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mistysreads's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked Isabel's and Logan's story. Both of these characters had a rough childhood but were able to make something of themselves despite that. After Isabel spent 10 years in New York City, she realized that trying to make it in the fashion industry just wasn't working the way she had dreamed. Instead, the citizens of her hometown help her realize that she can do so much more.
Within the last year, Logan had gone through a heartbreaking baby scheme from his ex who still had a thing for him. Logan felt left behind when Isabel left when they were teenagers, he was scared to get involved with her again because he believed she was just going to leave again.
Isabel and Logan grew as characters over the book, they came out better in the end than when they started. I was happy to see their growth. I loved the story and how we got to see characters from the previous book. I recommend this book.
Received ARC in exchange for voluntary honest review
Within the last year, Logan had gone through a heartbreaking baby scheme from his ex who still had a thing for him. Logan felt left behind when Isabel left when they were teenagers, he was scared to get involved with her again because he believed she was just going to leave again.
Isabel and Logan grew as characters over the book, they came out better in the end than when they started. I was happy to see their growth. I loved the story and how we got to see characters from the previous book. I recommend this book.
Received ARC in exchange for voluntary honest review
asteroula_t's review against another edition
3.0
I loved Skye's previous series, especially Wildfire Lake, and I went into this book wearing my heart on my sleeve. It was a difficult book to get into. It might be because I haven't read the previous book or because I'm not that much into firefighters (sue me)... It might be the fact that the characters are as annoying as I thought in the beginning. I didn't like Isabel or Tucker but I loved Logan, even though him being so dense, created as much drama as Isabel being flaky.
With that said the book went from 3 to 3.5 stars in the last 20% of the book. The characters opened up to me and I rather enjoyed reading every single one of them. I just think that it was a bit too late in the story to start liking them.
I received a free Arc via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.
With that said the book went from 3 to 3.5 stars in the last 20% of the book. The characters opened up to me and I rather enjoyed reading every single one of them. I just think that it was a bit too late in the story to start liking them.
I received a free Arc via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.
teresajluvs2read's review against another edition
5.0
**I received a copy of Smoke & Mirrors from. Net Valley in exchange for a voluntary and honest review. My opinions are my own and not solicited.**
Smoke & Mirrors by Skye Jordan is the second book in her series. I didn't read the first book and feel this could be read as a stand alone. I loved this story and give it a 4.7 a star rating. The best part of the book that will give you a laugh is when Isabel describes to Logan how many critters are staying in his rundown motel and what units they are in.
Isabel has become a pro at inventing stories of her time in New York trying to break into the cut throat world of fashion design. But she's on the run back to Hood River where she left friends and family abruptly after graduation. But she's not sure how long her lies will last once everyone finds out that the truth is very far from it.
Logan is a fire fighter who has trust issues and when Isabel shows up suddenly he invites her to stay in his motel that he's bought to renovate. But when he finds out that she's running from an ex-boyfriend who wants something she has will he see the real her and not the smoke and mirrors that she's told about her past? Because trust is something that he has to have not lies.
Smoke & Mirrors by Skye Jordan is the second book in her series. I didn't read the first book and feel this could be read as a stand alone. I loved this story and give it a 4.7 a star rating. The best part of the book that will give you a laugh is when Isabel describes to Logan how many critters are staying in his rundown motel and what units they are in.
Isabel has become a pro at inventing stories of her time in New York trying to break into the cut throat world of fashion design. But she's on the run back to Hood River where she left friends and family abruptly after graduation. But she's not sure how long her lies will last once everyone finds out that the truth is very far from it.
Logan is a fire fighter who has trust issues and when Isabel shows up suddenly he invites her to stay in his motel that he's bought to renovate. But when he finds out that she's running from an ex-boyfriend who wants something she has will he see the real her and not the smoke and mirrors that she's told about her past? Because trust is something that he has to have not lies.
winterreader40's review against another edition
5.0
This my third reread. Logan and Isabel were friends as children/teenagers, they also had a virginity pact, where they would lose it to each other, if they hadn't already, before leaving for college/university.
