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4.2 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I fell for Hollis when I read the first book Finn, and I loved him just as much during this book 😍. Thankfully he won over fire daddy Ford, because his heart is just too big and beautiful to not have a love of his life 💜.
Speaking of Ford, I LOVED him just as much, slightly stoic, but a big teddy bear under that grumpy exterior? Yes please and thank you 🔥. Fire daddy is exactly what he is for our guy Hollis, and the tension between the two is phenomenal! Hollis was definitely what the grumpy captain needed and when they finally come together... well it's a good thing he's a firefighter because sparks fly 😈💥.
I adored everything about their dynamic and relationship! How it came together so peacefully and how they both wrangled each other in without even knowing they were falling 🥹. There's beauty in simplicity and I feel this book entails that so well.
I truly cannot WAIT for Gentry's book, and Remis 😜 I've been anticipating it since we got to know both during the first book but this one enticed me soooo much more 😈. Plus what's not to love about cowboys falling in love? 🥵
Speaking of Ford, I LOVED him just as much, slightly stoic, but a big teddy bear under that grumpy exterior? Yes please and thank you 🔥. Fire daddy is exactly what he is for our guy Hollis, and the tension between the two is phenomenal! Hollis was definitely what the grumpy captain needed and when they finally come together... well it's a good thing he's a firefighter because sparks fly 😈💥.
I adored everything about their dynamic and relationship! How it came together so peacefully and how they both wrangled each other in without even knowing they were falling 🥹. There's beauty in simplicity and I feel this book entails that so well.
I truly cannot WAIT for Gentry's book, and Remis 😜 I've been anticipating it since we got to know both during the first book but this one enticed me soooo much more 😈. Plus what's not to love about cowboys falling in love? 🥵
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
**4.5**
what another entertaining read from Ashley James. Great chemistry between the MC's whilst they go from something online to in-person, and try to keep it secret from those they know.
Hollis is a larger than life character, with confidence and charm to spare, as well as not being one for relationships. Ford is just about to be officially divorced and is currently living at the fire station where he is captain. Remi, his lieutenant, just happens to also be Hollis's best friend and had forbidden his friend from anything with his boss, knowing that he finds the older man very attractive.
I love how these two get together, especially as it's Ford who knows that it's Hollis he is talking to! Ford makes things a lot easier for Ford, even when he doesn't know who he's talking to, and then he dials it up, bringing the bossy vibes that Ford may like, just a tiny bit.
Along with some hot chemistry, there are a few scenes that are very heartfelt, with Hollis showing his caring nature and Ford connecting with an older gentleman experiencing loneliness and anxiety. Remi's friendship clearly means a lot to Hollis, and you can tell how close they are but Ford is a whole other level of need, surely Remi will understand?
I've really enjoyed this series so far and am so excited to see what's in store next, knowing who it's for! Hollis is another highly recommended read from Ashley.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
what another entertaining read from Ashley James. Great chemistry between the MC's whilst they go from something online to in-person, and try to keep it secret from those they know.
Hollis is a larger than life character, with confidence and charm to spare, as well as not being one for relationships. Ford is just about to be officially divorced and is currently living at the fire station where he is captain. Remi, his lieutenant, just happens to also be Hollis's best friend and had forbidden his friend from anything with his boss, knowing that he finds the older man very attractive.
I love how these two get together, especially as it's Ford who knows that it's Hollis he is talking to! Ford makes things a lot easier for Ford, even when he doesn't know who he's talking to, and then he dials it up, bringing the bossy vibes that Ford may like, just a tiny bit.
Along with some hot chemistry, there are a few scenes that are very heartfelt, with Hollis showing his caring nature and Ford connecting with an older gentleman experiencing loneliness and anxiety. Remi's friendship clearly means a lot to Hollis, and you can tell how close they are but Ford is a whole other level of need, surely Remi will understand?
I've really enjoyed this series so far and am so excited to see what's in store next, knowing who it's for! Hollis is another highly recommended read from Ashley.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
Content Warnings
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
ARC Review: Thank you so much to Ashley James and The Author Agency for sending me a copy to read and review!
Hollis and Ford were so hot!! They were so perfect for each other. Hollis being the sunshine to Ford’s grumpy. The text conversations between the two characters on the dating app before Hollis figured out who he was talking to was great build up.
I love a good reformed playboy romance and this did not disappoint! I also love it when a character gets out a bad marriage and in their process of finding their feet, they find someone who sees them, listens to them, and gives them the love they were missing. This book had heat and heart. It was funny, light hearted, and heartwarming.
Hollis and Ford were so hot!! They were so perfect for each other. Hollis being the sunshine to Ford’s grumpy. The text conversations between the two characters on the dating app before Hollis figured out who he was talking to was great build up.
I love a good reformed playboy romance and this did not disappoint! I also love it when a character gets out a bad marriage and in their process of finding their feet, they find someone who sees them, listens to them, and gives them the love they were missing. This book had heat and heart. It was funny, light hearted, and heartwarming.
lighthearted
This was a very entertaining and hot read! I really enjoyed it.
