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exquisite_tragedy's review
3.0
Tropes/Themes:
-MF contemporary romance
-small town vibes
-forced proximity (casts as leads in their local theater company’s latest production)
-scorching hot chemistry and quality steam
-minimal angst
-dual POV
This was the first contemporary romance I’ve read from Juliette Cross and I absolutely loved it! Bennett and Betty were such a sweet couple, and I loved how obsessed Bennett was with Betty and how he instantly knew she was his. This is also the perfect read for any other theater nerds out there.
Story: 3/5 stars
-MF contemporary romance
-small town vibes
-forced proximity (casts as leads in their local theater company’s latest production)
-scorching hot chemistry and quality steam
-minimal angst
-dual POV
This was the first contemporary romance I’ve read from Juliette Cross and I absolutely loved it! Bennett and Betty were such a sweet couple, and I loved how obsessed Bennett was with Betty and how he instantly knew she was his. This is also the perfect read for any other theater nerds out there.
Story: 3/5 stars
bookishpayne's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book from start to finish! Spice, funny, and enemies to lovers… what more could you ask for!
I truly related to Betty with her ability to hold a grudge over glitter bombs and just sort of being that “grump” in a sense that we so often see as males in romance stories! It was such a refreshing take. However I may have caved over the incredibly steamy Bennett a little sooner
I truly related to Betty with her ability to hold a grudge over glitter bombs and just sort of being that “grump” in a sense that we so often see as males in romance stories! It was such a refreshing take. However I may have caved over the incredibly steamy Bennett a little sooner
suzyq436's review against another edition
3.0
Meh
It was okay, way to insta-lovey for me. Also, the steamy scenes were great but everything in between fell very flat.
It was okay, way to insta-lovey for me. Also, the steamy scenes were great but everything in between fell very flat.
labraden's review
3.0
Young teacher, Betty Mouton still stings from the moment Bennett Broussard accidentally hit her in the chest with a glitter bomb when they were in high school. Bennett knows he must find a way to show Betty that he is sorry because he is extremely attracted to her. When they both audition for a local theater group production of Barefoot in the Park and become the two leads, they know they must figure out how to deal with Betty's anger and their growing desire for each other.
Bright Like Wildfire is a bit of a disappointment. After hearing so many good things about this book, I found the plot to be very simplistic and the conflict almost nonexistent. Many of the characters are very one dimensional, including the leads, which is a shame because so many issues, such as anxiety, abandonment, and loss are raised during the story but never pursued. The first real complication comes near the end of the story, but it seems very contrived and unnecessary. The biggest strength of the story comes in the writing of the steamy scenes. Those are handled particularly well but don't really add much to the plot. Overall, Bright Like Wildfire is a book that left me wishing I'd read something else.
Bright Like Wildfire is a bit of a disappointment. After hearing so many good things about this book, I found the plot to be very simplistic and the conflict almost nonexistent. Many of the characters are very one dimensional, including the leads, which is a shame because so many issues, such as anxiety, abandonment, and loss are raised during the story but never pursued. The first real complication comes near the end of the story, but it seems very contrived and unnecessary. The biggest strength of the story comes in the writing of the steamy scenes. Those are handled particularly well but don't really add much to the plot. Overall, Bright Like Wildfire is a book that left me wishing I'd read something else.
paulinepham's review against another edition
5.0
4.5/5 ⭐️
AHHHH omg this was SO SO cute. I absolutely adored this small town, enemies to lovers romance. I loved the play aspect and Bennett was just so sweet, but also this book was spicier than I thought. I'm not complaining though...
The third act break up did annoy me a bit... but it's ok because when they got back together it made my heart so full
AHHHH omg this was SO SO cute. I absolutely adored this small town, enemies to lovers romance. I loved the play aspect and Bennett was just so sweet, but also this book was spicier than I thought. I'm not complaining though...
The third act break up did annoy me a bit... but it's ok because when they got back together it made my heart so full
hijinx_abound's review against another edition
4.0
I so love a direct heroine and a hero that splats right into love first.
This book is low angst and hella sexy.
This book is low angst and hella sexy.
littlebookreader_'s review against another edition
4.0
Not only is this book beautiful on the outside, it’s beautiful on the inside too!