She lost her virginity to him, was attacked by her mom's boyfriend and left for college feeling like she had betrayed her best friend, Logan's sister, as well. She hasn't spoken to either of them since.
Now she's back and hiding why from everyone, her brother has a booty call that he can't reschedule so she winds up staying in Logan's motel that he's renovating, the close quarters lead to confidences about what she is running from, the depth of their friendship was amazing. You can feel the long term affection they have for each other and when they physically reconnect, the fireworks and steam between them might not be overly described but you can still feel it.
She cares pretty deeply about everyone she forms relationships with and you can see how generous she is with her time, and how they care about her just as much. Logan is a huge softy who collects abandoned animals that all seem to wind up living in the firehall with all the other big softies who work there.
She lost her virginity to him, was attacked by her mom's boyfriend and left for college feeling like she had betrayed her best friend, Logan's sister, as well. She hasn't spoken to either of them since.
Now she's back and hiding why from everyone, her brother has a booty call that he can't reschedule so she winds up staying in Logan's motel that he's renovating, the close quarters lead to confidences about what she is running from, the depth of their friendship was amazing. You can feel the long term affection they have for each other and when they physically reconnect, the fireworks and steam between them might not be overly described but you can still feel it.
She cares pretty deeply about everyone she forms relationships with and you can see how generous she is with her time, and how they care about her just as much. Logan is a huge softy who collects abandoned animals that all seem to wind up living in the firehall with all the other big softies who work there.
gretareadsromance's review against another edition
4.0
Another great addition to this firefighter series!
Smoke & Mirrors is the story of Logan and Isabel. Isabel is trying to get back on her feet but not without some of what the title implies - smoke and mirrors. We all know what is portrayed on social media is never what it seems and this rings true in this story as well. Logan has been burned in the worst way by both family and girlfriends past so he is constantly second guessing everything about Isabel being back in his life. It makes these characters relatable and makes their trust hard won. These childhood friends deserve their second chance and I enjoyed their story! Looking forward to more stories from this group and their animals they can't help but rescue!
Smoke & Mirrors is the story of Logan and Isabel. Isabel is trying to get back on her feet but not without some of what the title implies - smoke and mirrors. We all know what is portrayed on social media is never what it seems and this rings true in this story as well. Logan has been burned in the worst way by both family and girlfriends past so he is constantly second guessing everything about Isabel being back in his life. It makes these characters relatable and makes their trust hard won. These childhood friends deserve their second chance and I enjoyed their story! Looking forward to more stories from this group and their animals they can't help but rescue!
bookspaced's review against another edition
4.0
Smoke & Mirrors is the second book in Skye Jordan‘s new Forged in Fire series which heavily focuses on a group of firefighters in a small town.
This story is about Logan and Isabel.
Isable has left the town over a decade ago because of her homelife and a betrayal she can‘t get over. When her life doesn‘t turn out as expected she returns to her hometown to start fresh. What she didn‘t expect was her past to follow her.
Logan has always had trouble trusting women thanks to his mother and ex-girlfriends. So he put himself on a women break until Isabel turns up again.
I really enjoyed their story. It was filled with humor, steam and emotions. It was easy to read and I had to read it in one go. The small town feel in this book was strong! I also enjoyed seeing lot‘s of the couple in the first book and am already excited to see who‘s the next couple.
4.5 ⭐️
This story is about Logan and Isabel.
Isable has left the town over a decade ago because of her homelife and a betrayal she can‘t get over. When her life doesn‘t turn out as expected she returns to her hometown to start fresh. What she didn‘t expect was her past to follow her.
Logan has always had trouble trusting women thanks to his mother and ex-girlfriends. So he put himself on a women break until Isabel turns up again.
I really enjoyed their story. It was filled with humor, steam and emotions. It was easy to read and I had to read it in one go. The small town feel in this book was strong! I also enjoyed seeing lot‘s of the couple in the first book and am already excited to see who‘s the next couple.
