Mack and Ella set the atmosphere on fire with the sparks of anger, attraction between them. They make the trip to Cottonbloom pretty exciting and happy. I thoroughly enjoyed the story from the beginning to end.

Set the Night on Fire is a good romance.  I enjoyed the plot and the character interaction.  A good quick read.  Recommend to fans of romance.

This was an enjoyable read about two people needing to prove themselves while also fighting the attraction they feel for each other.  Ella Boudreaux has moved to this small town on the Mississippi-Louisiana border to recover from a bad marriage.  She’s a successful investor and her latest investment is buying a fourth ownership in a garage owned by the Abbott brothers.  One of the older brothers, Mack, is furious to have to share ownership with an outsider, especially a spunky, sexy woman who doesn’t know much about car repair. 

This makes Ella determined to work at the garage and prove her ability to contribute to its success.  Complications ensue, but Ella doesn’t back down even in the face of an intimidatingly large, angry man.  Mack has his own problems and doubts, but it turns out that Ella is just what he needs.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

I’m on the fence with this book. I have been waiting to read Mack’s story and I’m not sure how I feel. 
He is such a wish washy character that I find myself shaking my head at his behaviour. One minute he hates Ella the next he can’t stop thinking about her. They fight with so much anger and bite but the next they are they smitten. 
Ella’s character was not that well developed in my eyes. At the very start of the book she was dead against men. Hated them all with a vengeance only to fall madly in love and start obsessing with Mack two pages past that. Compared to the first two books in this series this one fell flat.  This was not a healthy relationship, there was nothing sweet or magical about this romance. This was basically two mentally broken people being thrown together in a blending machine. I can’t even say it was sexual tension. As a mental health councillor, I CANNOT CONDONE this relationship. I get it is a book but authors need to remember that people read and take from it.

I loved Set the Night on Fire by Laura Trentham. This was book 6 in the Cottonbloom series, one of my favorites. I enjoyed watching the relationship between Ella and Mack develop. They detested each other at first, and it was fun to watch that change. The relationships between all the characters are well written and developed. This was one of those books that you don't want to put down. Such a great read!

These characters who just jump right out at you, beg you to come get the best bbq of your life and fall in love.  I enjoyed this book so much I finished it in a day and a half.   I'm ready for the next one Laura!!

Ella and Mack have a cantankerous relationship in the beginning of this book.  She has bought his brother, Ford, out of his one-quarter share of their family garage, Abbott Brothers.  Ella shows up at the garage to stake her claim (literally and figuratively) and things do not go smoothly between her and Mack.  Mack doesn't want an outsider part of their business and he informs her that he wants to buy her out.  Ella wants to retain her share out of some sense of tribute to her deceased brother.  Ella doesn't explain her interest in the business, just plows right in and tries to make changes.  Mack is not in the mood for change, especially in light of his struggles since his father's suicide and his brother, Ford's, underhanded dealings with Ella.  I had not read any previous books in this series and I think that might have taken away from the book for me.  I didn't really know the backstory on all of these characters and I felt that would have helped me understand some of the dynamics better.  I had a hard time connecting with Ella and actually felt sorry for Mack for most of this book.  Every time Ella faced criticism or thought she may face criticism, she would lash out like a toddler.  It got old pretty quick and I was over it by the end of the book.  I think if you have read and enjoyed the other books in this series you may find this one to be a better read than I did.  
I received an ARC from NetGalley for my honest review.

What an absolutely wonderful romantic story. It's in the "Cottonbloom" series. This time it's the love story of Ella and Mack. Since Ford, one of the Abbott brothers was in debt he sold his share in the garage to Ella. She wants to be involved in the daily running of the business however Mack has vowed to get back her share. Sparks start to fly between them leading to a sizzling story.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Laura Trentham is a new to me author and I will definitely be reading more of her work. After I finished reading Set the Night on Fire, I discovered it is the 6th book in the Cottonbloom series - it reads like a stand alone. I loved the characters and the setting and the story line. There was plenty of romance and empowerment and teasing throughout. I had a hard time putting it down and I'm sure it will stay with me for a while. Thank you to St. Martin's Press for recommending it to me!

Back in Cottonbloom with the Abbot brothers! This is one of my favorite series. Cottonbloom, Mississippi is one of those small southern towns where everyone not only knows your name but pretty much all of your business!

