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aharper07's review
4.0
Bright like wildfire is a small town romance with a little enemies to lovers (at least one sided). Betty and Bennet share thr stage of the local theater for the upcoming production. Betty must work past their teenage experience that made her see Bennet as a conceited jerk.
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This definitely had some spice, like 3 habineros. I enjoyed how Bennet fell for Betty really fast, it was cute. I enjoyed how Betty wasn't afraid to speak her mind. It's definitely a good smutty book.
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This definitely had some spice, like 3 habineros. I enjoyed how Bennet fell for Betty really fast, it was cute. I enjoyed how Betty wasn't afraid to speak her mind. It's definitely a good smutty book.
meloworld's review
4.0
This reader adores Juliette Cross's paranormal/fantasy novels and was a bit hesitant to pick up this and Parks and Provocation.
It was worth it to read them! Cross's brilliantly funny writing, complex characters, and steamy chapters continue to entertain and inspire. How is Juliette Cross able to write love story after love story while making each new story better than the last one?
In this book we read about Betty (college roommate of Lola from Parks and Provocation) and her life as a high school teacher and amateur actress. She is a complicated, frank, confident, perfectionistic, and compassionate lead character whom the reader instantly wishes to befriend. We also learn about Bennett (a local business owner and amateur actor) as he and Betty are cast as the leads in the community theater production of Barefoot in the Park. Bennett is a charming, ambitious, sincere, kind, and confident person who zeroes in on Betty. What happens in their story is worth the read. This reader finds herself wanting to re-read this tale of two very different yet truly compatible people.
Those readers who have experience in theater will adore this book! Cross gives a funny and accurate depiction of life on and behind the stage! All of the supporting characters are fully developed and interesting. It makes one hope for more books about the people of Beauville. Will Officer Griffin Dugas find love?
It was worth it to read them! Cross's brilliantly funny writing, complex characters, and steamy chapters continue to entertain and inspire. How is Juliette Cross able to write love story after love story while making each new story better than the last one?
In this book we read about Betty (college roommate of Lola from Parks and Provocation) and her life as a high school teacher and amateur actress. She is a complicated, frank, confident, perfectionistic, and compassionate lead character whom the reader instantly wishes to befriend. We also learn about Bennett (a local business owner and amateur actor) as he and Betty are cast as the leads in the community theater production of Barefoot in the Park. Bennett is a charming, ambitious, sincere, kind, and confident person who zeroes in on Betty. What happens in their story is worth the read. This reader finds herself wanting to re-read this tale of two very different yet truly compatible people.
Those readers who have experience in theater will adore this book! Cross gives a funny and accurate depiction of life on and behind the stage! All of the supporting characters are fully developed and interesting. It makes one hope for more books about the people of Beauville. Will Officer Griffin Dugas find love?
ladysadiereads's review
4.0
Bennett is a cinnadom of the highest order and it is so fun! His small town sweetness, good heart, and not to mention his high functioning anxiety rep (I see you, buddy!) felt really authentic! Betty took longer for me to warm too because I felt like she couldn’t see how damaging she could be to him at times and really thought he had more power in the relationship than he did. I did love how she came around and finally got some tough love from some of the supporting cast - I can’t wait for more Beauville! Not to mention the backdrop of community theater made my inner theater kid heart dance! But the third act break up annoyed me a lot and there was some unnecessarily and oddly gendered language that took me out of the narrative that ended up knocking it down a bit
amoretteobean's review
4.0
I think I official need to read this author’s backlog. This was a sweet small town, theater production romance! Sweet and spicy!
readliftbooks's review
5.0
Juliette Cross brings us a steamy enemies to lovers romance in Bright Like Wildfire.
At first, Only Betty knows that her and Bennett are enemies. Bennett doesn’t realize she’s been holding a grudge against him since high school. He’s thrilled to see Betty auditioning for a play in their community theater. It gave him the time and excuse to get to know her as adults. The whole forced proximity is how they eventually move past enemies, and finally overcome the “glitter bomb” fiasco.
At first, Only Betty knows that her and Bennett are enemies. Bennett doesn’t realize she’s been holding a grudge against him since high school. He’s thrilled to see Betty auditioning for a play in their community theater. It gave him the time and excuse to get to know her as adults. The whole forced proximity is how they eventually move past enemies, and finally overcome the “glitter bomb” fiasco.
pardonthisbookaddict's review against another edition
5.0
I love the dynamic and chemistry between Betty and Bennett, the humor, and the even the secondary characters in the small town Louisiana.
withadreamy_farofflook's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rotig813's review
4.0
OMG!!! Can I say that the chemistry between Betty and Bennett was HOT! Due to one scene, I will rethink what happens when you go to the movies (no spoilers - read the book). They sizzled with energy from the moment they read for the leads in Barefoot In The Park. I loved every interaction between them. I like that they have a history and misconceptions that have to be overcome. It was fun seeing them discover each other as adults and let go of old opinions. Like any good Rom-Com (and Hallmark movie), one person isn’t ready to deal with their feelings and will push the other person away, but you know that by the end of the story they will be heading towards their Happily Ever After. On a side note, there are fainting goats that ups the cuteness factor.
I was given an ARC to read for my honest opinion. I like Juliette Cross’ writing style. My day job often leaves me mentally wiped at the end of the day, but I still had the energy to read Bright Like Wildfire (had to remind myself to put the book down and go to bed at a decent hour). I like Juliette’s writing style and she has become one of the authors on my “To Own List” (it is a small but powerful list). I look forward to her next book.
I was given an ARC to read for my honest opinion. I like Juliette Cross’ writing style. My day job often leaves me mentally wiped at the end of the day, but I still had the energy to read Bright Like Wildfire (had to remind myself to put the book down and go to bed at a decent hour). I like Juliette’s writing style and she has become one of the authors on my “To Own List” (it is a small but powerful list). I look forward to her next book.
hijinx_abound's review
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.
mrsmar10thereader's review
5.0
Bennet Broussard, not what I expected at ALL. I expected buttoned up and all about business with this man, but when he finally broke Betty down and made her realize he wasn’t an entitled, selfish snob it got real demanding!