Series Review : Burn for Me & Melt for Him (Fighting Fire Series) by Lauren Blakely

Burn for Me

Fighting Fire, #1
by Lauren Blakely

Released:
June 9th, 2014

Publisher:
Entangled Publishing

Source:
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Synopsis:

She’s the one fire he can’t put out… 

Jamie Lansing has had it bad for firefighter Smith Grayson for as long as they’ve been friends. Yes, he’s ridiculously charming and she might stare a little too long at his abs, but his dirty-talking, rough-around-the-edges ways aren’t for her. Plus, she knows that as a serial dater, Smith isn’t the type to settle down. But then a terrible, fantastic, mind-blowing mistake leaves her body craving more than one night. 

Smith Grayson has only ever had eyes for one woman in town—his best friend Jamie. But convincing her a relationship between them will work is next to impossible with her refusing to see beyond his past. But when she asks for a week of no-strings-attached sex to get him out of her system, Smith knows this is his one chance to prove he’s not just the man she needs in her bed, but the man she needs in her life.

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Review:

Holy Smokes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I absolutely LOVE the Brazen collection from Entangled Publishing! I also love Lauren Blakely's writing style and awesome characters. When you mix those two together you can't go wrong! These books always leave me fanning myself and with a huge smile on my face! I was pretty excited to find out that Lauren Blakely was releasing a new series. The first books I read from her are from the Seductive Nights series and I got hooked! I wish that I could add a day in the week so that I could catch up with all her available titles ... A bookworm can dream, right? ;)

Burn for Me is the first installment of the Fighting Fire Series, and let me tell you that it is CALIENTE!!!! Holy mother of all hotness!! Lauren Blakely writes memorable sexy characters that make me cheer for them from the very beginning! I love that I can make a connection with the characters effortlessly. From the very first chapter I had a permanent smile on my lips and I already knew that my reading escape would be memorable. 

In Burn for Me we meet Jamie and Smith. Oh, God! Just writing Smith's name gives me the tingles!!!! He's everything I look for in a strong leading male character. He's a sexy dirty talker that will make your panties melt, but he's also a tender and passionate man who will do anything for the woman he loves. Jamie is the kind of heroine that I love to read about! She's sexy, confident, funny with a dash of stubbornness. She's the kind of heroine that is easy to relate to and who I would love to have in my circle of friends.

Jamie and Smith have been friends for a while and there is always that sexual tension surrounding them when they are in the same room. Jamie knows that Smith is not the kind of guy she goes for, but she can't deny her attraction anymore. From the moment their lips touch, they both get under each other's skin. When Jamie proposes a week of no-strings-attached sex, Smith will do whatever it takes to prove to her that not only will he melt her panties, but her heart as well.

Gahhhhhhh!!! I loved these two to pieces!!! The banter between them is amazing!! I love friends to lovers stories! They always leave my heart bursting with happiness! Lauren Blakely did an amazing job with this first installment of the Fighting Fire Series! You get plenty of sexy moments between Jamie and Smith, but what really caught my attention in this story is Smith's determination to win Jamie's heart. OMG! Swoon attack!!!! All the little things he would say to her would make me melt!

Overall, this is an awesome beginning to a wonderful new series! All the secondary characters have found a way to catch my attention and I can't wait to cheer for them as well! :)

Rating:

I give, Burn for Me, by Lauren Blakely 4 sensual, page-turning, friends-to-lovers stars!

Melt for Him

Fighting Fire, #2
by Lauren Blakely

Released:
Sept. 8th, 2014

Publisher:
Entangled Publishing

Source:
Author

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Synopsis:

He knows exactly how to make her burn… 

Fire captain and bar owner Becker Thomas usually spends his nights alone, trying to escape painful memories from his past. When he meets a sexy, free-spirited brunette outside his bar, he knows he’s found the perfect way to forget for one night. But when he later discovers the woman he’s itching for another night with is his best friend’s sister, everything comes to a halt. 

