A billionaire & a firefighter meet at a wedding. One night. No strings. Until Christmas. Max Harlow May tests every limit I have and makes me want to break every dmn rule she creates. She’s a temptation I can’t seem to resist. She fits no category. She’s strong & sassy and a firefighter to boot.She fights the fire between us.Once I have a taste, no one else will do.I’ll fight for her and … taste, no one else will do.
I’ll fight for her and for us.
I only want one woman. Harlow.
Harlow
A wedding, a one-night stand, and no happily-ever-after.
That’s how it all started with Max Channing.
Along comes another cliché – a second chance.
A year later, I’m about to face Christmas alone when tall, dark & sxy as hll Max shows up again.
Our lives are worlds apart. He’s a billionaire tech investor. I’m a hotshot firefighter.
Nothing about us makes any sense.
I never thought I’d see him again after the hottest night of my life.
I was wrong, so very wrong.
When our paths cross again, we break every rule.
And set each other on fire.
This is a full-length, standalone romance with a guaranteed HEA.
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Harlow has a past that has shaped her future. She lost her mother at six and spent her childhood with an Workaholic and distant father. Add in a cheating ex and she has sworn off men because she can’t trust her heart. Emotionally distant men are all she seems to find.
Max has focused on nothing but his business since graduating from MIT. His college love is looking for much more than he can offer at the moment. Max swears off women and relationships.
Pushed together by their best friends, one night together changes everything for both of them. Running scared is all either of them can do.
This book was blush worthy, panty melting and made you wish for more for both Max and Harlow. Check out this story and series today,
Max Channing and Harlow May can’t seem to keep their hands off one another despite their heads telling them to run the other way if they hope to remain unaffected. But who listens to reason when their magnetism is enough to pull them together repeatedly and their chemistry is hot enough to start a forest fire? A year goes by after their one night and they’re just as drawn to one another now as they were before. Max is determined to have more time with Harlow and he’ll do everything he can to persuade her to agree. But when they start to fall they’ll have to come to terms with their pasts if they can hope to move forward to a happy future together.
I mostly liked both characters. Harlow was a strong woman but most of the story was spent with her second-guessing herself romantically, running away, avoiding the truth of her feelings, and pushing Max away because of her fear. While she eventually got it together, it took her almost the entire story to get there and I wasn’t convinced she’d ever get there without some kind of tragedy. Thankfully it didn’t come to that.
Max, on the other hand, was determined to win Harlow’s heart after he came to accept that he felt far more for her than lust. The synopsis from with his perspective says no other woman will do but Harlow, except that’s not completely true. Between their first encounter and their second he seeks out the company of other women. He’s not cheating at all, they’re not even really together for quite some time, it’s just that the synopsis is a bit misleading. So no celibate male lead here, that role is, predictably, given to the female lead. Once he decides that Harlow is the one, however, he’s all in, more so than Harlow actually. His efforts to go at her pace but to push her just enough to accept more of his affection are sweet as well as hot. He more than makes up for her vacillation and denials.
The ending was beyond sweet and so perfect for them as individuals. It showed their growth, their commitment, and their love that matched the passion we’ve come to expect from them. I enjoyed their first meeting before they fell into bed (or onto the counter…) and the epilogue the best. From sweet to hot, they had the potential for a fantastic relationship, they just had a bit of a road to travel before they could get there.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and it won’t be the last! She writes really relatable characters that anyone can connect with. Max and Harlow meet at a wedding and they have a hot encounter but it doesn’t go anywhere. Then about a year later they meet again at which time they slow down to really explore their connection. They both have been burned before and trust doesn’t come easy to them. While Harlow has issues with believing what people say Max wants to avoid love at all costs. They complement each other without even realizing it. There were outstanding secondary characters in the story also. I highly recommend this book!
Loved it!
What a great, sexy book. These characters were so great together. I really loved their story. JH Croix writes such strong characters who organically leave you wanting more. Can’t wait to see what’s next.
Highly Recommend this series book 8 Melt with you of the Into the Fire Series.