4.5 ⭐️
mimireadsromance's review against another edition
4.0
Smoke & Mirrors was an enjoyable continuation of the Forged in Fire series. In this book, we get Logan and Isabel's story, which is friends to lovers with a small dash of second-chance and a bit of romantic suspense. The fire family was supportive as always, and there were even some fun pet cameos. What I loved most about the book was the progression of Logan and Isabel's relationship. Both heart-worn and unwilling to trust others easily, the ways in which they helped one another really cemented the friends to lovers aspect of the story. Isabel was a great character, and I adored her willingness to face every challenge head-on. Logan, for all his bluster, has a really deep emotional core, which is obvious in how he cares for others. I thought they were perfectly paired and hope they'll have more chances to appear on page as the series progresses.
kfriend's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoying this sexy new firefighter Forged in Fire series! Skye Jordan always delivers consuming, quick reads with a great balance of heart and heat, laced with a smidge of humor and plenty of feels. Loved watching Logan and Isabel try to find their way in this second chance story between two childhood friends, figuring out how to navigate a world full of smoke and mirrors.
Logan is distrustful, understandably given how he’s been burned in the past by those who should love him. At first, he’s quite judgmental, frequently second guessing Isabel and her intentions and really creating a push-pull obstacle between them since often assumes the worst in others. Isabel really spoke to me- she’s full of heart, a stoic giver. Her character arc felt the most gratifying to me- watching her find her voice and accepting her own value and prioritizing her own needs. They had a sweet and steamy chemistry, and by the end I was really rooting for them both. And, still loving our little family of firehouse inhabitants, the people and pets that find their way into this close knit group of firefighters.
Looking forward to more from this series!
Logan is distrustful, understandably given how he’s been burned in the past by those who should love him. At first, he’s quite judgmental, frequently second guessing Isabel and her intentions and really creating a push-pull obstacle between them since often assumes the worst in others. Isabel really spoke to me- she’s full of heart, a stoic giver. Her character arc felt the most gratifying to me- watching her find her voice and accepting her own value and prioritizing her own needs. They had a sweet and steamy chemistry, and by the end I was really rooting for them both. And, still loving our little family of firehouse inhabitants, the people and pets that find their way into this close knit group of firefighters.
Looking forward to more from this series!
mags_louise's review against another edition
4.0
4.25⭐
Smoke & Mirrors the second book in Ms Jordan's Forged in Fire series was a great story. That grabbed me early on, thanks not only to the small-town setting, and the community of firefighters and their families, but the characters themselves, especially the main two Logan and Isabel, who, although haven't seen each other in ten years are old friends. Yet, they have plenty of issues not just in the present, but from the past too; and that made this story hard to put down and really enjoyable to read.
And with the perfect amount of humour, drama and steam. Not to mention a lot of attention to what working in a firehouse is really like. Smoke & Mirrors was a delightfully entertaining and well-written romance, and I look forward to reading more from the series in the future.
Would recommend.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
Smoke & Mirrors the second book in Ms Jordan's Forged in Fire series was a great story. That grabbed me early on, thanks not only to the small-town setting, and the community of firefighters and their families, but the characters themselves, especially the main two Logan and Isabel, who, although haven't seen each other in ten years are old friends. Yet, they have plenty of issues not just in the present, but from the past too; and that made this story hard to put down and really enjoyable to read.
And with the perfect amount of humour, drama and steam. Not to mention a lot of attention to what working in a firehouse is really like. Smoke & Mirrors was a delightfully entertaining and well-written romance, and I look forward to reading more from the series in the future.
Would recommend.
**I was kindly provided with an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
megkstyler's review against another edition
4.0
If you are looking for your next one sit read look no further! I really enjoyed this book. I loved Logan and Isabel together! If you like your romances on the steamier side, this one won’t leave you disappointed. This is a true standalone in the series. You do get the characters from the previous book, but you won’t feel like you are missing anything from the story line if you read this one first. I can’t wait for the next book! This is book I would definitely recommend.
Received a arc for a honest review.
Received a arc for a honest review.