Thank you NetGalley, the author and the publisher for a free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review! I did enjoy this story, but I didn’t love it. However, I think this is going to be the next rage on tik tok and I think people are going to love this sequel!

Enter in Muffin (Russ) and Aurora - let me say that I devoured this book and stayed up until midnight to finish it because I wanted to know how it ended.

Troupes include: forbidden romance, forced proximity, one night stand, and miscommunication

I personally love when authors get better and this book was better than icebreaker (imo) I appreciated that it was more succinct and clean with being trashy but not too trashy smut. There is another story line for both characters involving a complicated relationship with their parents that they mutually help each other through in the process so from that end I really liked this book.

These character grew backbones and stood up for themselves while also having the summer camp dream romance that we all wanted and needed to read.

Thank you to Atria and NetGalley for this advance reader copy. All opinions are my own.

Icebreaker was the first book I read this year and I really enjoyed it and I thought the series had a lot of potential. This second book was really well done and I enjoyed it very much.

The characters were so real to me, I could hear their voices so clearly and I really cared about them. I really liked that time was spent going deep into each character and what outside force made them who they are at the start of the book and how they change together throughout.

I am definitely looking forward to more in this series and more by this author.

I really liked this one! I’ve never read an adult romance where the people at summer camp were counselors who hooked up lol. They scenes were spicy and fun and I loved the main characters. I did feel like maybe this was too long and the last minute conflict between the MC’s was so dumb. It literally happened at 90% and ended at 92% it was just too last minute for me.

I wish I could give this 6 stars. I loved this book. And yes, more than Icebreaker! Aurora and Russ are each so broken but together they are perfect. The communication and healing they both go through is beautiful. Each has their daddy issues that in the end, they realize it doesn’t define who they are. If there was only one issue I found with this book, it’s him calling her a “good girl” in the spicy moments. That phrase is an ick.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the copy!

I very much enjoyed this romantic expansion of the Maple Hills college hockey team from Grace's first book. Russ and Aurora start off their relationship with a one night stand, but when they end up at the same summer camp as counselors, the sparks continue to fly. This book had a lot of character development with both main characters dealing with trauma from their childhoods. It spends a lot of time on the paths they take to grow into adults and how they overcome to leave behind the burdens of their past. I would recommend this book as a fun beach read.

Another entertaining installment from Hannah Grace! I think people who loved the first book in the series are sure to love the relationship in this one and it may be a nice break up from what was expected plot wise in terms of the series centering around summer camp instead of a hockey team. All around it was exactly as I expected but a super entertaining read none the less.

I didn’t know what to expect when I first started l started Wildfire, especially after the buzz generated by Hannah Grace’s first book, Icebreaker. However, I was blown away by the depth and growth of her writing, even after a singular book.
I found myself even more invested in the love story between Aurora and Russ, two damaged protagonists trying to find peace from their problems while working at a children’s summer camp, all while fighting their growing attraction. I loved the change in setting, as I think Honey Acres added to the charm of this book and gave readers a break from the college campus where the series gets its name. I also think it was an interesting choice to center Russ in Icebreaker’s follow up: despite relatively few mentions in the first book of the series, his indirect responsibility in setting up the events of the first book made him the right person to helm the second.
I can safely say that this book not only surpassed my expectations, but has also become my favorite in the series. Hannah Grace is creating a romance series that centers the tropes and interests romance readers love most, and I am thoroughly looking forward to her next book, whatever it may be.
A huge thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for my ARC!

I enjoyed the beginning of this, but after the halfway point it really dragged on. The Summer Camp setting was fun. Russ was a sweetheart. The dogs.. perfection. Aurora... please tell us again about how you have daddy issues lol jk... kind of.

Overall it was ok, but I feel like this book could've been cut in half. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC!

I LOVED THIS BOOK! I was (and still am) confused on why we got Russ's book before Henry or anyone else's (since russ was such a minor character in icebreaker) but I still absolutely devoured this.

This one is as long as the first, and I didn't notice how long the first one was until everyone pointed it out. And thenI read this one and it's long. It's not even that I'm opposed to long books, I just feel like there are important parts of this book that could have been prioritized over the smaller parts that took up a chunk of the space. I mean, it opens up with them at a party and they hook up for the first time, and then we have to watch them over the course of a few more chapters (like a week of time) until they reunite. Mostly filled with aurora's phone calls with her mom and other nonsense. Like, skip that boring stuff please. And like icebreaker, there are several weirdly cut off paragraphs that offer nothing to the story. like what was the point of three sentences?

With that being said...

The daddy issues. I could relate 150%. did hannah grace read my mind? I was honestly offended. Even then, aurora was an okay fmc. She was fun and relatable, sure but I honestly found myself skimming over her parts. Maybe it was because i related to her so much that I couldn't be bothered reading my thoughts on a page, or maybe it was because Russ's character intrigued me so much more than hers.

Russ was a DOLL. I loved him so much! he was so sweet and kind and a little broken hearted which is my favorite type of guy.

