When a stray injured dog shows up on Garrick's front walk, it takes the help of the neighbor's grandson Rain to help get the dog the help it needs. What Cookie also does is bring two unlikely men together. Garrick is the injured fire jumper, Rain is the adventure seeking younger guy, but when the chemistry ignites between them the pair become a perfect match and proves that opposites do attract. Faced with challenges that Annabeth Albert wrote in a respectful and honest manner, these two become exactly what the other needs. Another great read in the Hotshots Series.

I really enjoyed High Heat. In this friends to lovers book, Garrick needs Rain 's help in a dog rescue mission. Their friendship grows quickly as does their like for each other. They have a few obstacles to overcome. One being Garrick's dependency on Rain. He's dealing with an unknown career and future but he's starting to see the light. The other is Rain's age. He is a bit flighty and hasn't decided what he wants to do. I liked watching these men grow and change through out the book.

High Heat, book two in Annabeth Albert’s Hotshots series, picks up the story of Garrick Nelson, one of the crew of Smoke Jumpers based near the fictional town of Painter’s Ridge in central Oregon. Garrick was badly injured during a jump at the end of book one, Burn Zone, breaking both his legs and incurring a spinal injury, but by the time High Heat opens some six months later, he’s out of hospital and back at home.  He’s still undergoing intense physical therapy and gets around on crutches or in a wheelchair, and he’s absolutely determined he’s going to get back to doing the job he loves – no matter how hard he has to work and train, smoke jumping is all he’s ever wanted to do and he’s completely focused on getting back on the team.

When an injured dog shows up at his front door, Garrick heads over to his neighbour’s house to ask for help - Shirley has dogs and hopefully will be able to lend him a leash and know which vet to call.  To his surprise, it’s not Shirley who opens the door but a gorgeous young man he quickly realises must be her grandson.  Also a surprise is the zing of attraction Garrick feels – something he hasn’t experienced much of since the accident.

Vivacious, quirky Rain Fisher has come to live with his grandmother for a few months while he figures out what he wants to do and where he wants to go next, and he’s definitely noticed her distractingly hot neighbour.  He helps Garrick get the injured dog – whom they name Cookie - to the vet and decides to encourage him to keep her, at least until a suitable ‘forever home’ can be found.  Back at Garrick’s house, Rain offers to help get Cookie settled, and then to come over to take her for walks; and when Garrick points out that Rain shouldn’t have to give up his time each day to do that, Rain has a ready answer.  He wants to get a job on a hotshot crew, and needs to make sure he’ll meet the fitness requirements.  Given his background, Garrick knows exactly what Rain will have to be able to do and how best to get into shape, so Rain suggests that in return for helping out with Cookie, Garrick becomes his (sort of) personal trainer and helps him work towards passing the fitness tests.

What starts out as Rain calling in to pick up Cookie for her twice-daily walks soon turns into shared meals, hanging out together and interesting conversation, and the attraction that had sparked between them at their first meeting turns flirtatious and then into more.  They agree to a fling; Rain has never been one for staying in one place too long, and Garrick has never been the relationship type, so a short-term thing will suit them both.  But this is the first time Garrick has contemplated having sex since the accident, and with his doctors and therapists focusing on the physical and neurological effects of his injuries, he hasn’t felt able to express his concerns about his sexual function, which has certainly changed since he was injured.  This aspect of the story is handled really well; Rain is completely unfazed by any of it and encourages Garrick to talk about his concerns and seek help.  He’s wonderfully accepting and supportive, always taking his cue from Garrick and making it very clear that he’s completely on board with whatever they are able to get up to ;)  Rain may be young, but he’s very mature in a lot of ways; his upbringing in a kind of commune where people shared and mucked in to help each other has stuck with him, but more than that, he genuinely likes making himself useful and doing things that make people happy.  He impressed me from the moment he asked Garrick “Can you tell me the best way to help you?”  when he was going to drive Garrick and Cookie to the vet’s, and I really liked the way he shows his care and affection for Garrick in lots of subtle (and some not so subtle!) ways.

