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mere's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
shandra's review against another edition
5.0
Too Hot To Handle!
Firefighters get a lot of flack from male and female admirers alike so I was surprised to see Damon Suede recognize this as sometimes being problematic for the guys. I love guys who aren't 100% comfortable with their own desirability even if they do know they've got plenty to admire. Griff was too sweet for words with his pale skin prone to blushing and his size making him feel as if he were a bull in a china shop all the time; Dante was the perfect peacock of a guy who constantly preened for attention in an attempt to keep anyone from getting too close.
Anyone except Griffin Muir who was family, right?
I love that they had this amazing bond as friends, as brothers-in-arms at the firehouse, and as men who'd been through too much together. I could believe Griff would go in for the Hothead-Dot-Com job with Dante to help him save his house since what wouldn't he do for this man who was so much to him? He'd die for him, but he wouldn't spend a few minutes uncomfortable in front of a camera? That wouldn't have made any more sense than him agreeing to it without having any more-than-friendly inclinations toward his best friend.
Falling in love comes with fear attached. No one walks into real love without knowing this person can break them in a way they never want to be broken if they don't return that love.
I was so glad to see Dante and Griff finding a way to love one another without breaking each other. They got the best happy-ever-after they could considering their circumstances. I have a lot of hope for their future; I was really glad the hardships closeted Tommy underwent since his struggles only made what Griff and Dante had together that much more precious. I really look forward to seeing Tommy's story when it gets here.
In the meantime, I couldn't recommend Hot Head higher if I tried. It's a blazing inferno of a read with the perfect blend of insecurities to make friends-to-lovers convincing.
Firefighters get a lot of flack from male and female admirers alike so I was surprised to see Damon Suede recognize this as sometimes being problematic for the guys. I love guys who aren't 100% comfortable with their own desirability even if they do know they've got plenty to admire. Griff was too sweet for words with his pale skin prone to blushing and his size making him feel as if he were a bull in a china shop all the time; Dante was the perfect peacock of a guy who constantly preened for attention in an attempt to keep anyone from getting too close.
Anyone except Griffin Muir who was family, right?
I love that they had this amazing bond as friends, as brothers-in-arms at the firehouse, and as men who'd been through too much together. I could believe Griff would go in for the Hothead-Dot-Com job with Dante to help him save his house since what wouldn't he do for this man who was so much to him? He'd die for him, but he wouldn't spend a few minutes uncomfortable in front of a camera? That wouldn't have made any more sense than him agreeing to it without having any more-than-friendly inclinations toward his best friend.
Falling in love comes with fear attached. No one walks into real love without knowing this person can break them in a way they never want to be broken if they don't return that love.
I was so glad to see Dante and Griff finding a way to love one another without breaking each other. They got the best happy-ever-after they could considering their circumstances. I have a lot of hope for their future; I was really glad the hardships closeted Tommy underwent since his struggles only made what Griff and Dante had together that much more precious. I really look forward to seeing Tommy's story when it gets here.
In the meantime, I couldn't recommend Hot Head higher if I tried. It's a blazing inferno of a read with the perfect blend of insecurities to make friends-to-lovers convincing.
hfieglein's review against another edition
2.75
Not sure why but I had such a hard time following who people were and what their hands were doing and where they were, also just was somehow friends to lovers but also instalove?
willywonka3435's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it.
This is just really, really great. The ending gave me chills (in the best way). The characters have so much personality they leap off the page.
This is just really, really great. The ending gave me chills (in the best way). The characters have so much personality they leap off the page.
moonweaver's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
mikeylificent's review against another edition
5.0
I went in to this quite tentatively. Noticing there was no gay romance books in my Library, I did a little bit of research and this book, Hot Head, came up as a good entry point. I requested the library purchase it and they did.
The only romance I’d read before this was more romance/drama ie; Colleen Hoover. It was so refreshing to read a book that resonated with me, where the ‘spicy’ scenes (and they were SPICY) was something that was written for the gay community.
Despite the overt sexual nature of the writing this book has a lot of heart. Sure, some of the writing was toxic-masculinity-cringeworthy but I overlooked it and came to love the two central characters - Griff and Dante - a lot. By the end of the book I was cheering on their love story, excited to see how all the pieces would fall when the truth came out in the open.
I can see why this was recommended highly for any new readers to gay romance novels, it definitely has my backing too.
The only romance I’d read before this was more romance/drama ie; Colleen Hoover. It was so refreshing to read a book that resonated with me, where the ‘spicy’ scenes (and they were SPICY) was something that was written for the gay community.
Despite the overt sexual nature of the writing this book has a lot of heart. Sure, some of the writing was toxic-masculinity-cringeworthy but I overlooked it and came to love the two central characters - Griff and Dante - a lot. By the end of the book I was cheering on their love story, excited to see how all the pieces would fall when the truth came out in the open.
I can see why this was recommended highly for any new readers to gay romance novels, it definitely has my backing too.
the_otaku_bibliophile's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
Look I don’t know but this gave me a migraine. Probably because of the author’s writing and how the characters were hot and then cold. I was confused at some points. I liked the jealousy and possessiveness. I didn’t like that i had to wait till the second to the freaking last chapter for any form of open and honest communication between them. I’m not a slow burn girl so yeah. Honestly looking at this from a birds eye viewpoint or whatever it seemed like the book was about every other thing except their actual romance or intimacy. Sure there was the friendship (which i adored) but the romance wasn’t there till the end and ….just no please
that_bear_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
andrea_author's review against another edition
5.0
Loved the depth of emotion between these characters. Griff is such a genuinely nice guy, I couldn't help being moved by his situation, falling in love with his best friend and believing his love could never be returned. Griff and Dante were authentic, funny, and flawed, yet noble in their own way. The mood of the novel was somewhat dark, but that only made the bright spots shine even stronger. An outstanding novel for anyone who enjoys a good love story.
naranjadia's review against another edition
5.0
So many good things to say about this book, but I think what really stands out to me is the economic reality of the MCs lives - firefighters working second and third jobs o get by - and how sticking to that reality makes the ending so satisfying. No millionaire, surprise inheritance, or other intervention resolves the situation.
I also liked how Griff’s struggles with his sexuality lead him to help others. It seems really true to his character, similar to how he helps others as a firefighter and bouncer. It wasn’t over the top, like he was suddenly a gay hero, but a subtle part of book.
I also liked how Griff’s struggles with his sexuality lead him to help others. It seems really true to his character, similar to how he helps others as a firefighter and bouncer. It wasn’t over the top, like he was suddenly a gay hero, but a subtle part of book.