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A review by jynx66
Hope Flames by Jaci Burton
3.0
My Rating: 3.5 out of 5 *
Heat Rating: 3.5 out of 5 <3
Small towns always make for very intimate stories and very obnoxiously lovable friends. The little town of Hope is no different. Everybody knows everyone, and their business. Friends to give you their opinions, whether you want them or not. And a scorching hot man that makes every woman melt into a puddle of goo where they stand. It’s those hot men that we really love so much.
I really adored Emma. From the beginning I could tell she was a positive and independent woman. She was finally achieving her dreams and living her life the way she always wanted. She had a huge love for animals, all kinds, and it was clear she would do everything in her power to help one in need. Her love for animals also translated into who she was as a person. She cared about those around her, but she wasn’t so caring that she couldn’t stand up for her when she needed to. She went through a rough time when she was younger, and made some mistakes that influenced her and her relationships. At certain points she seems to confuse independence with being afraid. But she’s very intelligent, even though it might take some time for her to figure everything out. She never wanted to fall for someone after the events of her past, but Luke was an unexpected complication—with a badge, smoldering hot looks, and a passion and dedication that really could make a woman’s heart stop. Emma is the kind of woman I would like to have as a best friend. Her positivity and brightness could bring a smile to anyone’s face. And her love for Luke…well, that’s just straight-up hot.
Luke really captured my attention. Not only because he was hot a sin, but because his presence was truly compelling. As a cop, he oozes respect and sex appeal, but as a man, he is protective and passionate. He loves his dog and cares about him like he were his son. He seemed a bit lost in his life, like he was just living each day, doing the same routine, wondering if this is what he really wants. He did his job well, but his heart was missing something, and it showed at times. You could see he had been hurt by something, and that to this day, it was messing with what he truly desired deep down inside. He knew how to enjoy life, but after Emma entered it, everything changed. Not only was he missing something, but he realized nothing would be the same without her. He really liked her as a person, and loved her as a woman. It was almost like he was finding himself with her. He really opened up and became someone he knew was inside him, but never thought he would be again. He was willing to fight for the town of Hope, and for the woman who stole his heart, and he was rewarded with a woman who not only loved animals, but loved him for who he really was.
I really enjoyed Emma and Luke’s story. There really wasn’t anything about either of them to dislike. But I did feel like something was missing. They really complimented each other well. They genuinely were people I would love to have in my life. But something in their relationship was missing that spark that I usually get from a Burton romance. Her loved scenes were scorching, but something just felt left out.
Overall, I’m enjoying where this new series is heading. The town and characters seems absolutely amazing and I can’t wait to take another stroll through Hope. Definitely an enjoyable read.
Heat Rating: 3.5 out of 5 <3
Small towns always make for very intimate stories and very obnoxiously lovable friends. The little town of Hope is no different. Everybody knows everyone, and their business. Friends to give you their opinions, whether you want them or not. And a scorching hot man that makes every woman melt into a puddle of goo where they stand. It’s those hot men that we really love so much.
I really adored Emma. From the beginning I could tell she was a positive and independent woman. She was finally achieving her dreams and living her life the way she always wanted. She had a huge love for animals, all kinds, and it was clear she would do everything in her power to help one in need. Her love for animals also translated into who she was as a person. She cared about those around her, but she wasn’t so caring that she couldn’t stand up for her when she needed to. She went through a rough time when she was younger, and made some mistakes that influenced her and her relationships. At certain points she seems to confuse independence with being afraid. But she’s very intelligent, even though it might take some time for her to figure everything out. She never wanted to fall for someone after the events of her past, but Luke was an unexpected complication—with a badge, smoldering hot looks, and a passion and dedication that really could make a woman’s heart stop. Emma is the kind of woman I would like to have as a best friend. Her positivity and brightness could bring a smile to anyone’s face. And her love for Luke…well, that’s just straight-up hot.
Luke really captured my attention. Not only because he was hot a sin, but because his presence was truly compelling. As a cop, he oozes respect and sex appeal, but as a man, he is protective and passionate. He loves his dog and cares about him like he were his son. He seemed a bit lost in his life, like he was just living each day, doing the same routine, wondering if this is what he really wants. He did his job well, but his heart was missing something, and it showed at times. You could see he had been hurt by something, and that to this day, it was messing with what he truly desired deep down inside. He knew how to enjoy life, but after Emma entered it, everything changed. Not only was he missing something, but he realized nothing would be the same without her. He really liked her as a person, and loved her as a woman. It was almost like he was finding himself with her. He really opened up and became someone he knew was inside him, but never thought he would be again. He was willing to fight for the town of Hope, and for the woman who stole his heart, and he was rewarded with a woman who not only loved animals, but loved him for who he really was.
I really enjoyed Emma and Luke’s story. There really wasn’t anything about either of them to dislike. But I did feel like something was missing. They really complimented each other well. They genuinely were people I would love to have in my life. But something in their relationship was missing that spark that I usually get from a Burton romance. Her loved scenes were scorching, but something just felt left out.
Overall, I’m enjoying where this new series is heading. The town and characters seems absolutely amazing and I can’t wait to take another stroll through Hope. Definitely an enjoyable read.