A review by yvo_about_books
All Fired Up by Dylan Newton

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

Finished reading: August 17th 2024


"No matter if you're gardening or sorting baby diapers, do it with a full heart. Because nothing is guaranteed other than right now."

I remember having a wonderful time reading How Sweet It Is, so I was excited when I discovered it was going to be a series involving the different Matthews brothers. I've had All Fired Up on my TBR ever since it was published, and I'm still not sure why it has taken me this long to finally pick it up... But this story ended up coming at the exact right time for me, and this was the perfect dose of cute and mainly uplifting second-chance slowburn romance. This book can technically be read as a stand-alone as it features a different Matthews brother, but the couple featured in the first book is very present in this sequel so I would personally recommend reading them in order. Both books are perfect if you like your romances on the sweet side! The story uses a dual POV structure, switching between Imani and Zander as we see their connection grow. This is a true slowburn romance, so if that's not your cup of tea than this story might not be for you... There is some steam later on, but easily skipped if you are not a fan of sexy scenes. The main characters were easy to warm up to, and I loved the cast in general. Sure, a certain stubbornness could get a bit frustrating, as it was SO obvious that the two were made for each other... Things can also be said about the ending being a bit too much of a 180 change, but somehow it ended up working for this story. I had an excellent time reading All Fired Up, and I can't wait to get a copy of the third book featuring Ryder. 
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