midnight790's review against another edition
3.0
I'd say this is the book equivalent of a cheesy romantic film with some spicy scenes. It was kinda predictable but I do have a bit of a soft spot for it. 3 stars because I didn't think there was a lot of character development but it was a relatively easy and enjoyable read to dip my toe into the world of more steamy books
zoeybear7's review against another edition
5.0
Darren plays the field like no other. Vanessa isn't the kind of girl who dies one night stands but she can't seem to get Darren out of her head. He can't think of anything but her. They are the farthest thing from right for another but they are drawn to another like magnets.
Vanessa doesn't want to get hurt and she know he is the kind of guy who could hurt her.
Darren doesn't know what these feelings are bit he wants to find out.
Can they make it work or will they crash and burn?
Vanessa doesn't want to get hurt and she know he is the kind of guy who could hurt her.
Darren doesn't know what these feelings are bit he wants to find out.
Can they make it work or will they crash and burn?
rockchick's review against another edition
2.0
Into the Fire
Darren is the typical bachelor who liked to party but never commits to a woman.
As a typical male, he peruses Vanessa even knowing he will hurt her.
If you don’t have the maturity to maintain a relationship, don’t go after a woman you know will demand that of you.
Darren screws up. Vanessa gives him another chance, but at a crucial moment, Darren of course pulls back. Naturally it happens after the best sex in his life.
All those emotions scared him, poor male that he is. I wish he was scared of a blowjob as much as his feelings.
Darren is a hole. Why authors think he is the kind of character I want to read about, is beyond me.
Darren is the typical bachelor who liked to party but never commits to a woman.
As a typical male, he peruses Vanessa even knowing he will hurt her.
If you don’t have the maturity to maintain a relationship, don’t go after a woman you know will demand that of you.
Darren screws up. Vanessa gives him another chance, but at a crucial moment, Darren of course pulls back. Naturally it happens after the best sex in his life.
All those emotions scared him, poor male that he is. I wish he was scared of a blowjob as much as his feelings.
Darren is a hole. Why authors think he is the kind of character I want to read about, is beyond me.
marilynmalloy's review against another edition
4.0
Another great read from Meredith Wild.
Second in the trilogy, and can't wait to read the next (and final) one. :)
Second in the trilogy, and can't wait to read the next (and final) one. :)
beattie616's review against another edition
5.0
another favorite! I loved every second of it! so very bummed its over but was great! had just enough oh. my. god! moments! fabulous! cannot wait for the next!
csharp0710's review against another edition
5.0
Yes, once again, this book proved it's my favorite series of Meredith's thus far and I adore the Hacker series. This is Darren and Vanessa's story, secondary characters from On My Knees (the first in the Bridge series). Darren is Cam's brother and a bonafide bachelor. Vanessa is Maya's best friend so they were bound to run into each other. The chemistry is super hot and I was glued until the end! If you loved the Hacker series or even if you didn't, I promise you'll love this one for sure. I loved the little cameos from Cam and Maya too! Book 3 (Over The Edge) comes out this Fall (Nov 22nd).
heckle6's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
bookbae96's review against another edition
5.0
***4.5 Steamy and Seductive Stars***
Phew, is it hot in here, or what?! Excuse me while I fan myself, because, oh, my goodness, this book is pretty darned steamy.
As a fan of the Hacker series by author Meredith Wild, I was interested to see what the Bridge series would be like. Although INTO THE FIRE is the second book of the three, it is the first that I have read. Let me tell you two things about this newer set of books that I have discovered so far: 1) Although the characters carry over, I didn't feel like I had to have read the first book, ON MY KNEES, to follow the storyline in INTO THE FIRE, and 2) This book is just as hot, just as tightly written, as the other books that I've read and enjoyed by Meredith.
Darren Bridge is the player of the three Bridge siblings. He's a hardworking firefighter, but, when it's playtime, he's all in. I don't think that Darren has met many women that he doesn't like, and he's sampled his fair share. But when Vanessa Hawkins comes comes onto the scene, it's different. Longing to leave her smalltown past behind, Vanessa is trying to make her way in the big city, working crazy hours at a thankless job for a domineering boss. There's just something about Vanessa that calls to Darren, and it isn't long before things are getting, um, hot and heavy between them.
I have to admit that I am not a huge fan of the insta-love scenario, but, although things move pretty quickly between Darren and Vanessa, the fact that they've known each other before the start of this story makes it more believable for me. The chemistry between these two is off-the-charts hot, and Darren is absolutely persuasive. How's a girl to say no?
I also enjoyed the backstory involving Vanessa and her jerkwad of a boss. I mean, seriously, David Reilly is one heck of a guy, and not in a good way. Meredith had me completely engrossed in the goings-on involving him and his shenanigans, adding a nice twist to the whole story. Capping the book off with the sweet epilogue involving Cam and Maya ended the book in just the right way, and brought everything full circle.
I really enjoyed INTO THE FIRE, and look forward to reading more about Olivia Bridge, the coolly mysterious Bridge sibling, in OVER THE EDGE. If you're a fan of Meredith's books, but haven't picked up this series yet, do it. You will not be sorry.
***ARC generously provided for an honest review.***
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