intheblackout's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars!
Hotshot Garrick Nelson is recovering from an injury obtained while on the job, that has left him having to use crutches and a wheelchair. He's determined to recover enough to be able to rejoin the Hotshot crew.
Rain Fisher is known for not taking things too seriously, and for not staying in one place for too long. When a stray dog introduces Rain to Garrick, it looks like he might have found his place.
High Heat by [a:Annabeth Albert|6477494|Annabeth Albert|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1497461817p2/6477494.jpg] is an fun read that features: a super cute doggo that brings our characters together, an age-gap relationship, and a lot of steamy scenes.
Hotshot Garrick Nelson is recovering from an injury obtained while on the job, that has left him having to use crutches and a wheelchair. He's determined to recover enough to be able to rejoin the Hotshot crew.
Rain Fisher is known for not taking things too seriously, and for not staying in one place for too long. When a stray dog introduces Rain to Garrick, it looks like he might have found his place.
High Heat by [a:Annabeth Albert|6477494|Annabeth Albert|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1497461817p2/6477494.jpg] is an fun read that features: a super cute doggo that brings our characters together, an age-gap relationship, and a lot of steamy scenes.
hangrydm's review against another edition
5.0
Really loved the way this book showed Garricks disability without focusing too much on it.
The way the characters communicated their wants and needs was very beautiful
The way the characters communicated their wants and needs was very beautiful
emilyrpf's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? Yes
3.25
iggyebab's review against another edition
3.0
I love these stories that are without high amounts of drama.
Garrick is an injured smoke jumper. He’s working on recovering so he can go back to doing what he loves. His injury was terrible but he’s determined to rehab successfully.
Rain is a younger man visiting his grandma. His family thinks he’s flighty but he is determined to prove to them that he is serious about working for the fire service.
They meet one afternoon when an injured dog wanders onto Garrick’s porch and he needs help to help her.
The sparks are immediate and Garrick Agrees to train him if Rain helps with the dog. They are pretty up front about the attraction. They attempt to resist but they can’t.
There is some discussion of important issues: ED after spinal cord injury, fear of abandonment, families lack of faith, feeling unworthy..
There is some drama but it is relevant to the couple. I love these series so much.
Garrick is an injured smoke jumper. He’s working on recovering so he can go back to doing what he loves. His injury was terrible but he’s determined to rehab successfully.
Rain is a younger man visiting his grandma. His family thinks he’s flighty but he is determined to prove to them that he is serious about working for the fire service.
They meet one afternoon when an injured dog wanders onto Garrick’s porch and he needs help to help her.
The sparks are immediate and Garrick Agrees to train him if Rain helps with the dog. They are pretty up front about the attraction. They attempt to resist but they can’t.
There is some discussion of important issues: ED after spinal cord injury, fear of abandonment, families lack of faith, feeling unworthy..
There is some drama but it is relevant to the couple. I love these series so much.
triftwizened's review against another edition
emotional
tense
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? Yes
4.5
An extra half star for actually making me cry, though I’m having an depressive day, so I may just be awarding it points for catching me on the right day.
jazzlioness's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
4.75
mags_louise's review against another edition
4.0
High Heat is the second book in Annabeth Albert's Hotshots Series. But it can easily be read as a standalone, and that is what I did. And it was a very readable, well paced and written story. That realistically deals with everyday issues from a person's sexuality, to health care, to spinal injury without creating stereotypes or becoming heavy or overly dramatic.
And with really likable characters, a little angst and plenty of heat I was truly engaged throughout, and I would happily read more from this author and series in the future.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
And with really likable characters, a little angst and plenty of heat I was truly engaged throughout, and I would happily read more from this author and series in the future.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
cliffordainia's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5