when tyler mccall rolls into gold mountain in make me want he has no intention of making friends with the locals. after all, this is just a résumé-building stop on his way to fire safety management somewhere else. the last thing he expects to do on his first night is rescue a woman from an aggressive ex by pretending to be a new boyfriend. and he's also not expecting the sexual chemistry with this woman to be off the charts, especially since he's never been one to smooth-talk the ladies. and even worse, the last thing he expects is to realize that this woman is abbi haas, the naturalist opposed to the firebreak he's come into town to implement and oversee.

abbi is passionate and headstrong and so badly burned by a childhood trauma that leads her to think the absolute worst of anyone who is actually trying to help her. this makes her both a sympathetic character and utterly enraging. because she is so passionate about her cause, but it also feels like she never listens to opposing viewpoints. she is so righteous and certain and it becomes a bit overwhelming. she immediately assumes that tyler is being misogynistic and condescending, and while his delivery leaves a lot to be desired, his position is based on his experiences as a firefighter and his knowledge of what it means to deal with the devastation it leaves behind. and his poor delivery and lack of tact has more to do with his own failings in personal communication rather than some deep-seated misogyny or misbegotten sense of superiority.

mostly i wanted these two characters to have a conversation where abbi actually listened. one where she didn't immediately assume the worst and leave poor tyler at his wit's end. because as reader's we were privy to his thoughts and could see where things went sideways every time they tried to talk. ultimately, i liked the book, i just wished that abbi were a little less frustrating a character. because i wanted to like her, i wanted to be on her side because it seemed like it should be the nobler side, but oh man, she made it difficult. tyler for all his demons is a good guy. and why it took abbi so long to see it, well, her history of sexual abuse makes the whole thing complicated.

If you enjoy a good love/hate relationship, this is a good one.  Both main characters have demons they are running from, which causes them to constantly butt heads despite the attraction they feel for each other.  

Tyler has a need to protect others to compensate for losing his best friend in a fire.  Abbi has a need to be independent due to a trauma she lived through in her teens.  Not only are they opposites personally, they are also on opposing sides concerning a fire break that may or may not get constructed in the mountain.  Nothing is really cut and dry personally or professionally.  

Personally, I would have liked less butting of the heads, but I loved everything else about the book.  Both characters are very likeable and I wanted to see them get their happy ending.  I would consider this a mid to high angst read with no cheating.  ARC provided by NetGalley.

What’s it About? So Abbi Haas has a bad habit of choosing well, bad men and when one of them won’t take “no” for an answer she’s forced to accept help from a total stranger. A totally hot, sexy, stranger. Abbi has no trouble pretending he’s her latest boy toy, even down to the seriously hot night they spend together but before the morning comes she finds out that her rescuer is firefighter Tyler McCall and he’s in town to inadvertently cause trouble for her at work. Yup they’re work enemies which turns into off the clock enemies, with some benefits. Tyler doesn’t want to get into anything serious, he’s still running from his own demons but something about Abbi calms him and he wants to get to know her even as she puts his future plans at risk.




Overall reaction to the story? Hee hee, I really liked this enemies-to-lovers romance! Make Me Want checked a lot of my boxes when it comes to that particular trope. Both characters were flawed but likable and totally flammable when they were near each other! The story flowed easily, the conflict believable, and who could resist a gruff firefighter with a heart of gold? Not me that’s for sure!



Describe the hero in five words: Quiet. Gruff. Stubborn. Caring. Vulnerable.

Did you like him? Yup.

Why? Tyler’s reason for being in Gold Mountain is part business, part running from the past and he’s totally vulnerable to that past which made him more of a hero to me. His capacity to love and grieve and even to acknowledge that he was grieving was impossible not to love. I liked that he didn’t just give into grief and become this depressing, brooding firefighter. He was quiet but he didn’t stop to help and he didn’t even try to stop himself from caring about Abbi. He may not have wanted to fall for her but yeah, he didn’t exactly plan on how not to fall for her. He was great.



Describe the heroine in five words: Stubborn. Survivor. Intelligent. Determined. Vulnerable.

Did you like her? For the most part.

Why? Abbi is hands down a real survivor. She survived her past but she didn’t deal with it. She carried it around with her and it totally influenced her view on life, love, and relationships with men. I actually liked that about her because she was so flawed from this experience and while she tried to present herself in an I-don’t-need-to- be-saved light, she actually did need to be saved but only she could save herself. I liked that while she needed saving, the author made it clear that only Abbi could forgive and save herself. Tyler was only the catalyst for that. She wasn’t perfect though, she could be a bit too much of a hard heart sometimes and it drove me nuts but I could understand why she was that way.