Like Burn Zone, High Heat has a May/December thing going on, and it’s a trope I enjoy when handled well, as is the case here.  I don’t think Garrick’s exact age is mentioned, but I’m guessing mid-thirties, while Rain is twenty-three, so it’s a gap of a bit over a decade; and while Rain does sometimes tease Garrick about it, it’s never really an issue for them.  Rain is outgoing and affectionate and brimming with self-confidence, but he’s also dragged down by his family’s well-meaning teasing about how he’s too restless to settle, memories of how his natural exuberance was often too much for some people to take, and his mother’s exasperation over his being (as she described it) too needy when he was a kid.

Ms. Albert does a great job of showing that while in many ways Rain and Garrick are opposites, they’re just what the other needs.  They’re cute together and I enjoyed their romance, but this is also a story about the need to adapt and change, recognising that the future we map out for ourselves sometimes takes an unexpected turn and that the path we’ve chosen may no longer the one we should be following.  Garrick needs to accept that his life has changed irrevocably and learn how to move forward; Rain needs to consider that maybe he’s chasing the wrong dream and learn to trust in himself more.

The author points out in her notes at the end that she spent time researching and speaking to people with injuries similar to Garrick’s and that certainly shows, as she handles the subject of his physical and mental state with respect and sensitivity.  There are cameo appearances from other members of the crew, notably Linc and Jacob, and I wanted to single out Garrick’s dad for special mention, specifically the relationship between them, which is very nicely judged.

The biggest issue I had as regards the romance is that the conflict – which is fairly minimal – stems around one of those arguments where one character thinks they know what’s best for the other and is out to sacrifice their own happiness because of it; it’s one of my ‘least favourite things I want to read in a romance’.

Apart from that, I enjoyed Garrick and Rain’s story and while I perhaps didn’t connect with them as much as with Linc and Jacob in the previous book, High Heat is well worth a recommendation, and I’m looking forward to reading book three, Feel the Heat, this autumn.

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I enjoyed reading this second book in the Hotshot series, especially the first half that focused on Garrick's life-shattering adjustment to his new reality. The development of his relationship with Rain was also quite good... sexy and steamy at times. The book would have been perfect if it didn't get bogged down in the last quarter with the apologies and trust talk. It got repetitive and the dialogue wasn't nearly as fresh as earlier in the book.

As always, author Annabeth Albert does a remarkable job researching and then sharing a subject in an informative, entertaining and insightful way. I thought the 'work in the field' plot line was very well written.

I also loved that Linc and Jacob made their appearances later in the story, tying it back to the first book, Burn Zone.

This is a stand-alone read, but may be enhanced by reading the series in order. I can't wait to see where book three takes us.

I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

You don't need to have read the other books in the series for this one. It might give a bit of background and add depth to the side characters, of course, but it's not needed. I really enjoyed the characters. They were fun and fairly realistic. I especially liked Garrick coming to terms with his loss. I would maybe have preferred a little more of that, even. Some tears wouldn't have been out of place.

This is a story of being who you are. Communication with your significant other goes both ways. Don't let fear in any form keep you from what you want or need. Also, the characters Rain and Garrick need to overcome their situations in Life. Luckily Cookie helped bring them together and then the two men could figure everything out realizing all they need or want is each other.

I liked this second installment in the Hot Shots series but not as much as I liked the first book in the series. Garrick and Rain's story was well written and a journey type story - Garrick with his recovery and trying to find his place after his accident and Rain trying to find himself in the world - add in a lost dog and the story is off. I felt that it moved a bit slow but overall was a well written story with great characters. I enjoyed the return of characters from the first book and am looking forward to seeing where this series will go next. I would recommend this book to others.

5 Blazing Stars ☆☆☆☆☆

Another molten hit by Ms. Albert. I can't imagine a career as dangerous as fire jumping. These fearless firefighters are always in the middle of the worst disasters. A jump gone bad caused multiple serious injuries to Garrick Nelson. He has been through an intensive rehab with the goal of once again doing the job he craves. At home recuperating he comes across a stray injured dog. Unable to get her to come to him because she is frightened by his crutches, he heads next door to see if his neighbor can lend a hand. Instead Garrick finds her drop dead gorgeous grandson Rain.
Rain Fisher is a free spirited young man that is instantly intrigued by the gruffy and somewhat older hot guy standing in his grandmother's kitchen. Sure, he is delighted to help.
I was completely invested in this book from the very onset. Both MC's were extremely likeable. I wanted to grieve along wiith Garrick for all that he lost with that failed jump. At the same time I was completely wrapped up in the intense and quirky energy level from Rain.
The age difference was immaterial and the men were perfect for each other. The more time they spent together they developed a deeper understanding of each other's strengths and failings.
Rain's sweet and spirited nature was the balm in the upheaval that was now Garrick's life. One man firmly rooted in the past and the other that yearns to experience all that life can offer. The two are very different but the more time they spend together you realize that somehow there goals become intertwined.
A smoking romance that Ms. Albert beautifully crafted was such a joy to read. It can be read as a stand alone but I bet you will want to visit the first book of this series. I know I will revisit this blazing and tender love story. Happy Reading! Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing a copy of this book for my reading pleasure.

