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Published by Riptide
Released on October 8, 2018
Pages: 215
Format: eARC
Source: Publisher
The Delight
A serial arsonist brings two men together. One’s a firefighter with hero issues and the other a man with laughing eyes and secrets. I couldn’t resist a firefighter romantic suspense and it was a good call.
Review
Too Hot! is a light romantic suspense where firefighter, Eli Johnson, meets an attractive man at his latest fire call. Charlie rescued a small child, but oddly, wants no recognition for it, but he does want Eli’s phone number. Eli hesitates because he isn’t sure if Charlie’s interested because of some misplaced hero complex or if he’s interested in Eli who isn’t just his uniform. Slowly they start dating, but then Eli is faced with a growing suspicion that Charlie is keeping secrets and coincidentally appears at each of the arson fires. Will Eli’s self-sabotaging suspicions and Charlie’s secrets put a permanent wedge between them?
I enjoyed the blend of a cute pair of guys fumbling their way into a relationship with both having issues that might blow up in their face at any time along with the arson case and the setting of firehouse, firefighting, and cute cat cuddling at Eli’s place (he’s a cat guy!).
This was not a complicated story and I liked that. It was quite obvious at some point that things in that hesitant romance were going to blow up and I was ready for it. Eli is looking for a reason to pull back and Charlie is determined to hold his secrets longer than he should. Fun twist there, by the way.
They are hotter than the fires the arsonist lights, but they are also sweet and cuddly and enjoy laughter together. I was really rooting for them to get past their struggles and suspicions.
In summary, this was heartwarming and hot, exciting and fun. I can definitely recommend it to m/m light romantic suspense fans.
My thanks to Riptide Publishing for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Sounds like a nice mix of romance, suspense and fun! Glad to hear you enjoyed it, Sophia Rose! 🙂
Yes, the balance was just right and I was in the right mood for a light RS. Thanks, Rachel!
I don’t read a lot of m/m but it’s great to find a good one like that!
For sure! I love trying new to me authors and finding a real gem like this one.
This sounds so good, Sophia! Also, I love it has ‘Home Fires’ in the suggested posts for this one. That gave me a little chuckle.
Great review. This sounds like a sweet story. 🙂
Haha! The blog algorithm appreciates irony. Good catch, Angie.
Oh yes, it was a perfect one for a little suspense and a lightly spicy romance.
Oh that does sound like a good book.
I had a good time with these guys and trying a new to me author. 🙂
ooh this book sounds delightful. And I do love reading M/M romance, especially if its lighter.
Yeah… this might be just the thing for you, then. It was light on the suspense and had a nice heartwarming tone.
This sounds like a nice blend of romance and suspense. I don’t read a lot of M/M romance but I would totally pick this one up. Great review!
It caught my eye right away and I was definitely down with reading this one, Carole. 🙂
Glad you had fun with this one Sophia!
Yes! It was a good time and I was glad I went with this new to me author. 🙂
I remember seeing this one on Netgalley. The guys sound pretty cute and the backdrop with the arson and the secrets sounds like it adds some interesting tension. Good to know it has some light suspense as well as a good romance. Nice it has both hot and sweet moments. I might check this one out eventually as it sounds like a good one :).
That Net Galley has so many temptations. 🙂
Yes, it was a nice blend with the added suspense. Hope you like it if you get the chance, Lola!