I still think it's weird that the book focused on these two people who in the last book were hardly there (i know russ was, but was aurora even a character in icebreaker?) the praise was nice but a little overboard. the summer camp setting was so nice. seeing stassie and nate and their baby was also🥰🥰🥰 so nice.

overall a 4.5/5⭐️

Stunning, emotional, and heartwarming. This one night stand to friends to lovers romance was so fun. I loved Icebreaker beyond words and this is such a gorgeous follow up to a breathtaking debut. Aurora and Russ are such fascinating sides of the same coin and I love how their friendship blossoms in tandem with their romance.

This book wasn't as good as Icebreaker but it did have fun characters. I like the friendships and banter throughout the book. The chemistry of the main couple was good but I don't think I liked the camp scene as much as I thought I would. This book seemed to drag on in places but I do like this author and will keep reading her books.

If Hannah Grace has 1000 fans I am one of them, if she has one fan it is me and if she has no friends I am dead.

Another sexy book knocked out of the park!!!! I loved it and finished it in a day. Give me a UCMH tshirt that says Nate, Russ, JJ, Henry and I would wear it.

I am also F1 obsessed so this literally hit every bucket of things I love.

READ THIS!!!!!!!

I want to start off my saying how grateful I am for receiving this arc! I LOVED Icebreaker and when Wildfire was announced I screeched for joy!!
This book takes right after Icebreaker and the 2 MC’s are Russ and Aurora. It follows them at a summer camp after a one night stand whereas they where never going to see each other again but fate had other plans 😏. Relationships between counselors aren’t allowed here and these 2 try to keep it professional but the chemistry is sizzling and the tension just keeps increasing.

Now getting into our 2 MC’s Russ and Aurora…
RUS MY SWEET GOLDEN RETRIEVER. I’ve never read a MMC who fits the bill quite like him. He’s warm hearted, kind, caring, emotional and all the other swoony adjectives. He’s exactly the type of man you would want to bring home to your parents 😉
And then we got out girl Aurora who’s similar in some departments to him but she’s also very outgoing ( while he’s bashful ), very loyal, extroverted and comfortable in her own skin and sexuality.
I just thought these 2 complemented each other so well and reading their story had me laughing, swooning and blushing. They are honestly the ideal couple and not toxic whatsoever like you may read in some other books.

I can’t wait to for y’all to read this story and without spoiling to much I can assure you’re going to love it, especially if you liked icebreaker 😝

A HUGE thanks to Netgalley and Atria for gifting me this e-arc in exchange for an honest review :)

After reading Grace's previous book "Icebreaker", I didn't think twice before picking this one. Much to my delight, she has successfully done it again. I devoured "Wildfire" in a single sitting.

Russ, the sweet and misunderstood hero, is paired with the outgoing and spirited Rory, setting the stage for an irresistible opposites-attract dynamic. The chemistry between them is palpable, brimming with humor and sizzling sparks that made my heart race with excitement. I found myself completely invested in their story, eagerly anticipating each interaction and reveling in the moments that ranged from tender to passionate.

But it was the characters' depth and authenticity who truly stole my heart. Both Russ and Rory carry their own personal baggage and navigate family issues, making them relatable and compelling protagonists. Grace masterfully explores their vulnerabilities, allowing readers to empathize with their struggles and cheer for their growth and happiness.

Grace's writing style exudes warmth and her skilled storytelling captures the intricacies of human connection, making "Wildfire" a deeply heartfelt and satisfying read.

I have come to the conclusion that Hannah Grace is not the author for me. I had enough trouble with wrapping up “Icebreaker” which was an absolute snoozefest and it was evident that “Wildfire ' fell in the same category.

The writing style nearly put me to sleep, the characters weren’t anything spectacular, the romance was iffy and the chemistry was MIA, there was lack of character development and too many daddy issues. And like “Heartbreaker”—the side characters were far more entertaining and engaging than the main couple.

Sadly, we just not vibing and I plan on skipping on anything this author puts out in the future.

4.5 rounded up to a 5!! this was a really cute romance, it gave all the cozy sitting around a campfire during summer camp kinda feels. a one night stand leads to forced proximity, kind of a workplace romance with slight sports romance elements.. the perfect recipe for a summer romance book! however, it was so much more than just a regular rom com, this went into some heavy topics with both Aurora and Russ’ individual family situations and personal lives, and it made me feel so seen and understood. the author did an incredible job tackling the heavier topics, specifically addiction, verbal abuse, absent parents, and alcoholism.
I loved all of the side characters equally as much as the main characters! Xander is literally the funniest man ever, and i’d 100% read a book centered around him getting a happy ending.

Deeply conflicted here, because WILDFIRE, Hannah Grace’s latest book, brought all the sizzling heat of its predecessor, but was missing that “It factor” that made ICEBREAKER such a delightfully, damning read.

*Full review to come.*

Wildfire was a wonderful follow up to Icebreaker. It was full of of all the things we expect from Hannah Grace: humor, spice, a fierce heroine, and a swoon-worthy hero. I loved the camp setting, it gave a unique perspective and added to the heart of the story. I’ll be recommending this to everyone!

Hannah Grace has done it again. The shy Russ paired with the outgoing Aurora was already such a good pairing, and then you add in the forced proximity of summer camp? Love. I will forever love a couple that can clearly state their own boundaries and communicate well with each other (even if that means pointing out when they failed at it). I felt connected to both Aurora and Russ in a way that’s hard to find with most romances. Can’t wait for everyone else to get their hands on one of my now all time favorite romances and fall in love with Russ and Aurora.