Just out of a toxic relationship, Megan Jansen is only in Hidden Oaks to visit her brother, photograph the firemen’s calendar, and then slip off to another adventure. The brooding man who gave her the best sex ever is an unexpected surprise. The problem is, he’s her brother’s friend and a fellow fireman, and Megan’s rule is no firemen. She knows she’s going to get burned …but keeping their hands off each other is easier said than done.

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Review:

Eeeeeeep!!!! Becker ''Panty Soaker'' Thomas ....

Somebody call 9-1-1, Becker got me meltin' on my room floor!!!! Teehee!!

Holy hot mamma! Melt for Him, which is the second installment in the Fighting Fire Series, is a totally BLAZZZZZZZING HOT read! I'm still fanning myself!! Lauren Blakely knows how to write a sexy dirty talker that will leave you in a state of mush!

I was super excited to find out that Becker was getting his story next. We meet him for the first time in Burn for Me, which is Jamie and Smith's story. I was very intrigued by Becker. He had a mysterious vibes that kept me glued to the pages to see if I could find out more about him through Jamie's eyes. Burn for Me definitely left me wanting more of Becker, and I was happy to see that Megan was the lucky lady who would turn his world upside down. Megan is Jamie's best friend and we get a bit of her story in Burn for Me. I love when I start building my connection with the characters even before I read their story. 

Melt for Him is Megan and Becker's story. Both these characters have been emotionally scared by past events. Megan is in town to shoot the annual firemen's calendar of Hidden Oaks (lucky chikie!) Spending time with her mom, brother Travis and best friend Jamie is exactly what she needs after all the trouble she went through with her ex. What she did not expect was to stumble upon a mysterious stranger who knows exactly what to say and how to touch her to ignite her entire world. After they share an unforgettable night of passion, they can't get enough of each other. But, what happens when you find out that the man that rocked your world the night before is none other than your brother's good friend and a firemen? Will Megan and Becker be able to find a way to be together?

Melt for Him was everything I expected it to be! Becker and Megan completely stole my heart! I love it when a book leaves me with a huge smile on my face and a happy heart! This book had not only scorching hot moments, but tender and emotional ones as well! I loved how Becker came out of his shell. Megan gave him a reason to smile. The little cartoon references that Lauren Blakely included in their story were ADORABLE!!! Megan and Becker's chemistry was intense! Megan knew that she was playing with fire by getting close to Becker. She got burned, but it was Ohhhhh so worth it!

Lauren Blakely has created an electrifying new series, and I highly recommend it! Her writing style is amazing and her characters are all charming and unforgettable! I love the connection between the main characters and their family and friends. It makes me want to jump into the story and become a character as well! Add the Fighting Fire Series to your TBR list, you won't be disappointed!

*Ahem* 

Travis is next!!!!!! Eeeeeeep!!!! So excited for his story!!!! Can he be Mr. October?? That's my birthday wish ... lol!!! ;)

Rating:

I give, Melt for Him, 4.5 seductive, torrid, intense stars!

About the Author

Lauren Blakely writes sexy contemporary romance novels with heat, heart, and humor, and her books have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and iBooks bestseller lists. Like the heroine in her novel, FAR TOO TEMPTING, she thinks life should be filled with family, laughter, and the kind of love that love songs promise. 

Lauren lives in California with her husband, children, and dogs. She loves hearing from readers! Her novels include Caught Up In Us, Pretending He’s Mine, Playing With Her Heart, Trophy Husband, Far Too Tempting, The Thrill of It, Every Second With You, Burn For Me, Night After Night, After This Night and One More Night. 

In late summer, she’ll release Melt for Him, the next book in her sexy fireman series, and in October she’ll release Stars In Their Eyes, the next book in the bestselling Caught Up in Love series. She also writes for young adults under the name Daisy Whitney.

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