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labraden's review against another edition
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
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
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
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 against another edition
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 against another edition
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.
probablyalovestory's review against another edition
4.0
if Hollywood Dirt and Bad Romeo had a baby, THIS—a hate to love theater romance meets spicy small town charm—would be that delightful little firecracker.
aharper07's review against another edition
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 against another edition
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?