Betty & Bennett ( ⬅️ How cute is that???) will light your kindle on fire in this small town romance. The title, Bright Like Wildfire, is a perfect name for this book because that is how intense their passion is for each other.
These two stole my heart and set my kindle on fire! I hope you love it as much as I did! Be prepared for a dirty talking man who loves his woman fiercely! And Betty is a firecracker! I loved her so much!
Read this if you are in the mood for:
- Southern Small Town Vibes
- Enemies to Lovers
- He falls first
- Cute fainting goats
- A strong sassy heroine
- Local community theater setting
- Dirty talking hero
- Amazing secondary characters
Betty & Bennett ( ⬅️ How cute is that???) will light your kindle on fire in this small town romance. The title, Bright Like Wildfire, is a perfect name for this book because that is how intense their passion is for each other.
These two stole my heart and set my kindle on fire! I hope you love it as much as I did! Be prepared for a dirty talking man who loves his woman fiercely! And Betty is a firecracker! I loved her so much!
Read this if you are in the mood for:
- Southern Small Town Vibes
- Enemies to Lovers
- He falls first
- Cute fainting goats
- A strong sassy heroine
- Local community theater setting
- Dirty talking hero
- Amazing secondary characters
lovebooksaddict's review
5.0
4.5 Stars!
Tropes: enemies to lovers
Likes: Juliette was a new author to me, but after reading this I can tell I was definitely missing out! I love a good enemies to lovers, even if this one was a little more one sided than most. You can’t help but like Bennett, he might be the cocky sauve businessowner on the outside, but really he has a big heart who just wants to help as many as he can. It was so nice to see Betty slowly start to breakdown this prejudice she’s had for over a decade. Plus this packs all the steam you could want.
Dislikes: slightly on the slow burn side, especially some of the many rehearsals, but wow did they start to pack a punch throughout the book
Tropes: enemies to lovers
Likes: Juliette was a new author to me, but after reading this I can tell I was definitely missing out! I love a good enemies to lovers, even if this one was a little more one sided than most. You can’t help but like Bennett, he might be the cocky sauve businessowner on the outside, but really he has a big heart who just wants to help as many as he can. It was so nice to see Betty slowly start to breakdown this prejudice she’s had for over a decade. Plus this packs all the steam you could want.
Dislikes: slightly on the slow burn side, especially some of the many rehearsals, but wow did they start to pack a punch throughout the book
bookishlynomes's review
4.0
Bright Like Wildfire is the latest contemporary, small town romance by Juliette Cross and features a grocery store-owning hero and high school teacher heroine. Both main characters also enjoy volunteering in the local community theatre productions in their spare time, and on the stage is where the true romance begins...
When it comes to writing well-developed characters, Juliette Cross is a master. I always feel like I truly know the characters she writes, like they could be any real person I know in my everyday life, and that is just one of the reasons I continue to adore JC's writing. When it comes to Betty and Bennett, I felt I got to see all aspects of their personalities, what influenced their decision-making, and why they needed to go through that journey for their character growth.
I'm also a sucker for a pining hero and JC absolutely delivered. Give me Bennett pining for Betty every day of the week. Add in Bennett and Betty playing a married couple on-stage while their off-stage relationship blossomed and I was hooked.
There were so many fun elements in this book and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who enjoys small town romance, characters involved in the performing arts, or JC's other works. Overall, a great read!
Disclaimer: I received an arc from the author.
When it comes to writing well-developed characters, Juliette Cross is a master. I always feel like I truly know the characters she writes, like they could be any real person I know in my everyday life, and that is just one of the reasons I continue to adore JC's writing. When it comes to Betty and Bennett, I felt I got to see all aspects of their personalities, what influenced their decision-making, and why they needed to go through that journey for their character growth.
I'm also a sucker for a pining hero and JC absolutely delivered. Give me Bennett pining for Betty every day of the week. Add in Bennett and Betty playing a married couple on-stage while their off-stage relationship blossomed and I was hooked.
There were so many fun elements in this book and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who enjoys small town romance, characters involved in the performing arts, or JC's other works. Overall, a great read!
Disclaimer: I received an arc from the author.