Thank you SO much to Netgalley and the publishing company for allowing me to read an arc of Hannah Grace’s new book. I really think I enjoyed this one more than the first one, but both are books I would recommend.

Russ was adorable, and I love that he was working on his confidence, while Rory was a bit of a hot mess. Their shared family issues were believable and moved the plot.
I loved seeing characters from the first book in this one!!

Along with being a teacher, I work at a local bookstore. We sell about 60+ copies of Grace’s first book, Icebreaker a month! I love recommending it, and I plan to recommend this one, too.

Thank you again, and I can’t wait for the next in the series!!

If you loved Icebreaker, you should pick up this book regardless, but you should definitely pick up this book if you
✨like workplace/forbidden romances
✨hate miscommunication tropes
✨want cozy summer romance vibes
✨are seeking out praise/good girl recs
✨love a golden retriever/cinnamon roll MMC

I said this for Icebreaker and I’ll say it again with this book, the friendships and found family vibes this group has makes these books so enjoyable for me. We have a new setting and new faces with this book but the jokes and dynamics work so well having me laugh in every chapter. I found this book more relatable in a lot of ways but also felt like this book was more rushed than Icebreaker and I wish there was more especially near the end. Maybe I’m just used to Meghan Quinn books where the last act of the book takes you for a whirlwind, but I do wish this ending had more to it. There are certain things about this book that is docking it down to a 3.75 for me but overall I cannot wait to talk to people about this book!

This is a sweet and funny romance about two college students who are pushed together by fate a circumstance. Each finding themselves as they discovering the joys of young summer love. The story features familiar characters from Hannah Grace’s Ice Breaker. Set at a summer camp, these camp leaders will make you laugh out loud throughout the entire book.

Awesome romance novel by Hannah Grace. This is book two in the “Maple Hills” series. I have not read book one yet and didn’t feel lost at all. I really enjoyed the story line and of course the hotter scenes. There were so many times were I truly laughed out loud. I liked all the characters and felt like the were not just each other’s friends but family.

The TikTok sensation surrounding this book is well-deserved, as it perfectly captures the book's vibe and allure. I must admit that while I thoroughly enjoyed reading Hannah Grace's Icebreaker, this book surpassed my expectations and became an instant favorite. Even the cover is irresistibly cute! Returning to Maple Hills feels like coming home, and I eagerly anticipate catching glimpses of my beloved characters, playing a guessing game as to who will take the lead in the next installment (I constantly debate between JJ and Steve).

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.

The story of Aurora, or Rory as she's affectionately known, and Russ unfolds at a campus party, reminiscent of the first installment. Rory attends the party at the insistence of her best friend Emilia, lured by the promise of veggie pizza. Little did she expect to encounter the introverted yet charismatic Russ Callaghan, a man of few words, who captivates her. After a night of revelry, including a playful game and an intimate lap dance, Rory abruptly retreats, convinced that Russ's prolonged absence from the bathroom indicates disinterest. Unbeknownst to her, Russ believes he's out of her league and resigns himself to her sudden departure.

Fate, however, reunites them at the same summer camp, where they coincidentally find themselves working as counselors, seeking respite from their respective family troubles. As they discover their shared workplace, their already complicated connection intensifies. Compounded by the camp's strict policy against fraternization, Russ becomes even more hesitant, fearing the consequences of jeopardizing his job. Nonetheless, the magnetic attraction between him and Rory becomes irresistible, fueling their desire to explore the undeniable chemistry that binds them.

Rory carries the weight of her mother's incessant complaints and guilt trips following her parents' divorce, while her father chooses to ignore her existence. She also grapples with an estranged relationship with her older sister, who resides overseas. On the other hand, Russ faces financial hardships stemming from his father's gambling addiction. Pressure mounts as his father continually requests money, and when Russ refuses, he faces verbal abuse. He is frustrated by his mother's constant justifications for his father's behavior and his brother's insistence that he prioritize family time despite being the one on tour with his band.

Their relationship may have begun with a passionate night, but I relished the gradual development of their connection. The slow burn progression, the strengthening of their friendship, and their shared vulnerability allowed them to shed their emotional barriers and learn to trust one another. What truly captivated me was the absence of unnecessary immaturity or exaggerated drama. Instead, the story presented two individuals navigating their complex circumstances with maturity, drawing strength from each other.

