This book was full of so many awesome tropes and Hannah Grace definitely nailed them all!
I was given a copy of this book from the publisher Atria books via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is an easy read romcom, which I love! But it also included so much more depth with each main character having their own internal struggles outside of their relationship but also outside of the college life they’re living. I liked that it didn’t completely surround college life, more realistic to include so much more to their lives.
This sweet couple has an actual romantic one night stand (if that’s possible) early in the book but rather than walking away and never seeing each other again they find themselves as camp counsellors at the same camp for the summer! So hilarious to watch them try to navigate their history and their persona traumas all while teaching 8-10 year old for the summer
The heart and soul in this story was so endearing that I will definitely pick up any other book in this series!
Released October 3, 2023

Thank you Hannah, for providing me with this e-arc. All opinions are my own, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

"What if you fall?" "Then we'll fall together."

BIG RUSS AND RORY. Wow. I absolutely loved this book! I loved how shy Russ was, and how you never knew what to expect with Aurora.

I loved that this book was a little "deeper", and shared the struggles and issues with both of the protagonists families.

These two were suited so well to each other, balancing each other out, and allowing them to open up in a way they both haven't been able to with very many others.

I will read anything Hannah writes!!! Can't wait to see who's next in the Maple Hills story!!

I think this book is going to be the book of the fall- as a follow up to the Icebreaker sensation, it builds on the world and gives the reader more to chew on. As a story, I think it is tighter and a little deeper than its predecessor. I loved seeing Russ and Aurora’s relationship get deeper as they fell for each other- they were so easy to root for! They were both very human and figuring out how to figure things out together and that felt right for a new adult novel.

While I liked the character and the story, I found myself frustrated that every moment of tension and conflict was resolved immediately. I felt like every character wasn’t given the chance to feel any negative emotion for more than a page. This book had so much potential from great and likeable characters to a fun setting and equal fun plot, but there just weren’t any stakes for the characters. I was bored by the time the book ended cause I didn’t have to even worry about a big fight that Aurora and Russ would then come back from.

I wanted so much more. I wanted the book I could see if the author had just pushed her character just a little bit.

I absolutely LOVED this book. The characters are easy to fall in love with and returning to Maple Hills brought all the warm fuzzy feelings. Hannah Grace is incredibly talented in her writing abilities.

I really wanted to love this book a bit more than I really did. I adored the fact that we see friends from the previous book. I adore Russ and he is probably one of the sweetest characters in this book (originally, I was a little sad this second book wasn’t Henry’s book, but not anymore)!

The character growth of Rory is amazing to read too. She begins the book a bit immature and honestly she wasn’t my favorite character. But as the book continues, she really grows as a character. She and Russ are really good for each other and are adorable on the pages. They bond over their mutual family drama and then they both grow from being able to confide in each other.

My biggest “issue” with this book not getting more stars, is because I felt like it was a little slow at times. I honestly went from 2-4 stars at different points of the books (and there was a couple times where I left the book completely and had to return to it a little while later). Honestly, I kinda landed on 2.5 stars but rounded up because I really loved the epilogue. There were absolutely good points in the books, but there were several that I kinda wanted to skip through.

Thank you to the publishers, author, and NetGalley for the eARC of this book. I enjoyed it and look forward to the next in the series!

I thought this book was so fun and I enjoyed it a little more than Icebreaker (which I also did enjoy). I appreciate romances that have a little more substance so Russ and Aurora working through some heavy family problems fit that bill.

I thought the camp setting was great. I'm not sure I've read a book in this setting and I thought it was a great backdrop for the sneaking around the characters were doing. I did wish we got a little more of their interaction with the campers to flesh out the setting but nonetheless it was great.

One thing that makes or breaks romances for me is the inevitable fight that occurs close to the end and how realistic I think the conflict is. Once I get towards the end of a romance I start dreading what this conflict can possibly be and how overblown the reaction and "break up" is. I loved how that was handled here- the conflict was in line with the story and how I would expect the characters to handle it. However, it was resolved SO much faster, and I felt realistic, than many other stories in this genre.

I can't wait for the next installation in Maple Hills!

Thank you Atria and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. Returning back to Maple Hills was a little dream of mine. I'm so glad that Hannah Grace decided to make this into a "series." While Icebreaker hit home for me, Wildfire will have a small spot in my heart. I loved the characters in this book! To see each character grow and change throughout the book was amazing. If you need a small steamy romance cute book, this is the one for you!!

Wildfire was an okay follow up to Hannah Grace’s debut novel Icebreaker, but fell somewhat short. The romance was mediocre at best, but the spice was pretty good. The relationship between the main characters was not very strong. The side characters were much more interesting.

I wanted to love this book when I started as I had thoroughly enjoyed Icebreaker. And there are parts of this book that I did love but as I went through this book, my rating fluctuated between 2 stars and 3 stars and 4 stars, I ended up at 3 stars for this book but there will be people who love it more than I did. Russ and Aurora at their core are great matches for one another and the chosen family part of this book is very charming. Where the book fell flat for me is that the writing, at moments, felt very repetitive and pedestrian and had moments of checking the romance dialogue boxes that felt a bit unnatural, which again is a shame because Russ and Aurora are a great match. And while we come to understand Aurora better, she is almost too immature in the beginning, even for a 20 year old. But maybe it was my mood and others will feel differently. It was a slightly disappointing follow up to Icebreaker for me but I am definitely not put off the series by it. Sits firmly in the middle. I ended up enjoying myself enough.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I loved this book! The characters were so relatable. There are a few times because it was obvious that the author isn't from America based on the use of some of the words. The book is written as being in California but using some words we don't use here in America.

eARC received for review from NetGalley

4.5/5 ⭐️

After how much I loved Icebreaker I was super excited to read Wildfire, meaning I had high hopes for this book and Hannah Grace did not fail. I enjoyed this book so much that I honestly kept forgetting to take notes.

