A review by amanda_reads13
Ignite by Melanie Harlow

lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was a very cute, but predictable read. Dex, 34, is a divorced firefighter who has shared custody of his 2 daughters. He is grumpy and closed off. He moves nextdoor to Winnie, a 22 year old ray of sunshine. Dex's girls are immediately taken with Winnie. Dex cannot deny his attraction to Winnie but is convinced that she is too young for him and has no interest in a relationship or love. 

Dex and Winnie are completely opposites. Winnie is a love addict and Dex doesn't believe in true love. He is a grumpy pessimist and she is a bubbly optimist. They have an instant physical connection and decide to have a FWB relationship,
obviously that goes completely sideways as they both fall for one another. Dex is closed off and does not allow himself to acknowledge his feelings until it is too late. 

They were cute together and his grand gesture was adorable. I didn't really get the whole solemates vibe from them, but they definitely had a connection. She woke him up to the possibly of having a happy future.


I liked that we got so see so much interaction between Winnie and the girls. They adored each other. Also the side characters were entertaining. 

Tropes: age gap, single parent, grumpy/sunshine 
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