A review by xanthe87
Hot Potato by Allison Temple

4.0

I've been eagerly awaiting Avery's story since his part in Seacroft #2. He's adorable and endearing in his accident-proneness and outlook on life. He's had to fight to be where he is today but still feels that he doesn't match up to what he should be. Lincoln is a firefighter and meets Avery when they're called to a house fire from an overdone sweet potato in a microwave. Lincoln is running from a past that is catching up to him with family trouble bubbling up into his new life in Seacroft. Even more unexpected is his attraction and need for Avery and as someone who isn't out, it creates turmoil for him as to what to do going forward in his new friendship with Avery.
The budding friendship and romance between Avery and Lincoln is hit and miss at times with huge nerves on both men's parts, for different reasons but each one is endearing in their own way. I loved the interaction between the MC's but also with the friends/family that they have. Avery's aunt and uncle are hugely important to him and Lincoln has his budding friendships with the crew at the firehouse. My heart went out to Avery with his past, how he has survived to the current day and also for a couple of events that happen through the story. There's a big learning story about communication and how important it is!
I really enjoyed this addition to the Seacroft series and highly recommend reading Avery and Lincoln's story.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.