Synopsis
Maple Hills students Russ Callaghan and Aurora Roberts cross paths at a party celebrating the end of the academic year, where a drinking game results in them having a passionate one-night stand. Never one to overstay her welcome (or expect much from a man), Aurora slips away before Russ even has the chance to ask for her full name.
Imagine their surprise when they bump into each other on the first day of the summer camp where they are both counselors, hoping to escape their complicated home lives by spending the summer working. Russ hopes if he gets far enough away from Maple Hills, he can avoid dealing with the repercussions of his father’s gambling addiction, while Aurora is tired of craving attention from everyone around her, and wants to go back to the last place she truly felt at home.
Russ knows breaking the camp’s strict “no staff fraternizing” rule will have him heading back to Maple Hills before the summer is over, but unfortunately for him, Aurora has never been very good at caring about the rules. Will the two learn to peacefully coexist? Or did their one night together start a fire they can’t put out?
Rating
★★★★★
Thoughts
I’m happy to report that book number two in the Maple Hills series is just as amazing as Icebreaker. Russ and Aurora’s chemistry rival that of Stassie and Nate, making this another hot read. But these main characters have their own backstories and love story that make this book unique.
Grace did a superb job of providing a glimpse into college life. She focused on various issues that often affect young adults, including family problems and self-esteem. Like the first book, Wildfire addresses both mental health and personal growth in a positive and meaningful way. I was pleased with the ending, too!
Edition
This adorable book came from Probably Smut, a book subscription box company. If you look back in my archive, you will also find Icebreaker. They are cute editions!