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zaza_bdp's review
3.0
*3.75/5*
Voici une petite romance contemporaine à classer dans la catégorie doudou, une histoire légère et sans prise de tête avec un héros à croquer, de beaux paysages et des personnages secondaires très sympathiques.
On avait déjà croisé Vic et Hawke dans le tome 1 et assisté à leur (cocasse !) première rencontre. Vic est la meilleure amie de Lexi, héroïne du T1, tandis que Hawke est le meilleur ami d'Austin, héros du T1. Hawke est un pur produit de Scarlet Springs, chef des pompiers locaux, grimpeur émérite et sauveteur bénévole au sein de la brigade locale Search and rescue. Vic, elle, est une vraie citadine, comme l'était d'ailleurs Lexi. Une working-girl accro au boulot, sans cesse sollicitée par sa patronne, même si elle est en vacances. Vic se rend à Scarlet Springs pour assister au mariage d'Austin et Lexi, elle est même témoin de la mariée. Sortant d'une douloureuse rupture, elle n'est pas prête à se lancer dans une relation, mais comment résister à ce pompier si sexy ? Cela dit, Hawke est plus qu'un beau mec, c'est un homme tendre et attentionné qui prend soin des autres, un homme simple, rassurant et drôle à la fois.
L'histoire n'apportera que peu de rebondissements, mais c'est surtout l'occasion de voir toute cette bande d'amis passer de belles journées en plein air, de prendre une grande bouffée d'air pur à leurs côtés, que ce soit en rafting, à l'occasion d'une grimpette ou d'un pique-nique en plein air. La communauté de Scarlet Springs est de celle qui fait rêver, ce genre de village où tout le monde connaît tout le monde, un petit monde où l'on se serre les coudes.
La romance est elle aussi sans surprises, mais suffisamment bien écrite pour nous faire craquer. Cependant, Pamela Clare m'a habituée à en avoir plus, et à en vouloir plus, avec sa série de romantic-suspens, aussi, je trouve cette série un peu 'plate'. Ne nous méprenons, c'est une bonne romance contemporaine, douce et sexy, avec une belle brochette de personnages et un héros au charme ravageur ; et c'est sans aucun doute que je poursuivrai la série.
Voici une petite romance contemporaine à classer dans la catégorie doudou, une histoire légère et sans prise de tête avec un héros à croquer, de beaux paysages et des personnages secondaires très sympathiques.
On avait déjà croisé Vic et Hawke dans le tome 1 et assisté à leur (cocasse !) première rencontre. Vic est la meilleure amie de Lexi, héroïne du T1, tandis que Hawke est le meilleur ami d'Austin, héros du T1. Hawke est un pur produit de Scarlet Springs, chef des pompiers locaux, grimpeur émérite et sauveteur bénévole au sein de la brigade locale Search and rescue. Vic, elle, est une vraie citadine, comme l'était d'ailleurs Lexi. Une working-girl accro au boulot, sans cesse sollicitée par sa patronne, même si elle est en vacances. Vic se rend à Scarlet Springs pour assister au mariage d'Austin et Lexi, elle est même témoin de la mariée. Sortant d'une douloureuse rupture, elle n'est pas prête à se lancer dans une relation, mais comment résister à ce pompier si sexy ? Cela dit, Hawke est plus qu'un beau mec, c'est un homme tendre et attentionné qui prend soin des autres, un homme simple, rassurant et drôle à la fois.
L'histoire n'apportera que peu de rebondissements, mais c'est surtout l'occasion de voir toute cette bande d'amis passer de belles journées en plein air, de prendre une grande bouffée d'air pur à leurs côtés, que ce soit en rafting, à l'occasion d'une grimpette ou d'un pique-nique en plein air. La communauté de Scarlet Springs est de celle qui fait rêver, ce genre de village où tout le monde connaît tout le monde, un petit monde où l'on se serre les coudes.
La romance est elle aussi sans surprises, mais suffisamment bien écrite pour nous faire craquer. Cependant, Pamela Clare m'a habituée à en avoir plus, et à en vouloir plus, avec sa série de romantic-suspens, aussi, je trouve cette série un peu 'plate'. Ne nous méprenons, c'est une bonne romance contemporaine, douce et sexy, avec une belle brochette de personnages et un héros au charme ravageur ; et c'est sans aucun doute que je poursuivrai la série.
mistysreads's review
5.0
Wow what a phenomenal story! I loved the story with Victoria and Hawke they are such warm hearted, realistic characters that would make great friends, in real life. Reading about Scarlet Springs and the relationships between everyone how they care for one another, makes it my dream place to live. It may be a fictional town but the way its written it feels like home. Its the place I look forward to living one day.
I loved the first book in this series and I didn't think anything could live up to Austin and Lexi's story, this book is right up there with it. After Eric and Victoria met at the Denver Airport in the first book and it went horribly wrong, a year later after Victoria has been blackmailed and treated horribly by a man, she's changed and not sure if she can get close to Eric or if she completely trusts herself.