So when the new woman in town, Ella Boudreaux, meets up with the Abbotts after Ford sold her his stake in the garage, it's not all sunshine and rainbows. More like fireworks and a lot of snarling on both sides.

Will Mack finally find love and heal his family? Will Ella open up enough to trust another man? This is a tale of forgiveness, love and family. There are always two sides at least to every story and it is going to take a big man and a big woman to get past these walls built of loss, abandanment and emotional abuse.

But if anyone can do it it will be those Abbott boys!

Netgalley/St.Martin's July 31, 2018

Set the Night on Fire is the 6th book in the Cottonbloom Series by Laura Trentham.  This is my first time reading this author.  Even though Set the Night on Fire is #6 it can also be read as a standalone.  I would suggest reading the first 5 in the series so that you aren’t missing anything.  I didn’t feel lost and thoroughly enjoyed this book.  It was a great read from start to finish.

Ella Boudreaux is a wealthy woman who understands investments and how to make money.     She has just purchased ¼ interest in a garage and auto restoration business in Cottonbloom     The problem is, the other 3 owners – are the Abbott brothers;   Jackson and Wyatt are twins and the eldest of the 3 is Mack.      

The Abbotts are not happy that even ¼ of the business they love belongs to a stranger.

Ella is a powerful and intelligent woman, but she has been battered by life.      She presents an appearance of confidence, but inside she is pretending as fast as she can.      She presents ideas for the garage which would benefit the business.      She has knowledge and skills to benefit the business.       The twins are open to her ideas, Mack not so much.

In spite of himself, Mack is immediately drawn to her beauty, her wit and her humor.         Slowly he is learning that having Ella as part of the business and his life is not such a bad idea.

Ella finds Mack frustrating and sexy and interesting and attractive and sexy....yes twice as sexy as most men.

This is part of a series. It is the first book I have read in the series and by this author.     I enjoyed the book very much and had no problem getting up to speed with the characters and the plot.

Each of the Abbott brothers are strong characters.      It is evident that there is a great deal of love in the family.        They have overcome difficult times and come out of the difficulties with kind, loving and caring natures.        Each of them are strong masculine men, but there is underlying tenderness in each of them.          That is because since they were all small, they have had to depend on one another for affection and support.

The relationship between Ella and Mack grows slowly.       They are a perfect balance for one another.      He is anxious about change, she is impetuous and moves forward quickly.     They have ups and downs, but  each step forward makes them realize the feelings they have for one another is very strong and growing stronger.

The secondary characters add a great deal to the story.        Abbott relatives, Ella's ex-husband, and the ex-husband's most recent wife are all very human people.     Each of them present problems which must be faced and solved.    Each of them are important parts of the texture of Cottonbloom.   

The plot is about family relationships.        Every family has stories.       Some of the stories are happy and some of them are sad and some of them are heartrending.         Ella and Mack have all three kinds of stories in their families.

This is the first book I have read by Ms Trentham.        She is a very talented writer who creates characters who draw the reader into their stories.          I became invested in Ella and Mack and I was hoping for their Happily Ever After.         This book has been a very good read for me.

I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley.          I am voluntarily writing this review.       All opinions are my own.

Set the Night on Fire by Laura Trentham is the 6th book in her Cottonbloom series.   I have enjoyed every book in this series, and this book is no different….I loved Set the Night on Fire.  We met our heroine, Ella Boudreaux at the end of the previous book, as Ella became part owner of the Abbott Garage. All the Abbot Brothers were not too happy that Ford, their estranged brother sold out his share of the business to Ella, but Mack, the oldest brother is still furious.  In Set the Night on Fire, when Ella shows up at the garage to help, Mack treats her badly.
Ella is very smart and work oriented, having helped her ex-abusive husband build his successful business.  She came away from her divorce with a nice settlement, as she was the reason the business excelled.  Ella knows everyone questions why she would buy into a garage, but she did so in memory of her deceased older brother.  

Though Mack is cold and sarcastic to Ella, his brothers Wyatt and Jackson, as well as Willa ( Jackson’s wife), do their best to accept Ella, who is determined to help with the marketing of the business.  In a short time, Mack realizes that Ella has some good ideas, and he finds himself attracted to her, though he still gives her a hard time.  Mack, who finds himself turned on by Ella’s stubborn and feisty attitude with him, also notices that Ella hides something from her past, especially seeing that she is deathly afraid of dogs, and learns more about her rough childhood.  Their romance begins to heat up quickly, though there are barriers that stand between them; Mack trying to reconcile with his mother (who left them years before ), as well as coming to terms with Ford’s betrayal;  Ella’s sensitivity & vulnerability due to her previous abusive marriage, not trusting her own judgment.   It was so much fun to watch both of them fall hard for each other, as their chemistry sizzled.  