Book 9 due out really soon…
Can’t wait.
If you like Steamy.
JH Croix books are awesome…
This is book 8 in the Into the Fire series and it features and Max and Harlow. Harlow is still mentally dealing with things from her past. Max really has his work cut out for him. The steam factor is OFF THE CHARTS with these two. I love it when the man appears to falls harder and faster.
This is another fabulous story set in Willowbrook, Alaska. As usual in this series, ALL the characters are amazing and the story lines have a natural flow. I can’t wait for more!
Another great book in the Into The Fire Series for J.H. Croix. Harlow May is a hotshot firefighter who was raised in luxury by a cold, distant father. Max Channing is is a billionaire tech investor who was raised in a loving middle class family. Max and Harlow meet at a friend’s wedding and sparks fly. Harlow and Max have a one night stand, burn up the sheets, and part ways the next morning when Max must leave to attend business. One year later, Max and Harlow run into each other at the same resort and the attraction between them is burning brighter than ever. Can Max prove to Harlow that he is willing to fight for her? Can Max and Harlow get past old hurts to give their relationship a chance? Can Max and Harlow open their hearts to each other and find their happily ever after? I loved Melt With You by J.H. Croix. Melt With You is a great story with fantastic characters that will keep the reader entertained throughout. I would highly recommend getting Melt With You and all the books in the Into The Fire Series by J.H. Croix. I received an ARC of this book, and I am leaving my honest review.
Lord have mercy… Have mercy on me because I want more time to read.
I’ve been devouring books non stop and I can’t get enough. And guess what? I have a new book… A new book… Oh boy.
I was waiting for a book from this author for a while now and I couldn’t start it fast enough.
J.H. Croix is the best. Her writing is raw and intense, full of love, desire and so much more. I can’t possibly explain the good it feels to read a book from her.
Melt With You is her latest release and it’s the eight book from the Into The Fire series.
But I need to tell you something. Despite the fact that all books are standalones I totally advise you to read all books in order. By doing so, you will be able to know every character and understand this series better.
In case you don’t want to read all books, a shame if you ask me, read Harlow and Max first and them dig in.
This new book explores the lifes of Harlow and Max.
Harlow is a hotshot firefighter that lives and loves her job and her friends. She’s sassy and doesn’t take shi*** from no-one. She was hurt in the past and that made her not trust that easily.
One night stand with a stunning man was all she was looking for but one year later…
Max is the ultimate playboy. He’s a one night stand kind of guy but one look at a stunning woman at his best friends wedding and he almost changed his mind…
One year after this encounter these two meet again and now…
Jesus… Jesus… What was that?
The plot is perfect, very well written, super engaging and detailed.
The interaction between the characters is super intense and hot as hell. Dayum….
The way this story progressed left me wanting to read non stop. Each chapter ended in a way that made me keep reading and reading.
This story gave us love, friendship, desire as well as distrust, lies and so much more.
And girls… We are presented with some steamy scenes… Oh boy.
It was amazing to read form other characters from previous books. It was amazing to see a bit more about them. It made me want to read this series all over again.
J.H. Croix… You nailed it. I loves this book and I can’t wait to read a bit more. Please say that we will have more… Please…
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
SIZZLING!!!
Wow! Talk about one hot number. This is one action packed, fast paced, hard hitting, heart pounding, pulse racing, smooth flowing, page turning tale that’s as riveting as it is captivating. The drama, steam, heartache, fear and suspense increases and tension soars as the plot thickens. All the twists and turns, unexpected circumstances and unpredictable surprises around every corner make for remarkable experience. The two main characters chemistry is white hot, off the charts explosive. The characters and scenes are written with such realism it really pulls this bad boy together beautifully. Fantastic job Croix, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
Great characterizations. A whole cast of characters were very well depicted. The main female character does have an unusual job. She also has very interesting self-chats with herself. This reader felt they too were a part of this close knit community. Good story line, well organized and well paced.
I voluntarily received an advance review copy of this novel and I am leaving an honest and unbiased review. I have no affiliation to this author.
