All fired up

Dylan Newton

Book - 2022

"As a successful book publicist, Imani Lewis prides herself on being prepared. But nothing can prepare her for seeing Zander Matthews again after she ghosted him a year ago. Their chemistry was so hot that that her only option of not getting involved is to avoid Zander at all costs. But in a town with only four stoplights, avoidance isn't an option. As manager and artist-in-residence of a ceramic's studio, Zander Matthews seemingly has it all: he creates all day and throws clay with strangers at night. But his carefree lifestyle hides a serious side. After his tour as a Marine, his life goal is simple: enjoy the present, as tomorrow is not promised. But lately he's thinking a future with Imani might be exactly what he�...39;s been missing. His proposal: spend time together just as friends. After all, she needs his help anyway in fixing up her grandmother's house. After weeks of totally platonic fun together, she finally caves to his request for a first date in a hot air balloon. But since her small-town stay is temporary and Zander can't be tied to anything beyond the most tenuous plans, will she be able to handle it when things get all fired up?"--

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Subjects
Genres
Romance fiction
Novels
Published
New York : Forever 2022.
Language
English
Main Author
Dylan Newton (author)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
357 pages ; 21 cm
ISBN
9781538754429
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Review by Booklist Review

Imani Lewis is a publicist at Cerulean Books frenetically juggling important authors. To-do lists are her superpower and her kryptonite. She also teaches dance at the Bronx Barre Belles. Stress is causing her panic attacks and insomnia, so she takes an unpaid leave of absence to spend the summer in Wellsville, hopefully learning to relax and help her beloved grandmother recover from double knee-replacement surgeries. Zander Matthews is an ex-marine who now embodies a laid-back, surfer-dude vibe. The title of the book is the name of his ceramics studio, where he hosts all-ages workshops. Newton (How Sweet It Is, 2021) sensitively discusses Zander's eating disorder and Imani's PTSD. A year ago, they had a brief but intense fling that left him brokenhearted. Ever since then, his usually fluid life trajectory has felt off course, like he is waiting for something. Now that Imani is back in town, Zander is determined that whatever happens between them will be at her pace. But is she a corporate ladder-climber, or is she truly looking to change her life and slow down? Zander woos Imani with his charm, generosity of spirit, and philosophical outlook on life in this utterly delightful romance.

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Review by Library Journal Review

Imani Lewis always has a plan. How else could she balance a successful publicist career, plan a baby shower for her best friend, and take care of her wily grandmother? All her plans go up in smoke, however, when a former flame, Zander Matthews, reenters her life, intent on showing her that they'd make the perfect couple. Imani can't stand Zander's laid-back attitude and lack of ambition, but he's not going to let that stop him from turning their one- (okay, two-) night stand into a happily-ever-after. In this follow-up to How Sweet It Is, Newton offers a contemporary romance with a fun and flirtatious tone. Though delightfully comedic at times, the story toes the line between cute and cloying. Narrators Emma Love and Max Lloyd-Jones give a playful, conversational quality to the dual perspectives. Listeners shouldn't let their friendly nature fool them, though; they can still deliver sensuous and steamy love scenes. VERDICT Despite the story being somewhat flimsy, this audio will appeal to listeners seeking a lighthearted opposites-attract rom-com that is both fun and funny. Recommended for fans of Tessa Bailey, Emily Giffin, and Abby Jiminez.--Lauren Hackert

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