I cherished the personal growth of these characters as they navigated their way through their dysfunctional families, always supporting one another unconditionallyand offering a safe haven amidst the chaos. Witnessing their journey was a joy, as they discovered their own paths while building bridges with their loved ones.

In conclusion, this book has firmly secured its place as my favorite in the series, leaving me eagerly anticipating future installments set in the enchanting world of Maple Hills. The author, Hannah Grace, has once again demonstrated her talent for crafting compelling stories filled with relatable characters and heartfelt emotions.

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing me with the opportunity to read and review this swoon-worthy book. Their generosity in sharing the digital reviewer copy in exchange for my honest thoughts is sincerely appreciated. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to all romance enthusiasts and fans of the Maple Hills series.

Such a unique book, I loved the plot, and oh my god the characters were so amazing!! I definitely will be recommending it!!

I’ll start by saying I absolutely loved Icebraker, and it’s one of my all time favorite reads. It’s hard to rate this book without comparing, especially because it’s the “second in a series”. It’s a very loose series, and can totally be read as a stand alone. There are characters from the first book who appear at the beginning and the end of this one which I liked, but wish they were all together throughout. I also wish the setting was more like the first book, mostly in Maple Hills with the college background setting. This summer camp setting wasn’t the best, I didn’t really connect with any of the secondary characters, and the main characters just didn’t have anywhere near the chemistry of Nate and Stassie. Overall it was decent, and again, if it was just a stand alone book I probably would have enjoyed it more without any comparison, but my expectations were sky high for this one!

Firstly, I feel old reading some of these college romances. At 41 I just want to scream at them “have a conversation.”
I enjoyed Russ and Aurora very much. Russ is from a broken family with a gambling addicted father and a mom who is in denial. Russ is in college keeping his head down and tries to stay invisible. “Rory” has a famous absentee father.
Imagine their surprise after a one night stand, they are both camp counselors at a ritzy summer camp.
Russ needs the money. It’s the only place Rory has ever felt completely at home.
A no fraternization rule keeps Russ at a distance. For awhile.
I really enjoyed this book because Russ didn’t act like your typical college kid and Rory was trying to work on herself. I loved the cute camp scenes, the background characters are a lot of fun. Many steamy scenes that are well written.
I enjoyed book 2 a lot more than book 1.
I can’t wait to read more of the squad.

Super cute & lovely little read, but definitely needs some polishing. From copy edits that are definitely needed to some plot holes/rough edges. Namely her sister Elsa calling her immediately after she says no to her fathers wedding. How would she know if she diverts his calls?? And Russ’ brothers story felt odd. I kept getting really frustrated about how he kept lying to Russ/blaming him, it felt completely unwarranted and unresolved. Besides that was sweet and charming. 3.5/5

This was so cute!!! I really enjoyed this romance and thought it was written really well.
1. I loved that they didn’t make her “ex” some horrible person and instead made him a genuinely good person who wanted the best for aurora. (I definitely see an opening for his own book).
2. I loved that Russ was very conscious of his feelings, but didn’t want to make aurora uncomfortable.
3. Overall, there was not a ton of conflict in this book for the MCs. I hate, hate, hate when there’s a third act conflict that draws out the book and is seemingly unnecessary.
Overall a super good book, and I’m excited to see what this author has next!

I think I love this book even more than Icebreaker and usually liking the second book is not possible.
I love Russ.
He is a big guy who loves to read, just trying to keep his head down, loves puppies..
SIGN ME UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This book does not have as much Smut as Icebreaker but I almost liked that more. It felt more natural and I found myself really liking how she would start writing in typical tropes but then have the characters call out other characters for pulling that shit!
Loved IT!

I also loved the epilogue because I was not a huge fan of the bonus chapters in Icebreaker so I loved this one. It just felt more in tune with the characters.



I need a full book on JJ and Henry now please and thank you!

I think I just didn't vibe with the couple and wish that it was focused more on the Maple Hills campus and not on a different location. I still loved the relationships of friendship between everyone, but I just didn't vibe with the main couple.

I liked it just not as much as Icebreaker.