This book beautifully examines the reality of life with a disability. Annabeth gives the reader a flawed but still deserving of love injured smokejumper Garrick, and River, a free-spirited man who finds that his adventures might just end up rooting him in one place.

I will add the disclaimer that I beta read this book for the author for disability rep, as I am severely disabled with physical mobility issues and swap between crutches, wheeled walker and wheelchair, although mine were not caused by a spinal accident like Garrick.

I will also say that I made miniscule changes to the narrative as Annabeth had already got the disability issues and the frustrations which go with living with a chronic and permanent physical mobility problem almost perfect.

The vast majority of comments were along the lines of oh God, yes, this is just how I feel, are you inside my head, or yep, been there, felt that too so I would congratulate and thank Annabeth for putting in the effort (as she always does with her research) to get it right.

As for the book itself. I loved both men so much. Garrick wants to get back to smoke jumping even though he really knows, deep down, that his chances are almost nil, and all River really wants, free-spirited though he is, is somewhere he can feel wanted and loved with all the complications that go with a relationship.

Their instant attraction to each other is complicated by Garrick's disabilities and there's no glossing over it, which I very much appreciated. I also loved River's wee bit of exhibitionist kink and his love of pretty underwear.

The family and friends who surround the two men are also lovingly crafted, Garrick's dad in particular was someone I absolutely adored because of his unwavering support, and River's gran and her mild wide streak of independence.

As for Cookie, the beautiful dog who starts the whole thing off, she's a total sweetheart and I always love books which include the importance of animals for companionship and affection.

A pleasant surprise for sure! This book had some depth to it that I did not expect. The writing is good with lots of character development.

Rain & Garrick are an unlikely pair for sure. I thought with their initial meeting Rain was going to be a jerk; instead, he turned into an extremely lovable and kind man. I also expected Garrick to be sour and "woe is me" (esp. after his last PT session), but once again I was surprised.

It was fun to watch their relationship grow into something more than friends with benefits. It was also nice to see how Rain never let Garrick's physical limitations get in the way of their relationship.

The ancillary characters are also great -- esp. Rain's grandma! Garrick's dad was a great example of how to support your LGBTQ+ child even if you don't understand it all.

All in all -- a good book! I would read more from Ms. Albert for sure.

I’m beyond excited I got approve to read this amazing book! It’s a second in a series & even though I didn’t read the first, you don’t have too! But I do want to go back to read it! I’m a BIG fan of Annabeth Albert! This book features an injured smokejumper and his neighbors grandson! Garrick is our smoke jumping, pansexual, hero who doesn’t really do relationships. When he finds a dog that needs help, he goes next door to ask is neighbor what to do seeing she has dogs. But Garrick is doesn’t get the older woman, he gets her hot, younger grandson, Rain. Rain is looking for a summer job while he figures out his next steps for his life or college. These two bone over Cookie the dog & Rain getting training from Garrick. They had such crazy chemistry! I absolutely LOVED their story and watching them fall in love. These guys also had to learn about trusting & taking risks with each other! It was also a little emotional at times but oh so perfect! This story had my page by page! I liked everything about it! I highly recommend that everyone needs to read this book! Absolutely wonderful!

