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A review by kaje_harper
High Heat by Annabeth Albert
4.0
I enjoyed this story about a forest service firefighter injured on the job, who is determined he's going to get back to smoke jumping. But Garrick's injuries included some spinal trauma, and his recovery is not progressing the way he wants it to. He refuses to quit working for his goals, but he's frustrated. A sexy younger new neighbor, a lost dog in need of shelter, and a great supportive dad, give him other things to focus on and help Garrick figure out what his life ought to look like.
Rain is a bit perfect in his sweetness and knowing what to do at any moment to be helpful, but I loved his optimism and his supportive nature. Garrick's pansexuality was a bonus, and I liked his open enjoyment of Rain's sparkling personality. The disability issues were IMO well handled here, with a nice realistic middle road. The chemistry between the men was good, the sex had enough imperfections to not be cookie-cutter, and although the supposed conflict issue (with Rain's wandering ways, and Garrick's determination that Rain should get out in the world again) seemed to drag on longer than it should have, the ending was sweet and warm.
Rain is a bit perfect in his sweetness and knowing what to do at any moment to be helpful, but I loved his optimism and his supportive nature. Garrick's pansexuality was a bonus, and I liked his open enjoyment of Rain's sparkling personality. The disability issues were IMO well handled here, with a nice realistic middle road. The chemistry between the men was good, the sex had enough imperfections to not be cookie-cutter, and although the supposed conflict issue (with Rain's wandering ways, and Garrick's determination that Rain should get out in the world again) seemed to drag on longer than it should have, the ending was sweet and warm.