A term used in this book by J. H. Croix best describes this story…. Sweet Hell!!! A one night stand with someone you don’t t expect to see again becomes the night neither can forget. One year later billionaire tech Max Channing and Harlow May cross paths again and yeah… Sweet Hell the chemistry is enough to start a fire. To follow the story of Max and Harlow fighting their attraction became a tug of war of emotions to see who will give in first as their walls come crumbling down. A very satisfying story of hope, trust and love with the much deserved steamy scenes. A great story that flies flawlessly with very real characters and a HEA that will rock your world. So excited and ready for the next book!!! I highly recommend a copy of this book to add to your library.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Very aptly titled! I melted quite a few times reading this. It was an emotional read and I loved it! Max & Harlow are both very careful with their hearts and it takes a while to break down their barriers but oh what a breakdown! Very HOT! A wonderful addition to the series. Maybe my favorite of them all.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
One look, one touch and one night they both could never forget! Max and Harlow have instant chemistry.
After a hot steamy night together they are still worlds apart.
Max is a billionaire investor and Harlow is a hot shot firefighter. How could it ever work between them?
Max is determined to find out.
If Max could just get Harlow to let her walls down around her Heart they just might have their happy ending?
This series is amazing! I love this little town in Alaska and the families and it’s fun to catch up with the rest of the gang in each story!
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I really enjoyed this new holiday romance from JH Croix!! Max and Harlow are great! Different in so many ways that definitely have some fantastic chemistry! This is a very sexy read with some wonderful characters!! I really not only how the story developed but the characters developed. A very captivating story that I could not put down.
Max and Harlow have a instant attraction which only adds fire to their intense chemistry. These two are on fire! I loved how we get both POVS and find out what is really going on with them. Both characters are great in this! Harlow has some unsureity about it but the more she spends time with Max, she realizes how great of a guy he is and how he is nothing like the guys she dated before. He is breaking down her walls and making her see how things could be different. I must say I love that Harlow has the dangerous job as a firefighter. You normally see it the other way around and I enjoyed that it was switched. This book is so full of fire and passion along with characters you will fall in love with!!
If you love melt your heart kind of love them this is a must read! Harlow is a hot-shot firefighter who is afraid to get into another relationship. In the past she gives her whole heart to only get it broken because her partner isn’t loyal or committed. She tries to resist Max but he gets under her skin. Max doesn’t want a relationship at least he didn’t until he met Harlow. I don’t want to give away spoilers so I will just say that this book is hot, hot, hot! These two have some serious chemistry. I loved catching up with some of the other characters from Into The Fire series. J.H. Croix’s books just keep getting better and better. She is one of my favorite authors and I always look forward to reading her next book!
This was an absolute reading treat for me with unforgettable characters, beautiful Alaskan setting, and a smartly written story that kept me glued to the book from the first page and I wanted it to continue when I got to the end. I loved the instant attraction and panty-melting romance between billionaire tech investor Max Channing and hotshot firefighter Harlow May. I also enjoyed “catching up” with the secondary characters in Diamond Creek and Willow Brook, Alaska.
Ms. Croix hit all the right places in “Melt with You”, the eighth book of her must-read Into the Fire series. I can’t wait to read book nine. I received an advance reader copy of this book from Booksprout and this is my voluntary and unbiased review.
First time in reading this author but have seen the books around she had to offer. Since my tbr list is bigger than a tall building something must really attract my attention to get me into it if unfamiliar. To be honest none where there on that list from this author but while browsing one day she did capture my attention with the description of this one. Needless to say was I glad I ventured in. Her writing ability was such that I could settle in right away with the characters and not want to leave anytime soon. Since I adore second chance ones this helped this one too. Max and Harlow will capture your attention with also they are so intriguing. Watching the chemistry and personalities you become part of them also. Deep in the emotional scale this one will feed yours as well. Watch you do not melt right out of wherever you will be reading. This is one that will satisfy why you read a romance with characters that will be lasting even after the last page.
Another wonderful story by JH Croix