My Rating : 3.75🌟
Kindle/ Netgalley/ June2020
Thank you so much Netgalley for the review copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and not influenced in any way.
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This book follows our main characters Garrick, a passionate smoke jumper and Fish, the next door neighbour with an adventurous nature. How Garrick tried to get normalcy after his accident and how his friendship with Rain gives him purpose makes the story.
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First, I absolutely loved Garrick as a character. He had a spine injury and disabled temporarily, but his view on it is not pitying. Instead he takes it as a challenge and tries to get himself better. I loved that. When combined with the adorable dog and his new friend Rain, it's just amazing to read about!
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Second, can we just talk about the cool grandma?? I loved the scenes with her and her sass with her grandson. The concept of the book was solid and how the author presented the story and how the characters had their arcs. I really enjoyed the chemistry between Rain and Garrick. It was not forced , but it was natural and it flowed well ! The steam was amazing he hee..
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Overall, I really loved the story of Rain and Garrick, their relationship, it was really interesting to read about smoke jumping, the way they gpt together and the ending. It was a solid read and I will pick up the next one in the series when it comes out !

When I started reading High Heat, I didn't immediately realise that I've actually read the first book in the Hotshots series; Burn Zone. Although we did meet one of the main characters from this book in the previous book and the two main characters Lincoln and Jacob also make a cameo appearance this time around, it really doesn't matter if you have read the first one or not.
Garrick is coming to terms with the accident that he suffered while doing his job as a smokejumper. He broke both legs and injured his spine. Although there has been a huge improvement, he's still not as well as he would like to be and is trying to do everything that he can to get back to full fitness, learning to walk again without his crutches or wheelchair and even hoping that he may be able to rejoin the crew at some point. When a stray dog helps him to meet his elderly neighbour's grandson, it leads him on a that makes him question what he really wants out of life. Rain has always been quite directionless but meeting Garrick helps him start to think about what he really wants out of life.
I liked Garrick and Rain's relationship. They were both eager to please one another and although neither was sure where the relationship was going to go, I liked their journey to get there. I also really liked Garrick's Dad and the way he dealt with his son's situation and relationship.
Alongside the romance angle, there is also the question of Garrick coming to terms with the changes in his life. Although he is determined, sometimes that isn't enough. I liked the way that he adjusted to his new normal. Having said that, the idea that his treatment might be stopped not simply because the clinical team decides that it's not in his best interest but because the insurance refuses to continue to pay is hideous. Makes me more glad than ever that I don't live in a country where we have to rely on insurance for healthcare.
This was a good read and I also enjoyed having a little glimpse of Jacob and Lincoln from the previous story. I'm pretty sure that there's more to come from the Hotshots and I'm looking forward to reading more.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Garrick Nelson suffered major injuries in a smoke jumping accident and he has been working hard for a year to get back on his feet. He is self-isolating, broody, and determined. He is still hindered by crutches or a wheelchair, but has single-minded focus on getting back to work as a hotshot and smoke jumper. That is until a dog in need finds himself on his porch. When Garrick goes to the neighbor for help, her twenty-something grandson is willing to help with anything Garrick and the dog need.

Rain is just supposed to be staying with his grandmother for a few months until he figures out where he is going to complete school. He is confident, glam, adventurous, and thrives on attention. And he loves men in and out of uniform and is not shy about it. His current plan is to train and get on a hotshot crew. But he is known for being a free spirit and moving on to the next exciting thing when he gets bored.

These two become friends who flirt and gradually more. Rain has a deep need to help others, but also likes being seen and appreciated for just who he is. Garrick is older and knows he has limitations. He is honest about his pansexuality and is not turned off by Rain's sparkly personality. I loved seeing how Rain supports Garrick even with sensitive situations. I found their intimate scenes to be unique and powerful due to the trust and vulnerability required. I liked that Garrick's injuries were not magically healed and that they had to deal with certain real situations. I thought it was handled in a very honest and respectful way.

But these guys do have challenges. They are both afraid to trust, of loss, and worry about the other sacrificing. Their communication sometimes gets clouded with emotions and fears. One man seems to be losing his dreams while one might be getting an opportunity to chase his. Rain never intended to stay, but is troubled at the thought of leaving. Garrick does not want to try to clip Rain's wings no matter how it might hurt. Can they find a way past their fears to merge their futures or are they destined to just be a temporary fling?

I enjoyed this sweet and emotional, age-gap, opposites-attract love story. But it is also about Garrick finding his purpose after his injury and Rain finding his as well. I liked that Garrick's recovery was not sugarcoated and that he had real issues and struggles. I liked how Rain took things in stride and was such a positive and accepting person. I loved how they just balanced and fit so well, and gave each other hope. But they could be stubborn with self-sacrificing behavior and some miscommunication. It is not an easy situation, but they will have to figure out if they are worth the risk.