Aaah what a pleasure to be back to Maple Hills ! Once again, I've been hooked by this cute story.
Aurora is the daughter of a Formula 1 tycoon. But she is also trouble. She is able to do anything to get her father's attention.
She meets Russ (that you already know as "Muffin" if you have read "Iceabreaker"), a shy but handsome hockey player at a party. Together, they have a really great time, and the chemistry is hot, but she thinks he wants her to leave after they had a spicy moment. So she leaves.
It doesn't matter because the day after, she leaves Maple Hills for two months to be a councelor in a summer camp.
What she doesn't know is that Russ also signed up to be there. And then, it becomes awkward...

I discovered Hannah Grace kind of plot (sex first, talk later) with Iceabreaking, and here, it's the same. And once again, I find that it works : first, the characters are attracted by body chemistry, and then the brain. Why not ? And once again, we dive deep in their feelings and thoughts, and Russ and Auroar talk a lot together. I found this refreshing. I thought this book was the perfect summer story, and I thank NetGalley and Atria Books for sending it to me ! I can't wait to go back to Maple Hills !

Thanks you to NetGalley and the publishers for getting an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I feel I would have benefited more if I read Icebreakers first. I did enjoy the characters and the setting. Overall, it was a good book.

please picture me foolishly starting to read this on my commute downtown before my shift and not wanting to put it down. also picture me begging my friend to give me 10 more minutes even if it meant we would have to Run from the train station to work so i could finish the epilogue.
i loved icebreaker, i loved the friendships and the romance and this was the same. this time we had familiar faces but also a new group that took my heart the moment i met them. i appreciated the more plot than smut (at least it felt like that) but then it felt like a lack of things actually happening so im docking a star for that. but like icebreaker this was a great read.

also the daddy issues. hannah grace idk how you got into my head or overheard my therapy sessions but kindly get out.

thank you to netgalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

It wasn't perfect but it was amazing. Toxic masculinity? Maple Hills' hockey team has never heard of it. I completely forgot who Russ was as a character in Icebreaker, and I thought this installment did an excellent job at fleshing out a lot of side characters from the first book that didn't get as much attention as Henry and Robbie. Russ's characterization was the star of the book for me. A fresh take on a hockey romance love interest. I loved that he wasn't shy, he just doesn't need the spotlight. He hasn't sworn off women and he isn't a playboy. He doesn't think he's garbage, but he doesn't know if he's deserving of great love. His fake confidence is so honest. I always say I want men to read more romance, and this book is one I would absolutely recommend to anyone. Aurora was also incredible but makes me more emotional to think about lol. I absolutely loved how aware she is of her self-destructive behaviors and wants to do better for herself but struggles. Too relatable, I can't get into it. I did find the intrusive thoughts stemming from Russ and Rory's daddy issues to be incredibly repetitive, but I don't hold it against Hannah Grace for reality's sake.

I liked this one just as much as Icebreaker and I want a book for every character in this series *cough* Ryan *cough*.

If you liked the first book (Icebreaker), you’ll like this one. Wildfire focused on Aurora and Russ at summer camp, so portions felt like a new and fresh story. There were so many mentions and random drop ins by the rest of the cast from book 1, though, and a lot of them didn’t even make sense or were overly convenient.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria for the ARC.

Russ and Aurora's relationship sizzles from the moment they first meet and I was waiting impatiently for the two of them to finally give in to their feelings. I enjoyed Wildfire and revisiting the characters that had been introduced in Icebreaker. I also really loved the epilogue and was so happy that it featured an important moment for Aurora and Russ while also giving us a little hint at what Nate and Stassie's lives were like.

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for this electronic arc

What a fun read! Honestly, I liked this more than Icebreaker, it was a 24 hour read that had me swooning and ready to go camping. Aurora did such a balance of being a self-confessed mess while also being very aware of her destructive qualities. Her self-realization was inspiring and I loved how she helped lift Russ up while also fighting to maintain her self-value. Hannah Grace does a great job of including real insecurities and mental health in her books.

Russ was also amazing. I do wish we had had a hockey scene, I will admit. I almost forgot he played honestly. But he was awkward and his desire for a chosen family was lovely. I fully swooned over the ending and their inside jokes, also him getting constantly cuddled by golden retriever puppies.

A good summer read for anyone 18 plus! I would have devoured this in college, and I hope the hint at the end about a possible fake dating book for Henry isn't just me reading into nothing!

A great follow-up to Ice Breaker. I connected with this book in a profound way. Her characters are vulnerable and tender. It was a great read.