Let’s talk about the romance: Hot! Hot! Hot! Tyler and Abbi wasted ZERO time getting hot and heavy with each other and then that heat had some ice water dumped on it when the truth about their respective jobs (They were on opposite sides of an issue) came out. However, it didn’t take long for that chemistry to start burning again but this time, their jobs made them spend time together and their own curiosity lead them to get to know one another. The balance of heart and heat made Make Me Want go from just sex to a true blue romance. I really enjoyed it.



How about that supporting cast? Abbi’s friends pop in here and there to offer some advice and later some tough love. Mack is back and lets the reader in on how her love life with Connor is going (Solid), and of course her other friends Claire (I so need her story) and Sam (I so missed her story). The secondary cast doesn’t play too much of a role since it’s all on Tyler and Abbi to fix themselves but Abbi’s onetime fling does provide an additional conflict albeit a more personal one.


Click It or Skip It? Click It. I enjoyed the sexy and the sweet part of Make Me Want and was a bit sad when it ended.

3,5 stars

I like a good firefighter story, This one was more of a behind the scenes firefighter since  Tyler  has suffered a huge loss and is not lying low with fighting fires. So, now he  working behind the scenes for the Forest Service. He meets Abbi as soon as he gets to town. Her ex is bothering her so he pretends to be her new boyfriend. Too bad she is the opposition to his new job. Sparks fly, both physically and work wise between the 2. 

It was a quick read. Nothing too deep. I like Tyler. Abbi was a little annoying for me... but it was a unique story!

The author obviously did a massive amount of research and background leading up to writing this story, all the technical terms and procedures were all there making this story so much more realistic. Loved Abbi she was such a free spirit after being through so much much, and god bless him Tyler had an awful time too, their chemistry was off the charts and I loved reading their story

Not at all what I thought it would be when I read the synopsis but that's not necessarily a bad thing!

Make Me Want tackles two very difficult issues that happened to each of the main characters in their pasts. Each event continues to affect each of them deeply - shaping who they are now. 

Tyler was adorable - that perfect combination of sexy take charge kind of guy but also not afraid to open up and display some very personal emotions!

It was harder to warm up to Abbi's character. She's so busy proving she can do everything on her own, she's pushing away those around her, including Tyler. Without giving the story away, Abbi and Tyler are also at odds at their work (each on an opposing side of an issue) which only further complicates their relationship. 

Can they overcome their obstacles enough to be together? Can each let go of the hurts from their pasts and move on? You will be wondering this right up to the end of the story!

Thank you NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.

Tyler is in Gold Mountain for the summer to supervise the firebreak the forest service was putting in. On his first night in town, he helps a woman, Abbi, ward off advances from her ex boyfriend by pretending to be her current boyfriend. 
The attraction between Tyler and Abbi is instant and they can't help but give in to it. But the night comes to an abrupt end when Abbi learns the reason Tyler is in town, and Tyler learns that Abbi is the naturalist trying to stop the firebreak from being constructed. 
Soon the whole town knows about their (fake) relationship and they have no choice but to agree to pretend in public. Soon real feeling start coming into play and confusing them both.
Make me want was a good read. I enjoyed the push and pull between Tyler and Abbi. The drama and the sexy scenes kept things interesting. I enjoyed catching up with the characters from the previous books. 
Overall a fun read.

This was a cute book.  I love the premise on how the two got together in the beginning.  Loved it.

3.5 stars.

This story has a tonne of potential. 
The plot is great and diverse. There's a lot of ways the author could have taken the characters so it definitely keeps you guessing what was going to happen next. I loved the whole frenamies situation Tyler and Abbi had. It made for some hilariously awkward situations, lots of banter and some super hot loving. The side characters played entertaining parts in this story aswell breaking up the drama a little without straying to far from the original plot. 

Tyler and Abbi are both dynamic troubled characters. Tyler is the perfect kind of hero, attentive and sweet just generally a well rounded character. But he isn't without is own demons and unfortunately for him with his scars still too fresh he sometimes tried to save her when she didn't need it. He was closed off and in denial about the trauma he'd been through and instead of talking about it he tried to push it behind him and forget. It was never going to be that easy though and pretty soon it came back to bite him in the ass. 
Abbi was a little more difficult to figure out. She wore this I am women, I can do it myself persona like an armour. When deep down she was drowning in her past, wanting acceptance but refusing help or love. I understood her fears and the reasons why she came across so prickly. I admired her wanting to be strong but I couldn't help feel completely frustrated by her throughout the story either.

I enjoyed the story enough. I really liked Tyler's character and felt him and Abbi are perfectly matched. The storyline was great and consistent throughout and the side characters were a great addition to the story. 

