Playing with Fire: A Small Town Friends-to-Lovers Romance

This is the third book in the series and it was a good one. I really liked Maddie and Jamison. I wasn't so sure of him at first with some of things I've gotten to know about him in the previous books, but I shouldn't have worried. That man has matured and grown since moving back to Bliss River. I must say I'm a big fan of the man he has become. He's so worthy of a HEA and he has his sights on Maddie. They are really good friends and that's one of my favorite tropes friends to lovers. Maddie is the last Whitehouse sibling to fall. Maddie is getting over the betrayal from her previous relationship so Jamison has to read carefully. Things get a little complicated keeping their relationship a secret. Jamison has some swoon worthy moves and can bring the romance. Poor Maddie doesn't stand a chance. To me she is one lucky lady. This was delightful steamy small town read. It had me hooked right from the beginning. I loved seeing the previous couples in their HEAs. Also seeing some my other Bliss River favorites adding to their family. Made me squeal in excitement along with the characters.

Playing with Fire is a fun, hot and sexy addition to Lili Valente’s Hometown Heat series. We met Maddie and Jamison in the first two books of this series, and finally they get a book of their own. Maddie and Jamison have known each other since they were children and have been friends for as long as they can remember. When they unexpectedly bump into each other on a weekend getaway, with the help of some shots of whiskey, Jamison and Maddie can’t deny the attraction they share which leads to a hot passionate night spent in each other’s arms. When the morning comes, they both admit they’d like to see more of each other. They both agree to keep their relationship a secret for the time being, but the more time they spend together, the deeper and stronger their love grows. But when the past rears its head, is Jamison and Maddie’s love strong enough to survive the unfortunate mistake that comes to light and surrender to the love they feel with one another? Playing with Fire is a perfectly written romance. It has just the right amount of sexy and steamy moments, a tiny bit of angst and lots of fun and entertaining moments. This is a beautifully written love story that made my heart swoon. I love Maddie and Jamison’s story. Playing with Fire is part of Lili Valente’s Hometown Heat series but can definitely be read as a stand-alone.

Great continuation from Lili Valente’s Catching Fire where we first saw the possibility of Jamison and Maddie. Just loved Maddie and Jamison's love story. Couldn't put it down, wanting more and more. It was hot and sexy from the get go. Loved that the two characters had been friends since childhood and never thought of each other as more until their almost kiss in the bakery (introduced in the Catching Fire book) many years later. Thank god for that singles retreat.......where it all began. A must read!!! Great job as always Lili Valente!