We already met Hollis in book 1 of the series and I have been curious to learn more about him. And I really like him. He’s all golden retriever sunshine, but also really attentive and caring. I loved that.
The two MMCs had great chemistry and I enjoyed all the texting and flirting. I would have loved to read a little bit more about their emotional connection and what they did when they weren’t spicing 😂
I’m excited to read book three!
💙MM romance
💙Age gap
💙Online dating
💙Secret identity
💙Cowboy x firefighter
💙Grumpy sunshine
🌶️Lots of spice
medium-paced
This was a great read! The hidden identity aspect of this from the start really drew me in. I think I love hidden identity trope more than I realised 😄 Add in some closer proximity and that Hollis has figured it out and Ford hasn’t…it comes to some fun and delicious tension.
Ford is a bit gruff but adorable. He has been through a recent divorce and wasn’t always treated the best. He has some insecurities which play on his mind which gives him a layer of vulnerability though he’s the older, more rugged one in this pairing.
Hollis is a hoot. He’s charming, cocky, pretty funny, and brings a somewhat golden-retriever energy but at the same time it seems like he kind of “gets” people and he reads Ford so well. He’s so sweet and supportive at some points, it really melted me.
While there were definitely some good soft, tender moments, I think I could have just used a little more emotional connection from both of them to really bump this up in my rating. However, I still really enjoyed how the relationship grew between them and how they connected in a number of ways.
This book has plenty of open-door detailed scenes so be aware if you pick this one up. If sexting is a thing for you, this is featured quite a lot and you might like that! The length of the texts made me laugh a little sometimes but it wasn’t bothersome.
I read this pretty much all in one sitting, I couldn’t put it down! It’s a really engaging story and I can recommend for a good M/M, age gap, fireman/cowboy romance!
4/5 ⭐️
I received an advance copy of the book and have left my honest, influence-free review
Ford is a bit gruff but adorable. He has been through a recent divorce and wasn’t always treated the best. He has some insecurities which play on his mind which gives him a layer of vulnerability though he’s the older, more rugged one in this pairing.
Hollis is a hoot. He’s charming, cocky, pretty funny, and brings a somewhat golden-retriever energy but at the same time it seems like he kind of “gets” people and he reads Ford so well. He’s so sweet and supportive at some points, it really melted me.
While there were definitely some good soft, tender moments, I think I could have just used a little more emotional connection from both of them to really bump this up in my rating. However, I still really enjoyed how the relationship grew between them and how they connected in a number of ways.
This book has plenty of open-door detailed scenes so be aware if you pick this one up. If sexting is a thing for you, this is featured quite a lot and you might like that! The length of the texts made me laugh a little sometimes but it wasn’t bothersome.
I read this pretty much all in one sitting, I couldn’t put it down! It’s a really engaging story and I can recommend for a good M/M, age gap, fireman/cowboy romance!
4/5 ⭐️
I received an advance copy of the book and have left my honest, influence-free review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
4.25/5 stars 3/5 spice
This was a fun read. Hollis really did brighten up everything, even an older, grumpy, currently going through a divorce, fire department captain.
I enjoyed how these two connected through a dating app where Ford knew who he was talking to and Hollis had no idea. They had insane chemistry from their sexting to in person intimacy.
Hollis being a no strings kind of guy, really put in the effort with Ford. He listened and made him feel wanted/needed. I loved the scene where he came over to comfort Ford after his divorce was finalised.
It was nice to see all the people in their lives so supportive of their relationship despite the 20 year age gap. I’m sad that the next book will the last in the series but I’m super excited for Gentry’s story.
- Age gap
- Small town
- Best friend’s boss
- Dating app
- Cowboy X fire department captain
- Grumpy X sunshine
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4.5/5 ⭐️
3.5/5 🌶️
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Whew Daddy Ford and Hollis!!! I loved these two so much. Their chemistry, their connection, the dirty talking and texting. I loved it all.
Hollis really surprised me has was such a secret golden retriever. I LOVED his self care routine and how he made sure to take care of Ford and really listen to him and his feelings. He played it off that he wanted nothing to do with relationships, but that man has a heart of gold and he loves so deep and hard. He fell hard and fast.
Ford was sucked right in to Hollis's charm and I love that for him. He deserved all the love and care that he got. I really enjoyed watching these two fall in love. They both really took the time to listen and their chemistry, off the charts! I mean that Daddy, moment 🥵
I have some thoughts on the next book and I really really hope I'm right!
𝕋𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕤 / 𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕥𝕠 𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕥
🤠 Small Town
🤠 Cowboy x Firefighter
🤠 Age Gap
🤠 Online Dating
🤠 Hidden Identity
🤠 Best Friend’s Boss
🤠 Sneaking Around
🤠 Opposites Attract
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4.5/5 ⭐️
3.5/5 🌶️
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Whew Daddy Ford and Hollis!!! I loved these two so much. Their chemistry, their connection, the dirty talking and texting. I loved it all.
Hollis really surprised me has was such a secret golden retriever. I LOVED his self care routine and how he made sure to take care of Ford and really listen to him and his feelings. He played it off that he wanted nothing to do with relationships, but that man has a heart of gold and he loves so deep and hard. He fell hard and fast.
