.

Cheers to book number 5.86 for October because (I have read 5and DNF’ed 1 at 86%)😂•Title: #wildfireAuthor: @hannahgraceauthorPub Day: October 3, 2023Publisher: @atriabooks•I saw Icebreaker ALL OVER SOCIAL MEDIA before I took the jump and read it earlier this month, so it was only fitting that I read Wildfire this month too! Although Wildfire was super cute, I can definitely say that I prefer romance books deep in the sports scene (hockey, baseball, basketball), with a bit more spice.•I did really like how the female main character, Aurora, brought out the confident side of the male main character Russ. THAT DARE and SPICY JENGA!🙈😅 I’d feel all hot and bothered to Russ, so don’t be embarrassed. I also really enjoyed the #foundfamilytrope because I love seeing my favorite characters get what they deserve (especially since I do not have that in real life), so I live vicariously through them.•Overall, I’d rate the storyline/plot a ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars and the smut/spicy scenes a 🌶️🌶️/5. I am going to share some of my favorite quotes below:1. “People mistake me being quiet for being shy, but I’m not shy. I prefer to sit and listen than be the focus of everything. There is too much pressure with being the center of attention. I’m much happier being an observer, watching from the outside”.2. “George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson”.3. “I have a habit of leaving a path of destruction in my wake, both literally and metaphorically…. Like a wildfire”.

📖🏒🏕️WildfireAuthor: Hannah GraceNumber of pages: 384Dual POVTrauma BondingFound FamilySelf DiscoverySports RomanceOne Night StandForced ProximityTW - Mental abuse, Gambling Addiction⭐️ 5🌶️ 3Eeekk sweet little Muffin! Icebreaker was my first ever hockey romance and started a new obsession for me. No regrets there (heyyyy Seattle Kraken). In the first book Russ was a secondary character and honestly I was surprised he was the MC for Wildfire. Surprised but not disappointed.So to be vague (because spoilers) Russ gets into a little trouble in Icebreaker, something that is out of is control but he carries it with him regardless thanks in part to his home life. Despite being a pretty amazing person, Russ just doesn’t see himself in any type of positive light.Aurora (Rory 😍) is a wild child. The poster girl for acting out to get her father’s attention. Never getting the attention she needs or wanted from her parents Aurora keeps everyone at arms length. They can’t hurt her if she doesn’t let them in right?When these two meet the second time (😉) let the trauma bonding begin! Can two people so damaged help repair one another? Can two people with so much baggage unpack together and find kinship? Find their mirror?This was such a fantastic book! I did not want to stop reading, I could not stop reading! I really felt for Russ and Rory and I cheered them on so hard seeing the parallels in their lives. The supporting characters were amazing (looking at you Xander) and of course any time there’s men melting over puppies is a plus (and now going forward all my dogs will be fish themed in name). Henry’s dry personality is still everything to me and I’m BEGGING Hannah Grace for his book! As said about, this was a great read that I can’t recommend enough and I’ll probably be doing a reread in the next few months!