I am always so grateful for a good dual POV and in this case with both Aurora and Russ facing similar familial issues, the quality of writing really shined through because it never felt repetitive. It made it so much easier to relate to both Aurora and Russ and I loved that.

Through only two books, I have fallen in love with each character (main and side) and would, one thousand percent, read a book about each one of them. There are so many intertwined series out there with groups of friends where majority of the characters just fade into the background but that seems to be impossible with the Maple Hills cast. Each character written by Grace is just so uniquely them that you grow so attached to each and every one of them.

I do think my only dislike was the miscommunication trope but it was resolved SO quickly that I was very easily able to get over it.

Also Russ Callaghan I love you. Also also... <spoiler>book #3 Henry fake daing trope ??</spoiler>

Thank you to Hannah Grace, Atria Books, and NetGalley for the free eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Spicy!!! A great companion to Hannah Grace's "Icebreaker" thank you so much for the opportunity to read and review 4.5 stars

I didn’t love this one. I liked her first book, icebreaker, and was looking forward to this. The humor and charm of the first was missing for me in this one. It’s hard to see how this was part of the same series when the location was entirely different and barely any of the other characters made an appearance. Overall the book wasn’t bad, just not what I was expecting.

I could no t have been more excited when I was given an ARC of what would arguably be the most anticipated book of this year. I absolutely loved Icebreaker and couldn't wait to get back to this group of friends. Immediately I loved that this story didn't just continue the formula of "hockey player in college finds love". Russ is obviously a hockey player at Maple Hills but the whole story taking place at a summer camp is such an interesting twist I wasn't expecting. As always the found family vibes in this world are immaculate. Another thing that I loved is the fact that the guys can lean on their friends for emotional support as opposed to keeping it all inside- male friendships are not depicted often and I think are so important.

Russ and Aurora hook up at a party at school and before Russ could muster the confidence to ask her out she reluctantly leaves making them "miscommunicatiors". To both of their surprise they find themselves as camp counselors at Honey Acres. Perfect right? Nope- there is a strict no fraternization rule and Russ really needs to keep his job. This means the tension between these two just builds and builds and may or may not break. They are both walking billboards for Daddy Issues and it could've easily been their downfall. These two seemed perfect for each other and I loved that instead of letting their struggles drive a wedge between them they let each other be someone to lean on. My only complaint is that I felt like just as they really got together the book was basically over- I could've read 200 more pages of them just being together. I felt like there was too much build up for not enough pay off.

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

When i read Icebreaker i fell in love with it and was so exited when Hannah Grace announced she was coming out with a second book. Wildfire has so many tropes that everyone loves such as a one nightstand and sort of a forbidden love trope. I give this book a 3.5 stars because i love both Russ and Aurora but the only thing i didn't like was the "conflict" in this book because i expected something bigger. With that being said i still did enjoy reading the book and the Maple Hills series is good so far and i will definitely be recommending everyone to read both Icebreaker and Wildfire.

I received an eARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. College students Russ and Aurora have a one-night stand but realize the following day that they're both counselors for a summer camp with a no fraternization rule. It's immediately obvious from the book description that the tropes covered in this novel are forced proximity and forbidden love. It's mostly a lighthearted read with some good banter between the characters, though the author does throw in some family troubles and conflict as well. And yes, this novel has spice. I found myself skimming quite a bit, as many of the camp scenes feel unnecessary. Overall this is a solid sophomore novel from Hannah Grace that will likely appeal to New Adult romance readers, especially those who loved her breakout novel Icebreaker.

Forced proximity, forbidden romance... what's not to love?! After reading and loving "Icebreaker" earlier this year, I was SO excited to get approved to read this early and I was not disappointed. I absolutely love romance books that go deeper than the romance and show the imperfections and insecurities of the characters. I always find it easier to relate to characters in romance books like these because of the connections I can form with them. It's so nice and refreshing to read a romance without perfect people in perfect relationships while still seeing the characters get their happy ending. The chemistry between Aurora and Russ was so perfect and made me so giddy. I loved that we got to see their romance and love for each other blossom throughout the book. Watching them overcome their personal challenges and working together to make a healthy relationship between the two of them was wonderful. And no third act breakup!!!! The found family trope with the camp counselors was a lovely surprise. There is honestly not a single thing I would change about this book. I loved it!!

I think someone will love this book, but that someone is not me. I did not find Aurora very endearing. She talked about how she needed attention all the time, and her storyline was mainly about "daddy issues". One of her direct quotes is, "I’ve always known I need validation like I need air." I liked Russ and his band of misfits (aka associated Hockey players and their girlfriends) from the first book. Honesty, them and Xander got me through this book. It's not a bad book, just not for me.

We have another fun and fluffy romance novel from Hannah Grace, this time following another hockey player from Maple Hills and a somewhat neurotic but effervescent love interest. This is Grace's second novel and she has tightened up the plot a bit and made it feel less ambling, which I liked, and I also liked the humor and the banter and the general feel good-ness of this story. I thought that the conflicts that did arise were generally pretty realistic, nothing seemed overdone or melodramatic. And the romance was good, as Russ and Aurora have undeniable chemistry that crackles in this forced proximity tale. It's breezy and quick, and I liked it!