I have to be honest and say that at times I felt disconnected to their story. It's just felt a little drawn out and a little vague. I feel there wasn't enough about their past, their families.. what happened there?. It brushed over the bad aspects like how Abbi was the family outcast and that Tyler's  dad didn't really care about him but it wasn't enough to get a good grip of the histories for me and I think that in part was a reason for me not connecting to their story. 

It was just an ok read for me however I do want to go back a read the previous stories in the series to see if that gives me a better outlook on this one. Maybe I'm missing something from them that's not in here. So this review may change a little if I feel like I read something there that factors into this story. 

I kindly received this ARC from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Tyler always has his girl on his mind, "...Tyler would have described it as the greatest pleasure in the world. Better than real food. Clean clothes. Better than * **. But that was before he’d had *** with Abbi. Was anything better than *** with Abbi?" Tyler doesn't mind asking for what he wants, “you’re spending the night after we shower, right?” he said as he hovered over her, the evidence of his desire painted on her skin." I liked this book, I loved Tyler.

This book was ok, it was not my favorite in the bunch. I liked Tyler, more than I liked Abbi. Again, my favorite part was actually reading about the rest of the cast from previous books, and reading how they were doing, especial Cole and Mack. Abbi, kind of annoyed me, I understand that she had a traumatizing experience, and that she was trying to be independent. However, she did not have to treat Tyler, the way she did in the hospital after he just saved her life, that was just cruel to me, and then to just expect him to come back to her, no she needed to make the first move, but again that is my opinion, am glad everything worked out. I personally loved myself some Tyler.

When introduced to the main characters, we find Abbi with major hang ups and Tyler with major guilt. Author did a really good job of depicting abuse by a teacher but at times felt Abbi was unlikeable and that no guy would put up with her seesaw emotions.

Overall it was a great book-I will definitely be picking this one up again. It kept my attention all the way to the end which isn't something a ton of books do:)

Overall a good solid romance. Interesting storyline. Enjoyed!

Excellent. This is my first book by Rebecca Brooks but will not be my last.  I love strong heroines and Abbi sure is one.  Loved the steamy chemistry and interaction between Tyler and Abbi.  This story has it all fun, exciting, drama, emotional, and hot, hot, sexy scenes.  I would recommend this book.  Eventhough this book is part of a series, it can be read as a stand alone.

Oh wow I am so happy to be giving this book 5 stars, it totally deserves it. Just loved this book. It delivers fantastic characters which you just fall in love with and a brilliant storyline that you just get lost in the most enjoyable way. Love Rebecca Brooks and her books. Fantastic series, a must read. Totally recommend this book to everyone

Saints preserve us, I want Tyler and I want him now! This book in the Gold Mountain series is the best of the series. I'm certain Rebecca has more in store for us, but damn if this one didn't shove me over the edge.

Without rehashing too much of the blurb, Tyler's headed up to the Cascades to work a project for the Forest Service after losing his best friend during a fire. When he arrives in town he stops to have a beer and some food and meets Abbi who's being harassed by an ex who doesn't know the word no.
Tyler knows he should butt out but he can't and when egged on by Mack (book 2 I think) he puts himself between Bubba and Abbi. Abbi and Tyler spend a smoking hot night together which ends abruptly when Abbi finds out why Tyler is there. Abbi runs the Nature Preservation Center and is against making the firebreak and trying to stop it from happening. A promotion for her is riding on this. Tyler is there to oversee the project and run interference and Bubba, well his company is scheduled to do the work. Delays make him none to happy.

Watching Tyler and Abbi do this dance between their jobs and personal lives, much less all this started with a little lie to keep Russell (Bubba) away from Abbi, at times it's like watching a runaway train.
This book was so well written I didn't put it down. Abbi isn't a commitment kind of girl and Tyler's trying to pull himself together knowing his career future rides on this job. So much push and pull.
Tyler never really surmises anything but that's ok because Abbi makes up for it in spades. 
When a fire starts in the mountains and Abbi is caught on a ridge line, it makes for such an intense story. I felt my shoes getting hot too. 

There aren't enough good things to say about this book. Crafted so well and I loved the characters and a great shift in storylines from the previous Gold Mountain books. I am loving this series. Rebecca has a solid plot and great characters to back it up. Five solid stars from me.
Well done Rebecca!! I loved it.

**arc from NetGalley and Entangled in exchange for a fair review***

Ugh, there were times that I just wanted to slap some since into Abbi's head. She wants it all her way or the highway. Tyler seems open to finding a compromise, but at times it seems that Abbi cares more about furthering her career then the owls or a potential fire. I guess it just shows how well this book was written to make me feel this strongly about it. That's why I give it four stars instead of three.