Rollo and Brianna have been friends since he became a
Jupiter Point HotShot. They're both single, and everybody
think they're perfect for each other and should be dating,
except Rollo and Brianna. They're really only friends, and
besides they both have crushes on other people. So when,
yet again, they are thrown in together for a blind date,
they confide in each other about their secret crush, and
vow to help each other snag that special someone, and it
doesn't quite go as planned.
I love the Jupiter Point series, and I must say I had no
idea how Rollo's story would turn out; he was a bit of a
shadowy presence in the previous books, and once again
Jennifer Bernard has penned a phenomenal book! I loved
the real, honest friendship between Rollo and Brianna,
even when Rollo begins to start seeing Brianna in a
different light, he remains doesn't push to take things
further. And who wouldn't love elfin Brianna? She's tiny
but strong as an ox -- landscaping will do that to a girl --
she's awkward, spontaneous, couldn't lie to save her life,
she is fiercely loyal, kind, generous. Rollo, the bear of
a man, the fearless firefighter is a bit timid when it
comes to his family; while he feels his family keeps him
from living his life the way he would like to, he doesn't
fight them very hard; they're a difficult bunch, apart
from his fourteen year-old sister Sidney.
Ms. Bernard weaves a compelling story around those two
intriguing and very appealing characters. Sometimes I
think Jennifer Bernard should write a handbook on
character-building, because by the time the book is over,
I felt that Rollo and Brianna were my friends too.
Jennifer Bernard's writing is uncluttered, easy to read,
and yet very eloquent: her descriptions make the scenery
vivid, and her characters relatable and genuine. The
writing is seamless, the pace quick and steady, the
dialogues spot-on, and the banter between Rollo and
Brianna is delectable and often very funny. For those of
us who have followed the series, we get to catch up with
other characters from Jupiter Point, but INTO THE FLAMES
also works perfectly as a standalone. Rollo's sister,
Sidney, is another superb character, and I hope she
eventually gets her own story, because she is a lot of
fun.
The romance between Rollo and Brianna feels realistic, but
quite painful at times because of Rollo's lack of
fortitude, and I felt for Brianna. And there's always the
continuing saga of Finn's attempt to nail the screenplay
for the Big Canyon burnover movie -- mum's the word here. I
loved the wild abandon with which Brianna enters the
benefits side of their friendship, and the sex scenes are
torrid, playful, fun and passionate. There was one little
detail that bothered me -- this is a personal thing that
changes nothing to my review or my overall love of the
book -- but I did not like the fact that Rollo is a hunter,
for me that's a deal-breaker. But apart from this trifle,
which has no bearing on the story, I heartily recommend
INTO THE FLAMES, and the whole series, actually!
From USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Bernard...sometimes the only way forward is into the flames ... To his wildfire hotshot crew, he's Rollo. Firefighter, loyal friend, lifesaver. To his family, he's Rollington Wareham III, black sheep and heir to a banking fortune. But now that he's turned thirty, Rollo knows his days of firefighting and freedom are over. He has responsibilities. Duties. Goodbye hotshots, hello boardroom--and a socially acceptable bride. This is absolutely the worst time to realize just how sexy and adorable his good friend Brianna is. Put her in a garden with some plants, and Brianna Gallagher knows just what to do. Send her on a date with an attractive man and things get awkward. Epically awkward. It's a good thing she and Rollo are such great friends. It would be a total disaster if she started noticing his ripped physique and sculpted muscles. Kissing him is a definite no-no. As for falling into bed ... well, that might be okay as long as they both know it's a limited time deal. She doesn't belong in his world, and he can't stay in hers. No matter how much she's falling for him. But fate has a way of changing people's plans. When a family crisis follows Rollo to Jupiter Point, he turns to the one woman he trusts above all others. Throw in a disastrous visit to Manhattan, a bride hunt, and the world's most awkward crush, and it will take a miracle to bring them together. Or a shocking event that puts Brianna's life at risk ...
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