We get glimpses of Linc and Jacob from the first book. Their families also add some dynamics to the story. I really appreciated Garrick's relationship with his dad and Rain's with his grandma. There are some situations regarding fires and the team as well. I am looking forward to the mysterious Ryland's book next.

4* A tale that doesn't pretty things up or end in a hard-to-swallow miracle, that doesn't pull its punches - which I absolutely appreciated.

Book 2 in the Hotshots series can be read as a standalone. It features an injured smoke jumper (er, if you don't know what this is, then do read book 1 - the subject matter was totally new to this Brit), Garrick, and a younger guy, Rain, who'd like to be a smoke jumper one day, but who for now is trying to be a good grandson helping out his feisty, independent gran, as well as a good friend to her in-a-wheelchair neighbour. Garrick is frustrated at not recovering from a jump as quickly as he'd like, and Rain is the type not to stick with one thing, or is he?

This was a tale of a couple of guys who, other than on the job front, had very little in common but who bonded quickly over Garrick's temporary rescued dog, Cookie. It had a lot of decency in it, and by that, I mean the simple goodness that's present in people but that often gets overlooked as that's not sensationalist enough for most people. Rain was a really nice type, raised by hippie parents and vegetarianism and veganism feature a fair bit in the tale (and gave me a few things to look into) and jumped straight in to help when both his gran and Garrick were in need, no questions asked, without a thought of being compensated. Garrick was understandably a little frustrated over his lack of progress but he didn't let that affect him and he didn't lash out at others around him. I liked the relationship he had with his dad, especially with him being pan, and his dad being at least in his late 60s. Cookie, of course, was the icing on the cake, pardon the pun and though she didn't out and out play Cupid, she did bring the leads together and also helped bring Garrick and his dad closer yet.

What was really interesting and impressive is that the author didn't suddenly get to XY% of the tale and miraculously have Garrick abandoning his wheelchair. The way in which she described his body's functions - and yes, she did go there where many authors wouldn't have, and has explained why in her Author's Note - made it clear that there wasn't going to be a miracle recovery here. But, she didn't make Garrick bitter and resentful, and yes, she did give him purpose. The lovemaking/sex scenes in this book won't be for everyone, because tbh, some of it was rather weird, and the author didn't shy away from the effects of paralysis on the body, despite the mind being on board with arousal. That added depth and a bit of a USP to this tale, and gave it something a little more than most.

I suspect we've been introduced to the next lead in the series here, which was done the tiniest bit clumsily and clunkily, but hey, if the quality is as good as in this book, I'll be up for reading it.

ARC courtesy of Carina Press and Netgalley, for my reading pleasure.

Loved it! I really enjoyed the contrasts of Rain and Garrick and how they came to love and support each other. Rain is younger, femme, and he knits! Garrick is older, masculine, in recovery from an injury. They have a great meet-cute as well centered around a stray dog.

Due to his injury, Garrick may be unable to walk without assistance. Rain does a great job of supporting him without being overbearing. He’s very open minded about what Garrick wants to do and emphasizes finding ways for them to both enjoy their sex life. Garrick in turn helps Rain train to be a fighter fighter.

Overall a well-rounded and engaging read. Thank you Carina Press and NetGalley for the ARC!

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was my second read from Annabeth Albert and she is quickly becoming a new favorite.

I would recommend this if you're looking for (SPOILERS)

-m/m romance
-close proximity neighbor romance
-age gap
-friends to lovers
-an adorable meet cute involving a dog
-so much steam
-Two hot firefighters
-some fun in a hot tub

This is sex and intimacy done right. The steam is here to further to the story. You don't often see sexual disfunction conveyed in romance novels and here it was done sensitively and in furtherance as our heroes fell for each other and who knew it could be sexy? I can't wait to read more from this series

Rating: 4 stars
Steam: 5


Trigger warnings: homophobia, traumatic accident

High Heat is the second book in the Hotshots series and stars Garrick, who we met in book 1. He is now recovering from the injuries he sustained in that story but things aren't going as well as he had hoped. Life changes for him when he finds a stray dog on his porch and meets his next-door neighbour's grandson, Rain. Rain is a free spirit with an amazing positive air about him. He always tries his best and doesn't let setbacks hold him back - something Garrick needs right now.