Cottonbloom is a wonderful and fun series, which Trentham continues to give us heartwarming stories in each and every book  I really loved Mack and Ella together; as their romance was not only sexy, but also emotional.  It was a wonderful storyline, and great to see all the other characters that we have come to know from the previous books.  There was also two epilogues that I loved.

Set The Night on Fire reads very well as a standalone, but to get to know all of the family, including their mother and Ford, I suggest you start with the first book of this series.   Laura Trentham once again gives us a wonderful heartwarming story, great characters, fabulous couple, great secondary characters, charming small town atmosphere, and a sweet wonderful romance. You should be reading this series, as I look forward to the next book and return to Cottonbloom.

I loved this book! It had a little bit of everything romance, suspense, mystery and an empowerment for women. This is the first time I have read anything by Laura Trentham but it wont be the last I cant wait to go back and read the novel previously wrote by this author. I loved Ella and her kick butt attitude sh has been kicked down a lot but she keeps getting back up And the Abbott family you will fall in love with all of them. I have!!

Good romance.
Mack is the owner of a garage with his brothers when one decides to sell his share to Ella.
Mack and Ella doesn't like each other or do they.
Good story,characters, little drama and lots of passion.
Enjoyed reading.

I was pleasantly surprised that the Abbott's were back. The story continuation was flawless and like there was no time between books. I can't wait for Ford's story.

“Set The Night on Fire” is Laura Trentham latest Cottonbloom novel and it is the perfect addition to this delightful series. Mack Abbot is angry about life and the chaos that is surrounding his family and its garage. Ella Bourdeaux is one source of Mack’s ire because she purchased a stake in the family-owned business from his wayward older. Ella is determined to work hard to make her investment in the business payoff no matter how much Mack takes issue with her presence. Can two seemingly different people find a common ground not just in business but in love? Ms. Trentham creates magic in the small town of Cottonbloom not just for her characters, but for her readers as well.  I was given an advanced copy of this book, and all of the opinions expressed in this review are my own

This is part of a series but is a stand alone. I have not read the other books and there were a few things I am sure we in the other books before this one but I did not feel like I missed anything.  Mack has been carrying a heavy burden keeping the family business going. His brothers are partners except for Ford who sold his share to an outsider. There is a lot going on in this story and I felt I was part of the community. Ella just wanted to honor her brother. The Amos brothers wanted to keep the garage in the family. Ella had suffered a lot at the hands of men and she was just coming into her own. Would Mack destroy her too?

This is the first book I’ve ready by LAura, and while you definitely know you’re missing out on a bunch of back story, it was still a pretty good read.

I gave this book three stars because while it was a decent read I didn’t connect with the characters at all. I was just kind of along for the ride instead of fully immersed in the story.

I received an ARC from the publisher via netgalley.com. This is my unbiased and voluntary review.

After divorcing her unfaithful and abusive husband, Ella Boudreaux, the real brains behind their business, founded her own investment company, Magnolia Investments and moved to Cottonbloom. She started buying up real estate and in honor of her beloved, but deceased older brother, Grayson, purchased a quarter of Abbott Brothers car garage and restoration business, from the oldest Abbott brother, Ford. But the other brothers are not happy and want the business to stay in the family. Mack, who has held the business together after their father died from a heart attack a year and a half ago, feels he failed his father. Mack is belligerent when Ella comes to the garage, but he is also drawn to her. Aside from superficial differences, they have a lot of similar family history in common. As Ella demonstrates what she is capable of contributing to the garage, Mack has second thoughts about wanting her gone. 

This is the 6th book in the series, but I read it as a stand alone. Mack's twin younger brothers, Wyatt and Jackson, found their mates in previous books and there were many references to things that happen in those books, that had direct impact on this one. It would have been helpful to have a Prologue, repeating what had occurred at the New Year's Eve Party, since it was referred to several times, but not explained. 

The book is well written with fascinating characters and several twists in the plot. I would have given it a higher score if that New Year's Eve thing was clearer, since that was not only when Mack and Ella met, but also the springboard for the garage share purchase.