Only their chemistry does nothing but draw them together and its almost like they subconsciously throw fire-crackers in the air. As they grow closer together, they know they only have a week together before she goes back to Chicago but they're not taking Austin and Lexi's wedding week for granted. Until the night of the wedding, an accident happens and Eric is forced to face his feelings and his fear of losing her. Eric may be a sexy firefighter, member of Search and Rescue, and a paramedic but he is so much more.
I love this series and all these characters. I love the fact that everyone is so close knit in Scarlet Springs. I don't know who I'm hoping the next story is about but whoever it is, I can't wait.
Received ARC in exchange for honest review from NetGalley
I loved the first book in this series and I didn't think anything could live up to Austin and Lexi's story, this book is right up there with it. After Eric and Victoria met at the Denver Airport in the first book and it went horribly wrong, a year later after Victoria has been blackmailed and treated horribly by a man, she's changed and not sure if she can get close to Eric or if she completely trusts herself.
Only their chemistry does nothing but draw them together and its almost like they subconsciously throw fire-crackers in the air. As they grow closer together, they know they only have a week together before she goes back to Chicago but they're not taking Austin and Lexi's wedding week for granted. Until the night of the wedding, an accident happens and Eric is forced to face his feelings and his fear of losing her. Eric may be a sexy firefighter, member of Search and Rescue, and a paramedic but he is so much more.
I love this series and all these characters. I love the fact that everyone is so close knit in Scarlet Springs. I don't know who I'm hoping the next story is about but whoever it is, I can't wait.
Received ARC in exchange for honest review from NetGalley
romancejunkie1025's review
5.0
and awesome story with all the sweetness sensuality and fun i expect from Pamela. Full review coming soon to the blog
jennifer_jennifer's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
5.0
"How about we f&%k until we break this bed?" ~ Eric Hawke
thekindredreader's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
[4.25 Stars] I read the first book in the Colorado High Country in 2022, and while I enjoyed it, it didn't spur me on to read the rest of the series right away. However, I finally picked up Slow Burn, and I was surprised by how much I loved it! While I'm not a huge fan of the instalove trope, I thought Pamela Clare developed Eric and Vic's relationship nicely, and I wasn't put off by the instalove. I also appreciated Pamela Clare's use of suspense to keep me glued to the pages, and I won't wait as long next time before picking up the next book!
ccgwalt's review
3.0
I like Pamela Clare and read most of her I-Team books years ago. I know her heroes are too perfect and so are the heroines, all are super good looking, smart, kind, and amazing in bed! But usually there is a good story to go along with it. I always learn things when I read her books, so that's a bonus.
I read the first Colorado High Country book and found it enjoyable with a good story going on along with the romance. We all know the eventual outcome of the romance, so the mystery or suspense story is there to provide a background for the characters. Book 1 lived up to that. Unfortunately, I didn't feel the same about Slow Burn. There was no story other than the wedding week activities and a "mystery" in Victoria's recent past. I thought this was supposed to be a romantic suspense, but it was really just a contemporary romance, but without enough focus on the story of their relationship.
I'm debating about going on to #3. I'll definitely get it from the library.
I read the first Colorado High Country book and found it enjoyable with a good story going on along with the romance. We all know the eventual outcome of the romance, so the mystery or suspense story is there to provide a background for the characters. Book 1 lived up to that. Unfortunately, I didn't feel the same about Slow Burn. There was no story other than the wedding week activities and a "mystery" in Victoria's recent past. I thought this was supposed to be a romantic suspense, but it was really just a contemporary romance, but without enough focus on the story of their relationship.
I'm debating about going on to #3. I'll definitely get it from the library.
anabelsbrother's review
3.0
I'm only one year late with reading this but who's counting? Anyway I'd like to thank Jae for gifting me this book for my birthday last year--may our mutual love for Kristen Ashley, Pamela Clare, and alpha male heroes live forever <3
I haven't read Pamela Clare in a while so I really enjoyed coming back to her writing. I love the whole S&R Team and their bond; Clare write great camaraderie among her characters. I was beside myself when my love Gabe Rossiter made a cameo in this I JUST LOVE HIM SO MUCH I NEED MORE OF HIM. The only reason why I didn't rate this higher is because I feel unattached to Vic and Eric. They're both great characters and I love their chemistry and the way they slowly fell in love with each other, but compared to other Clare OTPs I felt something missing with this pair.
On to the 3rd book! Jae said it's the cutest and I can't wait to read it.
I haven't read Pamela Clare in a while so I really enjoyed coming back to her writing. I love the whole S&R Team and their bond; Clare write great camaraderie among her characters. I was beside myself when my love Gabe Rossiter made a cameo in this I JUST LOVE HIM SO MUCH I NEED MORE OF HIM. The only reason why I didn't rate this higher is because I feel unattached to Vic and Eric. They're both great characters and I love their chemistry and the way they slowly fell in love with each other, but compared to other Clare OTPs I felt something missing with this pair.
On to the 3rd book! Jae said it's the cutest and I can't wait to read it.