There is instant attraction between Garrick and Rain but they take time to act upon it. Once they do, both sides are happy until life gets in the way again. There is a lot of misunderstanding and miscommunication, as well as doing what you think others want to do rather than what you want to do. Still, there is a great story here that I loved reading. It is not all sunshine and rainbows though. Garrick has to learn about his new limitations even if he doesn't want to and Rain has to figure out just what it is he wants - which is not easy when he receives little support from anyone.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story, especially the cameo appearances with Jacob and Linc. A wonderful addition to the series and I can't wait to see who comes next.

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
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book two in the hotshot series, high heat, finds garrick recovering from the harrowing accident that served as the climax for book one. and so, it's less sexy firefighters and more about a man who is learning to live a new normal and accept a reality where he won't be able to perform the job he loves in the same way anymore. or really perform many tasks in the same way anymore.

it's kind of heavy, and while the love story that he shares with rain is incredible, the support and compassion and true understanding between them is really lovely. it's at times overshadowed by the extent of injury garrick is recovering from.

it's well worth the read, and i'm looking forward to the next book in the series. but i didn't enjoy it quite as much as book one, but it was still really good. i appreciated all the realism and all the amazing disability rep, i guess i don't know what i was really expecting. this wasn't quite it.

**high heat will publish on july 27, 2020. i received an advance reader copy courtesy of netgalley/carina press in exchange for my honest review.

High Heat is book two in the Hotshots series by Annabeth Albert. I fell in love with the first book in this series, Burn Zone, and Linc and Jacob. So, I’ve been waiting not so patiently for this next book. Either of these can be read as stand alones.

If you read the first book, you already know that Garrick Nelson had a serious accident while smoke jumping. He broke both legs and had a serious spinal injury. Garrick’s legs have mended for the most part but he’s still in extensive physical therapy. He has crutches and a wheel chair for mobility but still has to rely on his dad for transportation and help. One thing Garrick isn’t lacking in, though, is motivation. Smoke jumping is his life. He is determined that he will get back to his former self and he will return to his crew at full throttle. He was home by himself when an injured stray dog showed up on his front porch. She was shy and scared of Garrick’s wheel chair but she wasn’t going anywhere. Not able to help her by himself, he turns to his neighbor but is surprised when her grandson comes to the door instead.

“Determination had gotten him this far. He wasn’t going to back down from a challenge.”

Rain Fisher is twenty three years old and is a sort of free spirit. He hasn’t quite figured out what he wants to do with his life yet. His latest interest was to get on a Hotshot fire crew but didn’t pass the physical test. He’s spending the summer at his grandmother’s in Painter’s Ridge, Oregon to help her out and hopefully find temporary work. When the hot neighbor wheels up to their door needing help with an injured dog, he’s all in to help out and maybe convince the neighbor to give the poor dog a forever home.

The attraction is immediate between Rain and Garrick. Rain offers to help Garrick with the dog and Garrick offers to train Rain so he can get in better shape. The more time they spend together, flirting soon turns to touching which soon turns to more. Rain is such a positive force. He just seems to know how to best help Garrick. He knows who he is and doesn’t mind flaunting it. He came into Garrick’s life at the best possible time. He is exactly what he needed. But, Garrick was known for being a bit of a player before his accident. And Rain is known for his fickle ways, flitting from one thing to another, always searching for a new adventure. As Garrick’s feelings deepen, he tries to keep reminding himself that Rain is only here temporarily.

Rain gets a summer job working the hand crew for the firefighters. He loves the work but does he love it enough to stay? Does Garrick even want him to stay?

I really did enjoy these two together but for some reason, I didn’t love them as much as I did Linc and Jacob. What I did love, though, was seeing the effect that Rain had on Garrick. He was such a positive force. I also loved the relationship between Garrick and his dad. Their relationship just really stood out to me and made my heart so happy. This is an age gap romance. Unless I missed it, Garrick’s exact age isn’t given, only that he is in his thirties. Regardless of his age, though, Rain really was perfect for Garrick. You can’t help but to love him and all his quirks. Now I’m excited to see who this author might focus on next in this series!

“The best parts of my life are still to come.”