The forced proximity, the banter, the smut! Absolutely 10/10! It’s prominently displayed throughout the store lol I have built several displays with this at the center

This is the
Second book in a series and it was done very well then the first, icebreaker. The storyline and plot and characters are all developed a lot more the story is more thought out and faster Pace it was an easy enjoyable read

Wildfire, by Hannah Grace, unfolds in the scenic backdrop of Maple Hills, capturing the unexpected romance between Russ Callaghan and Aurora Roberts. Their story begins with a brief meeting at a year-end party, leading to a passionate one-night stand. However, fate has other plans as both find themselves as summer camp counselors. Russ is on the run from the shadows of his father’s gambling addiction, hoping distance can mend his troubles. Aurora, on the other hand, is on a quest for a place where she belongs, away from the constant need for attention that has left her feeling empty. Their reunion at camp sets the stage for a summer filled with challenges, self-discovery, and the testing of boundaries set by the camp’s no-fraternization policy.

The story crafted is both endearing and reflective, presenting characters that I felt like were well fleshed out, each carrying personal issues that make them more relatable and human to the reader. Russ and Aurora’s journey from accidental strangers to individuals bound by a shared secret and understanding showcases a spectrum of emotions and growth. However, I felt like sometimes the pacing of the story was a little off, where certain parts slowed down which left me wanting more in certain areas.

From my perspective, Wildfire strikes a chord with its portrayal of flawed yet realistic and relatable characters. The slow moments, although noticeable for me, do not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the book. Hannah Grace has succeeded in creating a narrative that, much like its title, is capable of igniting a range of emotions, from cute, sweet to more passionate moments. The book’s charm lies in its ability to blend the simplicity of a summer romance with the complexity of real-life challenges, making it a recommended read for those who appreciate character-driven stories with moments of growth for the characters involved.

It is a cute and compelling narrative that, despite its occasional lulls, leaves a lasting impression with its well-developed characters and heartfelt exploration of love, belonging, and redemption.

The writing was good but I was not in the headspace for dysfunctional parent issues. It felt more realistic fiction than romcom, to me.

This is an amazing sequel to Icebreaker! Hannah makes magic. I can’t wait to see what Hannah has next for us!

I enjoyed Icebreaker, the first book in the series by Hannah Grace, so I was happy to get Wildfire the second book from NetGalley for review. This new adult series is a great mix of interesting storyline, characters that you would like to be friends with, and a little spice on the side. I really liked this storyline of two college kids as counselors at camp. I would recommend this to people who like new adult romances.

Welp, that was a book that did a lot of nothing.

I see what other reviewers mean when they sav this has almost no conflict and the camp setting feels almost...inconsequential.

The whole story is just about the romance and the building of trust/vulnerability between these two characters. They each have some family issues sprinkled in that they must learn to talk to each other about, but the barrier to doing so isn't huge. They just have a lot of "mindblowing" sex and must decide they like each other enough to make things official.

At least things moved faily quickly and I didn't hate either of the characters. And I do always love a good romance, so I was happy with that part.

I will say that reading the second book in an interconnected romance series usually comes with people saying, "but you don't have to read the first one, this one can be read as a standalone." While that it technically true here, there are a lot of what feel like extraneous characters that make no sense to story...but I'm sure they are there because the story is revisiting beloved characters from the first book (Icebreaker). I have no interest in ever reading Icebreaker, so all of those bits were confusing an annoying, though I get why they were there.

Oh, and the whole "no fraternization at camp" rule was silly and unncessary in this book for multiple reasons. No one followed it and it never seemed to matter, so I can only guess that it was included to make this a "forbidden" romance. It didn't really work here.

Also, final thought: why is this called Wildfire? Did I miss something there?

I didn't personally love this one, but I know students and patrons will!

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This was such a cute, cozy book. And the spice was great. Anything by Hannah Grace is amazing!

I cannot read anything that Hannah Grace writes fast enough. I absolutely devoured this book. After sharing a passionate night together, Aurora sneaks out of Russ' bedroom only to find out that they are going to be spending the next ten weeks together working at a summer camp. If you aren't a fan of the third act break-up that happens in most romances, this book is for you. Hannah Grace deftly circumvents any of the pitfalls that befall our typical leading couples.

this author has become one of my favorites and this series is so good!! i loved the setting of this one and enjoy the appearances from characters in the first book.

I mean how can you not love this one!

Love the camp counselor vibe between the two main characters and of course you have that Hannah Grace spice and intensity between the couple.

Space rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

An accidental one-night-stand (miscommunication resulted in her sneaking out after), turned summer secret, turned HEA. I enjoyed the plot of this a lot more than Icebreaker.
I loved seeing the two different types of "daddy issues" Aurora and Russ had. One was only ever going to be fixed by letting him go and the other required letting him back in.

Aurora: Relatable and funny.

Russ: Sexy and careful (until you get him in the sheets).

Cleverly written. Hannah doesn’t disappoint. I found myself once again lost in her characters and flipping pages well past my bedtime.

I love this book and the characters. Hannah Grace's world building and romance is perfect and I look forward to reading more by her!

thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for allowing me to read this early!!

I enjoyed this way more than Icebreaker. The setting was perfect and so fun, I love a good camp setting. And the whole plot was great, i love the whole one night stand ending up turning into a relationship trope! Also the pining and sneaking around was *chefs kiss*!!

I think there was some cringey parts that I wasn’t a fan of so that’s why I give it 4 stars and it took me a while to read personally but I really enjoyed the banter between the MCs. It had me giggling for sure.

Overall, I am very excited to see what’s next in this series (henry❤️🥹‼️🫶🏻)

if you want a fluffy read that tackles daddy issues but has cute scenes such as camp counselor mishaps (clogged toilets and sick kids) and sneaking out to hang out with your crush, then this book is for you!

I really enjoyed this book. Russ and Aurora meet at a party and decide to have a one night stand. She sneaks out and thinks that they will never see each other again. She is surprised when she arrives at her summer job. They both are camp counselors and they are told that there is a no fraternization policy. They are complete opposites and they are both trying to find themselves. Russ is serious and follows the rules and Aurora is always seeking attention. Aurora wants someone that will love her and want to be with her. Russ is avoiding his family because his father is emotionally abusive. They realize quickly that they make each other happy and want to be together. I loved the other characters in this book and will be going back and reading book one in this series. This is a feel good young adult book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for allowing me the opportunity to review this book as an arc.

This was so fun! I love the dynamic of the two characters and the fact that this took places at a summer camp had me swooning. There is something about a Hockey Boy even when they are not on the ice!

An amazing follow up to Icebreaker that takes you further into the lives of these college students. Hannah grace does it again!

This book was very hard to get into. I loved her first book in the series but I DNF’d this one, even though I received an arc copy. It was just not an interesting premise, the characters didn’t catch my attention, and the plot seemed juvenile for an adult novel.

For someone who never got to go to summer camp as a kid but always dreamed of going - this setting was a dream!

There is good character growth although there was times where I found it to be a tad bit over dramatic. Good follow up to the first book.

Solid young adult book.