First of all, I love Jaci Burton and once again this book showed me why. All Consuming by Jaci Burton is the third book in the Brotherhood by Fire Series. We get to see Kal Donovan’s story and how he reconnects with his high school girlfriend, Hannah at their 10-year reunion. You quickly see why Kal and Hannah were great partners in high school and pick up almost right where they left off. The chemistry these two show is evident throughout the book. I stayed up way too late trying to get to the end just so I could see their happily ever after. These books make me want to make sure I raise my boys to be as amazing as the Donovan brothers are. I greatly appreciate the chance to read this as an ARC from the publisher and will look for Jaci’s other series that I haven’t started yet!

This was a sweet story from Jaci Burton.

Kal and Hannah were high school sweethearts and they reconnect at their ten year reunion. Kal became a firefighter and later joined the prestigious TRT - Tactical Rescue Team. Hannah got married, had a son, and subsequently divorced her deadbeat husband. Kal wants to get back together with Hannah and she is understandably hesitant, as she is starting a fresh chapter with her son.

In typical Jaci Burton fashion, there were some deliciously steamy scenes that I enjoyed. However, I only give it two stars because it was a bit slow and, at times, somewhat boring. With Kal working such an exhilarating and dangerous job, I feel like there was opportunity for more action. It definitely wasn't a page turner or a book I was dying to come back to each time I had to leave it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first book in the series, but not my first Jaci Burton book. I was able to follow the story without having read the other books. However I just did not connect with either of the MCs, never investing in them or their relationship. They did not have a spark to me. They did not communicate well with each other and just did not have any of the hallmarks of a second chance romance.

I unfortunately have to agree with the other reviews that indicate this is a departure in tone from her other books. The story never pulled me in and I ended up skimming the ending.

Rating: 2.5
Steam: 3

Great book! And great series! I do have to say I liked book two better but! That doesn't mean I didn't like thus one! I definitely do! I just liked book two a little bit more lol this book was a light read, no suspense just flowed nicely! It was very tender hearted about two old loves that get back together years later. Its definitely worth reading!! I highly recommend this book and series! Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me!

I gave up at 38%. I found I had no investment in either character. Everything was just okay; the characters, the plot, the supporting characters, the pacing. I'm a voracious reader but I found myself forgetting I had started this book, reading a chapter, then putting it down.

I was a little disappointed by this book. The story was unfulfilling to me. Honestly, it felt like a chore to read. This felt like a total departure from Jaci Burton's other books which I usually can't put down.

Jaci Burton’s All Consuming is a great beach read. Kal Donovan, a good-looking hunk, is a member of Fort Lauderdale’s Technical Rescue Team, which means that he is a super fireman. He could hardly be hotter. Hannah Clark has returned home with her seven-year-old son to live with her mother after her recent divorce. Hannah and Kal had been high school sweethearts. They broke up ten years ago, but they are still attracted to each other. This book offers exciting technical rescues, sex, and warm family relationships. Grab your sunscreen and beach umbrella and enjoy.

All Consuming is the final book in Jaci Burton's Brotherhood by Fire series and it is Kal’s second chance love story.
He goes to his high school reunion and meets up with his high school love, Hannah. She is newly divorced with a young son. Kal knows they can be great together again, but she is hesitant to engage not just her heart of that of her child. Can Kal prove he is worth the risk?
So…
Hot firefighters
Sexy times
Independent and sassy heroines…

Checks off all the necessary boxes for a fun, enjoyable read with characters who have just enough emotional baggage to keep it real.

Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for the ARC

Unfortunately, I couldn't even finish this book. I've read Jaci before and loved her, but this wasn't my cup of tea. The interactions were boring, there was no spark at all. The conversations felt contractual, like the two characters were strangers. It's too bad, I was looking forward to this.

Excellent romance by Jaci Burton, one of her best. Very likeable characters and supporting family members. HANNAH AND Kal are former high school sweethearts who reconnect at their 10th reunion. Hannah’s 7 year old son Oliver was a welcome addition. Highly recommend. Readers do not need to have read her other romances, can be a standalone read.

Hannah is an independent divorced mother who owns her own hair salon and Kal is a firefighter when they meet up again at their ten year school reunion. They were sweethearts back then and they want to rekindle that flame. But Hannah has been burned and she has her heart and a child, Oliver, to protect.
The characters were well written and engaging, even Oliver as a secondary character. Hannah and Karl were multidimensional; we saw them at work with those relationships, with their families as well as their budding romance. The sexy scenes were hot. The book was charming and enchanting.
I would recommend this book to my patrons. Note to librarians: although this book could easily be read as a standalone your patrons will love any Jaci Burton series books you decide to add to your collection.