Let's set the scene:
Maple Hills students Russ Callaghan and Aurora Roberts cross each other's paths at a college party. One thing leads to another and they end up having a passionate one-night stand. Aurora slips away the next morning before Russ has the chance to ask her for her full name.
A short time afterwards, they end up unexpectedly bumping into each other at a Summer camp they'll be working at for the next few weeks. Both have their reasons for deciding to work at the Honey Acres camp. Russ is dealing with his father and his gambling addiction and wants to get as far away from it as possible. Aurora (also referred to as Rory) wants to go back to this Summer camp she attended a lot of Summers growing up where it feels like home.
Camp rules state that there is a "no fraternising rule" at the camp. Russ knows that breaking this rule will mean no job for him for the Summer. However, Aurora is not one to care about sticking to the rules. Will the two of them learn to work together harmoniously or will they give into temptation once more?
What are my thoughts on Wildfire?
This is such a lovely read. It just has a nice flow to it, there's no on-off kind of relationship between Russ and Aurora, it's just plain and simple and quite romantic.
This contemporary romance will really melt your heart and there are even some funny moments during the book. I like that Russ has that sensibleness going on and that Aurora is more of the rulebreaker, it does create that lovely balance between the two. It's good to see the journey between these two characters. As we alternate between Russ's and Aurora's POV for each chapter, we see how Russ finds it difficult to open up, particularly about his das's problems. Aurora is patient with him though and allows him to open up when he's ready to. Aurora feels very unwanted by her father and has a very strained relationship with him. Something I know all too well. Russ is there to pick up the pieces for her, which is lovely to read.
The family aspect between all of their friends not just at the college, but at Honey Acres is heartwarming. I have friends who are like family to me and it was lovely to see friends getting along so well and not arguing over petty things. I loved the other characters in this book, including Russ's friends at college, camp leader Jenna (who has practically seen Aurora grow up over the years) and fellow campmates and friends Xander and Emilia.
The only slight issue I have with the book is the front cover. Russ and Aurora look oddly 'too' alike in looks. But I always imagine what the characters look like in my imagination anyway rather than what they look like on the front cover!
Overall, this book is a book I'd recommend if you want a nice rom-com to settle down with before bed!
*Trigger Warning* - this book is spicy, so it's for over 18's only. It also deals with parental abandonment, alcoholism and gambling addiction.
I've got both this and Icebreaker but am yet to read it! I love a good spicy book so I really need to pick this up x
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you'll love it Lea-Mai! x
DeleteThis sounds like such a great book! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it! :)
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It's such a great read Melissa!
DeleteThis book sounds up on my alley. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you would love it Fadima!
DeleteThis sounds like a lovely romance story that fills out the characters and their lives together quite well. I don't typically read much romance, but this sounds like these two books could be a nice introduction to that genre (even with the spicy bits, haha)!
ReplyDeleteIf you fancy getting into reading romance novels, this book series from Hannah Grace is a great place to start!
DeleteSounds like a fun read!
ReplyDeleteIt's a really great read Chloe!
DeleteThis probably isn't something I'd pick up to be honest, but I take your point about a nice romantic (spicy!) read to wind down before bedtime, and sounds like one I can recommend to friends :) x
ReplyDeleteThat's fair enough Lisa, please recommend it to others who may enjoy it! x
DeleteGreat review. Romance books are just not for me but I love the character story line. One stays to the rule and the other is defiant.
ReplyDeleteThat's fair enough Rayo!
DeleteOooh this sounds right up my street, extra spice yes please!
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It's a great read Rosie, I'm sure you would love it!
DeleteI haven't read any books by Hannah Grace, but Wildfire sounds like nice read! I'll have to check out both Wildfire and Icebreaker!
ReplyDeleteIt's a really nice read Karalee, I'm sure you'd like it too!
DeleteI've not read any books from Hannah Grace, but this sounds like a great read. It'd be interesting to hear your thoughts on icebreaker if/when you read it. I've heard lots of good things about it! I didn't actually realise it was a series.
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I didn't realise this was a series until one of my friends told me! I will certainly read 'Icebreaker' as I loved 'Wildfire'!
DeleteI haven't read Icebreaker but I am currently in the middle of reading this and it's so good so far!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you're loving it so far Gemma!
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