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!

I read from a little review from someone else and she said
"A romance between two broken people who find their missing pieces in each other." and i thought that summed it up really beautitully. Yet I'm still gonna tell ya what I thought overall
I seriously find it hard to read contemporary romance because it's too realistic and HITS SO CLOSE TO HOME EVERY SINGLE TIME i read the genre...
The romance wasn't the best part and...im actually okay with that. It was definitely cringe at times but there's some really cute parts. i liked the pacing and the build up of the relationship
|loved the banter and the platonic relationships!! Xander is such a vibe! GEN Z HUMOUR IS THE BEST
i'm really glad they don't personify the kids at the camp very much and the story is solidified and focused on the romance.
Overall the storyline was pretty basic ng| but the character development and the family issues were done so well, along with the dialogue (a very important aspect to books for me)
I loved Aurora SO SO MUCH. The daddy issues had me in a state of none stop tears but a really solid and relatable book!

This was cute and a lot of fun. I liked Rory and Russ together, but I did feel that while they weren’t quite half-baked, they could have both used some more time in the literary oven. While a lot about them was developed, there were times where they, especially Aurora felt a little like caricatures, and acted in unrealistic ways. I’ve been enjoying learning about all of the characters and their friends, and loved the little pockets of joy and levity they brought.

I really love Henry, and I can’t wait for his book!

Oh my gosh!!! Such a fun read all the way through, and an excellent sequel to the showstopper that Ice Breaker was!! Hannah Grace has me locked in.

I had a lot of fun with this one! The new characters are all really fun, especially Xander, and I'm glad we also get to see a few glimpses of some of the characters from Icebreaker. Russ and Aurora complement each other very well. I love the way the author developed their characters to be a sense of security for each other and their relationship felt very natural. The bantering was fun and there were some really cute moments between them. Also, I really like how they worked through their family problems both individually as well as with each other. There were still moments where I was frustrated with both of them but Russ and Aurora made up for it by acknowledging that communication is needed for things to work between them.

While I did enjoy the story, I wasn't sure where it was going in terms of plot. The characters are cute and funny, and Russ and Aurora are a great couple. However, the storyline felt very basic because there really wasn't a clear goal or problem presented. They're camp counselors but we don't really get enough of the camp side (and I would have loved to see more of how they were as counselors instead of the brief, fleeting scenes we get with the camp kids) and I also don't think the problems they had with their family was big enough to focus on as a plot, especially since Russ and Aurora didn't really want anything to do with them anyways. I personally didn't see this as their family as the main part of the plot. I honestly did expect to see more of the hockey team, or even Russ and his hockey side, but I'm not necessarily bothered about this considering we learn about how Russ feels. The author does do a good job approaching the family issues but despite this, since there really wasn't any clear direction for where the story was going, the book started to feel a bit long and there were some things that I wish were brought up more to make this story more unique. Overall though, Russ did become one of my favorite characters (I just love how shy and cute he is) and this book was very cute and wholesome.

This book was just what I needed after reading Icebreaker. We got to really meet and learn all about Russ and why he is the way he is. He meets Aurora and they both help each other in so many ways. Loved the character development in Hannah Graces books, you really feel like you know the characters from childhood until present. I also love how she gives you a glimpse into the characters future at the end of the books and how she ties in main characters from her past book. This is a feel good book with humor, love, character self growth, and a little suspense. Can't wait to read the next book Hannah Grace writes.

I am enjoying the Maple Hills crew. Icebreaker was a great start with steamy enemies to lovers troupe. Now with Wildfire, the steaminess is still there, but the bantering is more subdued. Aurora and Russ are a great mix of passionate and innocent. I like the camping environment and the found family aspect. I am looking forward to who's story Hannah Grace decides to share with her readers next.

Thank you for the advanced copy.

My love for the Maple Hill hockey team is next level. Like everyone else, I loved Icebreaker. So when I got a chance to read the next book early, I jumped at the chance.

Russ, oh sweet Russ. The boy who caused all the drama in Icebreaker by having the hockey rink gets damaged. My poor sweet Russ is back in Wildfire. This time he is off to a summer camp to be a counselor. Right before he is about to leave he has what he thought was a one night stand show up at the camp. Awkward right? Well Aurora and Russ have the summer to either ignore each other or work out what happened when Aurora left him that night. This will be an unforgettable summer for Aurora, Russ, and each of their families. I now present you, Wildfire.

I know I said how much I loved this series already, but guys you have no idea. I love these hockey players so much. Henry, Nate, JJ, Russ, and more. They are all so perfect. I would be so happy if each and everyone of them got their own book. But can Henry be the next book, please? I need that boy to have a happy ending!

Honestly, after reading Icebreaker, I was a tad hesitant to pick up this one solely based on the title. No hate to Icebreaker, but I just didn't personally vibe with it. But, as a former camp girlie, I knew I had to give Wildfire a second chance -- and I was so glad I did!

Wildfire, told in dual perspectives, is written with such compelling language that just drew me in from chapter one and I could hardly put the book down. That in itself was a bit different for me to how I read Icebreaker, sooooo sorry. But Wildfire has such fun, witty banter and good writing. Also, unlike Icebreaker, Wildfire is more plot-heavy than spice-heavy to me. I mean, don't get me wrong, there's still spice, but hello: it is a slow burn. It's cute, well-written, frothy and indulgent. Wildfire will surely have any camp girlie thinking it's not too late for one more year on site -- even if it's been years.

Content Warning: Gambling Addiction, Children of Divorce, Children of Addicts, Estranged Family

Hannah Grace did it again with another Maple Hills story. Wildfire is a fun story about two college students (Russ and Aurora) who spend the summer as camp counselors together. They both have complicated family situations and have trouble trusting others but they over come they and build a beautiful bond. I really enjoyed their chemistry and all of the supporting characters were great. It was also great seeing a bit of some of my favorite characters in the first book make an appearance.

What sets this book apart is the remarkable chemistry between Russ and Rory, who are truly meant for each other. Both characters carry the weight of their family issues, particularly those related to their fathers. The contrasting ways in which they cope with their problems are artfully portrayed, with Rory's directness and willingness to express her frustrations juxtaposed against Russ's tendency to bury his feelings behind self-erected walls. Yet, they find solace and support in each other, gradually unburdening themselves of their past and forging a deep connection. I wanted nothing more than to wrap these endearing characters in a warm embrace. They are refreshingly authentic, displaying vulnerability beneath their tough exteriors and demonstrating maturity in tackling their challenges while cautiously allowing their hearts to open, despite the risk of getting hurt.

Fantastic, fun and sweet with the right amount of spice ;) A perfect follow up to Icebreaker. I was surprised when I learned Russ would be the focus of this book….surprised but not disappointed. I found myself falling for him as swiftly as Aurora in this summer romance.

This was a cute story but definitely not for a public school a light airy read. Would have been good to know if anything worked out with her dad and if not what she felt about the situation after being in a relationship