Ford was sucked right in to Hollis's charm and I love that for him. He deserved all the love and care that he got. I really enjoyed watching these two fall in love. They both really took the time to listen and their chemistry, off the charts! I mean that Daddy, moment 🥵
I have some thoughts on the next book and I really really hope I'm right!
𝕋𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕤 / 𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕥𝕠 𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕥
🤠 Small Town
🤠 Cowboy x Firefighter
🤠 Age Gap
🤠 Online Dating
🤠 Hidden Identity
🤠 Best Friend’s Boss
🤠 Sneaking Around
🤠 Opposites Attract
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
This is my favorite Ashley James book so far! I loved and devoured this book. I didn't want to put it down. I enjoyed the online dating/hidden identity aspects in the book. This book had me in my feelings, and it was emotional at times. I just loved Hollis and Ford together. Ford and Hollis had great chemistry. I enjoyed that they brought out a different side of one another. Hollis was my favorite, and I loved him. I also liked Ford a lot. The spice, though, damn it was hot. When Ford and Hollis admitted their feelings for each other, it was the cutest ever. The ending had me smiling and tearing up at the same time. I'm excited for Gentry's book to come out soon.
Thank you, Ashley James and The Author Agency, for an ARC copy of this book.
Thank you, Ashley James and The Author Agency, for an ARC copy of this book.
Back in Wolf Creek and falling hard for Hollis and Ford! 🐺💘
If you’ve read Finn (book one), then you already know Hollis is the charming, flirty troublemaker of the town. But this time, it’s his turn to get knocked off his feet.
Ford is newly single after a 23-year marriage and in no place to fall in love. He’s grumpy, guarded, and just trying to get through the day, until Remi (Hollis’s bestie) convinces him to try a dating app. And BAM sparks fly. Their online connection is fire, but when they meet in person? Straight-up explosive. 🔥
I adored watching Ford navigate dating again. He’s such a sweet soul who didn’t think he deserved more, but Hollis saw right through that. He challenged Ford in the best way and refused to let him hide from something real. Watching their bond grow, watching Hollis catch real feelings? Pure gold.
This book is low angst, sweet, funny, and full of heart. It was so good being back in this cozy, chaotic little town—and now I need Gentry’s story because that man is a walking vault of repressed emotions. 👀
If you’ve read Finn (book one), then you already know Hollis is the charming, flirty troublemaker of the town. But this time, it’s his turn to get knocked off his feet.
Ford is newly single after a 23-year marriage and in no place to fall in love. He’s grumpy, guarded, and just trying to get through the day, until Remi (Hollis’s bestie) convinces him to try a dating app. And BAM sparks fly. Their online connection is fire, but when they meet in person? Straight-up explosive. 🔥
I adored watching Ford navigate dating again. He’s such a sweet soul who didn’t think he deserved more, but Hollis saw right through that. He challenged Ford in the best way and refused to let him hide from something real. Watching their bond grow, watching Hollis catch real feelings? Pure gold.
This book is low angst, sweet, funny, and full of heart. It was so good being back in this cozy, chaotic little town—and now I need Gentry’s story because that man is a walking vault of repressed emotions. 👀
Content Warnings
best friend’s boss, firefighter X cowboy, age gap, opposite attracts, no 3rd act break up, small town, online dating, hidden identity, sneaking around, forced proximity, mm romance
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
⭐️ARC Review⭐️
recent divorcee Ford isn’t sure he wants to start dating so soon. with the suggestion from his lieutenant, he downloads a dating app and matches with flirty little Hollis. Hollis always thought the Wolf Creek firefighter captain was hot, but he was always off limits for being married and his best friend’s boss. when Hollis discovers Ford is getting divorced, his interest is peaked along with matching with a certain FireInMyVeins on a dating app…👀
this was a fun read! Hollis is so care free and has such a fun personality but I also enjoyed how mellow and lowkey Ford is. Larry was a fun addition and I loved how Ford basically adopted the old guy and had a soft spot for him. I am totally speculating granddaddy Gentry is going to be paired with Remi (Hollis’s best friend)
what to expect:
🔥 MM romance
🔥 cowboy x firefighter
🔥 online dating
🔥 best friend’s boss
🔥 sneaking around
🔥 dual POV
rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25
spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
recent divorcee Ford isn’t sure he wants to start dating so soon. with the suggestion from his lieutenant, he downloads a dating app and matches with flirty little Hollis. Hollis always thought the Wolf Creek firefighter captain was hot, but he was always off limits for being married and his best friend’s boss. when Hollis discovers Ford is getting divorced, his interest is peaked along with matching with a certain FireInMyVeins on a dating app…👀
this was a fun read! Hollis is so care free and has such a fun personality but I also enjoyed how mellow and lowkey Ford is. Larry was a fun addition and I loved how Ford basically adopted the old guy and had a soft spot for him. I am totally speculating granddaddy Gentry is going to be paired with Remi (Hollis’s best friend)
what to expect:
🔥 MM romance
🔥 cowboy x firefighter
🔥 online dating
🔥 best friend’s boss
🔥 sneaking around
🔥 dual POV
rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25
spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️