SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE is the sixth book in Laura Trentham's
Cottonbloom
series. I think readers would have a better understanding of
the family dynamic in SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE if this were not
the first book in the series they try. I normally don't
enjoy the enemies-to-lovers trope, but these characters and
this story are fabulous. Unaware of all the tension between
Ford Abbott and his brothers, savvy businesswoman Ella
Boudreaux buys a twenty-five percent stake in Abbott
Brothers Garage and Restoration. Because of the
circumstances surrounding Ella's investment, there is a
heaping pile of tension between her and Mack Abbott until
they come to a better understanding of each other. Once
their true selves and feelings are revealed, desire is
unleashed with delicious results.
Mack's annoyance at Ella's presence at his business isn't
personal. His frustration translates to being gruff and
sometimes rude, rather than outright nasty. Ella has
experience dealing with male jerks of all types, so she has
no problem giving Mack an attitude adjustment. The longer
they're around each other, it's increasingly evident that
most of their snapping at each other is because of sexual
frustration due to an inconvenient attraction. I like how
Laura Trentham tells this story from alternating
perspectives and shows how this relationship evolves. When
they finally take the plunge and become involved, Mack and
Ella provide each other what they need most. Mack becomes
the strong shoulder to lean on that Ella never really had,
and he bolsters her confidence by praising her beauty,
strength, and business acumen. Ella provides Mack with the
emotional support as he sorts out his relationships with his
brother and mother.
SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE is a guaranteed good time with great
characters. Laura Trentham creates a romance that is both
extremely sensual and phenomenal. I hope to read about other
characters in future stories. I look forward to Laura
Trentham's next book.
Ella Boudreaux has a lot to prove to her family, friends, and foes—and to herself. So when her marriage ends she decides to invest her energy and money into a place that brings back some of Ella’s happiest memories: the Abbott brothers’ garage. Maybe, if she puts her mind to it, she can teach skeptical, stubborn Mack Abbott how to make the business a true success. Which would be a lot easier if the hunky mechanic didn’t make her motor run quite so fast…and hot. Mack was furious when his brother, Ford, sold his share of the business. He’s in no rush to team up with a wealthy divorcée who shows up to the garage in stilettos—and the longest, sexiest legs he’s seen in forever. But Ella’s grit and determination won’t quit…and soon Mack can see that she’s been down a few rough roads herself. Neither Mack nor Ella can deny the fierce attraction that’s revving up between them. Could it be that true love has been in the backseat all along…and they’ve finally found the key?
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