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mandymarie1017's review against another edition
5.0
A reconnection of high school sweethearts at their ten-year High school reunion and some personal growth lead to a HEA in Jaci Burton’s newest release, All Consuming.
jonetta's review against another edition
4.0
Firefighter Kal Donovan has gotten his much coveted transfer to the Tactical Rescue Team, leaving his brothers at Station 16. It’s an adjustment but he’s loving it despite some issues with a couple of teammates. He has even more life changes when he attends his 10-year high school reunion and reconnects with his old girlfriend, Hannah Clark. Despite the years, their old feelings resurface and they begin dating. Hannah is not long divorced and has a 7-year old son, Oliver, so she’s a bit gun shy about being in another relationship.
I liked everything about this story! Kal is the last of the three brothers to find someone with whom to share his life and Hannah was the perfect choice. Her caution was realistic and mature given the disappointments of her marriage and ex-husband. Their romance ended up being special, including Kal’s heartwarming connection with Oliver. Kal’s work issues were also understandable and I like how they played out. Plus, there is significant time spent with characters from the earlier books, particularly Kal’s brothers Rafe and Jackson. It was if their stories were continued here, connecting very nicely with this one.
I’ve enjoyed this series and it ended in a good place with an epilogue that wrapped everything neatly and wonderfully. I loved how it promoted foster care and later adoption of older children and the opportunities to positively change their (and the adopting parents’) lives. So often we hear about the failures so it was uplifting to get a different point of view. The narrator delivered a strong performance, distinguishing characters well and handling the male voices adeptly. I’m glad I chose to listen to this series as it enhanced my reading experience.
Posted on Blue Mood Café
(Thanks to Tantor Audio for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)
I liked everything about this story! Kal is the last of the three brothers to find someone with whom to share his life and Hannah was the perfect choice. Her caution was realistic and mature given the disappointments of her marriage and ex-husband. Their romance ended up being special, including Kal’s heartwarming connection with Oliver. Kal’s work issues were also understandable and I like how they played out. Plus, there is significant time spent with characters from the earlier books, particularly Kal’s brothers Rafe and Jackson. It was if their stories were continued here, connecting very nicely with this one.
I’ve enjoyed this series and it ended in a good place with an epilogue that wrapped everything neatly and wonderfully. I loved how it promoted foster care and later adoption of older children and the opportunities to positively change their (and the adopting parents’) lives. So often we hear about the failures so it was uplifting to get a different point of view. The narrator delivered a strong performance, distinguishing characters well and handling the male voices adeptly. I’m glad I chose to listen to this series as it enhanced my reading experience.
Posted on Blue Mood Café
(Thanks to Tantor Audio for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)
mollymccarthybooks's review against another edition
2.0
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 NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for the ARC!
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 NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for the ARC!
scarlette's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
mollysreadingadventure's review against another edition
4.0
A single mom / second chance lovers story with a firefighter as the male character. Sign me up! Kal and Hannah dated in high school but broke up as they were off to college. Fast forward ten years later and it’s time for their high school reunion. Kal and Hannah see each other for the first time and realize their relationship is far from over. They still have feelings for each other. Only hiccup- Hannah is nervous because she is trying find her independence again after getting divorced/becoming a single mom and moving back in with her own mother.
Let’s just say- Kal reminded me of Kelly Severide from Chicago Fire. And since I’m obsessed with Kelly (and Chicago Fire is my favorite show), it didn’t take long for me to be obsessed with Kal. Apparently this is the third book in a series but I haven’t read the first two. You can if you want but this can definitely be read as a stand-alone.
Let’s just say- Kal reminded me of Kelly Severide from Chicago Fire. And since I’m obsessed with Kelly (and Chicago Fire is my favorite show), it didn’t take long for me to be obsessed with Kal. Apparently this is the third book in a series but I haven’t read the first two. You can if you want but this can definitely be read as a stand-alone.
ritareadstrash's review against another edition
2.0
I gave up at 40%. It was fine. Everything was....fine. But there was nothing to make you care, or be invested, or even drive the plot. It was just...fine. I would start to read and then move on a chapter later
howardsgirl1's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5